General Description:
The Model F422CT is a bi-directional fiber-optic to RS422/RS485 (4-wire/2-wire)
converter. The F422CT uses ST connectors for Tx and Rx Data, using Duplex 62.5
micron Multimode Fiber Cable. Data rate is specified to 115.2K bits/second (call
factory for operation up to 1.0Mbps.) and Fiber Distance Up to 1.0Km. The RS422/RS485
interface is opto/transformer isolated to 3.0KV for 1 second. An automatic TX
enable circuit, allows for any baud rate / data bits in multi-drop or point-to-point
RS422/RS485 systems (full or half-duplex). Led indicators provide data activity
information, and a removable screw terminal strip allows easy connection to
field wiring. Unit can be powered from an external power source from 9-35VDC,
with an operating temperature range for 0-65C (32-149F), and 10%-90% relative
humidity (non-condensing). Circuit board size is 3.50" x 3.00" x 1.0"
with onboard standoffs that will accomodate #6 hardware.
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| F422CT.pdf | Converter schematic | |
We do NOT have photos of the F422CT at this time; however, the photos below
are very similar to the F422CT.
See bottom of page for correct price information.
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES and FEATURES:
| Fiber Connections: | Duplex ST connectors using 62.5 micron Multimode Fiber |
| RS422/485: | Removable screw terminal (Common, TXA-, TXB+, RXA-, RXB+). |
| Power: | 2.1mm center positive "Barrel" connector (9VDC) and Wago terminals. |
| LEDs | Power(YEL), TX-RS422/485(RED), and RX-RS422/485(GRN) |
| Bias: | 620 Ohm pull-up and pull-down (jumper selectable). |
| Termination: | 120 Ohm (jumper selectable) |
| Special: | Switching regulator |
| Protection: | RS422/485 up to 400W typical per SN75LBC184P specification. |
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Distance: | RS422/485 up to 4000 ft. (1250 meters), Fiber up to 1Km (3300 ft.) |
| Operation: | 2-wire half-duplex RS485 or 4-wire RS485/RS422 |
| Format: | Any number of start bits, data bits, parity bits and stop bits |
| Speed: | Up to115.2Kbps |
| Temperarure: | 0-65C (32-150F) ambient. |
| Humidity: | 10-90% non-condensing. |
| Voltage: | 9-35VDC. |
| Power: | Under 3/4 Watt(typical) + external load. |
| Size: | 3.50" X 3.00" X 01.0" (PC Board), with connectors: 3.50" X 3.45" |
| Mounting: | 4-Holes 3.00" X 2.25" (built-in standoffs for #6 hardware) |
OPTIONS AND ORDERING INFORMATION: (Model CAS24)
| F422CT: | $189.00 ea. (Circuit board only) |
| Enclosure: | $10.00 ea. (Medium) |
| Cable: | No cable available for this unit |
| Supply: | $7.50 ea. (9VDC @ 200/300 mA wall power supply) |
| * F422CTwith all options: F422CT-BPS @ $206.50 ea. (Qty. 1-9) |
| Contact
Information: R.E. Smith, 4311 R. E. Smith Dr., West Chester, Ohio 45069 513-874-4796 Phone, 513-874-1236 Fax., rs485.com |