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DAISY CHAIN MODBUS DEVICES

 Ensure all devices are linked in a daisy chain – (NO star or spurs coming off main line)
 Ensure there is a common ground running to every device
 Ensure a twisted pair signal cable is used
 Ensure screen are grounded at one end only

OPTION 1
 Disable termination resistors on all devices
 Fit a 125Ohm termination resistor across Data + and Data- wires at the end of the daisy chain

Device 1 Device2 Device 3 Device 4 Device X


Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable
Termination Termination Termination Termination Termination

Resistor 125 Ohm

OPTION 2
 Disable termination resistors on all devices except the last in line
 Enable Termination resistor on the last device

Device 1 Device2 Device 3 Device 4 Device X


Disable Disable Disable Disable ENABLE
Termination Termination Termination Termination Termination

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