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Table 72  Jumper Settings for DSI486-B 
Jumper Connected 
Pins 
Function 
1-2  Channel B RS-232 mode X3 
2-3  Channel B RS-485 mode (default) 
1-2  Channel B RS-485 mode (default) X6 
2-3  Channel B RS-232 mode 
X4  1-2  Channel A RS-485 line terminating resistor 
active 
X5  1-2  Channel B RS-485 line terming resistor active. 
Do not use in RS-232 mode 
 
The dual RS-485 module also provides an SDI-12 connection. The SDI-
12 line uses one wire for data and is limited to the maximum length of 
60 meters. Figure 129 below provides a schematic wiring diagram for the 
SDI-12 connection and the 12 VDC power supply for a sensor. The 
jumper settings should be as shown in Figure 127 on page 241. 
 
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Figure 129  Dual RS-485 Wiring Diagram for SDI-12 and 12 VDC 
Power Supply 
Simultaneously with the SDI-12, you can connect channels A and B in 
the 2-wire RS-485 mode.