# \#cabling

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## [ConnectPort TS MEI - EIA-485 over 8p cabling?](https://forums.digi.com/t/connectport-ts-mei-eia-485-over-8p-cabling/16100)

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**Author:** [@JHynninen](https://forums.digi.com/u/JHynninen)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/connectport-ts-mei-eia-485-over-8p-cabling/16100 "2019-03-14T15:25:10Z")

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I’m evaluation ConnectPort TS 16 MEI to migrate from PortServer TS 16 MEI. It looks like the altpin mode for 4-wire EIA-485 is not supported anymore. Is there a way to use 8p cabling for 4-wire EIA-485?

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## [DIGI CM32 connected to UEC power monitor](https://forums.digi.com/t/digi-cm32-connected-to-uec-power-monitor/19824)

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**Author:** [@drcrim](https://forums.digi.com/u/drcrim)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 4:11pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/digi-cm32-connected-to-uec-power-monitor/19824 "2018-08-28T16:11:01Z")

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UEC power monitor from Starline sends amp readings via RS232. This works well when connected to usual COM1 port - not when connected to CM32 ports. Telnet to CM32 port receives stream of 8-bit high chars - garbage char…