FW-50 series5e

Interfaces for dedicated lines

Interface card RS485-2 / RS422-2
With the RS485-2 interface card, the following functions
• Interfaces according to RS485, 2-wire half-duplex or
• Interface according to RS422, 4-wire full duplex
which are selected via jumpers can be implemented. The factory settings of these
cards are shown on the name plate. Transforming an RS-485-2 to a RS-422-2 is
performed with a few jumpers.

Furthermore, the jumpers are available to activate the integrated termination

resistors (150 , alternatively Tx and Rx), with simultaneous termination for noise
signal rejection in the half duplex mode for MODBUS and IEC protocol.

RS485-2 / RS422-2 Interface RS/EIA/TIA-485 / -422

Operating methods Full duplex, point-to-point or half-duplex, bus mode

Line 2x2 conductors, twisted pair and shielded

e.g. LiYCY 2x2x0.25 mm

Transmission mode Symmetrical

Baud rate 300 - 64k bits/s

Range 1200 m

Function indicator Green TD/RD/ RTS LEDs at the front

Signal without load Max. +/- 5.0 V

Signal with load Max. +/- 1.5 V

Short circuit power Max. +/- 70 mA

Signal level Permissible range - 7 to + 12 V

Signal sensitivity +/- 200 mV

Electrical isolation Between logic and transmission line

Test voltage 3000 V AC

Power consumption 30 mA typically (at +Ub=24 V DC)

Operating temperature 0 to +50°C

Relative humidity 95% at 25°C without condensation (class F)

LED 1⚫⚫⚫⚫4 Colour Function

1⚫ Green "TD" Transmission signal

2⚫ Green "RD" Received signal

3⚫ Green "RTS" Request To Send signal

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 Configuration plan RS485-2 / RS422-2

Selection of serial interface (COMx) via jumpers S11 - S14, see p. 92

Operating methods
Interface type S19 + S20 S21 Comment
RS485 1-2 2-3 Function such as RS 485-1

RS422 2-3 1-2 Function such as RS422-1

RS422, pressed 2-3 2-3 Setting the driver at RS485

Transforming a RS485-2 into to a RS422-2

It is easy to change the operating method of a RS-485-2 in the RS-422 mode by
inserting a few jumpers. There is label on the card, which states the jumper
positions for RS-422.

Figure 26: Switching to operating method RS-422

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Line connector RS 485-2

The termination of the lines (270 Ohm resistance) is achieved via bridge circuit *1.
This bridge circuit must be configured on the first and last card in the system. A
noise signal rejection is not achieved through this termination. This version is
compatible with card RS 485-1.

Termination with interference rejection

The RS 485-2 modules offer the option of activating a termination with
interference rejection (*2). In doing so the line is concluded with 150 Ohm and
simultaneously pulled to a defined level via pull up/pull down resistors (1 k); this
rejects the noise signal. This is absolute necessary for some protocols (such as
Modbus, IEC …). The respective jumpers (S17/S18) are already inserted in the
delivery status. In the case of several participants, only the first and last station
must be terminated; the termination in the other stations must be deactivated
accordingly.

Attention: Only use one type of termination (*1 or *2).

An alternative connector option is presented in the switchboard at position *3.
Essentially, it only offers the option of replaced the card in a running system.

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