Use Figure 2-42 to estimate the maximum length of wire that can be connected to RS-485 peripheral
devices.
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0.0
0.1
Figure 2-42. 24 Vdc-Power Wiring Length vs. Peripheral-Devices Current
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Total Current (A) for RS-485 Peripheral Devices
0.5
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2-51
Installation
0.8
0.9
1.0
February 2011