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6 rs485 bus faq – IC Realtime PTZ-2801WDR: High Speed PTZ Dome Camera with 28X Zoom User Manual

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In this situation, we recommend RS485 distributor. This device can turn star type connection into
the connection that conforms to RS485 bus industry standard, which can avoid the above
mentioned problems and enhance communication reliability. See Figure 7-6.

Figure 7-6

7.6 RS485 Bus FAQ

Phenomenon

Possible Reasons

Solution

Speed dome
can run self-
diagnosis but I
can not control
it.

z

Host address(baud rate) and

speed dome address(baud rate)
are not match;

z

Positive and negative end of

RS485 Bus are misconnected;

z

Connection cable is loose;

z

RS485 Bus connection are cut

off;

z

Modify host or speed dome setup ;

z

Switch RS485 positive end and

negative end;

z

Fix connection cable firmly;

z

Replace RS485 Bus.

I can control
the speed
dome but is not
smooth

z

RS485 Bus connection are not

good;

z

One RS485 bus is off;

z

The distance between host and

speed dome is too far;

z

Parallel connected too much

speed domes.

z

Connect RS 485 Bus again;

z

Replace RS485 Bus;

z

Add terminal matching resistance;

z

Add

RS485

distributor.