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Table of Contents Introduction to RS485 Key features System Specification 1. Connecting with development system 2. DIP switch settings 3. Connecting RS485 with other RS485 devices 4. Jumper settings 5. Schematic 6. Dimensions Page 3...
Accessory board is designed for usage with various development systems and other MCU device with 2x5 header. RS485 additional board is designed for RS485 communication which is suitable for usage in electrically noisy environment on long distances (up to 1200m (4000ft)).
System Specification power supply 5V DC power consumption ~2mA outputs enabled board dimensions 50.42 x 23.88mm (1.99 x 0.94“) weight ~9g (0.02 lbs) Page 5...
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Figure 1-2: Connecting RS485 RS485 is designed for connection with 2x5 male headers on development system port’s via 2x5 female header on accessory board. Every pin on 2x5 female header is marked so for proper orientation just compare marks between accessory board and development system.
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In order to connect RS485 to different development system it is necessary to make settings on DIP switch SW1. Every pin on DIP switch SW1 is connected to different pin of 2x5 female header. In table 1 is given list...
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Figure 3-1: RS485 connected with other device via wire In order to connect RS485 accessory board with other RS485 devices on a network it is necessary to provide twisted wires or shielded cable which is good choice if Figure 3-2: RS485 screw cable goes thru electrically noisy environment.
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RS485 accessory board it is necessary to set jumpers in appropriate position. - To set accessory board to first node in RS485 network place jumpers J1, J2 and J3 (Master and Term. jumpers are placed); - If accessory board is somewhere between first and last node remove all jumpers (Master and Term.
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