
6 Documentation Number: ESP901-2303 Manual
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RS-232 Interface
The RS-232 supports 8 channels plus Signal Ground and is configured as DTE like a
computer. Signals are single ended and referenced to Ground. To used handshaking,
Flow Control must be set to RTS/CTS during Configuration. Refer to the Pin out
table for connections.
RS-422 Interface
The RS-422 mode supports 4 channels with full duplex operation for Receive,
Transmit, RTS (Request To Send) and CTS (Clear To Send). The data lines are in
differential pairs with the B lines positive relative to the A lines. Ground provides a
common mode reference. To use handshaking Flow Control must be set to RTS/CTS
during configuration. Refer to the Pin out table for connections.
RS-485 Interface
The RS-485 mode supports the Transmit and Receive Channels using 2-wire half-
duplex operation. The data lines are differential with the Data B line positive relative
to Data A in the Mark state. Ground provides a common mode reference. Refer to
the Pin out table for connections.
Internal Setting To Select RS-485 Bias
You can select RS-485 Receiver Biasing from the ESP901 if your network doesn’t
supply any. Remove the two side cover screws, slide the cover off, and then set the
two bias jumpers (shown open) to enable biasing (shorting).
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