LCS-485 converts RS232 signals to a differential transceiver, RS485, for communication on multipoint bus transmission lines. It contains dual differential line drivers and a dual differential line receiver, ideal for half-duplex, full duplex, data monitor and multipoint applications. With +/-15kV ESD protection, the LCS-485 is ideal for long distance differential signal transmission. Depending on the number of signal wires, it can operate under Four Wire Full Duplex or Two Wire Half Duplex mode.

◆ 1. Point-to-Point: Allows two devices to communicate with each other with differential signals for long-distance applications.
◆ 2. Multipoint: Up to 32 devices can exchange information using the same signal lines with one device as a Master under user-defined protocol.
◆ 3.Simplex/Transmit, Receive Only: Uses only two signal lines for transmission, Similar to Multipoint with one talk-only Master device and all other devices are listen-only.
◆ 4.Monitor: Listens to the signals going back and forth between two RS-422 units or RS-485 equipment.