Arduino MKR 485 Shield

The MKR 485 shield is your gateway to bridging modern and legacy technologies, transforming the way your industrial systems communicate. By connecting your MKR board with industrial systems using the RS 485 protocol, the MKR 485 opens up opportunities for innovation and enhancement of equipment that may otherwise seem outdated. Imagine converting your existing industrial machinery, heating systems, or even entire conveyor lines into smart IoT devices capable of seamless data exchange and remote monitoring.

This shield stands as a reliable expansion tool, making it feasible to integrate legacy systems like PLCs, controllers, drives, and HMIs with contemporary tech solutions. The possibilities are vast: automate routine processes, enhance preventive maintenance capabilities, and enable real-time data analysis. The MKR 485 shield makes this attainable by using the robust and renowned MAXIM MAX3157, ensuring reliable and efficient communication.

With support for both half and full duplex communication, the shield provides flexibility in handling different data exchange scenarios. As standard, it operates in half duplex mode, which allows for data transmission in one direction at a time, akin to a one-lane bridge. But should your requirements evolve, full duplex capability is available, allowing for simultaneous two-way data flow, much like a highway.

This dynamic shield does not just connect devices; it marries the old with the new, breathing new life into established systems. Whether you're upgrading a single machine or modernizing an entire infrastructure, the MKR 485 shield is a transformative tool, offering a bridge to the future while honoring the past. Each interaction is seamless, each innovation supported, making your systems smarter and far more efficient.