RS-485 Connections
Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_5012m Appendix C 79
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Some RS-485 devices are marked opposite the RS-485 standard,
which defines the Data B line as positive relative to Data A during a
Mark state before enabling the transmitter, and after transmitting
before tri-stating. If an RS-485 device does not respond, try swapping
the Data B and Data A lines.
Figure 71. 2-wire RS-485 Connection
To connect 4-Wire RS-485 devices, the RS-422 Mode can be used
provided the Serial Server will be connected as a master in a single
master system. If using multiple masters, the Serial Server cannot be
used, as it does not tri-state the transmitter in RS-422 mode.