YASKAWA GPD 506/P5 User Manual

GPD 506/P5 and Serial Communication 1-3
The RS-232 C/D to RS-485 Converter Board
The GPD 506 offers RS-485 serial communications as an option. RS-485 allows a maximum
transmission distance of 4000 feet and is capable of multi-drop (multiple devices) communication.
To obtain RS-485 communications an optional converter board must be purchased. This
RS-232 C/D to RS-485 Converter Board is represented by MagneTek part number CM086.
Read this manual thoroughly before installation, operation, maintenance, and inspection of the
CM086 Option Board.
CAUTION
The CM086 option board employs CMOS technology. Use proper electrostatic discharge (ESD)
procedures when handling this board to avoid possible damage due to static electricity.
The CM086 board is used to convert the drive’s RS-232 C/D standard function to offer RS-485
interface. The following diagram illustrates the CM086 board. (The figure is not actual size.)
Figure 1-1. The CM086 Board
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YASKAWA GPD 506/P5 Specifications

General

Brand	YASKAWA
Model	GPD 506/P5
Category	Control Unit
Language	English