Arduino MKR 485 Shield
Sold outWant to add serial communications to your device using the RS-485 protocol? The Arduino MKR 485 shield will provide the industrial connectivity you need.
Overview
Thanks to this shield, you can now connect your MKR board to any of the industrial systems that using the RS 485 protocol.
The MKR 485 shield is the ultimate expansion that allows MKR boards to connect to almost any legacy industrial system, such as industrial PLCs, controllers, drives and HMIs. Old industrial systems (e.g., machinery, heating systems, and conveyors) can to turned into IoT devices through a serial connection using the MKR 485.
The shield is based on the MAXIM MAX3157 ( Datasheet ) and provides Half / Full Duplex .
Standard operational mode: Half Duplex
Tech specs
| Interface | Serial |
| Circuit Operating Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Transceiver | MAXIM MAX3157 (datasheet) |
| Buck converter | Texas Instruments TPS54232 (datasheet) |
| Vin (screw connector) | 7 V - 24 V |
| Vin (header) | 5 V |
| Compatibilty | MKR size |
| Switchable onboard termination resistor | |
| Operating mode | Isolated Half / full duplex (switchable) |
Conformities
Resources for Safety and Products
Manufacturer Information
The production information includes the address and related details of the product manufacturer.
Arduino S.r.l.
Via Andrea Appiani, 25
Monza, MB, IT, 20900
https://www.arduino.cc/
Responsible Person in the EU
An EU-based economic operator who ensures the product's compliance with the required regulations.
Arduino S.r.l.
Via Andrea Appiani, 25
Monza, MB, IT, 20900
Phone: +39 0113157477
Email: support@arduino.cc
Documentation
OSH: Schematics
The Arduino MKR 485 Sheld is open-source hardware! You can build your own board using the following files:
EAGLE FILES IN .ZIP SCHEMATICS IN .PDFLearn more
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