Morningstar EIA-485/RS-232 Communications Adapter

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. 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