RUGGEDCOM RX1100
Installation Guide
Chapter 3
Communication Ports
Connecting Multiple RS485 Devices
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Section 3.11
Connecting Multiple RS485 Devices
Each RS485 port can communicate with multiple RS485 devices by wiring devices together in sequence over a
single twisted pair with transmit and receive signals on the same two wires (half duplex). For reliable, continuous
communication, adhere to the following guidelines:
• To minimize the effects of ambient electrical noise, use shielded cabling.
• The correct polarity must be observed throughout a single sequence or ring.
• The number of devices wired should not exceed 32, and total distance should be less than 1219 m (4000 ft) at
100 kbps.
• The Common terminals should be connected to the common wire inside the shield.
• The shield should be connected to earth ground at a single point to avoid loop currents.
• The twisted pair should be terminated at each end of the chain.
The following shows the recommended RS485 wiring.
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12
19
m
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40
00
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120Ω 10nF
120Ω 10nF
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2
3
5
5
6
4
Figure 33: Recommended RS485 Wiring
1.
RX1100 Device
2.
Common (Isolated Ground)
3.
Negative
4.
Positive
5.
Shield to Earth (Connected At a Single Point)
6.
RS485 Devices (32 Total)
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