Extension for Modbus RTU (additional board)
Discovery Board DK-NP5-4A is equipped with an additional board for communication via Modbus RTU (RS485).

Dimensioned drawings – Modbus RTU additional board
Dimensions are in [mm].
Hardware overview – Modbus RTU additional board
Name | Function | Note |
---|---|---|
X2 | Modbus RTU IN | |
X3 | Modbus RTU OUT | |
X4 | Connection to Discovery Board NP5 | |
SW1 | Reserved | |
SW2 | Reserved | |
SW3 | Switch for 150 Ω termination resistor | |
Pin 1 | 150 Ω termination resistor (switch set to ON) | |
Pin 2 | Reserved |
PIN | Function | Note |
---|---|---|
1 | n.c. | |
2 | n.c. | |
3 | n.c. | |
4 | D1 (RS-485 +) | |
5 | D0 (RS-485 -) | |
6 | n.c. | |
7 | n.c. | PIN 7 on X2 is internally connected to PIN 7 on X3 |
8 | Common | Common signal and supply |