RCS TR16 and RS232/485 converter
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Guy Lavoie
Active Member
It would probably work, but you can't say for sure until you try it. It depends on how that unit deals with enabling the data out signal.
jeffx, I have a barely used RCS RS485 to RS232 hub that handles something like 8 thermos. Not using it anymore as I have things now tied to the ELK M1. Take $75 plus shipping for it as my recollection is that is was $110 or so new. Let me know if my recollection is out of synch and I will adjust.
rocco
Active Member
Jeffx, I would bet that it would work.
Most RS232->RS485 adapters use Request-To-Send (RTS) to enable the RS485 driver. If RCS followed this convention, you should be fine.
Two notes:
This is a port-powered device, which means it will get it's power from the Data-Terminal-Ready (DTR) signal. If your software for the RCS uses DTR for something else, it could end up powering down the adapter.
Like many things on ebay, the specifications are not accurate. With respect to range, where it says 1.2 miles, it means 1.2 kilometers (4000 ft). Just in case your house is that big . . .
Most RS232->RS485 adapters use Request-To-Send (RTS) to enable the RS485 driver. If RCS followed this convention, you should be fine.
Two notes:
This is a port-powered device, which means it will get it's power from the Data-Terminal-Ready (DTR) signal. If your software for the RCS uses DTR for something else, it could end up powering down the adapter.
Like many things on ebay, the specifications are not accurate. With respect to range, where it says 1.2 miles, it means 1.2 kilometers (4000 ft). Just in case your house is that big . . .
http://www.automatedoutlet.com/product.php...6&cat=89&page=1
More expensive than I remember
($130 discounted)
More expensive than I remember
($130 discounted)
AutomatedOutlet
Senior Member
The key is how many 485 devices are you connecting?
Jeffx-
That is the one that I am using. It works great. I did have the rs-232 communication chip go out. I think lightning did this when it hit my elk phone line
I talked to RCS about troubleshooting it. And was told to remove one of the rs-485 chips on an unused port and replace the damaged rs-232 chip. Change a few jumpers, and presto
everything is now working. And it is rs-485 to the hub and to the t-stats
steve
That is the one that I am using. It works great. I did have the rs-232 communication chip go out. I think lightning did this when it hit my elk phone line
I talked to RCS about troubleshooting it. And was told to remove one of the rs-485 chips on an unused port and replace the damaged rs-232 chip. Change a few jumpers, and presto
everything is now working. And it is rs-485 to the hub and to the t-stats
steve
