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Info about RS485 switch panel - ahmedwizza1 - 10-25-2023

Hello engineer 

I want to ask about  the RS485 switch panel KC868-HA
- must connect power for all wall panels separated or can make one lope as KNX
- When yes one lope. how many can connect in one lope to avoid problems with less power? What is the cable size can enough 
- Also, RS485 cable can also make it one lope?  when yes how many in one lope 
- what type of cable is suitable and also the size 
   


RE: Info about RS485 switch panel - admin - 10-26-2023

- must connect power for all wall panels separated or can make one lope as KNX

>> you can lope by one bus, all dc12v you can paralleling conenct together.

- When yes one lope. how many can connect in one lope to avoid problems with less power? What is the cable size can enough

>> it according to your power supply amp, every KC868-HA just mA level current. bus line use CAT5 network cable is ok.

- Also, RS485 cable can also make it one lope? when yes how many in one lope

>> yes, RS485 cable can do it. it's RS485 bus. one bus support MAX 22pcs KC868-HA

- what type of cable is suitable and also the size

>> CAT5 cable.