Learn how to Build, Maintain and Troubleshoot RS485 communication networks
RS-485 is the de facto workhorse of data communications in the field of plant automation.
What you’ll learn
- Be aware of the two areas of consideration for RS485 communications.
- Understanding of communication port parameters.
- Understanding of cabling standards.
- Configure RS485 communications between a PLC and a Computer.
- Be able to effective use a USB-to-RS485 converter for connection to a Computer.
- Understand the process of serial data transmission.
- Be able to troubleshoot any RS485 based network in the field of plant automation.
Course Content
- Introduction –> 2 lectures • 6min.
- Communication Port Parameters –> 9 lectures • 24min.
- Communication Port Parameters in Practice –> 10 lectures • 23min.
- Live RS485 Communication to a Remote Terminal Unit device –> 10 lectures • 20min.
- RS485 Signalling and Cabling –> 9 lectures • 37min.
- Bonus Section – How to Always get the Lowest Prices for my Courses –> 1 lecture • 3min.
Requirements
RS-485 is the de facto workhorse of data communications in the field of plant automation.
It is very effective in applications with significant electrical interference (noise) requiring a long transmission distance. Thus, the standard is often used in industrial applications. It is as an inexpensive local area network (LAN) connection that allows multiple receivers to connect within a multi drop configuration. RS-485 does not include a communications protocol.
This course delivers the theoretical and practical aspects of RS-485 in a very effective way, so that at the end, you will be able to build, maintain and troubleshoot any RS-485 based network in the plan automation field. The course features a live physical connection between a PLC and a Computer via a USB-to-RS485 converter, an example that is key to effective troubleshooting of RS-485 systems.
After completing this course, you will be able to integrate devices from the same manufacturers and different manufacturers, that are RS-485 compliant, to form a complete seamless network.