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QD2040C/D at end of the network.
QD2040C/D in middle of the network.
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3
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Shielded, twisted two-conductor
communications wiring with one end
earth grounded. (120 Ω terminating
resistors provided.)
Shielded, twisted two-conductor
communications wiring with one end
earth grounded. (120 Ω terminating
resistors provided.)
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NOTES:
1. If using more than 64 controllers,
use the second RS-485 port or
additional QD1010 adapters.
2. Each controller must use the
same baud rate and be assigned
a unique address.
Two-Wire Network Wiring
Follow this wiring diagram for two-wire (Modbus) wiring systems
(this is not common).
Two-wire diagram
A
B
Shield
A
B
A
B
Earth Ground
Only at one end
Drain
Wire
Last in Daisy Chain
120Ω
Terminating
Resistor
COM 1
REF
A
B
Drain
Wire
120Ω
Terminating
Resistor
A
B
A
B
A
B
Last in Daisy Chain
Shield
Last in Daisy Chain
Earth Ground
Only at one end
120Ω
Terminating
Resistor
A
B
A
B
A
B
Shield
Drain
Wire
COM 1
REF
REF
A
A
B
B
120Ω
Terminating
Resistor
1
2
3
3
4
4
4
COM 1
REF
A
B
COM 1
REF
A
B
Installation