Functional description, 1 operating modes, Line-a line-b – Westermo RD-48 User Manual

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7.  Functional description

7.1  Operating modes

RS-485 repeater
This operating mode is used to extend / 
increase number of loads on a 2-wire  
(RS-485) bus.

RS-422 repeater
This operating mode is used to extend / 
increase number of loads on a 4-wire  
(RS-422) bus.

RS-422/485 converter
This operating mode is used to convert 
between 2- (RS-485) and 4-wire (RS-422)   
communication. 

1

2

3

4

LINE-A

LINE-B

T+
T–

T+
T–

1

2

3

4

LINE-A

LINE-B

T+
T–

T+
T–

R+

R+

R–

R–

1

2

3

4

LINE-A

LINE-B

T+
T–

T+
T–

R+
R–

N.B!   R+/R–, T+/T– definitions are not standard. It can help to switch polarity.

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