The Waveshare Dual ETH Quad RS485 Base Board (B) is an expansion board designed to be compatible with Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4. It offers a wide range of features and connectivity options. The board supports a 7-36V DC power supply and 5V DC power supply via the Type-C interface, providing flexibility in powering your Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4.
This expansion board is equipped with four isolated RS485 interfaces, allowing you to connect multiple RS485 devices with ease. It also features dual network ports with speeds of 100M and 1000M, enabling high-speed data transfer. The board includes an HDMI interface for connecting displays, two CSI interfaces for camera modules, and two USB interfaces for additional peripheral connectivity.
With the Waveshare Dual ETH Quad RS485 Base Board (B), you can expand the capabilities of your Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 and create a wide range of projects that require versatile connectivity and communication options.
Features
- Compatible with Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4
- Power supply: 7-36V DC and 5V DC via Type-C interface
- Four isolated RS485 interfaces
- Dual network ports: 100M+1000M
- HDMI interface for display connectivity
- Two CSI interfaces for camera modules
- Two USB interfaces for peripheral connectivity
Package Content
Weight: 0.1 kg
Resources
Dual ETH Quad RS485 Base Board For CM4
Designed For Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4
Connecting With Compute Module 4
Standard CM4 Socket And Suitable For All Variants Of Compute Module 4
More Rich Interfaces
Various Interfaces Including: Dual ETH / RS485 / CSI / FAN / HDMI / Micro SD / USB
Application Examples
Suitable For Raspberry Pi Applications Requiring Multi-Channel RS485 Communication Or Other Industrial Context
What's On Board
Outline Dimensions
FAQs:
Q: What are the main features of the Dual ETH Quad RS485 Base Board (B)?
A: The board features dual Gigabit Ethernet ports (100M/1000M), four isolated RS485 interfaces, HDMI, CSI camera interface, and USB for Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4.
Q: Which Raspberry Pi Compute Module is this board compatible with?
A: It is specifically designed for the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4.
Q: What are the applications of this base board?
A: The board is suitable for industrial automation, IoT gateways, data acquisition systems, and other applications requiring reliable communication and multiple interfaces.
Q: Does the board have isolated power supplies for the RS485 interfaces?
A: Yes, the board provides isolated power supplies for each of the four RS485 interfaces, ensuring reliable communication and protecting against electrical interference.
Q: What is the difference between this base board (B) and other variants?
A: Waveshare offers different variants of the base board (A, B, C) with varying features and interfaces. The (B) variant specifically features the combination of dual Ethernet and quad RS485 interfaces.
