FTDI USB to RS485 cable

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killerfish

Joined Feb 27, 2009
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Hi all,

Recently I purchased 2 of FTDI USB-RS485-WE-1800-BT has an issue, not working as expected. When I used the cable to connect my computer and a device for communication, my computer received garbage data after the device responded. This was unexpected as my other brand of USB-RS485 cables has no such encounter using the very same computer and the device. So I did a terminal test on these 2 of these FTDI cable by connecting each end of the data line together(orange to yellow, and yellow to orange). The result was still garbage and I cannot figure why this outcome. I'm really appreciate if any one here can advise me. I'm wondering is it defective.

The cable spec: http://sg.element14.com/ftdi/usb-rs485-we-1800-bt/cable-usb-rs485-serial-converter/dp/1740357

Thank you
 

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