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GC-1201S two master and one slave RS485 repeater photoelectric isolation Modbus Dual Host Hub

GC-1201S two master and one slave RS485 repeater photoelectric isolation Modbus Dual Host Hub

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Specifications

Brand Name
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Origin
Mainland China
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Condition
New
Type
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Product Description

Model 1:Two masters one slave GC-1201S



Model 2:Two masters one slave GC-1201S+12V power supply



Model 3:Two masters one slave GC-1201S+USB to 485 module



Model 4:Two masters one slave GC-1201S+12V power supply+USB to 485



Model 5:Two masters one slave GC-1201S+24V power supply



Model 6:Two masters one slave GC-1201S+Lvlian USB to 485/422



Model 7:Two masters one slave GC-1201S+24V power supply



Model 8:Three masters one slave module GC-1201S+Standard line



Model 9:Two masters one slave GC-1201S+Brand switching power supply



Resolve data conflicts when two masters communicate with one or more slaves


The communication between two 485 master stations and one or more slave stations requires an additional cache 485 hub Hub can automatically switch two master stations to communicate with slave stations to avoid communication failure caused by data conflict



Product introduction

GC-1201 two-way buffer isolated RS485 hub is a communication device that supports two-way RS485 master station equipment and one or more RS485 slave station equipment. It is used to solve the problem of communication conflict when two master stations communicate with slave stations at the same time. Master station 1 queries slave station data will only return to master station 1 but not to master station 2. Master station 2 queries slave station data will only return to master station 2 but not to master station 1. Photoelectric isolation technology is adopted between the interface of master station and slave station to protect the equipment of master station from interference. The circuit is designed with 15KV ESD protection and 5KA lightning surge protection devices, which can effectively isolate
Harm of Lightning Static Electricity to Equipment Each of the three communication interfaces has a communication indicator lamp, which can visually see the state of each communication port The communication format and baud rate of transparent data transmission between master station and slave station interface can be set by software


This product is suitable for automatic control system, monitoring system, alarm access control system, IC card charging, meter reading, one card parking lot charging and other comprehensive RS485 communication system



Functional characteristics
The power supply input DC9-36V has overcurrent and reverse connection protection
Support communication between two RS485 master station devices and one or more RS485 slave station devices
Baud rate communication format can be set
The signal interface has electrostatic lightning surge protection
Communication and power supply are completely isolated between master and slave station interfaces
The baud rate of 32-bit MCU and high-speed optocoupler can reach 115200
The slave station communication port supports up to 120 nodes


Product parameters
Model: GC-1201
Interface characteristics: compatible with EIATIA RS - 485 standard
Transmission medium: twisted pair or shielded wire
Working mode: asynchronous half-duplex (RS-485 two-way communication)
Communication protocol: transparent transmission without protocol restriction
Communication format: check bit of standard communication format is optional
Working power supply: 9 - 36VDC
Static power consumption: 0.6W
Signal indication: four indicators, status (STA), slave station (SLA), master station 1 (MA1), master station 2 (MA2)
Isolation degree: isolation voltage 2500Vrms 500VDC continuous, built-in DC/DC module
Baud rate: 1200bps-115.2Kbps
Protection grade: 600W lightning surge protection for each line of RS-485 interface at both ends,+15KV ESD protection
Transmission distance: 0-3000 meters (115200bps-9600bps)
Product size: 98x50x31mm (including both ends)
Operating environment: - 40 ° C to 85 ° C, relative humidity 5% - 95%




Communication speed
1. First of all, it is explained that the communication speed is mainly related to baud rate and data length:
The higher the baud rate, the shorter the data length and the faster the communication speed; On the contrary, the slower the speed
In addition, it also depends on the response speed of the slave station. The faster the response speed of the slave station, the higher the overall communication speed will be

2. Using MODBUS protocol to read 11 registers at 9600 baud rate as an example:
Host computer query instruction
01 03 00 00 00 0b 04 0d
Lower computer response instruction
01 03 16 00 D7 00 6F 00 63 00 42 00 3700 60 00 23 00 4E 00 42 00 60 00 02 A8 D8
As shown in the figure, the sampling picture measured by oscilloscope can be
(1) The whole communication process takes about 100ms
(2) The time consumption of module forwarding (one receiving and one sending) is about 38ms


Troubleshooting
1PCB is not powered on, indicator light is not on, check whether the power cord is connected correctly, whether the positive and negative poles are connected, reverse use multimeter to measure whether the power supply voltage is correct, and the red indicator light on the PCB will always be on after troubleshooting

2 Unable to communicate check whether the communication port 485 line is connected backwards. Each communication channel should have an indicator light to receive correct data. The indicator light flashes. If there is no flashing, check whether the communication format and baud rate of the hub are consistent with the master station and slave station. If it is impossible to determine, the parameters can be reset to restore the default value

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Supports two-master and one-slave RS485 network configurations for flexible setups
  • Photoelectric isolation protects connected equipment from electrical interference
  • Multiple configuration options to match specific user power and connectivity needs
  • Compact, easy-to-integrate module design

Cons

  • No brand name listed, limiting warranty and customer support options
  • No included user manual or setup instructions for first-time users
  • No detailed technical specifications provided beyond basic model info
  • Only compatible with RS485 and Modbus protocols, limiting cross-use cases

Common Questions

What materials is this RS485 repeater made of?

The product specs do not list specific materials, but it is a compact industrial electronic module.

What configuration options are available for this repeater?

There are 6 available configurations: base GC-1201S, GC-1201S with 12V power supply, GC-1201S with USB to 485 module, GC-1201S with 12V power and USB to 485, GC-1201S with 24V power supply, and one additional unlisted configuration.

Which communication protocols is this repeater compatible with?

It is designed for RS485 and Modbus dual-host communication setups.

What is the intended usage of this RS485 repeater?

It is used to extend RS485 signal range, support dual-host communication, and provide photoelectric isolation for signal protection.

Where is this repeater manufactured and what is its condition?

It is a brand-new module manufactured in Mainland China.

Product information last updated on November 19, 2025