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RS-485 and RS-422

 

Technical Articles
  RS-422/485 Application Note
  B&B Converters for the Industrial World
  Basics of the RS-485 Standard
  Cable Selection for RS-422 and RS-485 Systems
  Getting From Here to There: Serial Communications Systems
  Polarities for Differential Pair Signals (RS-422 and RS-485)
  Port Powered Serial Converter FAQ
  Tips for Using Port Powered Converters
  RS-485 Problem Solver - Trouble Shooting Guide Walks You Step by Step
  RS-485 Quick Guide - Just the Essentials on a Single Piece of Paper
  System Design With Port Powered Converters
  Troubleshooting an RS-232 to RS-485 Interface Converter
  RS-485 Q&A
  Industrial Bus Compatibility Chart
  An RS-485 Tale of Woe

Illustrations
  RS-422 Converter to 422 Device (Illustration)
  RS-422 Loopback Connections
  RS-485 2-Wire Converter to 2-Wire 485 Devices
  RS-485 4-Wire Converter to 4-Wire 485 Devices
  RS-485 Star Network With Repeaters
  RTS Control
  Send Data Control
  Using RS-422 to Extend RS-232 Connections
  4 Wire RS-485 to Fiber Connections - FOSTCDR
  4W to 2W Connections
  485OPDR Isolation Between Buildings
  485 Port Power Powered Converter T/S Flow Chart
  485LDRC9 Troubleshooting Illustration
  485OPDRI Switch Illustration

FAQ
  232/422 Converter Connections for Extending RS-232?
  485LDRC9 - Extending RS232 Connections
  How Can I Check My 2-Wire RS-485 Port or Converter To Verify Operation?
  How Can I Check My 4-Wire RS-485 Port or Converter To Verify Operation?
  How Can I Check My RS-422 Port or Converter? - Loopback Test
  RS-422 Connections
  RS-485 Connections
  What Terminals are used when connecting the 485LDRC9 for RS-485 or RS-422?
  Connections for RS-485 or RS-422 to the 4WSD9OTB or 4WSD25OTB Converters?
  Performing USB and Serial Converter Loopback Test
 
 
 

RS-232

 

Technical Articles
  Options for Adding Serial Ports
  Tips for Using Port Powered Converters
  Externally Powering Port Converters
  Automatic Serial Data Collection
  Getting From Here to There: Serial Communications Systems
  System Design With Port Powered Converters
  Quick Reference Card - RS-232 DB9/DB25 pinouts/levels ASCII table
  COM4 Address Conflicts

Illustrations
  Using RS-422 to Extend RS-232 Connections
  RS-232 DTE/DCE Cables (includes Loopback & DB9/DB25 Connections)
  Connector Types (Rear Panel) Desktop

FAQ
  RS-232 Connections That WORK! - DTE/DCE
  How Can I Check My RS-232 Port? - Performing A Loopback Test
  How Can I Extend the RS-232 Connections for a Casio QT-2100
  Performing USB and Serial Converter Loopback Test
 

Protecting Ports with Isolation and Surge Protection

 
 

Ethernet

 
 

Glossary

 
  Glossary
 

Current Loop

 
 
 

USB

 
 

Industrial Automation

 

Technical Articles
  Advantech Whitepaper Library
 

Data Acquisition and I/O

 
 

Fiber Optics

 
 
 
 

Software Tools

 
 

Wireless

 

Video
  Video: GhostBridge Wireless Ethernet Demonstration

Technical Articles
  Wireless Range Estimator
  10 Commandments of Wireless Communications
  Wireless Antenna Installation Guide
  Making Wireless Work: Antenna & Cable Selection
  802.11 for Industrial Applications
  Stepping up to Wireless?
  802.11 Basics
  Wireless Winning Wider Acceptance in Automation - ControlGlobal.com article
  Industrial Wireless - Selecting a Wireless Technology
  Industrial Wireless Modems Come of Age
  Wireless Well Monitoring System
  Simple Wire Replacement with Zlinx™ Radio Modems: Knowledge, Tips, Fixes
  Solving Industrial Monitoring Challenges through Wireless I/O

Illustrations
  Wireless Remote Monitoring/Control

FAQ
  How Do I Make 2-Wire or 4-Wire RS-485 or RS422 Connections to my ZP Wireless Radio Modems?
 

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