Product Details for XADT-RS485-001

Technical Support Links Product Number Search Check StockCheck Solder Information RoHS Information Contact Plating Codes Min/Max Stocking Program Need Assistance Q & A Technical Resource	RS-485 to USB Adapter RoHS Compliant Status: Active Product Highlights: Windows Vista Compatible Compliant with the Standard Specification of RS--485 Support WIN98/2000/XP, Vistaor higher Description: RS485 is a binary serial communication and it is two wires and grounding wires. This protocol is an updated version of the original serial protocol known as RS232. In the old days when everyone had a modem attached to their computer it was attached with the RS232 and it was binary serial which is the same as the RJ485 which the except of multi-port. We all used the modems to attache to the internet before the DSL direct lines became available. The problem with RS232 is it only provides for 2 devices to attache. The RJ485 is a multi-point communications allow up to 32 receivers on a single 2 wire bus. RS485 is the protocol of choice for manufacturers of industrial equipment to provide communications between their equipment and a computer.