iConverter® RS422/485
Managed Serial RS422/RS485 to Fibre Media Converter
The iConverter RS-422/485 is a managed serial RS-422 and RS-485 to fibre converter that transmits serial protocol over fibre.
Operating in pairs, the iConverter 422/485 extends serial distances over fibre up to 120km.
It is available with a single-mode dual fibre, multimode dual fibre or single-mode single-fibre transceiver, and either a DB9F or terminal block serial connector.
The iConverter RS422/485 automatically detects the data rate of connected Full-Duplex serial devices, ranging from 110bps to 1,024,000bps, automatically adjusting to changes in the connected device’s full-duplex data rate during operation without reconfiguration or interruption of service.
Half or Full Duplex RS-485 (also called Multipoint RS-422) are supported via a baud rate DIP-switch to match the master/slave communication timing.
The iConverter RS422/485 removes the need for using a specific DTE or DCE cable to connect to different devices by using a DIP switch to configure the peripheral type, and a built in remote fibre loopback DIP switch provides easy validation of the entire fibre segment without interrupting operations.
RS-422/485 termination resistors are integrated and configurable, allowing the unit to be deployed at any node in the serial line.
The RS-422 plug-in module can be used in managed or unmanaged applications. Management is accomplished by installing an iConverter Management Module (NMM2) or Network Interface Device (NID) in the same chassis.
You can override the DIP switch selections for DTE or DCE and Fibre Loopback Test by using the management software, and real-time RS422 parameters can be monitored, including power, link, data activity status, module type and model, hardware and software revisions, serial numbers and a user-defined identifier.
The iConverter 422/485 is a hot swappable module, and can be mounted in a variety of chassis options including 1, 2, 5 or 19 module chassis.
Features
- Serial RS-422 and RS-485 to fibre media converter with automatic Full-Duplex data rate detection
- Supports full-duplex bit rates ranging from 110 bps to 1,024,000 bps
- Multimode, single-mode dual fibre with ST, SC and LC connectors, and single-mode single-fibre with SC connectors
- Supports distances up to 5km on multimode and 120km on single-mode
- DB-9 and Terminal Block connector options for serial interface
- Built-in configurable terminators
- Configurable bit rate for Half-Duplex RS-485 and Full-Duplex RS-485 operation
- Supports RTS and CTS controls
- Supports Point-to-Point Half and Full-Duplex and Multi-Point Full-Duplex
- Remote Fiber Loopback DIP-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, 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 RS422/485 Managed Serial RS-422 and RS-485 to Fibre Media Converter | |
|---|---|---|
Standard Compliances | EIA-422/485 | |
| Regulatory Compliances | Safety: | UL, CE, FCC Class A |
| Environmental | RoHS, WEEE, REACH | |
Data Rates | 110bps to 1,024,000bps (Full-duplex) 100bps to 921,600bps (Half-duplex) | |
Port Type | Serial: Fibre: | DB9 Female or Terminal Block Dual fibre ST, SC and 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: | 850,000 |
Warranty | Lifetime warranty with 24/7/365 free Technical Support | |
Multidrop RS422/485 example
In this example, the iConverter RS422/485 modules are deployed to enable serial network distance extension over fibre.
The iConverter RS422/485 modules are installed at each end of the fibre link and provide media conversion for connectivity between serial host/controller and multi-drop serial devices.
