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DESCRIPTION
The SerialComm CON-422-PE25 is a very high quality and reliable bi-directional port-powered RS232 to RS422 converter which converts full-duplex RS232 to a full-duplex four-wire RS422 in a 25 pin format. The converter can extend the distance of the RS232 for up to 4000 ft (1.2km). This converter is ideal for any demanding application whether indoor in a lab, server room, office, at home or outdoors within the temperature range of -4ºF to 140ºF (-20ºC to 60ºC). The converter is port-powered and derives power by amplifying the RS232 data lines requiring no external power at all. This converter features auto sensing data turnaround eliminating the need for software drivers or handshake flow control. This device is truly plug-and-play and simple enough for the novice. The CON-422-PE25 has a DB9 female connector on the RS232 end, and DB9 male connector on the RS422 end
25 PIN SERIAL RS232 TO RS422 CONVERTER
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SerialComm Model: CON-422-PE25
FEATURES
- Plug-and-Play (hot-pluggable)
- Operates from 300 to 115.2K baud
- Port powered - no external power needed
- Data direction auto-turnaround - no software is necessary
- Built-in 600W surge protection
- Built-in 15KV static protection
- MTBF(Mean Time Before Failure): 232,353 Hours
- 5-year manufacturer's warranty
- CE, FCC, RoHS 3, and REACH certified
- Manufactured to ISO-9001:2015 standards
COMMUNICATION | |
STANDARDS: | EIA/TIA RS232 Standard and RS422 Standard |
BAUD RATES: | From 300 Baud To 115,200 Baud |
CONNECTOR TYPES: | RS232 Side: DB9 Female and RS422 Side: DB25 Male |
DISTANCE: | RS232 Side: 16 ft (5m) and RS422 Side: up to 4000 ft (1.2km) |
MAX # OF CONNECTIONS: | 32 Connection Drops |
ELECTRICAL | |
POWER SOURCE: | Port Powered From RS232 Data Lines |
CURRENT CONSUMPTION: | Less Than 10 mA |
STATIC PROTECTION: | 15KV Electric Static Discharge (ESD) Protection |
SURGE PROTECTION: | 600W Surge Protection |
MECHANICAL | |
HOUSING: | Rugged ABS |
WEIGHT: | 1.3oz (36 grams) |
DIMENSIONS: | 2.41 X 2.19 X 0.67 in (61.0 X 55.6 X 16.9 mm) |
ENVIRONMENTAL | |
OPERATING TEMP.: | -4ºF to 140ºF (-20ºC to 60ºC) |
STORAGE TEMP.: | -40ºF to 185ºF (-40ºC to 85ºC) |
OPERATING HUMIDITY: | 5% To 95% - No Condensation |
QUALITY | |
PRODUCT SAFETY: | CE, FCC, RoHS 3, and REACH certified |
PRODUCT SAFETY: | Manufactured and Distributed to ISO 9001:2015 QMS |
MEAN TIME BEFORE FAILURE: | 232,353 Hours |
RELIABILITY: | Low Failure Rate - 99+% Reliability Since Inception |
WARRANTY: | 5-year Replacement Warranty |
RS232 SIDE
SIGNAL | DCD | DTR | RTS | CTS | TX | RX | GND |
PIN # | 8 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
FUNCTION | TIED | TIED | TX | RX | GND |
DB25 FEMALE

RS422 SIDE
SIGNAL | GND | T+ | T- | R- | R+ |
PIN # | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
FUNCTION | GND | T+ | T- | R- | R+ |
DB25 MALE









Using one CON-422-PE25 unit:
Check that all connections comply with the connection diagrams. Perform a loop back test on one unit: Connect the TX+ to RX+ and TX- to RX- on the RS422 port. Connect the RS232 port to the PC RS232 port. Running a hyper terminal program on the PC, send ASCII characters to the CON-422-PE25 converter from one PC port, and check that the characters are received at the same PC port. This tests that the transmit and receive functions of the CON-422-PE25 unit is working properly.
Using two CON-422-PE25 units:
Check that all connections comply with the connection diagrams. Perform a loop back test on two units: Connect the two RS422 ports. Connect the two RS232 ports to two PC RS232 ports. Running hyper terminal programs on both PCs, send ASCII characters to the CON-422-PIE converter from one PC port, and check that the characters are received at the 2nd PC port. Repeat the test in the opposite direction. This tests that the transmit and receive functions of both CON-422-PE25 units are working properly.
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FIGURE 1: EXTENDING THE RS232 DATA DISTANCE