PiXtend V2 -L- Hardware Manual
Property
Value
Comment
Type of interface
serial interface, symmetric
(differential)
wired
half-duplex
Type of connection
Data bus / fieldbus
several participants possible
Standard
RS485 / EIA485
MODBUS
Meets the requirements &
specifications of the
"MODBUS over Serial Line"
specification V1.02
Maximum transmission rate
(theoretically)
1 MBaud
depending on:
- the nature, environment
and length of the cables
used
- the software used
- the circuit technology other
participants on the bus
Maximum number of
participants on the bus
(theoretically)
32
Differential output voltage
Min. 1.5 V
max. 8 V
with maximum load (27 Ω)
without load
minimum differential input
voltage
0,2 V
"input threshold"
Maximum voltages
-7 V .. +12 V
at A or B against GND
Short circuit protection
yes
Short circuit to GND
Short circuit current
max. 250 mA
Overload protection
yes
thermal
EMC Surge / Burst / ESD
protection
yes
TVS diode - bidirectional
isolation
no
status display
no
Bias network
yes
with 560 Ω resistors
Terminator
yes
120 Ω, by jumper
Permitted cable length
< 3 m
< 30 m
unshielded cables
shielded cables
Table 26: Technical data - RS485
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