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What type of cable is suitable for an RS-485 interface?
Networking, Network cabling, cable, RS-485 interface, CAT 5, CAT 6, Category 5 cable, Category 6 cable This is a serial specification and as such is going to be dependent partially on electronics. Cat 6 is better balanced than Ccat 5, and I am a big fan of shielded systems for a variety of reasons. I would suggest, however, that you discuss this with the active supplier. Cabling is backwards- compatible so the higher category of cable you install the more future- proofed you are as in it won't have to be replaced. If you need to send over the active specs, I can have a further look.
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Aug 26 2009 3:23 PM GMT
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The last time I used this, we ran it over standard Cat5 and it was fine, with close tolorance 100ohm terminating resistors, but you may want to consider shielded cat 5 if the area is prone to strong interference.
