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RS-232/422/485 to Multi-Mode Fiber Converter Module – ST Connector

Upgrade your industrial communication network with our high-performance RS-232/422/485 to multi-mode fiber converter. Designed for seamless data transmission over long distances, this slide-in module ensures stable and reliable signal integrity in even the most demanding environments. Ideal for factory automation, security systems, and industrial control equipment, this fiber optic converter supports low-latency communication over multi-mode fiber cabling.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Long-Distance Data Transmission: Extend RS-232/422/485 serial communication up to 40 km with single-mode fiber or 5 km with multi-mode fiber, ideal for mission-critical applications.
  • Flexible Resistance Settings: Features adjustable pull high/low resistor settings (1 or 150 kilo-ohm) for customizable signal conditioning and system compatibility.
  • Versatile Topology Support: Supports both ring and point-to-point transmission architectures, offering you greater flexibility in your network setup.
  • ST Connector Interface: Equipped with an ST-type fiber connector to ensure secure and stable fiber connections, commonly used in industrial networking.
  • Slide-In Module Design: Designed as a slide-in unit for easy integration into chassis-based systems and streamlined equipment expansion.

Whether you're extending industrial serial communication over long distances or upgrading your system to fiber optics, this RS-232/422/485 to multi-mode fiber converter provides a reliable, efficient, and scalable solution for robust data connectivity.

Serial Interface

  • No. of Ports

    • 2

  • Serial Standards

    • RS-232, RS-422, RS-485

  • Baudrate

    • 50 bps to 921.6 kbps (supports non-standard baudrates)

  • Flow Control

    • ADDC® (automatic data direction control) for RS-485

  • Connector

    • Multi-mode ST connector

  • Optical Fiber

    • Low-Speed Fiber Module Multi-Mode Single-Mode
      Fiber Cable Requirements 50/125 µm, 800 MHz G.652
      62.5/125 µm, 500 MHz
      Typical Distance 5 km 40 km
      Wavelength Typical (nm) 850 1310
      TX Range (nm) 840 to 860 1290 to 1330
      RX Range (nm) 800 to 900 1100 to 1650
      Optical Power TX Range (dBm) 0 to -5 0 to -5
      RX Range (dBm) 0 to -20 0 to -25
      Link Budget (dB) 15 20
      Dispersion Penalty (dB) 1 1
      Note: When using a power meter to measure the fiber TX power, set the baudrate to 9,600 bps and send data (00, ..., 0h) to the serial converter’s serial port.

  • Pull High/Low Resistor for RS-485

    • 1 kilo-ohm, 150 kilo-ohms

  • RS-485 Data Direction Control

    • ADDC® (automatic data direction control)

  • Terminator for RS-485

    • N/A, 120 ohms, 120 kilo-ohms
Serial Signals

  • RS-232

    • TxD, RxD, GND

  • RS-422

    • Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND

  • RS-485-4w

    • Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND

  • RS-485-2w

    • Data+, Data-, GND
Power Parameters

  • Input Current

    • 150 mA @ 12 VDC

  • Overload Current Protection

    • Supported

  • Power Consumption

    • 150 mA @ 12 VDC
Physical Characteristics

  • Housing

    • Metal

  • IP Rating

    • IP30

  • Dimensions

    • 86.8 x 136.5 x 21 mm (3.42 x 5.37 x 0.83 in)

  • Weight

    • 105 g (0.23 lb)
Environmental Limits

  • Operating Temperature

    • 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)

  • Storage Temperature (package included)

    • -20 to 75°C (-4 to 167°F)

  • Ambient Relative Humidity

    • 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Standards and Certifications

  • EMC

    • EN 55032/24

  • EMI

    • CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class A

  • EMS

    • IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 4 kV; Air: 8 kV
      IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 3 V/m
      IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 1 kV; Signal: 0.5 kV
      IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 2 kV(AC), 1 kV(DC)
      IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 150 kHz to 80 MHz: 3 V/m; Signal: 3 V/m
      IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF

  • Environmental Testing

    • IEC 60068-2-1
      IEC 60068-2-2
      IEC 60068-2-3

  • Safety

    • EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1

  • Vibration

    • IEC 60068-2-6
MTBF

  • Time

    • 514,926 hrs

  • Standards

    • Telcordia (Bellcore), GB
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