Vince Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Hi all, Is there any alternative way to conect my laptop to the CTB16PC here in the uk? Its a big expense to get the rs485 adapter sent over so there must be something accessible here in the uk I can use. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrant Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 I understand your frustration. What's happening is you need to convert from serial USB out of the laptop to an RS485 comm protocol. It requires an interface. LOR's interface works perfectly and is proprietary to LOR. If you know someone expert in electronics, you could design something but frankly, its easier and faster to just buy one from LOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgander Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 This might work. You will need to terminate the one end correctly so not sure you have a RJ45 crimp tool or if the cost would be the4 same as just getting the LOR version. USB to RS485 Converter USB Adapter Cables | Farnell UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k6ccc Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 If you end up ordering one from LOR - buy a spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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