DIGILENT PmodRS485 High-Speed Isolated Communication User Manual

June 12, 2024
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DIGILENT PmodRS485 High-Speed Isolated Communication

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PmodRS485TM Reference Manual

Revised February 9, 2021

This manual applies to the PmodRS485 rev. B

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Product Overview

The Digilent PmodRS485 provides signal and power isolation for high-speed communication lines utilizing the RS485 communication protocol.

Product Features

  • Signal and power isolation
  • Supports RS-485 and RS-422 serial communication protocols
  • Accurate data transfer across long distances
  • Data transmission rates of up to 16 Mbit/s

Functional Description

The PmodRS485 utilizes Analog Devices ADM2582E to facilitate RS-485 and RS-422 serial communication protocols between devices in environments with high electrical noise. The ADM2852E provides both signal and power isolation allowing for accurate data transfer across long distances. Data transmission rates of 16 Mbit/s can be achieved.

Interfacing with the Pmod

The PmodRS485 communicates with the host board via the UART protocol. In order to transmit data, the Driver Enable line (DE) must be pulled to a logic level high voltage state; similarly, in order to receive data, the Receive Enable line (~RE) must be driven to a logic level low voltage state.

Pinout description table: Pmod Header J2

Pin Signal Description
1 ~RE Receive Enable
2 TxD Transmit Data
3 RxD Receive Data
4 DE Driver Enable
5 GND Power Supply Ground
6 VCC Positive Power Supply (3.3V/5V)

Screw terminals

Signal A B Z Y
Description Input A Input B Output Z Output Y

Chaining Multiple PmodRS485 Devices

Multiple PmodRS485 devices can be chained together up to 256 nodes in total. When two PmodRS485s are connected, JP1 should be loaded on both devices. When more than two PmodRS485s are connected, JP1 should only be loaded on the two devices at the terminating ends of the wire, and stubs off of the main line should be kept as short as possible.

Half-duplex communication

Full-duplex communication

Power Supply

Any external power applied to the PmodRS485 must be within 3.0V and 5.5V; however, it is recommended that Pmod is operated at 3.3V.

Overview

The Digilent PmodRS485 provides signal and power isolation for high speed communication lines utilizing the RS- 485 communication protocol.

Features include

  • High-speed RS-485 communication module
  • Isolated RS-485/RS-422 interfaces for use in noisy environments
  • 16Mbps maximum data rate
  • Connect up to 256 nodes on one bus
  • Differential half or full-duplex communication
  • Thermal shutdown and ±15kV ESD protection
  • 6-pin Pmod port with UART interface
  • Library and example code available in resource center

Functional Description

The PmodRS485 utilizes Analog Devices ADM2582E to facilitate RS-485 and RS-422 serial communication protocols between devices in environments with high electrical noise. The ADM2852E provides both signal and power isolation allowing for accurate data transfer across long distances. Data transmission rates of 16 Mbit/s can be achieved.

Interfacing with the Pmod

  • The PmodRS485 communicates with the host board via the UART protocol. In order to transmit data, the Driver Enable line must be pulled to a logic level high voltage state; similarly, in order to receive data, the Receive Enable line must be driven to a logic level low voltage state.
  • Truth tables indicating the status of the various pins of the PmodRS485 are provided below:

PmodRS485™ Reference Manual

Inputs Output
A-B Voltage Difference ~RE
≥ -0.03V Low or Not Connected
≤ -0.2V Low or Not Connected
-0.2V < A-B < -0.03V Low or Not Connected
Inputs Open Low or Not Connected
Don’t Care High

Table 1. Receiving

Inputs Output
DE TxD
High High
High Low
Low Don’t Care

Table 2. Transmitting

Pin Signal Description
1 ~RE Receive Enable
2 TxD Transmit Data
3 RxD Receive Data
4 DE Driver Enable
5 GND Power Supply Ground
6 VCC Positive Power Supply (3.3V/5V)

Table 3. Pinout description table: Pmod Header J2

Signal Description
A Input A
B Input B
Z Output Z
Y Output Z

Table 4. Screw terminals

PmodRS485 functional block diagram

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Multiple PmodRS485 devices can be chained together up to 256 nodes in total. When two PmodRS485s are connected, JP1 should be loaded on both devices. When more than two PmodRS485s are connected, JP1 should only be loaded on the two devices at the terminating ends of the wire, and stubs off of the main line should be kept as short as possible.

Half-duplex communication

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  • Any external power applied to the PmodRS485 must be within 3.0V and 5.5V; however, it is recommended that Pmod is operated at 3.3V.

Physical Dimensions

The pins on the pin header are spaced 100 mil apart. The PCB is 1.5 inches long on the sides parallel to the pins on the pin header and 0.8 inches long on the sides perpendicular to the pin header.

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