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Morningstar EIA-485 / RS-232 Communications Adapter (RSC-1)
Model: RSC-1 · SKU: RSC-1
Prepared Nov 12, 2026
Common specifications
| Device type | Communications adapter: RS-232 to EIA-485 (MODBUS)Source [1] |
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| Communications | RS-232; EIA-485; MODBUSSource [1] |
| Supported devices | Any Morningstar controller or inverter with an RS-232 portSource [1] |
| Ports | Removable four position EIA-485 terminal; 9-pin RS-232 connector (male)Source [1] |
| Display | Not documented |
| Power input | 8 V to 16 V; self-consumption 8-16 mASource [1] |
| Mounting | 35 mm DIN rail (molded tabs)Source [1] |
| Enclosure | IP20Source [1] |
| Operating temperature | |
| Weight | |
| Dimensions | |
| Enclosure volume | 0.06 L** Calculated from recorded external dimensions |
| Warranty term | 5 yearsSource [1] |
All recorded specifications
| Certifications (as printed) | CE; RoHSDocumented claim ConditionsThe certification lines as printed. Manufacturer claims; no issuer directory was checked. Location: PDF page 1, Technical Specifications, Certifications The certification lines as printed. Manufacturer claims; no issuer directory was checked. Location: PDF page 1, Technical Specifications, Certifications |
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| Communications | RS-232; EIA-485; MODBUSDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Morningstar’s EIA-485 / RS-232 Communications Adapter (RSC-1) enables networking capability by converting a controller or inverter’s RS-232 port to a standard EIA-485 serial connector." and "All data is transmitted in the form of MODBUS protocol." Location: PDF page 1, description Printed as "Morningstar’s EIA-485 / RS-232 Communications Adapter (RSC-1) enables networking capability by converting a controller or inverter’s RS-232 port to a standard EIA-485 serial connector." and "All data is transmitted in the form of MODBUS protocol." Location: PDF page 1, description |
| Device type | Communications adapter: RS-232 to EIA-485 (MODBUS)Documented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Morningstar’s EIA-485 / RS-232 Communications Adapter (RSC-1) enables networking capability by converting a controller or inverter’s RS-232 port to a standard EIA-485 serial connector." and "All data is transmitted in the form of MODBUS protocol." Location: PDF page 1, description Printed as "Morningstar’s EIA-485 / RS-232 Communications Adapter (RSC-1) enables networking capability by converting a controller or inverter’s RS-232 port to a standard EIA-485 serial connector." and "All data is transmitted in the form of MODBUS protocol." Location: PDF page 1, description |
| Dimensions | 72 D × 35 D × 23 D mm2.8 D × 1.4 D × 0.91 D in convertedDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Dimensions 72 x 35 x 23mm 2.83 x 1.37 x 0.90 inches"; no axes are named, so the figures are kept in printed order. Location: PDF page 1, Technical Specifications, Dimensions Printed as "Dimensions 72 x 35 x 23mm 2.83 x 1.37 x 0.90 inches"; no axes are named, so the figures are kept in printed order. Location: PDF page 1, Technical Specifications, Dimensions |
| Enclosure | IP20Documented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Enclosure IP20". Location: PDF page 1, Technical Specifications, Enclosure Printed as "Enclosure IP20". Location: PDF page 1, Technical Specifications, Enclosure |
| Mounting | 35 mm DIN rail (molded tabs)Documented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Molded tabs for attachment to 35mm standard DIN rail". Location: PDF page 1, Key Features Printed as "Molded tabs for attachment to 35mm standard DIN rail". Location: PDF page 1, Key Features |
| Operating temperature | -40 to 60 °C-40 to 140 °F convertedDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Operating Temperature -40C to +60C". Location: PDF page 1, Technical Specifications, Operating Temperature Printed as "Operating Temperature -40C to +60C". Location: PDF page 1, Technical Specifications, Operating Temperature |
| Ports | Removable four position EIA-485 terminal; 9-pin RS-232 connector (male)Documented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Removable four (4) position EIA-485 terminal" and "9-pin RS-232 connector (male)". Location: PDF page 1, Key Features Printed as "Removable four (4) position EIA-485 terminal" and "9-pin RS-232 connector (male)". Location: PDF page 1, Key Features |
| Power input | 8 V to 16 V; self-consumption 8-16 mADocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Power Input Voltage 8V – 16V" and "Self Consumption 8-16mA". Location: PDF page 1, Technical Specifications Printed as "Power Input Voltage 8V – 16V" and "Self Consumption 8-16mA". Location: PDF page 1, Technical Specifications |
| Supported devices | Any Morningstar controller or inverter with an RS-232 portDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "The RSC-1 may be used with any Morningstar controller or inverter equipped with a RS-232 port." Location: PDF page 1, description Printed as "The RSC-1 may be used with any Morningstar controller or inverter equipped with a RS-232 port." Location: PDF page 1, description |
| Weight | 0.04 kg0.08 lb convertedCalculated37 g / 1000 g/kg = 0.037 kg ConditionsPrinted as "Weight 37 g (1.3 oz)" (written in kg). Location: PDF page 1, Technical Specifications, Weight Printed as "Weight 37 g (1.3 oz)" (written in kg). Location: PDF page 1, Technical Specifications, Weight |
Warranty
| Warranty term | 5 yearsDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted once as "WARRANTY: Five year warranty period.". The datasheet prints no further terms. Location: PDF page 1, WARRANTY Printed once as "WARRANTY: Five year warranty period.". The datasheet prints no further terms. Location: PDF page 1, WARRANTY |
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Certificate records
No records documented.
Sources and revisions
- Morningstar EIA-485 / RS-232 Communications Adapter datasheet (225E-REV1-9/09) (November 2, 2026 capture)Official datasheet · Revision 225E-REV1- 9/09 · Checked https://www.morningstarcorp.com/wp-content/uploads/datasheet-rsc-eia-485-to-serial-en.pdf