UART to RS 485, MAX485 converter

Product detailed description

EIA-485 (originally RS-485 or RS485) is a serial communication standard defined in 1983 by the EIA. It is mainly used in industrial environments. The RS-485 standard is designed to provide a two-wire, half-duplex, multipoint serial link. It has the same basis as the RS-232 standard, from which it differs mainly by a different definition of voltage levels, the absence of modem signals, the possibility of creating networks (or buses) consisting of up to 32 devices and the possibility of communication over a distance of up to 1,200 m (compared to 20 m for RS-232). Another advantage is that an RS-485 line can be created from the widely used RS-232 standard using simple level converters.

Two-wire version of RS-485

The term RS-485 most often refers to the "two-wire" version of RS-485. The transmission is semi-duplex and therefore data transmission control (direction of communication) is required. Using a two-wire RS-485 line, it is possible to create a communication bus to which up to 32 devices can be connected without a repeater. In order for at most one device to transmit at a time, it must provide a communication protocol, which is not part of the RS-485 standard. The simplest option is a configuration with one permanently attached transmitter and up to 31 receivers. In the usual topology, the devices alternate in transmission.

Specifications:

• Chip used: MAX485
• Supply voltage: 5V DC
• Communication interface: TTL UART
• Low energy consumption
• Operating temperature: -40C to 85C
• Dimensions: 42.8x15.4mm

Included in delivery:

• 1pc UART to RS 485, MAX485 converter

Remark:

• This product is not a standalone functional unit and may require professional installation.
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