Interface Converter RS-232 (V.

24) / RS-485

The RS-485 standard is used when more than two participants have to communicate. Converting the RS-232 point-to-point interface to the bus-capable RS-485 standard allows up to 32 stations to be networked together using a 2-wire cable. The converters are used for converting an RS-232 interface into an RS-485 2-wire bus interface or vice versa. The RS-485 interface is capable of multipoint connections. The sample applications (see below) indicate the possible uses for the converters: Connection of an RS-232 master interface to an RS-485 2-wire bus system. Setting up a connection between up to 32 RS-232 interfaces. This structure is capable of multipoint connections. The converters operate irrespective of protocol and with code transparency, i.e. all bus stations have to support the same transmission protocol and speed. When several RS-232 stations are networked, it must also be possible to have software addressing of the stations. Half-duplex control of the RS-485 2wire interface requires one control line from the RS-232 interface. There is a choice of two design types depending on the installation location (whether in the switch cabinet or directly on the PC): 1. PSM Switch Cabinet Devices The interface converter PSM-EG.. carries out the function of interface conversion in an industrial version for the switch cabinet. In order to cope with the harsh EMC conditions to which bus systems are exposed, the RS-485 interface in the peripherals has high-grade galvanic isolation against both the RS-232 interface and the supply voltage with 2.5 kV. In addition, a protection circuit discharges transient interference to ground potential in a targeted fashion. The module is powered with 24 V DC ( 20 %) and converts the RS-232 TxD/RxD transmit and receive channel for transmission speeds of up to 64 kbit/s. The bus terminating resistor can be switched on using a coding switch. Data transmission takes place in half-duplex operation. The data flow direction of the RS-485 interface is changed over using one of the RS-232 control lines: - in DTE devices: RTS, - in DCE devices: CTS. (The DTE/DCE switch makes the adaptation so that one RS-232 1:1 connection is sufficient.) The logical allocation of control information corresponds to the following: An internal plug-in bridge also permits inverted control. Please contact us if the RS-232 interface does not provide this control line. We"ve got a solution as well. The connection can either be via a SUB-D plug connector or by means of pluggable screw terminal blocks. An integrated data indicator provides a dynamic display of transmit and receive data. 2. PSM Plug Modules PSM-V24... modules are directly attached to the 25-pin SUB-D connection of the RS-232 device interface. It is possible to select from male and female versions (types ...SB and ...BB). The 9/25-pin PSM-KAD... adapter cable is available for connecting to 9-pin interfaces. The integrated coding switch permits universal applicability on DTE or DCE interfaces. Data channels TxD/RxD are transmitted. The data flow direction of the RS-485 interface is changed over using RS-232 DTR control channel. The following logical allocation applies to PSM-V24/.../I modules: DTR log.1 (> +3V) = RS-485 transmit DTR log.0 (< -3V) = RS-485 receive All other plug modules operate with a control function which is the inverse of this one.

 log. 1 (> +3V) = RS-485 transmit mode log. 0 (< -3V) = RS-485 receive mode The modules without electrical isolation are predominantly used for electrical adaptation over short distances. The use of electrical isolation is always recommended for transmission links in excess of 100 m. Such isolation is implemented in the PSM-V24/RS485-P... modules. All plug modules are powered via a separate plug-in power supply unit, or alternatively through the RS232 interface, pin 18/7.