Model ASC24T: Fast Async RS232 to RS485 automatic converter with removable terminal strip, edge mounted LED indicators, and transient protection.


Fast auto TX-enable RS232 to RS485 interface converter for 2-wire, half-duplex communications, in point-to-point or multi-drop communications networks, at distances up to 4000 ft. and data rates up to 115.2Kbps.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION and TYPICAL APPLICATIONS:

The ASC24T is a fast Async bi-directional RS232 to RS485 interface converter for 2-wire, half-duplex applications, with an automatic TX enable circuit, that will operate at data rates up to 115.2Kbps. The unit has jumpers for bias, termination, RS232 DTE/DCE selection, and a setting for fast responding RS485 devices. The unit has edge mounted LED indicators, a removable screw terminal connector, and uses an SN75LBC184P limited slew rate transceiver (1/2 unit load) with built-in transient protection.

The ASC24T is designed for office and/or industrial applications (non-isolated), and provides superior characteristics/features normally found only on more expensive units. Can be used for point to point, or multi-drop 2-wire systems.

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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES and FEATURES:

RS232: 3-wire interface to RJ11/12 Connector (TX, RX, Common).
RS485: Removable screw terminal (TX/RX+, TX/RX-, Common).
Power: 2.1mm center positive "Barrel" connector (8-12VDC), linear regulator.
LEDs Power(YEL), TX-RS485(RED), and RX-RS485(GRN).
Bias: 620 Ohm pull-up and pull-down (jumper selectable).
Termination: 120 Ohm (jumper selectable).
Special: Jumper selection for fast responding RS485 devices.
Protection: Up to 400W typical per SN75LBC184P specification.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Distance: RS485 up to 4000 ft. (1250 meters)
Operation: 2-wire half-duplex RS485 Data.
Format: Asynchronous data with any combination of bits, parity, stop.
Speed: Up to 115.2Kbps (slew limited driver).
Temperature:   0-65C (32-150F) ambient.
Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing.
Voltage: 8-12VDC.
Power: Under 1/2 Watt(typical) + external load.
Size: 2.50" X 2.00" X 0.9" (PC Board), with connectors: 2.50" X 2.25".
Mounting: 4-Holes at 2.00" X 1.50" (built-in standoffs for #6 hardware).

OPTIONS AND ORDERING INFORMATION: (Model ASC24T)

ASC24T: $45.00 ea. (Circuit board only)
Enclosure: $8.00 ea. (Small)
Cable: $7.50 ea. (RS232, 7 ft., Specify DB9F-7 or DB25F-7)   
Supply: $7.50 ea. (9VDC @ 200/300 mA wall power supply)

*ASC24T with all options (DB9F cable): ASC24T-B9FPS @ $68.00 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
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