Product Description

The RocketLinx MC5001 is a 1-port RS-232/422/485 serial to fibre media converter with extended fiber transmission. Single-mode and Multi-mode fiber optic ports meet the needs for long distance transmission up to 40KM.

RocketLinx MC5001 will automatically detect the data baud rate of the connected full-duplex serial device ranging from 300 to 921,600bps. RocketLinx MC5001 supports an auto setting function to change the serial interface, fiber wiring architecture and termination of receiver and transmission lines using the DIP switch.

RocketLinx MC5001 is specially designed for applications requiring good immunity of EMI/EMS such as power distribution substations, rail and traffic control systems under severe electromagnetic interference and wide temperatures range from -20 to 70C.

The RocketLinx MC5001 supports two transmission configurations, Peer to Peer in half/full-duplex and Serial Fibre Ring in half duplex. In a peer-to-peer configuration two fibres are required between the two converters, one for data in each direction (RX and TX). To expand the number of connected serial devices, and extend transmission distance, the MC5001 can link to each other as a ring architecture in Serial Ring Fibre mode.

The MC5001 can be easily wall mounted directly on a DIN rail.
AC 24V (12-32V) or DC 24V (12-48V) is available from different operating environments.

With an IP 30 rigid aluminium case, strong CE/FCC regulatory approvals and a 5 year warranty, the RocketLinx MC5001 is the perfect choice for hazardous applications requiring serial to fiber conversion.

• Traffic and Transportation
• Industrial Automation
• Building Automation
• Power Generation
• Material Handling
• Military

Hardware Specifications

TECHNOLOGY:
Standard:
EIA/TIA-232 RS-232 (ITU-T v.28)
EIA/TIA-422 RS-422 (ITU-T v.11)
EIA/TIA-485 RS-485 (ISO/IEC8284)
Serial Interface:
RS-232 2-wires, RS-422 4-wires, RS-485 2/4-wires
Architecture:
PTP mode: Peer-to-Peer wiring in Full or Half Duplex
SFR mode: Serial Fibre Ring in Half Duplex

INTERFACE
Number of Ports:
1 x RS-232/RS-485/RS-422 serial port
1 X Fibre Tx, 1 x Fiber Rx
Connectors:
Serial port: 7-pin removable terminal block
Fibre port: 1 X Duplex ST
Power input: 3-pin removable terminal block with earth ground
Transmit Baud Rate: 300bps to 921.6Kbps
Link distance: RS-232: 50ft, RS-422/485: 4000 ft.
Multi-mode Fiber: 50/125um or 62.5/125um, max. distance 5KM
Single-mode Fiber: 8/125um, 9/125um max distance 40KM

Fibre Transceiver:
Multi-mode: Distance: 5KM @ 62.5/125um
multi-mode cable with 3dbm/km attenuation
Wave-length: 820nm
Tx Power: -12dBm (Min) to -9dBm (max)
RX Sensitivity: -28 dBm (Min)
Link dubget: 16dBm

Single-mode: Distance: 40KM@9/125um
single-mode cable with 0.35dbm/km attenuation
Wave-length: 1310nm
Tx Power: -9dBm (Min) to -8dBm (Max)
RX Sensitivity: -27dBm (Min)
Link Budget: 18dBm

Serial Signal:
RS-232: TxD, RxD, Signal Ground
RS-422: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, Signal Ground
RS-485 4 wire: TxD+ TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, Signal Ground
RS-485 2 wire: Data+, Data-, Signal Ground.

Configuration DIP Switch
Switch 1 and 2: serial interface mode select
Switch 3: RX 120ohm terminator Disable (off)/Enable (on)
Switch 4: TX 120ohm terminator Disable (off)/Enable (on)
Switch 5: PTP mode (off) / SFR mode (on)

Diagnostic LED:
Power LED: Power (Green)
TX (Green): Serial Tx
RX (Yellow): Serial Rx
Ring mode (Green): Working on SFR (Serial Fibre Ring) mode

System Power:
DC 24V (12-48V) with reverse polarity protection
AC24V (AC12-32V, 50/60Hz)
Provides 0.65A over current protection
Power Consumption:
1.5W @ 24V (maximum)

Regulatory Approvals

EMI: FCC Class B; CE/EN55022:203, class B;
CE/EN61000-3-2:2001 Harmonic Test
CE/EN61000-3-3:1995 Flicker test

EMC:
EN6100-4-2:1998, ESD Testing, Level 3
EN6100-4-3:1998, RS testing, Level 3
EN61000-4-4:1995, EFT testing, Level 3
EN61000-4-5:1995, Surge test, Level 3
EN6100-4-6:1996, CS testing, Level 3

Safety: CE/EN60950
Shock: IEC60068-2-27
Vibration: IEC60068-2-6
Free Fall: IEC60068-2-32