B+B SmartWorx Industrial Serial to Fiber Optic Converters

About the B+B SmartWorx BB-FOSTCDRI-INV

Model BB-FOSTCDRI is a premium industrial serial to multi-mode fiber optic converter. Its rugged design is UL Approved and certified for Class 1/Division 2 industrial environments. It extends data communications up to 4 km (2.5 mi). It provides three-way optical isolation on the input, output and power lines.

In addition to direct point-to-point connectivity, it is capable of operating in a multi-drop mode. This allows one serial device to communicate with up to 31 other devices around a fiber ring. Since it supports mixed standards, you can replace other converters and isolators and add the EMI / RFI protection inherent to fiber optic communications.

In RS-232 mode, the converter supports Transmit and Receive data. Handshaking signals are not passed through. An Automatic Send Data Control circuit controls the RS-422/485 driver chip, eliminating the requirement for external software.

Easy to install and configure, it has a 12-position DIP switch on the bottom to configure RS-422/485 parameters. Serial data and power cables connect to removable terminal blocks. ST connectors are used for the fiber.

A 10-30 VDC external power source is required (power supply not included, sold separately).

Model BB-FOSTCDRI-INV features an "inverted fiber state" and is suitable for applications requiring the fiber optic transmit light to be Off in the idle state.

Technical Specifications of the B+B SmartWorx

General Information
Manufacturer	Advantech Co., Ltd
Manufacturer Part Number	BB-FOSTCDRI-INV
Manufacturer Website Address	http://www.advantech.com
Brand Name	B+B SmartWorx
Product Model	BB-FOSTCDRI-INV
Product Name	Industrial Serial to Fiber Optic Converters
Product Type	Transceiver/Media Converter
Interfaces/Ports
Total Number of Ports	2
Network (RJ-45)	No
Number of ST Ports	2
Media & Performance
Media Type Supported	Optical Fiber
Fiber Mode Supported	Multi-mode
Fiber Optic Wavelength	820 nm
Maximum Distance Supported	4 km
Fiber Optic Cable Core/Cladding Specification	62.5/125 µm
Power Description
Power Source	Power Supply
Power Consumption	1.30 W
Plug/Connector Type	Terminal Block
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	DIN Rail Mountable
Height	4.8"
Width	4.4"
Depth	1.3"
Weight (Approximate)	7.04 oz
Miscellaneous
Green Compliant	Yes
Environmental Compliance	Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)

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