ProtoNode FPC-N34 & FPC-N35 User Manual
CHAPTER 3
– Interfacing ProtoNode to Devices
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3.2.1 Biasing the Modbus RS-485 Device Network
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An RS-485 network with more than one device needs to have biasing to ensure proper
communication. The biasing only needs to be done on one device.
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The ProtoNode has 510 Ohm resistors that can be used to set the biasing. The
ProtoNode’s default positions from the factory for the Biasing jumpers are OFF.
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The OFF position is when the 2 RED biasing jumpers straddle the 4 pins closest to the
outside of the board of the ProtoNode (see Figure 3).
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Only turn biasing ON:
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IF the BAS cannot see more than one device connected to the ProtoNode
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AND you have checked all the settings (Modbus COM settings, wiring, and
DIP switches).
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If using a RS232-RS485 converter, turn biasing ON.
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To turn biasing ON, move the 2 RED biasing jumpers to straddle the 4 pins closest to
the inside of the board of the ProtoNode.
ProtoNode FPC-N34 ProtoNode FPC-N35
Figure 3-3: Modbus RS-485 Biasing Switch
RS-485 Bias
Switch
