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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Computer Interface
USB V1.1 Plug and Play
Operational system
virtual serial port driver
Windows: Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP, Server 2008, Server 2003, 98, ME, 2000, CE;
MAC;
Linux 2.4.20 or above.
Field Interfaces
RS485 Half Duplex (dual buses);
RS485 Full Duplex;
RS422.
Data Rate
From 300 bps to 250 kbps.
Maximum RS485/RS422
cable length
1200 m
Maximum number of
devices in the RS485
network
Maximum number of devices in the RS485 network (unit load devices – 12 k
Ω
):
•
Half Duplex: 2 x 32 devices;
•
Full Duplex: 32 devices.
Power
From the USB post. Consumption: <100 mA.
Isolation
1500 Vcc (1 minute) from USB interface and the RS485/RS422 interface.
RS485/RS422 bus
protection
±60 Vcc, 15 kV ESD
USB Connection
Mini-B connector.
A 1.5 m cable with plugs mini-B and A is provided with the device.
RS485/422 Connector
Screw terminal type accepting 1.5 mm² (16 AWG) wires.
Operating Environment 0 to 50 °C, 10 to 90 % relative humidity, non-condensing.
Communication protocol Jumper selected RS485 / RS422.
Flow Control
Automatic flow control for RS485 Half Duplex.
Internal Terminating
Resistors
120 Ohms internal resistors termination enabled by jumpers.
LEDs
Transmission and reception of data.
ABS Housing
70 x 60 x 18 mm.
Certifications
CE
Table 02 – Technical Specifications