EIA-485/RS-232 Communications Adapter [RSC-1]
By converting to EIA-485, the RSC-1 allows up to 128 Morningstar products to communicate on the same communication bus and over much greater distances.
Models: RSC-1,
Specifications and Certifications by Model
| Model | RSC-1 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Operating Voltage | 8V-16V |
| Self Consumption | 8mA – 16mA |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 C to +60C |
| Warranty | 5 Years |
| CE and RoHS | Yes |
| Manufactured in a Certified ISO 9001 Facility | Yes |
Key Features and Benefits
- Allows up to 128 Morningstar products to communicate on the same communications bus and over much greater distances than with RS-232
- All data is transmitted via MODBUS™ protocol
- Removable four (4) position EIA-485 terminal
- 9-pin RS-232 connector (male)
- Status LED for monitoring and diagnostics
- Molded tabs for attachment to 35mm standard DIN rail
- RS-232 ribbon cable (not shown) with low-profile connectors
- Networking several TriStar and/or TriStar MPPT controllers
- Adding Morningstar PC Meterbus Adapters (MSC) for use with an RJ-11 port in multi-device networks
- Adding Morningstar’s Relay Driver (RD-1) to a network
- Integrating any compatible Morningstar product into an existing EIA-485 network, such as those used by industrial control or SCADA systems