RS485 Raspberry Pi HAT

• RS-485 Half Duplex Port
• Up to 250 kbps transfer rate
• Use the Raspberry Pi to control external RS-485 devices
• Stackable with other Raspberry Pi accessory boards

The RS485 Raspberry Pi HAT is connected to the UART port on the Raspberry Pi using a SN65HVD72 interface. The SN65HVD72 IC converts the 3.3V UART signals to RS-485 voltages allowing communication with RS-485 compatible devices over a DB9 serial cable or twisted pair cable. The RS-485 port can be accessed through the DB9 port or the solder points on the PCB. The RS485 Pi contains protection against voltage spikes in the form of a TVS Diode and two 10-Ω, Pulse-Proof Thick-Film Resistors.