PSM-ME-RS232/RS485-P

Interface converter for RS-232 to RS-485 2-/4-wire or RS-422

1. Short Description

The PSM-ME-RS232/RS485-P rail-mountable and

compact interface converters have been designed
especially for industrial use in the switch cabinet or
switch box. They convert the RS-232 interface signals
bidirectionally to the RS-485 2-/4-wire and RS-422
standard.
The devices are simply snapped onto standard EN
mounting rails and supplied with 24 V DC or AC.

Their particular feature is the multifunctional

application:
– RS-232 master interface in RS-485 bus systems
– Networking RS-232 equipment
– RS-232 range increase to 1000 m as interference-
free and fast point-to-point connection
– RS-232 interface adaptation to RS-422 and RS-485
systems

The following features of the interface converter are

particularly outstanding:
– 3 operating modi can be configured
- RS-232 ↔ RS-485-2-wire
- RS-232 ↔ RS-485-4-wire
- RS-232 ↔ RS-422
– Can be used universally in all common bus systems
with UART/NRZ data format and 10/11 bits character
length
– Transmission rate can be set between 4.8 kbit/s and
115.2 Mbit/s
– Automatic transmit/receive changeover
– High-quality 3-way isolation
If you have any technical questions, please contact us at:
(VCC // RS-232 // RS-485)
PSM-HOTLINE:+49/(0)52 35/3-19890
– Integrated surge voltage protection with transient
FAX:+49/(0)52 35/3-19899
discharge to the mounting rail
e-mail: interface-service@phoenixcontact.com
– Supply voltage of 24 V DC or AC to suit the switch
cabinet
– Minimal current consumption/power dissipation

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PSM-ME-RS232/RS485-P
Interface converter for RS-232 to RS-485 2-/4-wire or RS-422

1.1. Sample applications

RS-232 RS-485
1.1.1. RS-232 // RS-485 interface converter

PSM–ME–RS232/RS485–P

1
6
Ord.-No.: 27 44416

2
7
The RS-485 standard is specified for applications

3
8

4
9

5
with multipoint connections. We distinguish between
RS232

RS485

D(A) D(B) T(A) T(B)

GND 6

2-wire bus systems with half-duplex transmission and Fig. 2a

4-wire bus systems with full-duplex transmission:
– RS-232 master adaptation (fig. 2a)
– Programming /and parameterizing connection RS-232 RS-485 RS-232
(fig. 2a)
– Networking RS-232 stations (the software must

PSM–ME–RS232/RS485–P

PSM–ME–RS232/RS485–P
1

1
6

6
Ord.-No.: 27 44416

Ord.-No.: 27 44416
2

2
7

7
3

3
8

8
4

4
guarantee that the stations can be addressed;

9
5

5
RS232 RS232

RS485 RS485

D(A) D(B) T(A) T(B) D(A) D(B) T(A) T(B)

GND 6 GND 6

(fig. 2b)
Fig. 2b

PSM–ME–RS232/RS485–P

1
6
Ord.-No.: 27 44416

2
7

3
8

4
9

5
RS232

RS485

D(A) D(B) T(A) T(B)

GND 6

PSM–ME–RS232/RS485–P

1
6
Ord.-No.: 27 44416

2
7

3
8

4
9

5
RS232

RS485

D(A) D(B) T(A) T(B)

GND 6

PSM–ME–RS232/RS485–P

1
6
Ord.-No.: 27 44416

2
7

3
8

4
9

5
RS232

RS485

D(A) D(B) T(A) T(B)

GND 6

max. 31 stations
Fig. 2

1.1.2. RS-232 // RS-422 interface converter RS-232 RS-422

The RS-422 interface is a balanced to earth interface

for point-to-point connections. The logical states are PSM–ME–RS232/RS485–P

1
6
Ord.-No.: 27 44416

represented by a differential voltage between two lines. 7

8
9

2
3
4
5

Areas of application are: D(A) D(B) T(A) T(B)

RS232

RS485

– Interface adaptation to RS-422 devices

GND 6

(fig. 3a). fig. 3a

– Interference-free and fast point-to-point connection
up to 1000 m (fig. 3b)
RS-232 RS-422 RS-232
PSM–ME–RS232/RS485–P

PSM–ME–RS232/RS485–P
1

1
6

6
Ord.-No.: 27 44416

Ord.-No.: 27 44416
2

2
7

7
3

3
8

8
4

4
9

9
5

RS232 RS232

RS485 RS485

D(A) D(B) T(A) T(B) D(A) D(B) T(A) T(B)

GND 6 GND 6

Fig. 3b

Fig. 3

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PSM-ME-RS232/RS485-P
Interface converter for RS-232 to RS-485 2-/4-wire or RS-422

Type Order No. Pcs.

2. Order data Pkt.

Interface converter, for the conversion of

RS-232 to RS-485 2-/4-wire or RS-422, PSM-ME-RS232/RS485-P 27 44 41 6 1
with electrical 3-way isolation, rail-mountable

2.1. Accessories
Compact power supply, primary switched- 230 V AC MCR-PS 230 AC/24 DC/650 28 11 95 4 1
mode, 24 V DC, 650 mA, rail-mountable 120 V AC MCR-PS 120 AC/24 DC/650 28 11 96 7 1

RS-232 cable, 2m, to connect the

PSM-ME converter SUB-D9/SUB-D9
to a 9-pos. device interface (socket/socket) PSM-KA-9SUB 9/BB/2METER 27 99 47 4 1
RS-232 cable, 2m, to connect the
PSM-ME converter SUB-D9/SUB-D25
to a 25-pos. device interface (socket/socket) PSM-KA-9SUB 25/BB/2METER 27 61 06 2 1

SUB-D plug, 9-pos., with screw socket SUBCON 9/F-SH 27 61 49 9 1

connection for free assembly of an pin SUBCON 9/M-SH 27 61 50 9 1
RS-232 cable

2.2. Technical Data

Supply voltage 24 V AC/DC ± 20 %
Frequency DC-60 Hz
Rated current consumption typ. 85 mA
Connection pluggable COMBICON screw terminal block
LED operational availability LED green

RS-232 interface acc. to DIN 66 259 T1, CCITT V.28

Type of transmission transparent to protocol
Coding option DTE/DCE switchover via DIP switch
Data indicator LED green (RD) RS-232 receive data (dynamic)
LED yellow (TD) RS-232 transmit data (dynamic)
Transmission rates in kbit/s 4.8; 9.6; 19.2; 38.4; 57.6; 75; 93.75; 115.2
Transmission length 0...15 m shielded (recommended from 38.4 kbit/s, max.
5 m in industrial applications)
Connection 9-pos. SUB-D pin strip

RS-485/RS-422 interface acc. to DIN 66 259-4

Interface standards
Data format/coding
Character length
Tri-State
Transmission rates in kbit/s
Transmission length
Data direction switching
Terminating resistances
Connection
RS-485 2-wire, half duplex,
RS-485 4-wire, full duplex,
RS-422, full duplex, can be configured via DIP switch
UART/NRZ1),
10/11 bit
11.5 bit after start bit edge
corresponding to the RS-232 interface
0...1200 m, twisted pair, shielded
either automatic control or control via RS-232 RTS/CTS
RTS/CTS ≥ 3V, transmit in direction of RS-485
Inversion possible via DIP switch
switchable, 390 Ω pull up/down, 150 Ω terminating resistance
data/shield pluggable COMBICON screw terminal block /shield connector

3. General data
Protection circuit
Transient discharge
Electrical 3-way isolation
Test voltage
Resistance to vibration
Ambient temperature range
Protection type
Housing:
Connection data (conductor cross section)
- COMBICON plug connectors
Weight
Approval
Y-capacitors,
suppressor diodes, gas-filled surge arresters
via metal foot on EN mounting rail
power supply // RS-232 // RS-485/RS-422
2 kVrms, 50 Hz, 1 min.
5 g in acc. with IEC 68-2-6
0 °C to + 55 °C
IP 20
Material PA-V0
Dimensions (W / H / D) (99 / 22.5 / 118.6) mm
0.2 - 2.5 mm2 (AWG 24-12)
approx. 120 g
u
1) NRZ: Non Return To Zero

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PSM-ME-RS232/RS485-P
Interface converter for RS-232 to RS-485 2-/4-wire or RS-422

c Complies with EMC guideline 89/336/EEC

EMC (electromagnetic compatibility)

Immunity to interference in acc. with EN 50082-2

• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) EN 61000-4-2 Criterion B

8 kV discharge in air
6 kV contact discharge

• Electromagnetic HF field: EN 61000-4-3 Criterion A

Amplitude modulation: 10 V/m
Pulse modulation: 10 V/m

• Fast transients (Burst) EN 61000-4-4 Criterion B

Signal: 2 kV/5 kHz
Supply: 4kV/5 kHz

• Surge voltage capacities (Surge) EN 61000-4-5 Criterion B

Signal: 2 kV/12 Ω
Supply: 0.5 kV/2 Ω

• Conducted disturbance EN 61000-4-6 Criterion A

10 V

Noise emission in acc. with EN 50081-2

EN 55011 Class A

EN 61000 corresponds to IEC 1000

EN 55011 corresponds to CISPR11

Criterion A: Normal operating behavior within the defined limits.

Criterion B: Temporary impairment of operational behavior that the device corrects itself.

Class A: Area of application: industry, without special installation measures.

99 22,5
118,6

Fig. 4

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PSM-ME-RS232/RS485-P
Interface converter for RS-232 to RS-485 2-/4-wire or RS-422

Function elements (fig. 5)

1 Supply voltage 24 V AC/DC 4 3 2

2 LED Supply voltage (VCC)
5
3 LED-RS-232 receive data (RD)

P
5-
48
S
1

/R
32
4 LED-RS-232 transmit data (TD)

2
16 S
44 R
74 -
:2 E
Nr. -M
Or SM
5 RS-232 interface connection 6

P
d.-
RS
23
D(

2
6 RS-485/RS-422 interface connection

A) G
D( ND
B)

RS
T(

48
A)

5
T( 6
B)
7 Shield connector D
(A
)
/R
S4
85
-P

32
D
(B
)
T S2 1 6
(A -R 4 4
8 Snap-on foot for mounting rails in acc. with )
T
(B
)
ME 4
M- : 27
PS -Nr.
t.

DTE
r

Device-Typ
DIN EN 50 022 A

RS232
ON

DCE
G
N
D

RS485/RS422
Terminate

SPEED
(kbit/s)
6

4,8
OFF

9,6
19,2
38,4
57,6

1
75
93,75
115,2

ON

DIP-Switch
FUNC.

ON
ON

2
ON
5

ON
ON
6

OFF ON
OFF ON
7

3
OFF ON
OFF ON
RTS/CTS-CONTROLLED
8

OFF ON

OFF OFF ON
RTS/CTS INVERS

OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF
RS485 4-WIRE

ON

4
RS422

ON
ON

OFF
ON
OFF ON

ON
SELF-CONTROLLED

OFF
S

RTS/CTS STANDARD
AL S

OFF
RS485 2-WIRE
OV AL
PR OV
APPPR

RS485
/ A

7 IO E
AT ION
OB AT
N /
NE N

PR OB
APPPR
A

8
Fig. 5

4. Operational Diagram

SUB - D 9
pole
Steckbare Schraubklemme
Screw terminal block
Bloc de jonction a`vis
Borne de tornillo
+5V
+5V

24V +5V (Port B)

VCC

24V
390Ω 150Ω 390Ω

390Ω 150Ω 390Ω

+5V (Port A)
OV
OV gn
2 Wire / 4 Wire

DCE 2 Wire
DTE O FF
DIP 7
TxD 3
RxD 2 gn ON
4 Wire
RS - 232

RTS 7 O N (RTS / CTS)

DIP 6 D(A)
O FF (RTS / CTS)
CTS 8 D(B)
ye
DIP 8 O FF (RS 485)
RS - 422
RS - 485

GND 5 ON +5V
O N (RS 422)
DSR 6 DIP 5 T(A)
O FF
DTR 4 T(B)
DATA
Bus - Management
RATE
GND

Shield

Fig. 6

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Interface converter for RS-232 to RS-485 2-/4-wire or RS-422

5. Notes on connection 24 V

5.1. Connections (fig. 7) 1

1 Plug connector power supply 0V
Connect 24 V AC/DC ± 20 % via the COMBICON
plug connector (PIN 1 and 3). Operational availability 2
is signaled via the VCC LED 2.

PSM–ME–RS232/RS485–P
3 RS-232 interface

1
9-pos. SUB-D pin strip

6
Ord.-No.: 27 44416

2
3

7
4 RS-485/RS-422 interface

3
8

4
pluggable COMBICON screw terminal block

5
RS232

RS485

D(A) D(B) T(A) T(B)

GND 6

Fig. 7

5.2. Mounting in the switch cabinet (fig. 8)

P
5-
48
S
/R
2 32
16 S
44 R
Mounting (on 35 mm mounting rails in acc. with

74 -
:2 E
Nr. -M
Or SM
P
d.-
DIN EN 50 022):
RS
23
D(

2
A) G
D( ND

Hinge the device into the upper edge of the mounting

B)

RS
T(

48
A)

5
T( 6
B)
rail and snap it in with a downward motion. D
(A
)
D
(B
32
/R
S4
85
-P

S2 41 6
)
T(A
)
T(B E-R 44
) M-M: 27
PS.-Nr.

DTE
rt

Device-Typ
A

RS232
Note: The mounting rail must be ON

connected to ground potential. This is the

G

DCE
N
D
RS485/RS422
Terminate

SPEED
(kbit/s)
6

only way to guarantee that the integrated 4,8

OFF

9,6
19,2
38,4
57,6

1
75
93,75
115,2

surge voltage protection functions and

ON

DIP-Switch
FUNC.

ON
ON

2
ON
5

ON
ON
6

OFF ON
OFF ON
7

3
OFF ON
OFF ON
RTS/CTS-CONTROLLED
8

that the shield of the bus conductor

OFF ON

OFF OFF ON
RTS/CTS INVERS

OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF
RS485 4-WIRE

ON

4
RS422

ON
ON

makes contact effectively.

OFF
ON
OFF ON

ON
SELF-CONTROLLED

S
OFF

AL
RTS/CTS STANDARD

OV LS
OFF
RS485 2-WIRE

PR VA
AP PRO
RS485

/ P
E N / A
N
IO EN
AT N
OB TIO
PR BA
AP PRO
Dismantling: AP

Pull back the metal disassembling lever 1 with the

aid of a screwdriver and remove the device from the
top. 1
Fig. 8

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PSM-ME-RS232/RS485-P
Interface converter for RS-232 to RS-485 2-/4-wire or RS-422

6. The RS-232 interface

PSM-ME-RS232... peripherals side

Designation SUB-D 9-pos. (pin) SUB-D 9-pos.

(pin)
SUB D
Transmit data TXD PIN 3 25
Max. 9
Receive data RXD PIN 2 15 m
Clear to send CTS PIN 8 TxD 3 3 2 TxD
Request to send RTS PIN 7 RxD 2 2 3 RxD
Functional ground GND PIN 5
DEE data terminal ready DTR PIN 4 CTS 8 8 5 CTS
Data set ready DSR PIN 6 RTS 7 7 4 RTS
Ground 6 Shield DTR 4 4 20 DTR
DSR 6 6 6 DSR
GND 5 5 7 GND
6
6.1. Interface coupling

Make a 1-to-1 connection between the PSM module

and the peripheral device as shown in Fig. 9. Fig. 9

Note: For a minimum configuration, you need to

connect TXD, RXD and GND (software handshake)!
Connect the 9-pos. SUB-D plug to the module
(fig.10).

P
5-
48
S
6.2. Data indicator

/R
32
166 2
4 441 S
7 444 -R
: 227 E
Nr.r.: M
d.-.-N -
OOrrd M
S
PRS
23
D(

2
A) G
D( ND
B)

Two diagnostic LEDs indicate the RS-232 interface T(

A
RS
48
5
)
T( 6
B)
-P
85
D
(A S4
) /R
32

modes
D
(B
) S2 41 6
T
(A
)
E-R 44
T
(B M-M: 27
) PS.-Nr.

DTE
Art

Device-Typ
– Yellow: Transmit data (TD), dynamic
RS232
ON

DCE
G

– Green: Receive data (RD), dynamic

N
RS485/RS422
Terminate

SPEED
(kbit/s)
6

4,8
OFF

9,6
19,2
38,4
57,6

1
75
93,75
115,2

ON

DIP-Switch
FUNC.

ON
ON

2
ON
5

ON
ON
6

OFF ON
OFF ON
7

3
OFF ON
OFF ON
RTS/CTS-CONTROLLED
8

OFF ON

OFF OFF ON
RTS/CTS INVERS

OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF
RS485 4-WIRE

ON

4
RS422

ON
ON

OFF
ON
OFF ON

ON
SELF-CONTROLLED

OFF
RTS/CTS STANDARD

S
ALLS
OFF
RS485 2-WIRE

OVVA
PRRO
APPP
RS485

/ A
N /
NE N
IO NE
ATTIO
OBBA
PRRO
APPP
A

Fig. 10
6.3. Configuration

For configuration, release the top of the housing on

both sides 1. Pull the p.c.b. out of the housing as far 32
/R
as possible 2 (fig. 11). 2 M-
M E-R
S2
16
44

PS
74
:2
Nr.
d.-
Or

Static charges can damage electronic

RS
23
D(

2
A) G
D( ND
B)

devices.
RS
T(

48
A

5
)
T( 6
B)

Discharge the electrical charge from your D

(A
)
D
(B

body before opening and configuring the

)
T(
A
)
T(
B
)

device.
To do so, touch a grounded surface, e.g.
ON

the metal housing of the switch cabinet. G

N
D
RS485/RS422
Terminate

1
6
FUNC. OFF
5
6
7

RTS/CTS-CONTROLLED
8

RTS/CTS INVERS
RS485 4-WIRE

ON
RS422

SELF-CONTROLLED
RTS/CTS STANDARD

OFF
RS485 2-WIRE
RS485

IO
AT
OB TIO
PR BA
AP PRO
P

Fig. 11

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PSM-ME-RS232/RS485-P
Interface converter for RS-232 to RS-485 2-/4-wire or RS-422

6.4. DTE/DCE switchover (fig. 12)

DTE/DCE
The DTE/DCE slide switches can be used to cross
the cables TXD and RXD as well as RTS and CTS
internally so that an adaptation to DTE or DCE
interfaces can be performed easily. ON
DTE

For the connection to:

– Data terminal equipment (DTE) → switch to position ON 10
9
8

DTE. 7
6
5
ON 410
(Standard setting for most applications) PSM-ME-RS232/RS485-P
Art.-Nr.: 27 44 41 6
3
2 9
1
8 ON

DTE
ON
7

RS485/RS422

Device-Typ
Terminate
6
– Data communication equipment (DCE) → switch to

RS232
5

OFF

DCE
4
position DCE. P 3

FUNC.

SPEED
2

115,2

(kbit/s)
8
7

93,75
75
57,6
38,4
19,2
6

9,6
4,8
1

RS485 4-WIRE
RTS/CTS INVERS

RTS/CTS-CONTROLLED
RS422

OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON

1
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON

DIP-Switch
2
If the connected interface type is unknown, you can

RS485 2-WIRE

SELF-CONTROLLED
RTS/CTS STANDARD

OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF

3
RS485

OFF

ON

OFF
ON
OFF
ON

OFF
ON
OFF

4
determine the right configuration by trial and error
(DTE/DCE switch). APPROBATIONEN / APPROVALS

Fig. 12

6.5. CTS/RTS support (DIP switch 5)

In normal operating mode, no control lines (RTS/

CTS) are required for data direction switching (switch
position DIP 5 "OFF").
The data direction switching can alternatively be DCE S1
controlled through the RTS/CTS lines. Set the DIP DTE
switch 5 to the "ON" position. TxD 3
RxD 2
Function:
RS - 232

O N (RTS / CTS)
RTS/CTS –3 V to –15 V = RS-485 receive mode RTS 7 DIP 6
O FF (RTS / CTS)
RTS/CTS +3 V to +15 V = RS-485 transmit mode CTS 8
GND 5
6.6. RTS/CTS inversion (DIP switch 6) 6
DSR

In uncommon applications, the control lines must be DTR 4

DATA
inverted. Set the DIP switch 6 to the "ON" position Bus - Man
RATE
(default: "OFF"). The signal position in inverse mode is
then as follows:

RTS/CTS +3 V to +15 V = RS-485 receive mode Fig. 13

RTS/CTS -3 V to -15 V = RS-485 transmit mode

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PSM-ME-RS232/RS485-P
Interface converter for RS-232 to RS-485 2-/4-wire or RS-422

7. The RS-485/RS-422 interface

PSM-ME-RS-485 1 PSM-ME-RS-485
7.1. Operation as RS-485 2-wire interface

Pin configuration D(A) 1 1 D(A)

D(B) 2 2 D(B)
Designation COMBICON (pin) GND 6 6 GND
6 6
Data line (+) D(B) PIN 2
Data line (–) D(A) PIN 1 Shield
Signal ground GND PIN 6
Ground/shielded connection 6 PIN 8
COMBICON
Settings: Fig. 14

1) As described in the section "RS-232 inter- RS-485 Terminate DTE/DCE

face", set the operating mode of the RS-232
interface with DIP switch 5 and 6 and
the type of interface with the DTE/DCE
switchover switch. ON
DTE

Note: If automatic operating mode

is selected, no control lines from the ON 10
9
8

RS-232 interface are required. 7

6
5
ON 410
PSM-ME-RS232/RS485-P 3
Art.-Nr.: 27 44 41 6 2 9
1
ON
2) If the automatic operating mode was selected, 8

DTE
ON
7

RS485/RS422

Device-Typ
Terminate
6

RS232
set the transmission rate with the aid of DIP- 5

OFF

DCE
4
switches S1-S4 (fig. 15) and the table P 3

FUNC.

SPEED
2

115,2

(kbit/s)
8
7

93,75
75
57,6
38,4
19,2
6

9,6
4,8
below. RS422

RS485 4-WIRE
RTS/CTS INVERS

RTS/CTS-CONTROLLED
1

OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON

1
ON
ON
Fig. 15
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON

DIP-Switch
2
RS485 2-

SELF-CO
RTS/CTS

OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF

3
R

All PSM converters and bus stations must

be set to the same transmission rate!

(B D
GN

RS
T(

48
A)

5
T( 6
The interface converters only convert an electric

B)
D

signal. (A
)
D
(B
)
T
(A
)
T
(B

3) Set DIP switch 8 to position "OFF" to activate the )

RS-485 operating mode.

ON
4) Set DIP switch 7 to "OFF" to activate the 2-wire G
N
D RS485/RS422
Terminate
mode. 6
OFF

5) If necessary, activate the terminating resistors

115,2
FUNC.

fig. 15 (Please observe the section 8 on

5
6
7

"Terminating resistor for the RS-485/RS-422

RTS/CTS-C
8

OFF
RTS/CT
RS48

ON

interface", page 12).

Fig. 16
6) To couple two RS-485 interfaces, connect the
connections acc. to fig. 14. (1 = twisted pair)
SPEED DIP
GND connection is recommended, but is not (kbit/s)
essential. 1 2 3 4
4,8 ON ON OFF OFF
Shielding the data cables 9.6 ON OFF ON ON
19.2 ON OFF ON OFF
The data cables are shielded using a shield terminal
38.4 ON OFF OFF ON
block that is fixed in the 6 terminal block (fig. 16). The 6
terminal block is connected capacitively to the 57.6 ON OFF OFF OFF
mounting rail contact on the underside of the device. 75 OFF ON ON ON
The shield connector is included in the scope of 93.75 OFF ON ON OFF
delivery. 115.2 OFF ON OFF ON

Use shielded twisted pair cables. FUNC.

Connect the cable shield to both sides of DIP ON OFF
the transmission path! 5 RTS/CTS-CONTROLLED SELF-CONTROLLED
6 RTS/CTS INVERS RTS/CTS STANDARD
7 RS485 4-WIRE RS485 2-WIRE
8 RS422 RS485

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Interface converter for RS-232 to RS-485 2-/4-wire or RS-422

7.2. Operation as RS-485 4-wire interface

1
Pin configuration PSM-ME-RS-485 PSM-ME-RS-485

Designation COMBICON (pin)

D(B) 2 2 D(B)
D(A) 1 1 D(A)
Receive data (+) D(B) PIN 2 T(B) 4 4 T(B)
Receive data (–) D(A) PIN 1 T(A) 3 3 T(A)
Transmit data (+) T(B) PIN 4 GND 6 6 GND
Transmit data (–) T(A) PIN 3 6 6
Signal ground GND PIN 6
Ground/shielded connection 6 PIN 8 Shield
COMBICON
Settings: Fig. 17
1) Set as described in the section "RS-232 inter-
face" the operating mode of the RS-232 RS-485 Terminate DTE/DCE
interface using DIP switch 5 and 6 and
the type of interface with the DTE/DCE
switchover switch. ON
DTE

Note: If automatic operating mode

is selected, no control lines from the
RS-232 interface are required. ON 10
9
8
7
6
5
ON 410
2) If the automatic operating mode was selected,
PSM-ME-RS232/RS485-P 3
Art.-Nr.: 27 44 41 6 2 9
1
8 ON

DTE
ON
set the transmission rate with the aid 7

RS485/RS422

Device-Typ
Terminate
6

RS232
5
of DIP-switches S1-S4 (fig. 18) and the table

OFF

DCE
4
P 3
below.
FUNC.

SPEED
2

115,2

(kbit/s)
8
7

93,75
75
57,6
38,4
19,2
6

9,6
4,8
RS485 4-WIRE
1
RTS/CTS INVERS

RTS/CTS-CONTROLLED
RS422

OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON

1
ON
ON
Fig. 18
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON

DIP-Switch
2
All PSM converters and bus stations must
RS485 2-

SELF-CO
RTS/CTS

OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF

3
R

be set to the same transmission rate!

5
)
T( 6
The interface converters only convert an electric

B)
D
(A
signal. )
D
(B
)
T
(A
)
T
(B

3) Set DIP switch 8 to position "OFF" to activate the )

P
A
RS-485 operating mode.

ON
4) Set DIP switch 7 to "ON" to activate the 4-wire G
N
D
RS485/RS422
mode. 6 Terminate
OFF

5) If necessary, activate the terminating 93,75

115,2
FUNC.

resistors fig.18 (Please observe the section 8 on

5
6
7

"Terminating resistor for the RS-485/RS-422

RTS/CTS-CONTR
8

OFF
RTS/CTS INVE
RS485 4-WIR

ON

interface", page 12).

ON
RS

Fig. 19
6) To couple two RS-48 interfaces, connect the
connections acc. to fig. 17. (1 = twisted pair)
When connecting the device, take into account SPEED DIP
that it is necessary to cross transmitted and (kbit/s)
1 2 3 4
received data.
4,8 ON ON OFF OFF
GND connection is recommended, but is not
essential. 9.6 ON OFF ON ON
19.2 ON OFF ON OFF
Shielding the data cables 38.4 ON OFF OFF ON
The data cables are shielded using a shield terminal 57.6 ON OFF OFF OFF
block that is fixed in the 6 terminal block (fig. 19). 75 OFF ON ON ON
The 6 terminal block is connected capacitively to the 93.75 OFF ON ON OFF
mounting rail contact on the underside of the device.
115.2 OFF ON OFF ON
The shield connector is included in the scope of
delivery. FUNC.
DIP ON OFF
Use shielded twisted pair cables. 5 RTS/CTS-CONTROLLED SELF-CONTROLLED
Connect the cable shield to both sides of 6 RTS/CTS INVERSE RTS/CTS STANDARD
the transmission path!
7 RS485 4-WIRE RS485 2-WIRE
8 RS422 RS485

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PSM-ME-RS232/RS485-P
Interface converter for RS-232 to RS-485 2-/4-wire or RS-422

7.3. Operation as RS 422 interface

Pin configuration
Designation COMBICON (pin)
1
PSM-ME-RS-422 PSM-ME-RS-422
Receive data (+) D(B) PIN 2
Receive data (–) D(A) PIN 1 D(B) D(B)
2 2
Transmit data (+) T(B) PIN 4 D(A) 1 1 D(A)
Transmit data (–) T(A) PIN 3 T(B) 4 4 T(B)
Signal ground GND PIN 6 T(A) 3 3 T(A)
Ground/shielded connection 6 PIN 8 GND 6 6 GND
6 6
Settings: Shield
COMBICON
1) Set the DIP switch 8 to position.
"ON" to activate the RS-422 operating mode
(fig. 21).
2) Set as described in the section "RS-232 inter-
face" the interface type of the RS-232 interface Fig. 20
with the DTE/DCE switchover switch.
Note: In this operating mode, no RS-422 Terminate "ON"
control lines from the RS-232 interface are DTE/DCE
required and none are transmitted.

3) Switch the line terminating resistor on both sides

of the RS422 transmission link on. ➞ Put ON
DTE

"Terminate" slide switch to "ON".

4) To couple two RS-422 interfaces, connect the ON 10

9

connections acc. to fig. 20. (1 = twisted pair) 8

7
6

When connecting the device, take into account PSM-ME-RS232/RS485-P

Art.-Nr.: 27 44 41 6
ON 410
3
2 9
5
DIP 8
1
8 ON
that it is necessary to cross transmitted and
DTE
ON

7
RS485/RS422

Device-Typ
Terminate

6
RS232

received data. 5
OFF

DCE

4
GND connection is recommended, but is not P 3
FUNC.

SPEED

2
115,2

(kbit/s)
8
7

93,75
75
57,6
38,4
19,2
6

essential.
9,6
4,8

1
RS485 4-WIRE
RTS/CTS INVERS

RTS/CTS-CONTROLLED
RS422

OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON

1
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON

DIP-Switch
2
RS485 2-WIRE

SELF-CONTROLLED
RTS/CTS STANDARD

OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF

3
RS485

OFF

ON

OFF
ON
OFF
ON

OFF
ON
OFF

APPROBATIONEN / APPROVALS

Fig. 21

Shielding the data cables

RS
23
D(

2
A) G
D( ND
B)

RS
T(

48
A

The data cables are shielded using a shield terminal

5
)
T( 6
B)

block that is fixed in the 6 terminal block (fig. 22). The D

(A
)

6 terminal block is connected capacitively to the

D
(B
)
T
(A
)
T M
(B
M-
mounting rail contact on the underside of the device. )
PS.-N
Ar
t

The shield connector is included in the scope of

delivery.
ON

G
N
D
RS485/RS422
Terminate

6
OFF

57,6
75

Use shielded twisted pair cables.

93,75
115,2
FUNC.
5

Connect the cable shield to both sides of

ON
6

OFF ON
7

OFF ON
RTS/CTS-CONTROLLED
8

OFF ON
RTS/CTS INVERS

the transmission path!

OFF OFF OFF
RS485 4-WIRE

ON
RS422

ON
ON
OFF ON

ON
SELF-CONTROLLED

OFF
RTS/CTS STANDARD

OFF
RS485 2-WIRE

A
RS485

/
N /
NE N
IO E
B AT ION
O AT

Fig. 22

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PSM-ME-RS232/RS485-P
Interface converter for RS-232 to RS-485 2-/4-wire or RS-422

8. Set the line terminating resistor

correctly in RS-485 and RS-422 mode.

A connectable line terminating resistor is integrated

PSM–ME–RS232/RS485–P

PSM–ME–RS232/RS485–P
1

1
6

6
Ord.-No.: 27 44416

Ord.-No.: 27 44416
2

2
7

7
3

3
8

8
in the converter and it must be switched on or off,

4
9

9
5

5
RS232 RS232

RS485 RS485

depending on the application.

D(A) D(B) T(A) T(B) D(A) D(B) T(A) T(B)
GND 6 GND 6

8.1. In RS-485 mode (2/4-wire)

PSM–ME–RS232/RS485–P

1
6
Ord.-No.: 27 44416

2
7

3
8
RS-485 is the standard for a multi-point-capable

4
9

5
RS232

RS485

connection (up to 32 terminals).

D(A) D(B) T(A) T(B)
GND 6

The RS-485 bus line may only be terminated at the

two most distant bus ends.
➞ "Terminate" slide switch to "ON"
at the beginning and end of the bus line
(fig. 23).

= Bus terminating resistor "ON" Fig. 23

8.2. In RS-422 mode

RS-422 is the standard for a point-to-point connec-

tion between two devices. The line terminating resistor
on both sides of the RS-422 transmission link must be PSM–ME–RS232/RS485–P

PSM–ME–RS232/RS485–P
1

1
6

6
Ord.-No.: 27 44416

Ord.-No.: 27 44416
2

2
7

7
3

3
switched on.
8

8
4

4
9

9
5

5
RS232 RS232

➞ "Terminate" slide switch always in "ON" position

RS485 RS485

D(A) D(B) T(A) T(B) D(A) D(B) T(A) T(B)

GND 6 GND 6

(fig. 24).

= Terminating resistor "ON" Fig. 24

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ON
DTE

ON
DTE

ON 10
9
8
7
6
5
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4
PSM-ME-RS232/RS485-P 3
Art.-Nr.: 27 44 41 6 2
1
DTE
ON
RS485/RS422

Device-Typ
Terminate

RS232
OFF

DCE
FU

Fig. 25
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