Description
Description
A USB-485 device—often called a USB to RS-485 converter—is a compact adapter that bridges modern USB ports with legacy RS-485 serial communication networks. It enables reliable, bidirectional data exchange between a computer and RS-485-enabled devices such as industrial controllers, PLCs, sensors, and access control systems. These converters typically support half-duplex differential signaling, which allows for long-distance, noise-resistant communication over twisted-pair wiring. Kantech USB-485 is a USB to RS-485 converter used for connecting a PC to the RS-485 input on Kantech controllers such as KT-1, KT-100, KT-300, and KT-400.
Features
- Converts USB to RS-485
- Supports up to 32 Kantech controllers
- Uses unshielded twisted pair (UTP) communication cable
- Supports Windows 2000, XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 Pro
- Powered by USB port
- Extends communication up to 1,200 m (4,000 ft)
