B+B SmartWorx RS-232 to RS-485 Converter with Pluggable Terminal Block

Model BB-485PTBR converts unbalanced RS-232 signals to balanced, full or half-duplex RS-485 signals. RS-485 is an enhanced version of the RS-422 Standard allowing multiple drivers and receivers on a two-wire system. The RS-232 port has a female DB9 connector with pins 2(RD), 3(TD), and 5(SG) supported. Pins 7(RTS) and 8(CTS) are tied together. Also pins 6(DSR), 1(CD), and 4(DTR) are tied together, but not passed through the converter. The RS-485 port has an 8-position pluggable terminal block connector.Baud RateModel BB-485PTBR supports baud rates from 300 bps to 115.2 Kbps. In order to change the baud rate, a resistor and possibly ...