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5.1 M560 Modbus Protocol
5.0 RS485 COMMUNICATION
The RS 485 allows remote reading and programming of the
M560 via a host computer. The communication
protocol used is a subset of Modicons Modbus, (see section
5.1) enabling the use of standard host computer, PLC and
scada programs. Up to 32 PowerSig M560s can be
connected in parallel to a single communication bus.
5.1.1 Physical Connections
The interface to the Modbus network is via an RS485
connection. This takes the form of a twisted pair cable
preferably screened, onto which up to 32 devices may be
connected, one of which will be the host PC or controller
node. The devices on the network are connected in parallel
+ to +, - to - and shield to shield ( screen to screen). The
shield should be connected to earth at one point of the
network only. Other manufacturers of devices intended for
use on the Modbus network may have dif and -
designations : some have Hi, Lo or A ,B. In any case
reversing the + and - connections may have the desired
results if the device fails to communicate with the master
node.
The maximum length of the twisted pair cable specified by
the RS standard is 1.2km. Any length over 200m should be
terminated at each end with a resistor equal to the cable's
characteristic impedance in series with a 0.1µF capacitor.
A typical network cable is Beldon 8761.
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