PAC measuring devices – RS485 / Modbus RTU wiring

Question:

How is the RS485 / Modbus RTU wiring done for different PAC measuring devices with an RS485
interface?

Answer:

The marking of the RS 485 device connections is not completely standardized; Different designations /
versions of the connections must be expected for different devices. Different requirements from different
manufacturers may also apply to termination (terminating resistors, possibly even active termination).

From practice: The rule “A to A and B to B” only applies as long as the same device types are present in
a communication line. If there is a mix of device types, this must be considered individually for each type.

Wiring example with different device types:

* 1: 120 ohm terminating resistor. Use is optional and depends on the installation.
* 2: Ground line. Use is optional and depends on the installation.
* 3: Use a shielded cable for installation (e.g. Profibus cable or Y (ST) Y 2x2x0.8).

The following table contains a collection of different devices and their RS485 connection designation,
which shows the correct connection of the communication connections with each other.

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 PAC measuring devices – RS485 / Modbus RTU wiring

S7-1200 & CB1241

7KM9300-0AM00-0AA0

3WL & COM16

RS485 Module

PAC3100

PAC3120

PAC2200

PAC1600

PAC1500

PAC1020

ATC5300
SEM3
Device
Com. Pin 1: A --- A --- A --- B --- B --- Pin 8 (D-) --- A --- A --- 9 --- B --- A
Com. Pin 2: B --- B --- B --- A --- A --- Pin 9 (D+) --- B --- B --- 5 --- A --- B
Ground: Com --- Com --- Com --- Com --- SG (*1) --- Shield --- Com --- COM --- 1 --- SG --- M

* 1) Not available with 7KT1651

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