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Converters Frequently Asked Questions

• Q1)  How do the converters derive power?  Do I need to turn on DTR or RTS in order to power the converters?
• Q2)  How do I know my converters are powered and functioning well?
• Q3)  The converters are port-powered, why is there a +5V sign on the converters?  Can I connect external power to the terminal?
• Q4)  Can I plug / unplug the converters while they are being used?
• Q5)  What is DTE/DCE?  How do I know my RS-232 Device is a DTE or a DCE?
• Q6)  What are Handshake Lines?
• Q7)  Do I need to use handshake lines to control the data direction?
• Q8)  My control software requires handshake lines to be tied together (i.e. DTR & DCR, RTS & CTS), can I still use your converters?
• Q9)  What are the supported Baud Rates?
• Q10)  Do I need to set baud rate on the converters for them to work with different serial devices?
• Q11)  Can I use converters to extend RS-232 data line distance?
• Q12)  What is SMT? What are the benefits of using a SMT Circuit Card?
• Q13)  What is the current consumption of your converters?
• Q14)  How far can the converters communicate with remote devices?
• Q15)  How many serial devices can I connect with the port-powered converters?
• Q16)  When do I need to turn on the terminator (End of Line Resistor - 120 Ohm)?
• Q17)  What type of cable is recommended for RS-485/RS-422 connections?
• Q18)  What is GND? Can I connect it to Earth?
• Q19)  What is Anti-Static Protection Circuit?  Is it a Lightning Arrestor?
• Q20)  What is Opto-isolation?  What are the benefits of using Opto-isolated?
• Q21)  What are the differences of using Surge Suppressors and Opto-Isolators?
• Q22)  Will the converters work with new computers?
• Q23)  Will the converters work with USB to RS-232 Cables/Converters?
• Q24)  Can I use your converts without using the terminal block provide?
• Q25)  How do I use CVT-485_422-1/ CVT-485_422-3 as a RS-232/RS-422?
• Q26)  How do I perform a Loopback Test for my RS-232/RS-485 converter?
• Q27)  How do I perform a Loopback Test for my RS-232/RS-422 converter?
• Q28)  How do I perform a Loopback Test for my RS-232/TTL converter?
• Q29)  How do I perform a Loopback Test for my RS-232 Com port?
• Q30)  Can I use more than one RPT-485_422-2 to extend the RS-485/422?
• Q31)  What is the maximum number of supported nodes in a RS-485/RS-422 circuit if the RPT-485_422-2 is used?
• Q32)  What should I know about the Product Warranty?

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