Can the downstream RS-485 communication bus be converted to Ethernet by using a RS-485 to Ethernet converter?

The timing requirements for the downstream RS-485 communication bus are very critical and expect a quick turn around time. The timing of replies/packets sent on an Ethernet connection can introduce additional latency and potentially impact communications negatively where quick turn around times are expected.

Mercury currently has not tested or approved any RS-485 to Ethernet converters to be used for downstream communications.