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Converter (ICD100A):

» Optically isolates and converts unbalanced

half- or full-duplex RS-232 signals to optically

isolated and balanced full-duplex RS-422 or

2-wire half- or 4-wire full-duplex RS-485.

» Switch-selectable data rates between 2400 bps

and 19.2 kbps.

» Conveniently mounts on optional DIN rails.

Repeaters (ICD102A, ICS103A):

» The RS-422/RS-485 model acts as a repeater,

an isolator, an extender, and a converter. It

features switch-selectable data rates between

2400 bps and 115.2 kbps.

» The RS-232 model isolates the TD, RD, RTS,

and CTS channels. All four channels support

speeds up to 115.2 kbps.

Features

Put your industrial communications on the right track with this DIN rail solution!

The RS-232↔RS-422/RS-485 DIN Rail Converter with Opto-Isolation

(ICD100A) DIN rail-mountable device suppresses surges on RS-422/

485 lines as it optically isolates and converts unbalanced full-

or half-duplex RS-232 to optically isolated balanced full- or half-duplex

RS-422 or RS-485.

The DIN Rail Repeaters with Opto-Isolation protect equipment from

ground loops and spikes while optically isolating it from the rest

of a network and expanding a system beyond node or distance limits.

Two repeaters are available: RS-422/RS-485 (ICD102A) and RS-232

(ICD103A).

You can use the converter and repeaters together to link your

industrial devices together and/or add distance between the devices.

They provide superior performance in an industrial environment, such

as a manufacturing plant (see the diagram above).

OVERVIEW

Fiber Optic Cable

2.5 miles (4 km)

DIN Rail

RS-232/

RS-485↔

Fiber Driver

(MED100A)

Time Clocks

DB9 Male/Female Serial

Mouse Extension

Cable (BC00200)

Individually Shielded

Low-Capacitance

Cable (ERN24A)

Scale

DIN Rail

12-VDC

Power

Supply

(PSD100)

DIN Rail

12-VDC

Power

Supply

(PSD100)

RS-232↔RS-422/

RS-485 DIN Rail

Converter with

Opto-Isolation

(ICD100A)

Individually

Shielded

Low-Capacitance

Cable (ERN24A)

Time Clock

Conveyor

Belt

Workstation

DIN Rail

RS-232/

RS-485↔

Fiber Driver

(MED100A)

Remote Site

Up to 4000 feet away

Individually Shielded

Low-Capacitance Cable (ERN24A)

Individually Shielded

Low-Capacitance

Cable (ERN24A)

RS-422/

RS-485

DIN Rail

Repeater

with Opto-

Isolation

(ICD102A)