RS-485

CHAPTER 4: COMMUNICATION INSTALLATION

4.2RS-485

Each EPM 5300P or 5200P instrument has a unique address up to four digits long. This allows the user to communicate with up to 10,000 instruments. Available standard baud rates are 1200, 2400, 4800, and 9600. To select the proper baud rate, apply the following rules:

The unit operates up to 9600 baud. For a smaller number of instruments over a long distance, use a lower baud rate. Optimal recommended baud rate is 1200 baud, if noisy conditions exist.

RS-485 Hookup Diagram (2 wire) Half Duplex

5300P Instruments (rear view)

RS-485

Communications Port

Model#SF485DB

RT

RT

RS-485

UNICOM 2500

(Bottom View Shown)

RS-232

PC

(+) (-)

FIGURE 4–2: 2-Wire RS-485 Communication Connection Installation half duplex

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GE EPM 5300, EPM 5200, EPM 5350 instruction manual RS-485 Hookup Diagram 2 wire Half Duplex