How-to: Max SE485 Wire Length per Transponder

 What is the maximum wire length per number of transponders?

Solution:

Transponders                                Max Wire Length

1-4                                                20,000 ft (6100m)

8                                                    10,000 ft (3050m)

12                                                  5,000 ft (1525m)

16                                                  3,000 ft (900m)

Recommended wire for the transponder to se485 is (24gauge) (4wire-twisted pair) *WIRE MUST BE TWISTED PAIR.