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RS485 Remote I/O

 

 

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RemoteTRAK Communication Specifications

Protocols supported

Modbus ASCII/RTU and SIXNET Universal

Wiring Configuration

RS485 two-wire partyline

RS485 isolation

1200 Volts RMS 1 minute (module to module)

Supported baud rates

2400, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 baud

Factory configuration

9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, SIXNET protocol

Cable recommendation

Shielded, twisted pair with drain wire desirable. Data rated cable is recommended for greater distances.

RS485 Limitations:

 

Cable length up to 1 km

24 AWG and 57600 baud

Cable length up to 2 km

20 AWG and 38400 baud

Cable length up to 3.5 km

18 AWG and 19200 baud

# Modules on RS485 network

32 maximum

# Addressable modules

128 with a RM-232-485-4U

 

RemoteTRAK Environmental Specifications

Operating temperature range

-30 to 70° C

Storage temperature range

-40 to 85° C

Humidity (non-condensing)

5 to 95% (consult factory for conformal coating options)

Flammability (module plastic)

UL 94V-0 materials

Electrical safety

UL 508, CSA C22.2/14; EN61010-1 (IEC1010), CE

EMI emissions

FCC part 15, ICES-003, Class A; EN55022, CE

EMC immunity

EN50082-1 (IEC801-2, 3, 4), CE

Surge withstand

IEEE-472 (ANSI C37.90)

Hazardous locations

UL 1604, CSA C22.2/213-M1987, (Class I, Div 2, Groups A, B, C, D), EN50021 (zone 2)

Marine/offshore locations

Det Norske Veritas (DNV) No. 2.4 (Class A and B)

 

 

Specifications are subject to change. Consult the factory for the latest information.