{"product_id":"control-techniques-ai-485-communication-adaptor","title":"Control Techniques AI-485 Communication Adaptor","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"16\" data-start=\"0\" data-section-id=\"17lc1ru\"\u003eDescription:\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"707\" data-start=\"18\"\u003eThe Control Techniques AI-485 Adaptor is used to provide RS-485 serial \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/networking-communication\"\u003ecommunication\u003c\/a\u003e for compatible variable frequency drives (VFDs), enabling Modbus RTU communication, remote monitoring, programming, and control. Commonly installed on Commander C200, Commander C300, C300 PM, and Unidrive M400 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/drives-motor-control\"\u003edrives\u003c\/a\u003e in conveyor systems, packaging machines, material handling equipment, process automation systems, and industrial motor control applications. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/hmi-operator-interfaces\"\u003esystem integrators\u003c\/a\u003e use this communication adaptor for drive networking, system upgrades, remote diagnostics, replacement of failed communication modules, and automation retrofits. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"726\" data-start=\"709\" data-section-id=\"5ms9th\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1218\" data-start=\"728\"\u003eThe Control Techniques AI-485 Adaptor is designed for industrial automation systems requiring reliable RS-485 communication between variable frequency drives and PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, or remote keypads. It is widely used in manufacturing facilities, water and wastewater treatment plants, HVAC systems, food and beverage processing, packaging equipment, and factory automation where Modbus RTU communication is required for monitoring and control. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1249\" data-start=\"1220\" data-section-id=\"5hg6bl\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2002\" data-start=\"1251\"\u003e• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): AI-485 (82500000000003)\u003cbr data-end=\"1319\" data-start=\"1316\"\u003e• Brand: Control Techniques (Nidec)\u003cbr data-end=\"1357\" data-start=\"1354\"\u003e• Product Type: RS-485 Communication Adaptor\u003cbr data-end=\"1404\" data-start=\"1401\"\u003e• Communication Protocol: Modbus RTU over RS-485 (2-wire EIA-485)\u003cbr data-end=\"1472\" data-start=\"1469\"\u003e• Compatible Drives: Commander C200, Commander C300, Commander C300 PM, Unidrive M400\u003cbr data-end=\"1560\" data-start=\"1557\"\u003e• Function: Enables serial communication, drive programming, monitoring, and control\u003cbr data-end=\"1647\" data-start=\"1644\"\u003e• Interface: RS-485 serial communication\u003cbr data-end=\"1690\" data-start=\"1687\"\u003e• Mounting Type: Top-mounted plug-in adaptor\u003cbr data-end=\"1737\" data-start=\"1734\"\u003e• Power Supply: +24 VDC auxiliary output (100 mA) available\u003cbr data-end=\"1799\" data-start=\"1796\"\u003e• Application: Industrial variable frequency drive communication and automation integration\u003cbr data-end=\"1893\" data-start=\"1890\"\u003e• Installation: Plug-in module for compatible Control Techniques drives \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2028\" data-start=\"2004\" data-section-id=\"1cz0398\"\u003eCommon Replacements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2186\" data-start=\"2030\"\u003e• Control Techniques AI-485-24V Adaptor\u003cbr data-end=\"2072\" data-start=\"2069\"\u003e• Control Techniques SI-485 Adaptor\u003cbr data-end=\"2110\" data-start=\"2107\"\u003e• Control Techniques AI-Backup Adaptor\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PLG Automation ","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":51727258124590,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0818\/1038\/files\/Ebay_website_image_b9f12e33-670f-408f-929a-54408972d54d.jpg?v=1770582227","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/control-techniques-ai-485-communication-adaptor","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}