WSAL18101 – RS232 TO RS485/en

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Summary

Technical overview of Waveshare's industrial-grade, isolated RS232-to-RS485 converters with metal case and wall mounting. The devices convert signals between the two serial interface standards.

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Technical overview

Product type: Industrial grade, isolated RS232-to-RS485 converter
Enclosure: Metal case, wall mounted
Interfaces: Onboard RS485 and RS232 interfaces are present
Category: Modules
Brand: Waveshare
Available variants: Several enclosure variants are mentioned, including a flame-retardant V0 case in DIN-rail form factor
Related resources: A user manual and the Sscom software are listed as resources

Notes and version constraints

The exact electrical values (supply voltage, power consumption, isolation ratings) are not given in the source text – refer to the user manual for details.
The exact product designation/version is unclear; several variants are mentioned (e.g., V0 DIN-rail), but no specific model number per variant is provided.
Compatibility with specific devices or controllers is not described in the source text; this must be verified before deployment.
Safety notices and certifications are entirely absent from the provided text; these need separate verification.

Source and revision record

RS232 TO RS485 - Waveshare Wiki
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