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"I am communicating with kWh (energy) meters that have the RS485 built in, the port-powered converter's auto-turnaround feature works really well for my application, and I don't have to change any configuration."
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"The built-in 120 Ohm terminator helps us to build a reliable data comm. system, thanks for saving our valuable engineering time."
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Industrial Port-Powered RS232 to RS485 Converter

RS232 to RS485 Converter

Model: CVT-485-1
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The CVT-485-1 is a compact, rugged, industrial-grade, port-powered RS232 to RS485 converter, which can be used to convert any standard RS-232C port into a two-wire half-duplex RS485 port and vice versa.

This industrial RS232 to RS485 converter operates within a temperature range of -40ºF to 185ºF (-40ºC to 85ºC), and features 600W surge protection and 15kV static protection. The unit is efficiently powered from the RS232 data line and supports data direction auto-turnaround, which automatically enables the RS485 transceiver when data is present on the RS232 side. Therefore, it requires no external power, software drivers, or flow control. The ALL-IN-ONE rugged terminal block, which was professionally designed for different requirements such as selectable 120-Ohm terminator, makes the unit an ideal solution for all types of installations. The unit is backed by our 30-day risk-free money-back guarantee and 5-year replacement warranty.

Baud rates: 300 to 115.2K Baud.

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PRODUCT PHOTOS (INDUSTRIAL RS232 TO RS485 CONVERTER)

RS232 RS485 Converter
RS232 to RS485 Converter RS232 RS485 Converter

FEATURES (INDUSTRIAL RS232 TO RS485 CONVERTER / ADAPTER)

- Converts RS232 to 2-wire RS485 and vice versa.
- 300 to 115.2K Baud operation (auto-sensing & self-adjusting).
- Port-powered, no external power or RTS, DTR required.
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Built-in selectable 120Ω terminator for system reliability and easy installation.

- Accepts external 5VDC regulated power if the port-power is insufficient.
- Connect up to 128 units of RS485 devices.
- Low power consumption: Less than 10mA.
- Wide
temperature range: -40ºF to 185ºF (-40ºC to 85ºC).
- 600W surge protection, 15kV ESD protection, and additional circuit protection.

- Plug and play (hot-pluggable, data format auto-sensing & self-adjusting).
- Data direction auto-turnaround, no software drivers or flow control required.

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ALL-IN-ONE rugged terminal block designed for different requirements.
- Surface Mount Technology manufactured to RoHS and ISO-9001 standards.
- Safety: Strictly certified by TUV (Cert No. SG-CE-090012).

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5-year manufacturer's warranty.
   

SPECIFICATIONS  (INDUSTRIAL RS232 TO RS485 CONVERTER)

Part Number:

CVT-485-1

Compatibility:

EIA/TIA RS-232C standard and RS-485 standard

Power Source:

Port power from RS232 data line

Current Consumption: Less than 10mA

Baud Rates:

300 to 115,200bps (Auto-sensing & Self-adjusting)

Distance:

Depending on power from RS232 port, will transmit up to 4000ft (1.2km) at 19,200bps

Connector:

RS232 Side: DB-9 Female; RS485 Side: DB-9 Male; Termination Board: DB-9 Female and a 4-Way Terminal Block

Maximum number of drops:

128

End of Line Terminator:

120Ω (Built-in)

Surge protection: 600W

Static protection (ESD):

Up to 15KV

Dimensions (H x W x D):

0.63 x 1.3 x 3.4 in (16 x 32 x 86 mm)

Weight:

1.27 oz (36 g)

Operating Temperature:

-40ºF to 185ºF (-40ºC to 85ºC)

Operating Humidity:

Up to 90% RH (no condensation)

   
 

CONVERTER CONNECTOR / TERMINAL BLOCK PINOUTS

 
 

RS232 Side

Pin 1 4 6 7 8 2 3 5
Signal DCD DSR DTR CTS RTS TX RX GND
Function Tied Tied TX RX GND
RS232 RS485 converter - RS232 DB9 Female PinoutsNote: Some software requires handshake line acknowledgements. To satisfy the requirements, our converter's handshake lines are tied together (DCD, DTR, and DSR tied together, and RTS and CTS tied together). Therefore, you don't have to modify your existing software.  

DB-9 Female (view from front)

RS485 Side

Pin 1 3 5 9 6 7
Terminal Block A+ B- GND +5V Jumper (120)
Function RS485+ RS485- GND +5V Terminate/remove Jumper 120 to turn ON/OFF the 120Ω end-of-line terminator.
  RS232 to RS485 converter - DB9 and Terminal Block pinoutsNote: The CVT-485-1 comes with a 4-way terminal block for easy wire connections. However, you may choose not to use the terminal block provided and simply follow the above table for pin assignments.
  DB-9 Male (view from front) / Terminal Block
   
 

SELECTABLE 120 OHM END-OF-LINE JUMPER SETTINGS

 
  RS232 to RS485 converter - RS485 bus 120 Ohm end-of-line terminator Jumper settings
  Important: Turn ON Jumper 120 (120 Ohm End-Of-Line Terminator) at both ends of the RS-485 bus when the data rate is over 19.2kbps or the distance exceeds 660 feet (200m).
   

CONNECTIONS (RS485 BUS, RS232 EXTENSION)

RS232 RS485 Converter - Connection

Figure 1: Master-Slave Multi-Drop Connections

   

RS232 RS485 Converter - Diagram

Figure 2: Extending Half-Duplex RS232 Distance (Data Only)

   

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