
Figure 4. 4-Wire Full-Duplex Multidrop Network
Using Terminating Resistors
MASTER
Slave 1
120
Ω
Slave 2
Slave n
120
Ω
Tx
Tx
Rx
Tx
Rx
Tx
Rx
Rx
120
Ω
120
Ω
Figure 5. 2-Wire Multidrop Network Using Terminating Resistors
MASTER
Slave 1
120
Ω
Slave 2
Slave n
120
Ω
Tx
Tx
Rx
Tx
Rx
Tx
Rx
Rx
The driver directly supports 4-wire full-duplex operation on peer-
to-peer RS-485 networks. Multidrop RS-485 networks require
additional software development.
RS485 terminators are available at
ni.com/serial
.
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