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Product Description
The Model 285 RS-232 to RS-422/RS-485 Converter is a unique
interface converter that can be configured to operate in
compliance with RS-485 or RS-422 equipment, and RS-232.
When operating as RS-485 the Model 285 has an "intelligent"
mode which provides control of the RS-485 line.
When configured to operate as an RS-232 to RS-422
interface converter, the Model 285 converts full duplex data,
TD and RD, between RS-232 and RS-422.
As an RS-232 to RS-485 converter the Model 285 can be
configured as a 2 wire or a 4 wire converter. Since RS-485
is a half duplex protocol, the Model 285 can be configured to
control its data flow in one of two ways. The first is via the
use of RTS, pin 4, of the RS-232 port. In this case the RS-485
transmitter will turn ON when RTS is turned on. When RTS is OFF
the Model 285 is in the receive mode. The second method of
controlling the RS-485 transmitter is to turn it on when TD
data is applied to the RS-232 port. The receiver also operates
differently depending on whether the mode is 2 or 4 wire.
In the 2 wire mode when no data is received by the RS-232
receiver the RS-485 receiver is switched ON. When data is
detected for transmission the receiver is switched OFF.
In the 4 wire mode the RS-485 receiver is constantly
ON while the transmitter is switched as required.
The Model 285 is equipped with a five position dip switch
that is used to select the following:
RS-422 mode - 4 wire
RS-485 mode - 2 wire
RS-485 mode - 4 wire
RS-485 mode - controlled by RT
SRS-485 mode - controlled by data
220 Ohm terminator
When operating in the 2 wire mode an optional 220 Ohm
terminating resistor may be added. The Model 285 is equipped
with a DTE/DCE switch to allow reversing pins 2 and 3 on the
RS-232 interface. TD and RD LED's help verify operation.
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