The ProtoCessor ProtoCarrier-485 User Manual provides setup, board layout, port assignments, power options, and connector details for the carrier board.
The ProtoCarrier-485 board is a carrier board for ProtoCessor devices that adds an RS‑485 interface to the TTL serial port. It includes a non‑isolated RS‑232 to RS‑485 converter and can be powered from either a fixed 5 V DC supply or a 9 V–30 V AC/DC source.
The manual covers board layout, RS‑485 port pinout, signal LEDs, power connector and voltage selector, the ProtoCessor socket pinout, dip‑switch settings, mounting drawings, and a disclaimer.
| Voltage selection method | jumper on Header JP3 |
|---|---|
| Power status indicator | Power LED shows presence of 5 V |
| Dip switches function | Select baud address and voltage configuration |
Set the jumper on Header JP3 to choose between the 5 V DC or 9 V–30 V AC/DC configuration.
The dip switches are used to select the baud address and to configure the voltage mode.