What is TVOC? Is it a gas?

TVOC means Total Volatile Organic Compounds. It is a measure of air quality. This includes substances like benzene, alkanes, aromatic hydrocarbons, alkenes, halogenated hydrocarbons, esters, aldehydes, and ketones. These compounds can easily evaporate into the air. They have a vapor pressure above 133.32 pa at room temperature. Their boiling points range from 50℃ to 250℃.
RS485 Wiring, Communication, and Differences with RS232

RS485 is a widely used communication method for data acquisition and control systems. It is a flexible communication standard. It lets devices connect to a local network. Multiple RS485 devices can share the same bus to link with each other.