Waveshare 2-Channel Isolated RS485 Expansion HAT for Raspberry Pi

This is a dual-channel isolated RS485 extension board specially designed for raspberry PI, which adopts SC16IS752+SP3485 solution embeds with protection circuits such as power supply isolation, ADI magnetical isolation, and TVS diode, etc.

This product adopts SC16IS752 as a controller. SC16IS752 is a dual-channel high-performance UART expansion chip that supports SPI and I2C interface communication. This module uses an SPI interface.

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To do Hardware and Software setup, please follow this tutorial.

What’s on Board:

1. SC16IS752 UART expansion chip
2. ADUM1412 digital isolator
3. PC817 optocoupler
4. SP3485 RS485 transceiver
5. B0505LS power supply isolation module
6. RT9193-33 power chip
7. SMAJ12CA transient suppress diode array
8. Auto-recovery fuse
9. Status indicator
   PWR: power indicator
   RXD/TXD: UART transceiving indicator
10. Raspberry Pi GPIO connector: for connecting Raspberry Pi
11. RS485 terminal
12. MCU control header: for connecting host control boards like Arduino
13. 120Ω terminal resistor switch
14. Interrupt pin switch
15. Operating mode selection
    Half-auto: A=0, B=1
    Full-auto: A=1, B=0

It is easy to control the 2-channel RS485 for auto-transceiving via the SPI interface. Due to its fast communication, stability, reliability, and safety, it is an ideal choice for fields like industrial automation.

Note: Raspberry Pi is not included with this product.

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To explore more about this module, please follow this link .

Features: 

1. Standard Raspberry Pi 40PIN GPIO extension header, supports Raspberry Pi series boards
2. Adopts SC16IS752+SP3485 dual-chip combination, converts SPI to RS485, data rate up to 921600bps
3. Allows transceiving data manually or automatically, configured by DIP switch
4. Onboard TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressor), effectively suppress surge voltage and transient spike voltage in the circuit, lightning-proof & anti-electrostatic
5. Onboard auto-recovery fuse and protection diodes, ensures the current/voltage stable outputs, provides over-current/over-voltage proof, improves shock resistance
6. Onboard LEDs for indicating the power and transceiver status
7. Breakout SPI control pins, for connecting with host control boards like Arduino

Package Includes: 

1 x 2-CH RS485 HAT

1 x 2x20PIN female pin header

1 x RPi screws pack (2pcs)