RS-485 is similar to RS-232, but with higher speeds, multi-drop capability and differential signaling.
Benefits
- RS-485 is faster and more noise immune than RS-232
- Capable of connecting more than two devices (multi-drop)
- Low cost network solution
ADVANCED Motion Controls' Capabilities
- Configuration and control interface for many DigiFlex® Performance™ drives using ADVANCED Motion Controls' proprietary serial object library
- 921.6 kbit/sec max speed
- 174 ms message time