FLOW-BUS

FLOW-BUS is a fieldbus, designed by Bronkhorst High-Tech BV, based on RS485 technology, for digital communication between digital devices, offering the possibility of host-control by PC.

Characteristics

• Baud rate fixed on 187,5 kBaud
• +15...+24 Vdc supply voltage
• easy installation and communication with other Bronkhorst equipment
• automatic node search
• automatic bus optimization (gap fixing)
• PC-communication through RS232 via local-host function or stand-alone interface
• option: galvanic isolation up to 500 V (for data lines)
• connection of max. 120 instruments to 1 bus
• max. bus length:  600 metres

Example