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Regarding the difference between the RS-485 expansion adapter and the extension board
What is the difference between an RS-485 communication expansion adapter and an extension board?
Answer
The difference is the maximum transmission distance and the presence/absence of insulation (between the communication line and the CPU).
・Expansion Adapter FX5-485ADP
Maximum transmission distance: 1200 m
Photocoupler isolation (between communication line and CPU)
・Expansion Board FX5-485-BD
Maximum transmission distance: 50 m
Non-insulated (between communication line and CPU)
・Expansion Adapter FX5-485ADP
Maximum transmission distance: 1200 m
Photocoupler isolation (between communication line and CPU)
・Expansion Board FX5-485-BD
Maximum transmission distance: 50 m
Non-insulated (between communication line and CPU)
- Product Name
- FX5-485ADP, FX5-485-BD
- Product Category
- Network/Communication
- Series
- MELSEC iQ-F Series