RS485 Modbus card is capable of transmitting in either RTU or ASCII modes. Communications setup is handled by two banks of DIP switches located on the plug-in board, which allows programming of the address, data format and baud rates up to 38.4 K. From Red Lion Controls Inc., Pax Series of panel meters offers inputs for both analog and digital applications. Analog inputs include voltage, current, process, resistance, temperature and strain gauge; digital inputs cover count and rate applications.

April 2001, RS# 230