IMPORTANT NOTE TO BE READ BEFORE INSTALLATION
Safety
Check that your application meets the equipment's
technical specifications for operation.
Dangerously high voltage levels can be produced when
this equipment is connected to the power supply or TNV
circuits.
To prevent electric shocks, the equipment must be
disconnected from the power supply and all other
electrical connections.
You are recommended to ground yourself to avoid
electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to internal
components (e.g.: wear electrostatic bracelets.
BEFORE INSTALLATION
This equipment is designed for industrial use. It must
be installed in an equipment room where access is
strictly restricted to authorised personnel.
The power supply must have adequate electrical
protection and it must be possible to disconnect the
equipment manually.
Ensure that the installation complies with current national
regulations.
This equipment uses convection cooling. Ensure to leave
sufficient space around the equipment to enable proper
airflow (refer to the chapter on installation).
Maintenance
No maintenance is required provided that the equipment
is used under the conditions specified.
Introduction
The RS232<=>RS485 converter has been designed to
convert signals between an RS232/V.24 interface and
an RS485 interface. This equipment is often used in
multidrop applications, connected to a PC, automation
devices and other industrial equipment.
In 2 wire half-duplex mode (RS485), the converter can
automatically control the direction of the transmission
on the bus by data flow. In this case, the converter will
automatically determine the bus reversal depending on
the direction of the data transmitted.
In this way, the converter can also be used to connect
equipment which has no handshaking signal.
The maximum data transmission rate is 115.2 Kbit/s.
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SOCOMEC - Ref. : 874 666 B GB
RS232 <=> RS485
GENERAL INFORMATION
Converter
Read the manual carefully and ensure you have
fully understood its contents before operating
this equipment for the first time.
This equipment must only be installed
by qualified technicians.