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<p>Freigegebene technische Dokumentation veröffentlicht; Text-only und noindex</p> <p><b>Neue Seite</b></p><div>__NOINDEX__<br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Documentation notice:&#039;&#039;&#039; This technical documentation was independently rewritten from an archived supplier source. Check technical details and commands against the product version and manufacturer documentation before use.<br /> <br /> == Summary ==<br /> A compact industrial converter that translates a USB interface into a bidirectional RS485 link. It features an FT232RL chip, built-in surge and ESD protection, and three status LEDs.<br /> <br /> == Related products at JW Tech ==<br /> * [https://shop.jw-tech.eu/p/WSAL17286 WSAL17286 – Industrial USB to RS485 Bidirectional Converter]<br /> <br /> == Technical overview ==<br /> * The converter is based on the original FT232RL chip for stable and reliable communication.<br /> * RS485 side: screw terminals for A+, B-, and GND; transmission distance up to about 1200 m at low bit rates.<br /> * USB side: USB-A connector, 5 V operating voltage, 200 mA self-recovery fuse, and ESD protection.<br /> * Direction control is handled automatically by hardware (no manual mode switch).<br /> * Three red LEDs: PWR (power), TXD (transmit), and RXD (receive).<br /> * Supported operating systems: Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Mac, Linux, Android, WinCE.<br /> * Modbus is supported at the protocol layer; the device only provides physical-layer conversion from USB to RS485.<br /> * For short-range communication issues, the 120 Ω termination resistor can be removed.<br /> <br /> == Notes and version constraints ==<br /> * If spontaneous disconnections occur after extended use, check power supply quality, cable condition, driver version, and ground loop connections.<br /> * Using the device on non-Windows systems requires downloading the appropriate FTDI driver; the exact installation steps are incomplete in the source text.<br /> * When connecting more than 16 nodes, using repeaters is recommended.<br /> * Cross-device compatibility or additional certifications are not stated in the source and must be confirmed before integration.<br /> <br /> == Source and revision record ==<br /> * [https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/USB_TO_RS485 USB TO RS485 - Waveshare Wiki]<br /> * Source revision: 101107<br /> * Captured: 2026-08-31T04:11:15+00:00<br /> * SHA-256: &lt;code&gt;9da0ceab1d72a963f8ce260d0a9cbe6232b862491ce3da63fe085a93b9352c54&lt;/code&gt;</div>

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