Black Box IC237A User manual

JUNE 1995
IC237A IC486A
IC482A IC487A-F
Non-Powered Interface Converters
RS-232 to RS-530
RS-422 to V.35
RS-232 to RS-485
RS-232 to RS-422/RS-449
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NON-POWERED INTERFACE CONVERTERS
Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications..........................................................1
1.1 IC237A.............................................................1
1.2 IC482A.............................................................2
1.3 IC486A.............................................................4
1.4 IC487A-F..........................................................6
2. Introduction ...........................................................8
2.1 IC237A.............................................................9
2.2 IC482A...........................................................10
2.3 IC486A...........................................................11
2.4 IC487A-F........................................................13
3. Installation............................................................14
3.1 IC237A...........................................................14
3.2 IC482A...........................................................18
3.3 IC486A...........................................................19
3.4 IC487A-F........................................................24

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NON-POWERED INTERFACE CONVERTERS
1.1 IC237A
Interface A — RS-232/V.24/V.28, DTE/DCE
selectable
Connectors — DB25 male
Distance — Direct connection to
RS-232/V.24 device
Interface B — RS-530 (RS-422), DTE/DCE
selectable
Connectors — DB25 female
Distance — Direct connection
to RS-530 device
Transmission
Format — Synchronous/asynchronous,
transparent to protocol
Data Rates — Up to 200 Kbps
Cable — 6.5 ft. (2 m)
Input Voltage — Standard RS-232/V.24 driver
±12 volts
1. Specifications

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NON-POWERED INTERFACE CONVERTERS
Operating
Temperature — 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C)
Humidity — Up to 90%, noncondensing
Power — No AC power required
Size — 0.9"H x 2.1"W x 4.3"D
(2.3 x 5.3 x 10.9 cm)
Weight — 14 oz. (397 g), including cable
and connector
1.2 IC482A
Interface A — V.35, DTE only
Connectors — V.35 (M-block) male
Distance — Direct connection to V.35
device
Interface B — RS-449/V.36/V.11 (RS-422),
DCE only
Connectors — DB37 female
Distance — Direct connection to
RS-449/V.36 device

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Transmission
Format — Synchronous, transparent
to protocol
Data Rates — Up to 2.048 Mbps
Cable — 6.5 ft. (2 m)
Input Voltage — Standard RS-422 and V.35
drivers
Operating
Temperature — 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C)
Humidity — Up to 90%, noncondensing
Power — No AC power required
Size — 0.9"H x 2.1"W x 4.3"D
(2.3 x 5.3 x 10.9 cm)
Weight — 14 oz. (397 g), including
cable and connector

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NON-POWERED INTERFACE CONVERTERS
1.3 IC486A
Interface A — RS-232, DCE
Connectors — DB25F
Distance — Direct connection
to RS-232 device
Interface B — RS-422/485
Connectors — (5) screw terminals
Distance — Up to 3.75 miles (6 km)
Transmission
Format — Asynchronous only
(data transparent)
Transmission
Mode — Full duplex on 4-wire, half-
duplex on 2- or 4-wire
Control
Signals — Request to Send (pin 4):
Controls transmit carrier, only
if Carrier switch is in the
CNTRL switch position); Clear
to Send (pin 5): Set by CTS
switches to be either open,
high or delayed, after RTS;
Data Set Ready (pin 6) and

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Data Carrier Detect (pin 8):
Both are set by the DCD+DSR
switch to be either high or
open; Data Terminal Ready
(pin 20): Should be connected
for power considerations only,
to constantly on (high).
Carrier
Control — The Carrier is strap-selectable
to be either continuously on
or switched by RTS.
Data Rates — Up to 38.4 Kbps
Input Voltage — Derived from data and control
or external 6- to 12-VDC 50 mA
Operating
Temperature — 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C)
Humidity — Up to 90%, noncondensing
Power — Derived from data and control
signals. If signal power is
insufficient, a 6- to 12-VDC
50-mA external power supply
is required. (Call your supplier
for more information.)

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Size — 0.9"H x 2.1"W x 4.3"D
(2.3 x 5.3 x 10.9 cm)
Weight — 3 oz. (85 g)
1.4 IC487A-F
Interface A — RS-232/V.24/V.28, DTE/DCE
selectable
Connectors — DB25 male
Distance — Direct connection to
RS-232/V.24 device
Interface B — RS-449/V.36 (RS-422),
DTE/DCE selectable
Connectors — DB37 female
Distance — Direct connection to
RS-449/V.36 device
Transmission
Format — Synchronous, transparent to
protocol
Data Rates — Up to 200 Kbps

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NON-POWERED INTERFACE CONVERTERS
Cable — 6.5 ft. (2 m)
Input Voltage — Standard RS-232/V.24 driver
±12 volts
Operating
Temperature — 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C)
Humidity — Up to 90%, noncondensing
Power — No AC power required
Size — 0.9"H x 2.1"W x 4.3"D
(2.3 x 5.3 x 10.9 cm)
Weight — 14 oz. (397 g), including cable
and connector

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NON-POWERED INTERFACE CONVERTERS
The Non-Powered Interface Converters enable
connection between DTE and DCE data- communi-
cations equipment with different interfaces. The
Converters perform both the physical and electrical
conversion between the two interfaces. The circuitry is
designed to provide short-range interface conversion.
NOTE
The devices that are to be connected must be within 6 feet
(2 m) of each other. If greater distances are required, then
an active powered converter must be used.
The Converters operate without AC power, using
ultra-low power from the DTE and DCE equipment’s
data and control signals. Sections 2.1 through 2.4
provide descriptions and typical applications for
each Converter.
2. Introduction

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2.1 IC237A
RS-232 to RS-530 (Model No. IC237A) is used
for converting between V.24/RS-232 and RS-530
interfaces. It’s switch-selectable and is used either
for connecting a V.24/RS-232 DTE to an RS-530
DCE, or for connecting a V.24/RS-232 DCE to
an RS-530 DTE.
Fig. 2-1. X and Y interfaces are V.24 (RS-232) and RS-530.
NOTE
The DCE/DTE setting should be set to the type of unit
to be connected to, not what the IC237A is to look like.
DTE
DCE
X Interface Y Interface
Synchronous
modem or
multiplexor
Synchronous
terminal or
multiplexor

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2.2 IC482A
RS-422 to V.35 (Model No. IC482A) is used for
connecting a V.35 DCE device to an RS-422/449/
V.36 DTE device.
Fig. 2-2. X interface is RS-422; Y interface is V.35 only.
V.35 DCE
RS-422 DTE
Synchronous
modem or
multiplexor
Synchronous
terminal or
multiplexor
Y Interface
X Interface

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2.3 IC486A
The RS-232 to RS-485 (Model No. IC486A) converts
between RS-232/V.24 DTE devices and RS-485
equipment. It also enables multipoint connection
of a computer and terminals in a mixed V.24 and
RS-485 environment. (See Fig. 2-4.)
This Converter’s carrier can be strapped to be
constantly on or can be controlled by the Request
to Send signal. Operation with controlled carrier
enables connection in a multipoint configuration.
The receive pair impedance is selectable for Low
(120 ohm) or High (12 kΩ).
To ensure proper operation of the RS-232 to RS-485
Converter, the DTE device should provide the
following signals: RTS (pin 4) and DTR (pin 20).
If these signals are not available or if they do not
provide enough power, then a powered converter is
required. (Call your supplier for more information
about the IC108A and IC109A.)

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Fig. 2-3. Interface converter, V.24/RS-232 to RS-485.
Fig. 2-4. Short-range modem in a multipoint environment.
RS-485 Host
RS-485 Printer
IC486A
IC486A
IC486A Rx
Rx
Rx
Rx
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
IC486A
RS-485
RS-485

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NON-POWERED INTERFACE CONVERTERS
2.4 IC487A-F
RS-232 to RS-422/RS-449 (Model No. IC487A-F)
is used to convert between V.24/RS-232 and V.36/
RS-422 interfaces. It’s switch-selectable either for
connecting a V.24/RS-232 DTE to a V.36/RS-442
DCE, or for connecting a V.24 DCE to a V.36 DTE.
Fig. 2-5. X and Y interfaces can be V.24 (RS-232) and V.36.
NOTE
When setting DTE/DCE options, the setting applies to
the type of interface connecting to, not what the
converter appears as.
Synchronous
modem or
multiplexor
Synchronous
terminal or
multiplexor
X Interface Y Interface
DCE
DTE

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3.1 IC237A
The Converter plugs directly into the DTE and
the DCE. Connect the Converter directly to the
RS-232/V.24 device, and the cable connector to
the RS-530 device.
The Converter comes factory-strapped for RS-232
DTE/RS-530 DCE, as shown in Figure 3-1. To change
this configuration:
1. Separate the two parts of the plastic cover
by pressing the marked places on the sides,
starting at the cable end.
2. Remove the 40-pin DTE/DCE socket by gently
grasping both sides and slowly moving it from
side to side, while pulling up.
3. Turn the socket around and replace it so that
the DCE faces the RS-232 connector and the
DTE faces the RS-530 device (see Figure 3-2).
Make sure the pins are aligned with the socket.
NOTE
The DTE/DCE setting is set for the type of device
connecting to, not what the converter is, as is illustrated in
Figures 3-3 and 3-4.
3. Installation

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4. Close the unit by pressing the two plastic covers
together.
Fig. 3-1. RS-232 DTE, RS-530 DCE.
Fig. 3-2. RS-530 DTE, RS-232 DCE.
(DTE) PORT (DCE) MODEM
(DTE) PORT (DCE) MODEM

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Fig. 3-3. RS-530 DTE/RS-232 (V.24) DCE Schematic Diagram.
Shield 1Proetctive
GND
1
Signal GND 7Signal GND
7
RTS-a 4RTS
4
CTS-a CTS
DSR-a DSR
DTR-a DTR
LSD-a DCD
55
66
20 20
88
RTS-b 19 R
CTS-b 13 R
DSR-b 22 R
DTR-b 23 R
LSD-b 10 R
TC-a 15
TC-b 12 TC
15
RC-a 17
RC-b 9RC
17
EXT-TC-a 24
EXT-TC-b 11 EXT-TC
24
TD a 2
TD-b 14 TC
2
RC-a 3
RC-b 16 RD
3
+
-
+
-
18
LL NC
21
RL NC
25
TM NC
18 LL
21 RL
25 TM
RS-530 (DTE) V.24 (DCE)
R = 100Ω

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Fig. 3-4. RS-232 (V.24) DTE/RS-530 DCE Schematic Diagram.
Protective
GND
1Shield 1
Signal GND 7Signal GND
7
RTS 4RTS-a
4
CTS CTS-a
DSR DSR-a
DTR DTR-a
DCD LSD-a
55
66
20 20
88
RS-b
19
R
CTS-b
13
R
DSR-b
22
R
DTR-b
23
R
LSD-b
10
R
TC 15 TC-a
15
EXT-TC 24
TD 2
RD 3RD-a
+
-
+
-
18
LL NC
21
RL NC
25
TM NC
18 LL
21 RL
TM
V.24 (DTE) RS-530 (DCE)
12 TC-b
RC-a
17
9RC-b
RC 17 +
-
EXT-TC-a
24
11 EXT-TC-b
TD-a
2
14 TD-b
3
16
R = 100Ω
RD-b
25

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3.2 IC482A
Installation is simple and straightforward. The
Converter plugs directly into the DTE or DCE. No
strapping adjustments are required. Connect the
37-pin connector to the RS-449/V.36 device and
the other connector to the V.35 device, and it’s
ready to operate.
Fig. 3-5. RS-449 (V.36) DTE/V.35 DCE Schematic Diagram.
NOTE
When selecting DTE/DCE options, the setting applies to
the type of interface connecting to, not what the
converter appears as.
Signal GND 37,20,19 Signal GND
B
RTS
C
CTS
DSR
DTR
DCD
E
H
F
RT-a
RT-b
SD-a
RC-b
X
SD-b
RD-a
TT-a
TT-b
RS-449/V.36 (DTE) V.35 (DCE)
D
YTC-a
VRC-a
RS-a
RS-b
CS-b
DM-b
TR-b
RR-b
CS-a
DM-a
TR-a
RR-a
ST-a
TC-b
AA
ST-b
P
S
TD-a
TD-b
RD-a
R
RD-b RD-b
T
U
W
EC-a
EC-b
7
25
27
29
30
31
9
11
12
13
5
8
26
4
22
6
17
36
23
24