iConverter® RS232
Managed Serial RS-232 to Fibre Media Converter
The iConverter RS-232 is a managed Fibre to RS-232 converter that transmits serial protocol over fibre media.
The RS-232 media converters operate in pairs, extending serial distances over fibre up to 120km.
Available in single-mode dual fibre, multimode dual fibre or single-mode single-fibre transceivers, the Serial port interface is available with either a DB9 female connector or terminal block connector.
DTE or DCE mode is configured by DIP-switch on the front-panel of the module, eliminating the use of a null-modem cable to connect two serial devices of the same type.
Validation of the entire fibre segment is achieved by use of a built-in Fibre loopback.
The RS-232 plug-in module can be used unmanaged. In order to use the iConverter RS-232 in a managed application, simply install either the iConverter Management Module (NMM2) or Network Interface Device (NID) in the same chassis.
The management software can override the physical DIP-switch settings such as DTE or DCE selection, and fibre loopback test.
RS-232 parameters such as power, link, data activity status, module type, model, hardware and software revisions, serial numbers and a user-defined identifier can be monitored.
The RS-232 module is hot swappable, and can be mounted in a high-density 19 or 5-Module chassis with redundant AC and SC power supplies.
2-Module and 1-Module chassis with AC or DC power input are also available.
Features
- Serial RS-232 to fiber media converter with automatic data rate detection
- Supports bit rates ranging from 110 bps to 921,600 bps
- Multimode, single-mode dual fiber with ST, SC and LC connectors, and single-mode single-fiber with SC connectors
- Supports distances up to 5km on multimode and 120km on single-mode
- DB-9 and Terminal Block connector options for serial RS-232 interface
- DIP-switch configuration of DTE or DCE device for easy connection to serial devices
- Supports RTS, CTS, DCD, DTR and DSR controls
- Remote fiber loopback switch for easy testing of fiber link, even during serial transmission
- Modules are hot-swappable in 19-Module, 5-Module, 2-Module or 1-Module chassis
- Management is available with the addition of a management module to the chassis
- SNMP management via NetOutlook® provides module status information, remote parameter configuration and trap notification
- Commercial (0 to 50°C) and wide (-40 to 60°C) temperature ranges
- Made in the USA
- Lifetime Warranty and free 24/7 Technical Support
Description | iConverter RS232 Managed Serial RS-232 to Fibre Media Converter | |
|---|---|---|
Standard Compliances | EIA-232 | |
| Regulatory Compliances | Safety: | UL, CE, FCC Class A, UKCA |
| Environmental | RoHS, WEEE, REACH | |
Data Rates | 110bps to 921,600bps | |
Port Type | Serial: Fibre: | DB-9F or Terminal Block Dual Fibre ST, SC, LC Single-fibre SC |
| Cable Types | Serial: Fibre: | 24 gauge (typical) Multimode: 50/125µm, 62.5/125µm Single-mode: 9/125µm |
| AC Power Requirements | N/A | |
| DC Power Requirements | DC Input: (Backplane) | 3.3VDC, 0.5A @ 3.3VDC |
Dimensions (W x D x H) | Plugin (mm): | 21.6 x 114.3 x 71.1 |
| Weight | Plug-in: | 226.8 grams |
Temperature | Commercial: Wide: Storage: | 0 to 50°C -40 to 60°C -40 to 80°C |
Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) | |
Altitude | -100m to 4,000m | |
MTBF (hrs) | Plugin: | 4850,000 |
Warranty | Lifetime warranty with 24/7/365 free Technical Support | |
The iConverter RS-232 module is deployed in a star topology network in this example. In the upper left, the RS-232 modules are installed in an iConverter 19-Module Chassis to provide high-density distribution of fibre links from a 3rd party terminal server with DB9 copper ports.
At each end of the fibre links, an RS-232 module installed in an iConverter 1 module chassis provides the media conversion for connectivity to RS-232 equipment.
