Macurco MRS-485 Modbus RS-485 Adapter
REV – 1.0
[34-2900-0019-7]
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Figure 3-3 Modbus Wiring
3.4.3
Length
The end to end length of the trunk cable must be limited. The maximum length depends on the baud rate, the
cable (Gauge, Capacitance or Characteristic Impedance), the number of loads on the daisy chain, and the
network configuration (2-wire). For a maximum 9600 Baud Rate and AWG26 (or wider) gauge, the maximum
length is 1000m 3281ft. The derivations must be short, never more than 20m 65.5ft. If a multi-port tap is used
with n derivations, each one must respect a maximum length of 40m 131ft divided by n.
3.4.4
Grounding
The Common circuit (COM) must be connected directly to protective ground, preferably at one point only for
the entire bus.