
Installation
2.6.5 RS485 Wiring
Each RS485 port can communicate to multiple RS485 devices by daisy chaining devices
over a single twisted pair with transmit and receive signals on the same two wires (half
duplex). The following guidelines should be followed to ensure reliable continuous
communication:
1. To minimize the effects of ambient electrical noise, shielded cabling is
recommended.
2. The correct polarity must be observed throughout a single daisy chain.
3. The number of devices wired should not exceed 32, and total distance should be
less than 4000 feet (at 100 kbps).
4. The Common terminals should be connected to the common wire inside the
shield.
5. The shield should be connected to earth ground at a single point to avoid loop
currents
6. The twisted pair should be terminated at each end of the chain.
The figure below shows the recommended RS485 wiring.
Figure 22: Conceptual recommended RS485 wiring diagram
NOTES
:
1. On RS400 Series units with Phoenix ports, the Common (Isolated Ground) port is
marked “Gnd”. See the Phoenix ports section for details.
2. On RS400 Series units with Phoenix ports, internal termination is provided. See
the Phoenix ports section for details.
3. On RS400 Series units with RS232/RS485/RS422 DB9 or RJ-45 ports then no
internal termination is provided. See the DB9 & RJ-45 port sections for details.
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