Serial Converters

At B&B Electronics, we consider converting serial data from one format to another as an art. We have mastered this art and offer a multitude of RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 and Fiber Optic Serial Converters designed for industrial automation, process control, building automation, power utility, waste water treatment, and many other industries.

Expanding on our very popular ILinx Family, we've implemented additional robust features for the most demanding applications. Packaged in a rugged IP30 rated metal panel mount enclosure, ILinx Hardened serial data converters have been put through some of the most demanding compliance tests in the industry.

These best-in-class DIN rail mount serial converters have the robust features you need for any cabinet installation. Popular in industrial automation, process control, building automation.

Compact and tough. Designed and tested to meet heavy industrial EMC standards. Panel mount with available DIN Rail Adapters. Rugged metal case. Wide operating temperature options. Isolated and non-isolated models.

Repeat and isolate RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 signals. These repeaters get you both the protection and the distance you need in your application.

Quatech's SS-CVT-500N & SS-CVT-500I Serial Converters allows RS-232 line signal bi-directionally convert to RS-422 or RS-485 standard. Featuring data format DIP switching and baud rate auto switching (from 110bps to 115.2Kbps) users only need to plug the unit and go without software or hardware complicated setting. The RS-485 control is completely transparent to the user and software written for Half-Duplex RS-232 works without any modification. The SS-CVT-500I includes internal surge protection.

Standard RS-232 to RS-422/485 serial converters are economical solutions for applications that do not require isolation or port powering.

Our engineers know how to squeeze the last milliwatt out of an RS-232 port to eliminate the need for external power. This popular product family is ideal for field service as well as any application where another power supply adds clutter.

Make easy connections between your TTL equipment and RS-232 ports. All models convert two channels in each direction from TTL to RS-232 or RS-422.

Current loop devices use current on or current off to transmit binary digits. B&B converters interface RS-232 and RS-422/485 systems to the most common current loop ports, 20 mA ports with open circuit voltages up to 30 V. Many models can be modified for higher loop currents and voltages.

Many older devices lack the option to reconfigure baud rate, data format and handshaking. Model 232BRC acts as a translator between asynchronous devices, matching each device’s needs while maintaining the highest possible throughput.

If you’re tired of lugging a laptop around for field service and data collection chores, here’s great news! PDA converters from B&B Electronics, along with your Palm PDA, provide a pocket-size replacement for that heavy laptop. They connect your Palm PDA to any RS-485 or RS-422 serial device or network.

The Model 232SPS2 converts data from a parallel port to a serial communication format, or from a serial port to a parallel communication format. Connects directly between computer and printer without making any software modifications. A built-in 96-byte buffer prevents data loss.