RS-485 Bus Isolator with Surge Protection and 500m Extender for Intrusion Detection Systems - Hikvision
DS-PR521 - The Bus Isolator module is designed to ensure maximum security and stability of intrusion detection systems, protecting the bus from short circuits, overcurrents, overvoltages and AC 110/230V electrical interference , ensuring operational continuity even in critical conditions. Thanks to the external interference isolation function , it maintains reliable system communication, while the integrated bus extender with extension up to 500 meters and signal regeneration improves performance over long distances. Equipped with front and rear tamper protection and the ability to report events to the control panel , it represents a professional solution for advanced and secure systems. Hikvision
DS-PR521 – BUS ISOLATOR

The Hikvision DS-PR521 Bus Isolator module is designed to ensure maximum protection and stability in intrusion detection systems, thanks to advanced protection against short circuits, overcurrents, overvoltages and AC 110/230V interference , ensuring operational continuity even in critical environments. It integrates an external interference isolation function that preserves the reliability of bus communication, while the bus extender with extension up to 500 meters and signal regeneration improves performance over long distances. Equipped with front and rear tamper protection and the ability to report events to the control panel , it represents a professional solution for advanced and secure systems.
Main features:
- Bus protection against short circuits, overvoltages and electrical interference
- Noise isolation for stable and reliable communication
- Integrated bus extender with extension up to 500 m and signal reshaping
- Front and rear tamper protection for added security
- Reporting of protection events directly to the control panel
Further details
Technical data sheet
| DS-PR521 | |
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Bus interconnection |
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| Bus extender | Support |
| Bus technology | Half-Duplex RS-485 |
| Bus wiring | 4-Core Alarm Cable (at least 2 × 0.5 mm² + 2 × 0.22 mm²) |
| Power supply - general | |
| Input voltage | 12 VDC nominal (9~16 VDC), powered by bus |
| Quiescent current | 15 mA @12VDC |
| Max. current | 50 mA @12VDC |
| Power supply - Bus power output | |
| Output capacity | 12VDC nominal (9~16 VDC), 3 A |
| Output protection | 3 A PPTC |
| Environmental | |
| Operating temperature | -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F), indoor use only |
| Storage temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
| Relative humidity | 10% ~ 90% non-condensing |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 110 × 155 × 31 mm |
| Weight | 220 g |
| Installation method | Wall mount |
| Compliance | |
| Electrical compliance | CE, CB |
| EN 50131 | Security Grade 2, Environmental Class II |


