Isolated interface converter for RS232 <=> RS422 (4-wire, full-duplex) point-to-point communications, at distances up to 4000 ft. and data rates up to 115.2Kbps.
Galvanic (Opto/Xformer) Isolation helps eliminate noise, and protects equipment from destructive transients found in industrial applications.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION and TYPICAL APPLICATIONS:
The IRS422 is an Async bi-directional RS232 <=> RS422 interface converter for 4-wire RS485/RS422 applications (full-duplex point-to-point). The unit has fixed light bias on the RS485/RS422 receiver, jumper selectable termination, and RS232 DTE/DCE selection. The unit has 3 LED indicators, screw terminals, and an onboard switching regulator. The unit will operate at speeds up to 115.2Kbps.
The IRS422 is designed for office and/or isolated industrial applications, and is used for 4-wire full-duplex, point-to-point applications (remote sign control, RS232 "extension core"). The IRS422 can be used in outdoor applications; however, many factors can affect reliable operations. Please call for additional information and/or peruse our Fiber Optic product line (compatible with our "copper" converters).
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| IRS422.pdf | Converter schematic | |
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES and FEATURES:
| RS232 | 3-wire interface to screw terminal connector (TX, RX, Common). |
| RS422/485 | Screw terminals (Common, RX+, RX-, TX+, TX-, C/+). |
| Power | Screw terminals. |
| LEDs | Power(YEL), TX-RS422(RED), RX-RS422(GRN) |
| Bias | Fixed light bias on RS422/RS485 Receiver. |
| Termination | 120 Ohm (jumper selectable). |
| Special | Switching regulator for 9-35VDC operation. |
| Protection | 1500VDC, 1 sec. Galvanic isolation |
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Distance | RS485/RS422 up to 4000 ft. (1250 meters) |
| Operation | 4-wire, full-duplex RS485/RS422 |
| Format | Asynchronous data with any combination of bits, parity, stop |
| Speed | Up to 115.2Kbps (and above, call us) |
| Temperature | 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 2.75" X 0.9" (PC Board), with connectors: 3.50" X 3.00" |
| Mounting | 4-Holes 3.00" X 2.25" (built-in standoffs for #6 hardware) |
OPTIONS AND ORDERING INFORMATION:
| IRS422 | $79.00 ea. (Circuit board only) |
| Enclosure | $10.00 ea. (Medium) |
| Cable | None available (screw terminal connections only). |
| Supply | $7.50 ea. (9VDC @ 200/300 mA wall power supply) |
| *IRS422 with all options: IRS422-BPS @ $96.50 ea. (Qty. 1-9) |
Please call us at: 513-874-4796
| Contact
Information: R.E. Smith, 10330 Chester Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215 513-874-4796 Phone, 513-874-1236 Fax., rs485.com |