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FlexPoint RS-232 to Fiber Converters
Extend RS-232 communications as far as 58 kilometers!
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FEatuRES
» Provide serial RS-232 to fiber optic conversion and extension.
» Distances up to 58 kilometers (36 miles).
» Autosense speeds up to 115.2 kbps.
» Work as standalone or hot-swappable chassis-based extenders.
» Easy to install.
» Include DC power supplies. Or power multiple units with the space-saving 19" rackmountable
FlexPoint Power Chassis.
» Feature DTE/DCE configuration for easy connections to DTE or DCE devices using straight-through cabling.
» Support half- and full-duplex operation.
» Remote loop capability for remote fiber testing and LEDs for status monitoring.
OVERVIEW
To extend your serial connections over secure, interference-free fiber optic media, order BLACK BOX ® FlexPoint RS-232 to Fiber
Converters .
Ideal for extending links to RS-232 equipment such as controllers, modems, and terminals in industrial networking or office applications, these fiber converters feature baud-rate autosensing at speeds up to
115.2 kbps and, for user flexibility, support half- or full-duplex modes of operation.
With the multimode versions, you can extend RS-232 data up to 2.5 kilometers (1.5 mi.) or 5 kilometers (3.1 mi.). For extra range, such as in long-haul fiber applications, order the single-mode models.
Depending on the models ordered, they support long-distance links as as far as 58 kilometers (36 mi.)
Connecting a serial device is easy. Just attach the RS-232 port via a male DB9 serial cable to the RS-232 equipment. The FlexPoint
RS-232 to Fiber Converters also feature switch-selectable DTE/DCE configuration. When connecting the RS-232 cable to data terminal equipment such as a computer or controller, you just flip up the
DTE switch. And when you need to link to data communication equipment, such as a modem or printer, you just flip down the
DCE switch.
And there‘s no special crossover cabling needed either. An ordinary straight-through cable works whether you’re connecting data terminal or data communications equipment in your application.
Flow control can be accessed via software using the X-ON/X-OFF protocol or via the supported RTS, CTS, DCD, DTR, and DCR flow control signals.
To assist you with the installation, operation, and troubleshooting of the converters, FlexPoint RS-232 to Fiber Converters feature an informative diagnostic LED display that provides at-a-glance status information.
The media converters also have a loopback feature set for remote fiber testing. By initiating remote loops, you can verify the integrity of the fiber link connection—without actual data activity on the link itself. You can test both ends of the fiber from one location with no need to set switches on both units simultaneously. When the fiber loopback switch is set in this mode of operation, the local unit’s fiber transmit port is encoded to carry a remote loopback protocol over the fiber to the far-end converter and return a signal back to the originating unit. LEDs on the local and remote units will blink to indicate that there‘s a good fiber link between the converters.
You can use FlexPoint RS-232 to Fiber Converters as standalone, rackmount, or wallmount units. You can also mount multiple units in a FlexPoint 14-Slot Power Chassis, which features either an AC or a 48-VDC power supply and can be used to hold other devices in the FlexPoint family.
NOTE: Must be used in pairs.
T e c h S P e c S
Compliance — FCC Class A, Part 15; UL ® 81J1 E81356; CSA Canada UL
LR99169
Distance (Maximum) — Copper side: All: 50 ft. (15.2 m);
Fiber side: ME660A-MST, ME660A-MSC: 1.5 mi. (2.5 km);
ME661A-MST, ME661A-MSC, ME661A-MRJ: 3.1 mi. (5 km);
ME662A-MST, ME662A-SSC, ME622A-SRJ: 18.6 mi. (30 km);
ME663A-SSC: 37.2 mi. (60 km)
Fiber Type — 50/125-, 62.5/125-, or 100/140-µm multimode or 9/125-µm single-mode
Flow Control — Software: X-ON, X-OFF;
Hardware: RTS, CTS, DCD, DCR
Operating Humidity — Up to 90% noncondensing
Operating Temperature — 32 to 158 ºF (0 to 70 ºC)
Operation — Asynchronous, point-to-point
Speed (Maximum) — 115.2 kbps
TX/RX Wavelength — ME660A-MST, ME660A-MSC: 850 nm;
ME661A-MST, ME661A-MSC, ME661A-MRJ, ME662A-SST, ME662A-SSC,
ME662A-SRJ, ME661A-SSC: 1310 nm
Minimum TX Power (dBm) — ME660A-MST, ME660A-MSC: -21;
ME661A-MST, ME661A-MSC, ME661A-MRJ: -24;
ME662A-MST, ME662A-SSC, ME662A-SRJ: -15;
ME663A-SSC: -5
Maximum TX Power (dBm) — ME660A-MST, ME660A-MSC: -11;
ME661A-MST, ME661A-MSC, ME661A-MRJ: -14;
ME662A-MST, ME662A-SSC, ME662A-SRJ: -8;
ME663A-SSC: 0
Minimum RX Power (dBm) — ME660A-MST, ME660A-MSC, ME661A-MST,
ME661A-MSC, ME661A-MRJ, ME662A-MST, ME662A-SSC, ME662A-SRJ, :
ME663A-SSC: -31
Maximum RX Power (dBm) — ME660A-MST, ME660A-MSC: -11;
ME661A-MST, ME661A-MSC, ME661A-MRJ: -14;
ME662A-MST, ME662A-SSC, ME662A-SRJ: -8;
ME663A-SSC: -3
Optical Power Budget — ME660A-MST, ME660A-MSC: 10;
ME661A-MST, ME661A-MSC, ME661A-MRJ: 7;
ME662A-MST, ME662A-SSC, ME662A-SRJ: 16;
ME663A-SSC: 26
CE Approval — Yes
Connectors — All: RS-232 side: DB9 F;
Fiber side: ME660A-MST, ME661A-MST, ME662A-MST: (1) pair of ST;
ME660A-MSC, ME661A-MSC, ME662A-SSC, ME663A-SSC: (1) pair of SC;
ME661A-MRJ, ME662A-SRJ: (1) MT-RJ
Indicators — (4) LEDs: PWR (Power), DTE/DCE Select, Copper Link/Receive,
Fiber Link/ Receive
Power — From the included DC power supply (9 VDC/500 mA or
5 VDC/750 mA); or from the FlexPoint Power Chassis
Size — 1"H x 3"W x 4"D (2.5 x 7.6 x 10.2 cm)
Weight — 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg)
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Item Code
FlexPoint RS-232 to Fiber Converters
Multimode
2.5 km
5 km
Single-Mode
ST
SC
ST
SC
MT-RJ
28 km
58 km
ST
SC
MT-RJ
SC
F or your chassis, you may also need…
Rackmounting Kit (for 5 Units)
Wallmounting Hardware
FlexPoint DIN Rail Mounting Kit
ME660a-MSt
ME660a-MSC
ME661a-MSt
ME661a-MSC
ME661a-MRJ
ME662a-SSt
ME662a-SSC
ME662a-SRJ
ME663a-SSC
DC Power Converter, 18-to-72 VDC, Standalone
LMC205
LMC206-WaLL
LMC207-DRM
DC Power Converter Wallmounting Kit (for LMC204A)
LMC204a
LMC206a-WaLL-DC
International Power Supply (9 V, 1.0 A) LMC203a to power multiple converters in a space-saving chassis, order…
FlexPoint 14-Slot Power Chassis
Single Power Supply
Dual Power Supply
115–230 VAC
48-VDC
115–230 VAC
LMC200
LMC200a-DC
LMC200-2PS
48-VDC LMC200a-2PS-DC
Spare Power Supplies for 14-Slot Power Chassis
48 VDC
115–230 VAC
PSFP20-DC
PSFP200
NOTE: Must be used in pairs.
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