Installing the Instrument  PR 5211 Instrument Manual 
EN-14    Sartorius 
3.2.2  RS-485 Interface 
The interface is intended for connecting a remote display and a PC for data transmission using the 
SMA protocol.  
 
Connection method 
4-pin plug-in terminal block 
Number of channels/type 
1 RS-485, full duplex 
Transfer rate (Bits/s) 
300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, <9600>, 19200 
Bits/stop bits: 
 
Remote display 
<7/1> 
SMA protocol 
<8/1> 
Parity: 
 
Remote display 
<even> 
SMA protocol 
<none> 
Signals RS-485 
RxA (R-), RxB (R+), TxA, TxB 
Electrical isolation 
yes 
Cable length 
max. 1000 m 
Cable type 
Shielded twisted pair (e.g. LifYCY 2x2x0.20) 
<...>  = default settings (factory settings) 
The RS-485-receiver (Rx) has an internal terminal resistance of 120 ¥ and 1.6 k¥ to the internal bus supply 
voltage (- at RxA  + at RxB). 
3.2.2.1  Connecting to PC or to RS-485 Converter 
Point-to-point connection for the SMA protocol. 
 
[Parameter]-[Communication]: ’SMA protocol’