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FBR-Serial-2 (Rack/Wall-mount) is a 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 lines 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.
Depending on the fiber cable and the type of converter used, a multi-mode fiber optic converter can extend the RS232 / RS485 / RS422 distance to up to 1.2 miles (2 km), while a single-mode fiber optic converter can extend the RS232 / RS485 / RS422 distance to up to 24.8 miles (40 km). Standards can be mixed and matched, so RS-232 devices can be connected to RS485 / RS422 devices, or RS485 (2-wire) devices can be connected to RS422 (4-wire) devices without using a converter and isolator.
The unit supports serial data rates from 300 to 115,200bps and features data format auto-sensing and self-adjusting, and, therefore, no DIP switch or jumpers are required. When working with RS485 signals, the CommFront’s auto-turnaround feature eliminates the need for flow control.
- Rack (DIN-Rail) or Wall mounting for easy installation.
- Converts RS232 RS485 RS422 to Optical Fiber Signals and vice versa.
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Industrial grade with wide temperature range (-40ºF to 185ºF / -40ºC to 85ºC), surge and static protection.
- Transmits serial data (RS232, RS485 or RS422) over long distances (1.2 miles or 2 km) through fiber cables.
- Supports serial data rates from 300 to 115,200bps.
- 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.
- Multi-mode, with ST connector.
- A wide range of fiber optic cables is supported.
- Plug and play (hot-pluggable; data format auto-sensing and self-adjusting).
- Data direction auto-turnaround, no flow control is required for RS-485 communications.
- Built-in surge protection, static protection and circuit protection.
- Surface Mount Technology manufactured to ISO-9001 standards.
- CE/FCC certified.
- 5-year manufacturer's warranty.
