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Description for the MAX485 RS485 Converter Module:
- Integrated Chip: Equipped with the MAX485 IC, offering low power consumption for efficient RS-485 communication.
- Extended Communication Range: Capable of long cable runs, extending up to 1200 meters, ideal for large-scale data transmission applications.
- High-Speed Data Transmission: Supports a data rate of up to 2.5Mbps, ensuring quick and effective serial communication.
- 5V Power Supply Compatibility: Operates on a standard 5V power supply, with 5V logic levels for easy interfacing with microcontrollers like Arduino/PIC.
- Simple Communication Control: Utilizes a single digital pin for direction control, simplifying operation and enhancing user-friendliness.
- Multi-Module Connectivity: Ability to connect multiple modules together or use as a repeater, enhancing communication flexibility over greater distances.
- Dual Functionality: Each module contains one driver and one receiver, with drivers featuring short-circuit current limitation and thermal shutdown for protection.
- Fail-Safe Receiver Design: The receiver input has a fail-safe feature, ensuring a logic-high output if the input is open circuit for reliable performance.
- Easy-to-Connect Headers: Standard 0.1″ pitch header pins for convenient soldering and breadboard integration, along with secure screw terminals for data cable connections.
- Clear Pin Configuration: Includes VCC (5V), A (Non-inverting Receiver Input and Output), B (Inverting Receiver Input and Output), GND (0V), along with R0, RE, DE, and DI pins for comprehensive control.
- Compact Dimensions: The module measures 44 x 14 mm, making it compact and suitable for various setups.
- RS-485 Communication Wiring Support: Comes with a 5.08mm pitch 2P terminal, facilitating the wiring process for RS-485 communication.
Overall, the MAX485 RS485 Transceiver Module is a highly capable, robust, and user-friendly solution for your long-distance serial communication needs, suitable for a wide array of applications.
| Pin | Description |
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| VCC | 5V |
| A | Non-inverting Receiver Input and Non-inverting Driver Output |
| B | Inverting Receiver Input and Inverting Driver Output |
| GND | 0V |
| R0 | Receiver Output (to Rx pin of microcontroller) |
| RE | Receiver Output Enable (Low to enable) |
| DE | Driver Output Enable (high to enable) |
| DI | Driver Input (to Tx pin of microcontroller) |
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In the package 5pcs MAX485 modules
Size: 44 x14 mm
