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In this situation, we recommend RS485 distributor. This device can turn a star type connection into the
connection that conforms to the RS485 bus industry standard, which can avoid the above mentioned problems
and enhance communication reliability. See Figure 10-2.
Figure 10-2
10.4
RS485 Bus FAQ
Phenomenon
Possible Reasons
Solution
Speed dome
can run self-
diagnosis but
I cannot
control it.
Host address (baud rate) and
speed dome address (baud
rate) do not match;
Positive and negative end of
RS485 Bus are not connected
correctly;
Connection cable is loose
;
RS485 Bus connections are cut
off;
Modify host or speed dome setup
;
Switch RS485 positive end and
negative end
;
Fix connection cable firmly
;
Replace RS485 Bus.
I can control
the speed
dome but the
movement is
not smooth
RS485 Bus connections are
poor
;
One of the RS485 buses is
offline
;
The distance between host and
speed dome is too far
;
Too many speed domes are
connected in parallel.
Connect RS 485 Bus again
;
Replace RS485 Bus
;
Add terminal matching resistance
;
Add RS485 distributor.