Concepto
Power Supply Selection for Generic RS-485 Network Device Configuration 7 and 8
The power required from the 5 V DC supply for the bias circuit is extremely small (approximately 5 mA) so just about any small isolated 5 V DC supply will have more than necessary power rating. A low noise power supply with an output isolated from local ground is recommended to minimize the injection of differential noise onto the bus.
|
Characteristics |
Recommendations |
|
Type |
5 V DC output isolated from local ground or equipment connections |
|
Output Voltage |
5.00 V DC +/- 5% (or better) |
|
Maximum Output Current |
0.1 A to 1.5 A (0.5 W to 7.5 W) Any model in this popular range |
|
Minimum Output Current |
Operates/regulates down to 0 current (no load required) |
|
Maximum Output Ripple/Noise |
150 mV pp (or less) |
|
Safety/EMC Agency Approvals |
Applicable approvals for country of application |
Frequently, the most convenient power source for the 5 V DC bias supply will be the 24 V AC typically powering the various RS-485 device products. A couple options for the 24 V AC to Isolated 5 V DC power supply would include the models PS-200-3-A-3-L and PS-200-3-A-3-N from Mamac Systems and the model DCP-524 from Kele. Another isolated 5 V supply option with a smaller package/footprint and lower cost would be the combination of the Altronix model VR1TM5 regulator and the small (20 VA) Veris Industries X020ADA 24 V AC to 24 V AC isolation transformer. The figure below shows the Veris/Altronix configuration.
Other manufacturers/models of 24VAC/24VAC isolation transformers can be substituted to accommodate preferred package, size, local availability, and approvals.
If the use of 115/230 V AC line voltage for the + 5 V DC supply is preferred, the Veris X020ADA transformer can be replaced with a common 115 V/24 V or 230 V/24 V transformer. This can be a separate transformer of the same type used to power the 24 V AC devices. However, the transformer size used for this application can be as small as you have available. In this application, the VR1TM5 presents a load of less than 1 VA. The transformer output used to power the VR1TM5 should not be connected to any other device.
Generic RS-485 Network Devices
Configuration Selection for Generic RS-485 Network Devices
Generic RS-485 Network Device Configuration 7
Generic RS-485 Network Device Configuration 8