MAX485 TTL to RS485 Module

MAX485-based TTL-to-RS485 converter module operating at 5 V. Converts TTL-level serial signals to RS485 for half-duplex bus communication.
Pinout
- ROMAX485 pin 1 / module TTL header
Receiver output
Type · UnknownVoltage · 5V logic output - REMAX485 pin 2 / module TTL header
Receiver output enable, active low
Type · UnknownVoltage · 5V logic input - DEMAX485 pin 3 / module TTL header
Driver output enable, active high
Type · UnknownVoltage · 5V logic input - DIMAX485 pin 4 / module TTL header
Driver input
Type · UnknownVoltage · 5V logic input - GNDMAX485 pin 5 / module header
Ground
Type · GroundVoltage · 0V - AMAX485 pin 6 / RS-485 terminal
Non-inverting RS-485 driver output / receiver input
Type · UnknownVoltage · RS-485 differential line - BMAX485 pin 7 / RS-485 terminal
Inverting RS-485 driver output / receiver input
Type · UnknownVoltage · RS-485 differential line - VCCMAX485 pin 8 / module header
Positive supply
Type · PowerVoltage · 4.75V to 5.25V
| Pin | Position | Type | Function | Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RO | MAX485 pin 1 / module TTL header | Unknown | Receiver output | 5V logic output |
| RE | MAX485 pin 2 / module TTL header | Unknown | Receiver output enable, active low | 5V logic input |
| DE | MAX485 pin 3 / module TTL header | Unknown | Driver output enable, active high | 5V logic input |
| DI | MAX485 pin 4 / module TTL header | Unknown | Driver input | 5V logic input |
| GND | MAX485 pin 5 / module header | Ground | Ground | 0V |
| A | MAX485 pin 6 / RS-485 terminal | Unknown | Non-inverting RS-485 driver output / receiver input | RS-485 differential line |
| B | MAX485 pin 7 / RS-485 terminal | Unknown | Inverting RS-485 driver output / receiver input | RS-485 differential line |
| VCC | MAX485 pin 8 / module header | Power | Positive supply | 4.75V to 5.25V |
Pin details
8 connections- ROMAX485 pin 1 / module TTL header
Receiver output
UnknownVoltage · 5V logic output - REMAX485 pin 2 / module TTL header
Receiver output enable, active low
UnknownVoltage · 5V logic input - DEMAX485 pin 3 / module TTL header
Driver output enable, active high
UnknownVoltage · 5V logic input - DIMAX485 pin 4 / module TTL header
Driver input
UnknownVoltage · 5V logic input - GNDMAX485 pin 5 / module header
Ground
GroundVoltage · 0V - AMAX485 pin 6 / RS-485 terminal
Non-inverting RS-485 driver output / receiver input
UnknownVoltage · RS-485 differential line - BMAX485 pin 7 / RS-485 terminal
Inverting RS-485 driver output / receiver input
UnknownVoltage · RS-485 differential line - VCCMAX485 pin 8 / module header
Positive supply
PowerVoltage · 4.75V to 5.25V
Start wiring
UART · SPI · 3.3 V · Breakout
Verify supply voltage and logic levels before powering up.
Module pins: GND, VCC. Schematik maps them to your board in the app.
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