B&B Electronics Converters Now Operate at –40°C!
Model 485LDRC9 is an RS232 to RS422 and RS485 serial converter with the new wide temp feature. Converting a PC’s RS232 signal to RS485 increases its range to 1200 meters (4,000 feet) and gives it multi-drop capability. Model 485LDRC9 is a DIN Rail mount model with 2000 VAC isolation, 10-30 VDC power requirement and Modbus compatibility. To double the range and multi-drop capability of an RS485 signal, Model 485OPDR is your choice. It also optically isolates the signal, making it impervious to ground loops and transient spikes in the data line. In addition to 2000 VAC isolation and 6.5V surge suppression, Model 485OPDR features a DIN Rail mount case, Modbus compatibility and the newly added wide temperature range. To extend a serial signal’s range even further, up to 4 km (2.5 miles), Model FOSTCDR converts RS232/422/485 serial signals to multi-mode fiber optic. In addition to the extra range, fiber optic transmission also provides inherent transient immunity so data can be routed through areas of harsh RFI/EMI conditions without degrading or losing the signal. This model is also Modbus compatible. The DIN Rail case has terminal block connections for the serial signal and two ST connectors for the fiber side. The inclusion of the wide temperature ranges to standard models, at no increase in price, resulted from B&B Electronics’ work on custom products. “We’ve been providing industrial temp range converters for our customers on a custom-project basis for years, and recently the number of these projects has picked up,” said Randy Hanck of B&B’s custom engineering department. “Widening the temp range on our off-the-shelf industrial converters will allow customers to get quick delivery from stock instead of buying a built-to-order product.” Customers appreciate the quick availability of the wide range products as well. “There is a lot of work going on in traffic control and power substations as municipalities and utilities upgrade their infrastructure,” says Tony Mahoney, a technical support representative with B&B. “These applications require the extended temperature range to withstand winter’s cold and the summer heat in unvented control cabinets. These new stock models meet that need perfectly.” European Facility Manager Paddy Coyne put it succinctly, “Nobody provides this level of features at this price. B&B’s family of industrial serial interface converters makes it easy to connect unlike equipment. It also allows extension and protection of serial networks through optical isolation and the use of fiber optics.” For further information on the new wide temperature range devices available from B&B Electronics, phone +353 91 792444 or visit their website, www.bb-europe.com. ######### |
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Ottawa,
IL – Industrial temperature ranges have
been added to several popular data communications devices from B&B
Electronics. They will work from -40° to +80°C. (-40°
to +176°F). This makes them suitable for extreme applications
such as traffic controls, outdoor SCADA installations, water treatment
plants and power substations. More good news- the improvement has
been made at no price increase!
