RS485 over IP - Thoughts
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 6:51 am
RS485 stations typically connect to MB via a (FTDI) USB to RS485 Converter connected direct the the MBPro/2 USB port.
Is there any way within the existing (or future) communication architecture to affect an RS485 over IP link so the MB picks the sensor stream/data over the connected network? Essentially being able to remotely select/change a station to use from MB login. Some thoughts that come to mind
1) Station Serial RS485 to Ethernet Converter, MBPro/2 Weather Station pointing to the IP of the Converter
2) Station Serial RS485 to USB Converter connecting to a Router USB instead of the MB USB port? MB pointing to the Router IP for data stream?
3) Station Serial RS485 connected/cabled direct to a Router RS485 Connector port -> MB via network/IP
Other options?
Is there any way within the existing (or future) communication architecture to affect an RS485 over IP link so the MB picks the sensor stream/data over the connected network? Essentially being able to remotely select/change a station to use from MB login. Some thoughts that come to mind
1) Station Serial RS485 to Ethernet Converter, MBPro/2 Weather Station pointing to the IP of the Converter
2) Station Serial RS485 to USB Converter connecting to a Router USB instead of the MB USB port? MB pointing to the Router IP for data stream?
3) Station Serial RS485 connected/cabled direct to a Router RS485 Connector port -> MB via network/IP
Other options?