APPENDIX C
Optional RS-232 to RS-485 Adapter
User manual
INTRODUCTION
This adapter is designed for connecting your PC with RS-232 communication port to HALF-DUPLEX
RS-485 interface programmable power supplies (or other equipment). Its transmission length can be
up to 1000 m.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
* No driver software is needed
* Can directly be connected to male RS-232 communication port of your PC
CONTROL AND PIN ASSIGNMENT
RS-232 to RS-485 Adapter
(2)
(3) (4) (5)
(1)
Fig. 1
(1) RS-232 (Connect to the PC communication port)
(2) RS-485 (Connect to equipment with RS-485 interface)
There are 6 pins, only
A+
,
B-
and
GND
pin are useful.
(3) Pin
A+
(4) Pin
B-
(5) Pin
GND
SPECIFICATIONS
RS-232 side of the adapter
DB-9 female connector
RS-485 side of the adapter
3-pin connector – Pin 1: RS-485 (+A)
Pin 2: RS-485 (-B)
Pin 3: GND
Connection Speed
9600 bps
Transmission Length
Up to 1000 m
Dimensions
(WxHxD) 33 x 17 x 87 mm
Weight
40 g
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