2.4.1 Wiring RS485 Interface
RS485 interface uses a
Use of twisted pair and shield will significantly improve noise immunity.
Figure 2.3 shows multi-point, half-duplex RS485 interface connections for the iServer.
iLD Big Display TB4 | DEVICE #1 | ||
+Tx/+Rx |
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1 2 3 | GND | ||
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+Tx/+Rx |
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Twisted shielded pair
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+Tx/+Rx | GND |
DEVICE #29
+Tx/+Rx | GND |
DEVICE #31 |
+Tx/+Rx |
GND |
120 Ohm |
Termination resistor |
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DEVICE #2 | DEVICE #30 |
Figure 2.3 Multi-point, Half-Duplex RS485 Wiring
Value of the termination resistor is not critical and depends on the cable impedance.
Table 2.3 shows RS485
Table 2.3 Half Duplex Hookup
TB4 Pin# | iLD Big Display | DEVICE # WITH RS485 |
Pin 2 | +Tx/+Rx (+Transmit/+Receive) | +Tx/+Rx (+Transmit/+Receive) |
Pin 3 | ||
Pin 1 | RTN (Common GND) | GND (Common GND) |
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