The Model 4174 is a very high speed ruggedized, protocol independent, Fiber to RS485/422/232 interface converter from Electro Standards Laboratories. Typical operating speeds are up to 1.5 Mbps for RS232 to fiber conversion and up to 5 Mbps for RS485/422 to fiber conversion. Designed to operate from -40°C to +85°C, it is a member of Electro Standards Laboratories' (ESL) rugged community fiber-to-copper media converter family.
The unit features protection circuitry on all receivers and transmitters for both RS232 adn RS485/422 interfaces. The Model 4174 Board Unit has front mounted threaded brackets for rack mounting in embedded applications.
The unit's power input is protected from transients and features 3kVDC isolation to prevent system ground loops. It can be powered from a wide input range of 4.5VDC-9VDC. Custom models are also available for other voltage ranges such as 10VDC-36VDC and 19VDC-72VDC.
Other features include user selectable fiber polarity, TX, RX and Power indicator LEDs.
All data switches, fiber optic interface converters, data communication products, and data acquisition products are subject to a one year warranty against manufacturing defects. The limit of ESL liability is limited to the cost of the ESL product provided.
| Electro Standards Laboratories | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Network Media Converters |
| Product Number | Model 4174 |
| Product Name | Hi-Speed Rugged ST Fiber-to-RS-485/422/232 Interface Converter Board |
| Form Factor | Board |
