STP-iS2207 Series Turbomolecular Pump 
 
MT-89E-001-C
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SERIAL COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL 
5.2.2  Connecting the RS485 
Make sure the followings when using the serial port COM1 with RS485. 
•  A connection condition is 1 on 1 (single point connection) or 1 on N (multi-point connection). 
A maximum number of 32 SIMs are connectable in the multi-point connection. 
•  After receiving commands, SIM will return a response approximately 5 msec later at the shortest. 
Connect the PC of which transmit/receive switch time is 5 msec or less. 
•  Use twisted-pair  wire in communication cable. The extended communication cables  should be 
1.2 km or less. 
•  Connect the terminator to the communication devises at both ends of the transmission line. The 
external terminator (120 Ω, 0.25 W) is required for connection. 
•  The internal terminator of the STP side is available. When using it, set it by STP-Link (optional 
accessory) or display unit iDT-001 (optional accessory). Do not use an internal terminator and an 
external terminator at the same time. Communication failure may occur. 
PC
 
7(D–) 
8(D+) 
120Ω
120Ω
External
Internal
SIM 
(connector X3)
a) RS485 single point connection 
 
 
PC
 
7 (D–) 
8 (D+) 
120Ω
7 (D–)
8 (D+)
120Ω
7 (D–) 
8 (D+) 
External
Internal
 
SIM 1 
(connector X3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SIM 2 
(connector X3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SIM N 
(connector X3)
b) RS485 multi-point connection 
Figure 36 - RS485 connections