The MS Tech Fiber Optic
to serial converter is designed to be used for applications where RS485
data needs to be converted to a Fiber Optic optic medium and then back to
RS485. It is considerably cheaper than comparable equipment since it uses
a completely
different technique
for converting and employs no byte framing giving it a turnaround
time of around 20nS!
Typical Applications include
Industrial process control in noisy
electrical environments e.g. ARKnet,
Building-building communications,
Short distance site-site
communications,
Communications between heavy duty
plant equipment,
Communications in high lightening
incidence areas such as transmitting stations,
Distributed network systems used in
plant and process control.
Features
Two completely independent channels in a
single unit (or order as singles),
Very fast 20nS turn around time,
Up to 5,000 meter communication distance
on multimode cable,
Designed to use Industry standard Fiber
cable and connectors,
Auto baud rate detection from DC to 1,5M
bits - no jumpers or DIP switches,
Auto Start Bit, Stop Bit and Parity
detection - no jumpers or DIP switches,
Completely self contained unit,
220-230V 50Hz or 110V 60Hz AC mains
operation,
Three Separate diagnostic LED's on each
channel to indicate line and communication status,
Industry standard Screw terminals for
RS485 connection,
EMC and surge protection on mains input
as well as on RS485 connections,
Internally fused,
Fully enclosed in sturdy Powder Coated
enclosure,
Four Mounting holes provided externally
for easy mounting,
Multiple units can be cascaded on larger
networks,
