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Serial Connectivity Series Industrial Serial to Fiber Media Converter IFC-Serial

Serial Connectivity Series Industrial Serial to Fiber Media Converter IFC-Serial

  • Versatile Connectivity Supports RS232, RS422/485 (2-wire, 4-wire) serial connections for flexible integration in various industrial applications.
  • High Isolation 2.5kV isolation for serial ports, ensuring protection from electrical surges and reducing interference.
  • Fiber Link Support Includes SC/ST fiber ports for reliable and long-distance serial communication up to 50km.
  • Redundant Power Inputs Dual 12/24/48VDC power inputs for enhanced reliability and continuous operation.
  • Rugged Design Built with IP30-rated housing, fanless operation, and supports extreme temperatures from -10°C to 60°C, making it ideal for harsh industrial environments.
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Features

  • Supports 1 fiber link
  • Supports dual channel communication, including Triple-Way communication, and Two-Way communication
  • Extend serial transmission distance up to 2km, 30km, 50km
  • Supports fiber port point to point (Figure 3)
  • Redundant dual power inputs (12/24/48VDC)
  • Protocol transparent, suitable for all serial (RS485/422/232) transmission protocol, such as Modbus…
  • Baudrate up to 1024kbps for serial port
  • Supports relay output for power or link failure warning
  • Hardened housing with IP30 protection
  • Fanless and DIN-Rail design for harsh industrial environment

Application

Figure 1 : Dual Channel Data Flow

IFC-Serial Application: Dual Channel Data Flow

Figure 2 : Application for Modbus Network

IFC-Serial Application for Modbus Network

Figure 3 : Fiber Point to Point topology & application

IFC-Serial Fiber Point to Point topology & application

The IFC-Serial media converter is a capable of selecting interface mode for connection to RS-232 (3 wire), RS-485 (2 wire, half duplex) or RS-422/485 (4 wire, full duplex) and features a three-way communication plus a second independent RS-232 communication channel. Additionally, the terminal block offers an alarm relay contact and two redundant DC power inputs.

IFC-Serial is also available in two operating temperature ranges, a standard -10° to 60°C commercial temperature range and an extended -40° to 75°C range. With all these specifically designed features, IFC-Serial is a reliable and ideal solution for keeping your industrial automation applications running smoothly and continuously even in harsh environments. The product is protocol transparent that can be applied to RS485/422/232 networks, such as MODBUS to achieve reliable network.

 

Specifications

FieldBus Protocol Protocol Transparent Protocol applicable to all operations available on RS485/422/232, such as Modbus,…
Data Flow Dual Channel Communication Both of Triple-Way and Two-Way Communication Way (Figure 1)
Optical Interface Connector SC, ST
Fiber Port 1 fiber port
Fiber Type MM 2km, SM 30km, 50km Bidi 20KM
Wavelength MM 1310nm, SM 1310nm

Bidi: Mode A : TX1310nm/RX1550nm, Mode B : TX1550nm/RX1310nm

Point to Point Transmission Full duplex
Rin Transmission self-healing operation
Fiber Port Topology Point to Point (Figure3)
Electrical Interface Serial Port Connector  RS-232 (DB9), RS-422/RS-485 (5 pin terminal block)                                    
RS-485 : 4, 2 wires, RS-422 : 4 wires
RS-485 Direction Automatically detection
Serial Port Baudrate 50 to 1024kbps, Auto baudrate, no need to set baudrate
Serial Port Isolation 2.5KV isolation for serial signals

EMC/noise isolation, to reduce mutual interference between serial port device

Pull High Resistor Selected by 10 position rotary switch
Pull Low Resistor Selected by 10 position rotary switch
120 Ohm Terminator Built-in 120 ohm terminator (Selected by Dip Switch)
Environmental Operating Temperature -10 ~ 60°C (IFC-Serial), -40 ~ 75°C (IFC-Serial-E)
Storage Temperature -40 ~ 85°C
Humidity 5 ~ 95% RH
LED Indications PWR1, PWR2, Alarm, Master, TD, RD, Fiber Link
Alarm Relay Alarm exists for power, fiber link or ring protection Relay output with carry capacity 1A @ 24VDC
Power Power Input Redundant Dual Power 12, 24, 48 VDC (9.6 ~ 58VDC)
Power Consumption 5W
Power Reversal Protection Yes
Over Current Protection : Signal Short Together Protected
Terminal Block for Power and Alarm :

Terminal Block : V1+, V1-, V2+, V2-, Alarm NC, Alarm COM, Alarm NO

Mechanical Water & Dust Proof IP30 Protection, Fanless
Dimensions 106 x 38.6 x 142.1mm (D x W x H)
Mounting DIN-Rail or wall mounting (Optional)
Weight 0.63kg
Certification EMC CE
EMI FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, CE
Immunity for Heavy Industrial Environment EN61000-6-2
Emission for Heavy Industrial Environment EN61000-6-4
EMS

(Electromagnetic Susceptibility) Protection Level

EN61000-4-2 ESD Level 3
EN61000-4-3 RS Level 3
EN61000-4-4 EFT Level 3
EN61000-4-5 Surge Level 3
EN61000-4-6 CS Level 3
Safety UL60950-1
Free Fall IEC 60068-2-32
Vibration IEC 60068-2-6
Shock IEC 60068-2-27
Green RoHS
MTBF 847,029 Hours (MIL-HDBK-217)
Warranty 5 years

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Serial Connectivity Series Industrial Serial to Fiber Media Converter IFC-Serial

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