Description
Industrial IP68 Modbus RS485 1-to-4 Splitter SenseCAP Sensor Hub
This RS485 1-to-4 Splitter is an industrial-grade hub that can extend the connection of the SenseCAP Sensor Hub to multiple sensors. It features an IP68 rating, comes with a waterproof aviation connector, is easy to use, suitable for many application scenarios.
Features
- IP68 rating
- Anti-ultraviolet and anti-rain
- Suitable for long-term outdoor use
Description
RS485 1-to-4 Splitter can be used to increase the number of sensors that can be simultaneously connected to the SenseCAP Sensor Hub.
The Sensor Hub has 4 aviation connector interfaces through which sensors can be connected. Each of these interfaces can theoretically support up to 8 sensors. For connecting more than 4 sensors, the RS485 1-to-4 splitter is required. One interface (male) of the RS485 splitter can connect to the Sensor Hub, and the other 4 interfaces (female) can connect to the sensors.
This RS485 Splitter can be used with Sensor Hub 4G Data Logger and MODBUS RS 485 Sensors with aviation connectors, as shown in the image below.
Application
The RS485 Splitter can be used in any scenario that requires the deployment of a large number of sensors with the SenseCAP SensorHub
What is RS485?
Ref: Windmill
In short, RS485 is a standard defining the electrical characteristics of serial lines for use in serial communications systems. It is essentially a form of serial communication.
Compared to serial communication, USB and ethernet are significantly more complex and expensive. Serial communication also has a deterministic behavior to avoid collisions of data packets, making it more reliable for a linkage system with many devices.
There are many standards in serial communication and RS485, also known as TIA-485 (-A) or EIA-485, is just one of them. It is known for being able to be used effectively over long distances and in electrically noisy environments. Due to this and it being able to transmit
