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DESCRIPTION
The SerialComm 232-FIBER-SM is a high quality industrial-grade bi-directional externally powered RS232 to single mode (SM) fiber optic converter (fiber optic modem) enclosed in a heavy-duty steel housing. Besides the capability of long distance data transmission, fiber lines are inherently resistant to EMI/RFI and transient surges including lightning; therefore, they are ideal for data communications near heavy electrical equipment and other electrical or atmospheric interference conditions. The single mode fiber optic converter can extend the RS232 signal distance to up to 12.4 miles (20 km) using SM fiber optic cable. The unit supports serial data rates up to 128k baud and features auto-sensing data turnaround and therefore requires no flow control or any software drivers, The converter has no DIP switches or jumpers making it Plug-and-Play. The 232-FIBER-SM has a female DB9 RS232 connector and either ST type or SC type connectors for the fiber optic links which needs to be specified. The media converter is wall, panel, or DIN rail mountable. Free optional DIN rail mounts are available at checkout for this converter. An external 5V / 110V-240V power adapter is included in package. This product is backed by our 30-day Money Back Guarantee and 5-year warranty.
INDUSTRIAL SERIAL RS232 TO FIBER OPTIC CONVERTER SINGLE MODE (SM)
30 Day Money Back / 5 Year Replacement Guarantee
ST CONNECTOR TYPE
SC CONNECTOR TYPE
SerialComm Model: 232-FIBER-SM
FEATURES
- Plug-and-Play (hot-pluggable)
- Easily mounted on a DIN-rail, panel wall or piggyback
- Transmission speeds of up to 128k baud
- Fiber optic range of up to 12.4 miles (20 km)
- Available with ST or SC type connectors
- Full duplex bi-directional transmission
- Free optional DIN rail mounts
- Data direction auto-turnaround - no flow control is necessary
- Built-in surge, static and over-current protection
- LED indicators for power and data
- No software drivers are necessary
- Power required: 5VDC
- MTBF(Mean Time Before Failure): 701,029 Hours
- 5 year manufacturer's warranty
- CE, FCC, RoHS 3, and REACH certified
DATASHEETS
2D CAD DRAWINGS AND 3D MODELS
ST Type
SC Type
COMMUNICATION | |
STANDARDS: | EIA/TIA RS232 Standard |
MODEL NUMBERS: | 232-FIBER-SM-ST - ST Connector Version 232-FIBER-SM-SC - SC Connector Version |
BAUD RATES: | From 300 Baud To 128,000 Baud |
CONNECTOR TYPES: | DC Input: 2-way Terminal Block, RS232 Side: DB9 Female and Fiber Side: either 2 X ST or 2 X SC Connectors Depending on Selected Model |
DISTANCE: | RS232 Side: 16 ft (5m) and Single Mode Side: 12.4 miles (20km) |
ELECTRICAL | |
POWER SOURCE: | 5VDC |
DC/AC POWER ADAPTER: | Included 5VDC/(100-240VAC 50/60hz US Type A Plug) 500 mA |
CURRENT CONSUMPTION: | 4 Watts |
STATIC PROTECTION: | 15KV Electric Static Discharge (ESD) Protection |
SURGE PROTECTION: | 600W Surge Protection |
FIBER OPTIC | |
FIBER OPTIC CABLING: | Compatible with Single Mode 8.3/125um, 8.7/125um, 9/125um and 10/125um Fiber Optic Cable |
WAVELENGTH: | 1310nm |
MECHANICAL | |
HOUSING: | Heavy Duty Steel Housing |
DIN RAIL: | Free Optional DIN Rail Mounts |
WEIGHT: |
With ST
Connector: 8.87oz (251.4 grams) With SC Connector: 8.73oz (254.3 grams) |
DIMENSIONS: |
With ST
Connector: 4.29 X 3.75 X
1.05
in (109.0 X 95.0 X 26.6 mm) With SC Connector: 3.98 X 3.75 X 1.05 in (101.0 X 96.0 X 26.6 mm) |
ENVIRONMENTAL | |
OPERATING TEMP.: | -40ºF to 185ºF (-40ºC to 85ºC) |
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 |
QUALITY MANAGEMENT: | Manufactured and Distributed to ISO 9001:2015 QMS |
MEAN TIME BEFORE FAILURE: | 701,029 Hours |
RELIABILITY: | Low Failure Rate - 99+% Reliability Since Inception |
WARRANTY: | 5-year Replacement Warranty |
RS232 SIDE
SIGNAL | DCD | DTR | DSR | RTS | CTS | TX | RX | GND |
PIN # | 1 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
FUNCTION | TIED | TIED | TX | RX | GND |
DB9 FEMALE
LED INDICATIONS
PWR | Power Indicator | ON: Power On - OFF: Power Off |
RX | Data Receive Indicator | ON: When Power is Connected - OFF: When Fiber is Connected - FLASHING: When Data is Received |
TX | Data Transmit Indicator | FLASHING: When Data is Transmitted |
Dimensions
Using one 232-FIBER-SM unit:
Perform a loop back test on one unit: Plug the power connector to the converter. Both the PWR light and RX light should be on. Connect the fiber optic in to fiber optic out. Only the PWR light should be lit. Connect the RS232 port to the PC RS232 port. Running a hyper terminal program on the PC, send ASCII characters to the 232-FIBER-SM 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 232-FIBER-SM unit is working properly. When data is transmitting to the converter the TX light should blink and when the converter is receiving data the RX light should blink.
Using two 232-FIBER-SM units:
Check that all connections comply with the connection diagrams. Perform a loop back test on two units: Plug the power connector to the converter. Both the PWR light and RX light should be on both units. Connect the fiber optic in of one converter and fiber optic out to the other converter. Connect the fiber optic out of one converter and fiber optic in of the other converter. Only the PWR light should be lit on both converters. Connect the two RS232 ports to two PC RS232 ports. Running hyper terminal programs on both PCs, send ASCII characters to the 232-FIBER-SM 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 232-FIBER-SM units are working properly. When data is transmitting to the converter the TX light should blink and when the converter is receiving data the RX light should blink.
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