RD300-OF

Serial RS232/RS422/RS485 to multimode fiber optic media converter



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Why using fiber optic ?


Using fiber optic enables to use a higher communication bandwidth while offering a total immunity against EMI/RFI interferences and an increased security as well.

The optical fibre still offers other advantages: use without risk in an explosive environment, no EMC emission, no ground loops, immunity against lightning and high voltage environments, they are finally lighter, less cumbersome, inert and corrosion resistant ...

Plug & Play

The RD300-OF device features a self configuration mechanism based on a CPLD component freed you from the tiresome operation which consist in the serial parameters setup, product is "Plug & Play".

Security

RD300-OF features in standard a built-in system to control the fiber integrity, it reports automatically any failure with an error LED and also setup a relay contact (MOSFET) to activate any external safety device.






Technical chracteristics overview


Serial link

Optic fiber

3 in 1 interface: RS232, RS422 & RS485
Pluggable solderless screw terminal field
RS422/RS485 speed up to 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps in RS232 mode
Serial link parameter self configuration "Plug & Play"
RS232 signals: TxD, RxD, GND
RS422 signals: TxA, RxA, TxB, RxB, GND
RS485 signals: TRxA, TRxB, GND
Configurable polarization & terminating resistors (mini-switches) for RS422/RS485
Automatic RS485 line turn-around, software independent
Half-duplex & Full-duplex modes support
Serial protocols: The RD300-OF device supports any kind of communication protocols (Modbus, Unitelway, Profibus, DH+, ASCII or binary serial protocols ...)
15 KV ESD protection and HF filtering
Multimode optic fiber
50/125 µm, 62.5/125 µm, 100/140 µm & 200 µm fibers support
ST type connectors
Transmission up to 5000m on a 100/140 µm fiber at 25°C
Wave lenght: 820 nm
Power budget: 22.4 dB
Selectable ON/OFF state of the fiber light at the idle state
5 dB & 11 dB attenuator for short distance communication, mini-switches selectable
Reliable communication without any error even in case of significant EMI/RFI interferences
Bi-directionnal transmission
Topologies: Point to point & simple ring
Infinite galvanic isolation through the optic fiber
Fiber breakdown self diagnostic, failure is reported on a LED and a relay contact (MOSFET) is activated

Power supply, signalling and other characteristics

+9VDC to +36VDC wide DC power range, screw-in terminal
Power consumption: 2.1W (maximum)
LED signalling for TxD & RxD on both copper and fiber optic side
Fiber breakdown self diagnostic, failure report on a LED and relay contact (MOSFET) activation
Dimensions & Weight: 107 mm (L) x 88 mm (W) x 25 mm (H), 260 g
Robust & compact metal case, CE industrial grade
Case and 35 mm Din Rail mounting



Point to Point topology


This configuration enables to control a single equipment installed in a very polluted or distant area. The optical line is totally insensitive to EMI/RFI perturbations.

Simple ring topology


This topology enables to build a simple ring whereas the master equipment is installed in the middle.

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RD300-OF Serial RS232/RS422/RS485 to multimode fiber optic media converter, +9VDC to +36VDC power supply, din rail mounting
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