Modbus RS485 Add-on for The Pill by Shelly

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Device identification

Device name: Modbus RS485 Add-on (Accessory for The Pill by Shelly)
Device model: N/A

Short description

Add-on for interfacing RS485 device and Modbus-RTU-enabled devices. 

Communication add-on for integrating 3rd party systems into the Shelly ecosystem for data gathering and remote management, turning legacy system into IoT assets.

Main features

RS485 communication: enables Modbus and RS485 communication for automation projects.

Device electrical interfaces

Input/Output

  • 24V (Input only)

  • 5V

  • GND

  • RS485 communication lines A and B


Specifications

Physical

Size (HxWxD):

36 x 31 x 11.5 mm / 1.42 x 1.22 x 0.45 in

Weight:

12 g

Shell color:

Black

Environmental

Ambient working temperature:

0 to 40°C / 32 to 105°F

Storage temperature:

-20°C to 40°C / -5°F to 105°F

Humidity:

30 % to 70 % RH

Electrical

Power supply:

  • 5 V⎓ (power output for connected peripheral or 5V power supply for The Pill)

  • 24 V⎓ (power supply for The Pill)

Basic wiring diagram

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Compliance