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RS485 for Xi 80 and Xi 410 
 
The Xi 80 and Xi 410 cameras support a direct RS485 connection. RS485 interface is designed for high-
speed  serial  data  transmission  over  long  distances  and  as  a  bidirectional  bus  system  with  up  to  32 
participants. An RS485 bus can be set up as a 2-wire as well as a 4-wire system. For the Xi 80/410 cameras, 
it is designed for a 2-wire system. A maximum cable length of 500 meters can be realized. At least a master 
and slave is necessary for communication. The master can be a PLC system and the slave is the camera. 
 
RS485 is supported for Xi 80 cameras which have the hardware version 3001, firmware 3023 and at least 
the serial number which starts with 1812xxxx. For the Xi 410 it is working for all cameras starting at firmware 
version  3815.  Here  it  is  important  that  the  communication  is  just  working  via  Ethernet  connection  or  in 
autonomous mode, but not with USB. 
 
The connection for RS485 can be done directly on the terminal block (A and B) which is provided in the 
scope of supply of the camera. 
 
Command list 
 
The  command  list  and  more  information  can  be  found  on  the  supplied  USB  stick  under 
Documentation  and  Manuals  (Serial  Communication  Description-RS485-xxxx-xx-x).  Every 
command must expire with CR/LF (0x0D, 0x0A).