Serial to Fiber Optic Converters
INTRODUCTION (INDUSTRIAL RS232
RS485 RS422 TO FIBER OPTIC CONVERTER)
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The CommFront FBR-Serial-2 (Rack/Wall-mount) is a rugged, industrial-grade (-40F to 185F / -40C to 85C), multi-function RS232 / RS485 / RS422 to fiber optic converter
(fiber optic modem) that supports asynchronous serial communications
(RS-232, RS-485, and RS-422) through fiber optic links. Besides the
capability of long distance data transmission, fiber optic products are
inherently resistant to EMI/RFI and transient surges; therefore, they
are ideal for data communications near heavy electrical equipment and
other electrical or radio interference.
This rugged industrial-grade Serial-to-Fiber-Optic converter operates
within a wide temperature range (-40F to 185F/-40C to 85C), and features
600W surge protection and 15kV static protection. It requires no
software drivers or flow control, making the unit a rugged, highly
reliable, and truly plug-and-play device.
The FBR-Serial-2 comes with the options of ST, SC and FC connectors for
fiber optic links, and, thanks to the professional and unique casing
design, the product can be mounted directly on wall/panel or DIN Rail,
without a need of using any unsecured adapters. A separate external
power supply is included in the package.
Baud rates: 300 to 115.2K Baud.
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product selection guide
Unit Price for Multi-Mode/ST, SC, or FC Connectors: $164.95/each.
Unit Price for Single-Mode/ST, SC, or FC Connectors: $184.95/each.
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PRODUCT PHOTOS
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SC Connector
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FC Connector type |
FEATURES (INDUSTRIAL RS232 RS485 RS422 TO FIBER
OPTIC CONVERTER)
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Converts RS232 RS485 RS422 to Optical
Fiber Signals and vice versa. |
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Rack (DIN-Rail) or Wall / Panel mounting for easy installation. |
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Industrial grade
with wide temperature range (-40F
to 185F / -40C to 85C), surge (600W) and static protection
(15kV). |
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Transmits serial
data (RS232, RS485 or RS422) over long distances through fiber cables (Multi-mode:
1.2 miles or 2 km; Single-mode: 24.8 miles or 40 km). |
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Supports serial
data rates from 300 to 115,200bps. |
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Standards can be
mixed and matched (Same data type, RS232 to RS485 / RS422 or RS485 to
RS422). |
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Supports up to 128
nodes of RS485 / RS422 devices. |
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Single or Multi-mode, with ST, SC or FC connectors. |
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A wide range of
fiber optic cables is supported. |
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Plug and play
(hot-pluggable; data format auto-sensing and self-adjusting). |
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Data direction
auto-turnaround, no flow control is required for RS-485 communications. |
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Built-in
surge
protection, static protection and circuit protection. |
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Surface Mount
Technology manufactured to ISO-9001 standards. |
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CE/FCC
certified: strictly certified by world-class lab TUV. |
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5-year
manufacturer's warranty. |
SPECIFICATIONS (INDUSTRIAL RS232 RS485 RS422 TO
FO CONVERTER)
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Part
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FBR-Serial-2 (DIN-Rail/Wall-Mounting) |
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Compatibility: |
EIA/TIA
RS-232C, RS-485, and RS-422 standards |
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Power
Source: |
9 to
36VDC (External AC to DC power adapter included) |
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External
AC/DC Power Adapter: |
9VDC/500mA (Input: 100~240VAC 50/60Hz, US type A plug) |
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Current
Consumption: |
Less
than 100mA |
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Serial
Data Rates: |
300 to
115,200bps (auto-sensing and self-adjusting) |
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Wavelength: |
1310nm |
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Usable
Fiber Optic Cables: |
Multi-mode: 50/125, 62.5/125m
Single-mode: 8.3/125, 8.7/125, 9/125, 10/125m |
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Maximum
Number of Nodes: |
RS485 /
RS422: 128 nodes |
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Distance
(Serial Port): |
RS232:
16ft (5m); RS485 / RS422: 4000ft (1.2km) |
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Distance
(Fiber Lines): |
Multi-mode: 1.2 miles (2km);
Single-mode: 24.8 miles (40km) |
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Connectors (Serial Port/Power): |
Serial
port/power:
10-way terminal block |
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Connectors (Fiber Links): |
2x ST
Connector; 2x SC Connector; or 2x FC Connector |
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Surge protection: |
600W |
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Electro-Static Discharge (ESD): |
Up to
15kV |
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Dimensions (H x W x D): |
5.0 x 3.6 x 0.9 in
(127 x 73 x 33 mm) |
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Weight: |
4.6 oz (130 g) |
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Operating Temperature: |
-40F to 185F (-40C
to 85C) |
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Operating Humidity: |
Up to
90% RH (no condensation) |
CONVERTER CONNECTOR / TERMINAL BLOCK
PINOUTS
Fiber Link Side
RS232/RS485/RS422 Side
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TX+/A+ |
TX-/B- |
RX+ |
RX- |
GND |
TX |
RX |
9~30V |
GND |
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RS232 |
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- |
- |
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GND |
TX |
RX |
DC+ |
DC GND |
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RS485 |
485+ |
485- |
- |
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GND |
- |
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DC+ |
DC GND |
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RS422 |
TX+ |
TX- |
RX+ |
RX- |
GND |
- |
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DC+
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DC GND |
10-Way Terminal Block
CONNECTIONS (INDUSTRIAL RS232 RS485 RS422 TO
FIBER OPTIC CONVERTER)
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Figure 1: FBR-SERIAL-2
(DIN-Rail/Wall-Mount) Connection Diagram |
INSTALLATIONS (INDUSTRIAL
RS232 RS485 RS422 TO FIBER OPTIC CONVERTER)
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Figure 2:
DIN-RAIL (RACK) MOUNTING |
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Figure 3:
WALL/PANEL MOUNTING |
TROUBLESHOOTING (INDUSTRIAL RS232 RS485 RS422 TO
FO CONVERTER)
1) Make sure the power is
connected and turned on.
2) Check the connections according to the above "CONNECTIONS" diagrams.
3) Loopback Test
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Figure 4:
LOOPBACK TEST |
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- Connect "Fiber
TX" to "Fiber RX" by using a fiber optic patch cord cable and connect
the PC's RS-232 (or RS-485/422) to FBR-Serial-2 according to the above
"CONNECTIONS" diagram.
- Run
232Analyzer FREE version software on your computer.
- Select "ASCII"
for both the Send and Receive data formats. Then send command and/or
string such as "CommFront" from the 232Analyzer software. You should
receive an echo of the command/string sent ("CommFront"). By performing
a simple loopback test like this, you can test both the transmitter and
receiver of the converter. This is very helpful when you are in doubt
about the performance of your converter.
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| Screenshot: Send/receive
commands from 232Analyzer software. |
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232Analyzer is an advanced RS232 Serial Protocol Analyzer software
that
allows you to control, monitor and analyze serial port (RS232 / RS485 /
RS422 / TTL, etc.) activities. Not
just the data,
it also allows you to
monitor or change RS-232's line states: RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, and RI.
The FREE version (no time limitation) can
be downloaded from
here. |
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