The RS485 communication module supports two-wire RS485 multidrop transmission between networked ZX2Se/ZXSe/ZX5Se control panels, between ZX series control panels and repeaters or between ZX series control panels and serial peripheral devices. Using a shielded twistedpair cable with a cross sectional area of minimum 0.5 mm2 (24 AWG), the RS485 module will support cable/bus lengths of 1,200 meters (3937 ft) per channel.
- Compatible with ZX series multi protocol intelligent fire alarm control panels.
- Easy plug-in type connection.
- Peripheral bus for remote I/O devices.
- Active and passive repeaters
- External printers
- 4-way programmable relay and sounder cards
- 8-way input cards
- 40-way mimic driver cards
- Modbus and pager interface modules