{"id":2026681827417,"title":"Morningstar EIA-485 to Serial Adaptor - RSC-1","handle":"morningstar-eia-485-rs-232-communications-adapter-rsc-1","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Morningstar RSC-1 is an EIA-485 to Serial Communications Adaptor which enables networking capability by converting a charge controller or inverter’s RS-232 port to a standard EIA-485 serial connector. The RSC-1 may be used with any Morningstar controller or inverter equipped with an RS-232 port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll data is transmitted in the form of MODBUS protocol. This industry standard was chosen for its robust design and high level of compatibility with a variety of equipment. Each Morningstar product has its own MODBUS specification (see our website for full details) that covers the data available from each products specific functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy converting to EIA-485, the RSC-1 allows up to 128 Morningstar products to communicate on the same communication bus and over much greater distances. Typical configurations include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetworking several TriStar and\/or TriStar-MPPT controllers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding Morningstar’s PC Meterbus Adapters (MSC) for use with an RJ-11 port in multi-device networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding Morningstar’s Relay Driver to a network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrating any compatible Morningstar product into an existing EIA-485 network, such as those used by industrial control or SCADA systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/6003\/5417\/files\/RSC-datasheet1.pdf?16199231365107589960\" title=\"Morningstar_RSC-1_Image\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/6003\/5417\/files\/RSC-Manual.pdf?5541311239746796583\" title=\"Morningstar_RSC-1_user_manual\"\u003eUser Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-03-12T13:02:40-06:00","created_at":"2019-03-12T13:12:36-06:00","vendor":"Morningstar","type":"Charge Controller Accessories","tags":["All products","Brand_Morningstar","feed-sl-9","Morningstar ProStar","Morningstar TriStar","Small Charge Controllers"],"price":8290,"price_min":8290,"price_max":8290,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":8700,"compare_at_price_min":8700,"compare_at_price_max":8700,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":21050876493913,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"RSC-1","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Morningstar EIA-485 to Serial Adaptor - RSC-1","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":8290,"weight":454,"compare_at_price":8700,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.solarpanelstore.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/RSC_1_image.jpg?v=1552417958"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.solarpanelstore.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/RSC_1_image.jpg?v=1552417958","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"MorningStar_RCS-1_Image","id":673493221516,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.178,"height":365,"width":430,"src":"\/\/www.solarpanelstore.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/RSC_1_image.jpg?v=1552417958"},"aspect_ratio":1.178,"height":365,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.solarpanelstore.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/RSC_1_image.jpg?v=1552417958","width":430}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThe Morningstar RSC-1 is an EIA-485 to Serial Communications Adaptor which enables networking capability by converting a charge controller or inverter’s RS-232 port to a standard EIA-485 serial connector. The RSC-1 may be used with any Morningstar controller or inverter equipped with an RS-232 port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll data is transmitted in the form of MODBUS protocol. This industry standard was chosen for its robust design and high level of compatibility with a variety of equipment. Each Morningstar product has its own MODBUS specification (see our website for full details) that covers the data available from each products specific functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy converting to EIA-485, the RSC-1 allows up to 128 Morningstar products to communicate on the same communication bus and over much greater distances. Typical configurations include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetworking several TriStar and\/or TriStar-MPPT controllers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding Morningstar’s PC Meterbus Adapters (MSC) for use with an RJ-11 port in multi-device networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding Morningstar’s Relay Driver to a network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrating any compatible Morningstar product into an existing EIA-485 network, such as those used by industrial control or SCADA systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/6003\/5417\/files\/RSC-datasheet1.pdf?16199231365107589960\" title=\"Morningstar_RSC-1_Image\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/6003\/5417\/files\/RSC-Manual.pdf?5541311239746796583\" title=\"Morningstar_RSC-1_user_manual\"\u003eUser Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}