The following comparison between ADAM-4521 and ADAM-4520 is for your reference:
A: Same
1. Converter: RS-232 <==> RS-422/485
2. Data format: 9, 10, 11, 12 bits
3. Power requirement: Unregulated +10 to +30 Volts
4. Power ripple: 200mV, peak to peak
5. 12VDC surge protection and 170 mA overcurrent protection
6. DB9: Female, DTE
7. Support Rx, Tx, GND, RTS
B: Difference
1. Baudrate: 300 - 115.2K for 4521, 1200 - 115.2K for ADAM-4520, besides that, 4ADAM-521 can allow different baudrates between RS-232 and RS-485 interface
2. Configuration: Software settings for ADAM-4521, DIP Switch for ADAM-4520
3. RS-485 control: Auto for ADAM-4521, Auto and RTS for ADAM-4520
4. RS-422 control: Auto for ADAM-4521, Auto and Always on for ADAM-4520
5. Isolation: 1000VDC for ADAM-4521, 3000VDC for ADAM-4520
6. ID address: Yes for ADAM-4521 ( addressable & nonaddressable ), Not for ADAM-4520
7. Delimiter and : Yes for ADAM-4521,Not for ADAM-4520
8. CTS signal: Yes for ADAM-4521, Not for ADAM-4520
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