PSI-MOS-RS232/FO 850 T Serial to Fiber Converter
RS232 to Redundant Fiber
- Two ST type fiber connectors
- Extend serial data up to 2.6 miles
- Immune to EMI, RFI and transient surges
- Point-to-point or star configuration
- Configurable DB9 Male DTE / DCE RS232 Connector
For applications where redundancy is required, the PSI-MOS-RS232/FO 850 T Serial to Fiber Converter transparently connects RS232 devices to two fiber optic cables. By transmitting RS232 data over optical fiber, these serial media converters provide an economical path to extend the reach of serial devices. The serial data input is transmitted out both fiber ports to different locations or back-up systems.
Expandable Serial to Fiber Network infrastructures
Up to ten (10) Serial to Fiber Converters can be grouped together using the TBUS DIN Rail bus system for voltage and data. This allows the serial converter to operate in additional network topology environments:
- as a star coupler, taking the serial data input signal and distributing it to up to 20 Fiber optic output ports
- linear structure can be used to network several RS-232 devices to form a master/slave structure
Long Distance Serial Data Transmission over Fiber
RS232 Serial transmission is limited to 20 Kbps for a distance of only 15 meters (50 feet). With the FO 850 T Serial to Fiber Converter serial data transmission can be extended up to 4.2km (2.6 miles). Therefore, any two pieces of asynchronous serial equipment, located miles apart, can communicate at half or full duplex over fiber optic cable at rates up to 115.2 kbps.
EMI, RFI and Transient Surge Immunity
The FO 850 T fiber optic transmission system electrically isolates connected devices. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is a common phenomenon in industrial environments. This interference can cause corruption of data over serial or copper-based Ethernet links. However, data transmitted over fiber optic cable is completely immune to this type of noise. This prevents the negative effects of voltage equalization currents and electromagnetic interference on the data cables. A Serial to Fiber Media Converter therefore enables you to inter-connect your serial devices over fiber ensuring optimal data transmission, increased availability of the system, and improved network design flexibility for point-to-point connections, linear networks and star topology networks.
Flexible Fiber Optic Connections
The FO 850 T operates at 850 nm wavelength, using a separate LED emitter and photo-detector on both ST type connectors. Almost any multimode glass fiber size can be used including 50/125 m, 62.5/125 m, and 200/230 m.
Power Budget Considerations
Calculating the power budget is critically important when planning the fiber optic link. The optical power budget is the amount of light required to transmit data successfully through a fiber-optic connection. The amount of light energy available within the setup will dictate the length of the fiber optic cable run between serial media converters within the network. Optical power budgets are critical to help businesses avoid signal distortion. To learn how to calculate optical power budget read our technical note. Transmit and receive dBm can be found in the Hardware specifications.
High Quality Features and Support
For efficient troubleshooting and less on-site maintenance, the FO 850 T are equipped with comprehensive diagnostic functions to increase system availability, simplify start-up and permanently monitor the optical transmission quality. These cost and time saving features, along with free worldwide technical support, make the FO 850 T RS232 serial to fiber converter the smart choice for IT professionals.
- Connections can be plugged in using a COMBICON screw terminal block
- Supply voltage and data signals routed through via DIN rail connectors
- High-quality electrical isolation between all interfaces (RS-232, fiber optic ports, power supply, DIN rail connector)
- Redundant power supply possible by means of optional system power supply unit
- Approved for use in zone 2
- Floating switch contact for leading alarm generation in relation to critical fiber optic paths
- Intrinsically safe fiber optic interface (Ex op is) for direct connection to devices in zone 1
- Integrated optical diagnostics for continuous monitoring of fiber optic paths
- Automatic data rate detection for all data rates up to 115.2 kbps
Hardware Specifications - PSI-MOS-RS232/FO 850 T Serial to Fiber Converter
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature (operation)
-20°C ... 60°C
Ambient temperature (storage/transport)
-40°C ... 85°C
Permissible humidity (operation)
30 % ... 95 % (non-condensing)
Altitude
5000 m (For restrictions see manufacturer's declaration)
Degree of protection
IP20
Noise immunity
EN 61000-6-2:2005
Standards and Regulations
Electromagnetic compatibility
Conformance with EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
Type of test
Vibration resistance in acc. with EN 60068-2-6/IEC 60068-2-6
Test result
5g, 10-150 Hz, 2.5 h, in XYZ direction
Type of test
Shock in acc. with EN 60068-2-27/IEC 60068-2-27
Test result
15g, 11 ms period, half-sine shock pulse
Shock
15g in all directions in acc. with IEC 60068-2-27
Noise emission
EN 55011
Noise immunity
EN 61000-6-2:2005
Free from substances that could impair the application of coating
according to P-VW 3.10.7 57 65 0 VW-AUDI-Seat central standard
Connection in acc. with standard
CUL
Standards/regulations
- EN 61000-4-2
- EN 61000-4-3
- EN 61000-4-4
- EN 61000-4-5
- EN 61000-4-6
Vibration (operation)
In acc. with IEC 60068-2-6: 5g, 150 Hz
Conformance
CE-compliant
ATEX
- II 3 G Ex nA nC IIC T4 Gc X
- II (2) G [Ex op is Gb] IIC (PTB 06 ATEX 2042 U)
- II (2) D [Ex op is Db] IIIC (PTB 06 ATEX 2042 U)
UL, USA/Canada
- Class I, Zone 2, AEx nc IIC T5
- Class I, zone 2, Ex nC nL IIC T5 X
- Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D
Optical interface FO
Number of FO ports
2
Transmit capacity, minimum
- -4.6 dBm (200/230 µm)
- -17.6 dBm (50/125 µm)
- -13.6 dBm (62,5/125 µm)
Minimum receiver sensitivity
-33.2 dBm
Wavelength
850 nm
Transmission length incl. 3 dB system reserve
- 2800 m (with F-K 200/230 8 dB/km with quick mounting connector)
- 4200 m (with F-G 50/125 2.5 dB/km)
- 4800 m (with F-G 62,5/125 3.0 dB/km)
Transmission medium
- PCF fiber
- Multi-mode fiberglass
Transmission protocol
Transparent to protocol for RS-232 interface
Connection method
B-FOC (duplex ST®)
General
Transmission channels
2 (1/1), RxD, TxD, full duplex
Bit distortion, input
± 35 % (permitted)
Bit distortion, output
< 6.25 %
Electrical isolation
VCC // V.24 (RS-232)
Test voltage data interface/power supply
1.5 kVrms (50 Hz, 1 min.)
Electromagnetic compatibility
Conformance with EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
Noise emission
EN 55011
Net weight
221.1 g
Housing material
PA 6.6-FR
Color
green
MTBF
- 320 Years (Telcordia standard, 25°C temperature, 21% operating cycle (5 days a week, 8 hours a day))
- 48 Years (Telcordia standard, 40°C temperature, 34.25% operating cycle (5 days a week, 12 hours a day))
Conformance
CE-compliant
ATEX
- II 3 G Ex nA nC IIC T4 Gc X (Please follow the special installation instructions in the documentation!)
- II (2) G [Ex op is Gb] IIC (PTB 06 ATEX 2042 U) (Please follow the special installation instructions in the documentation!)
- II (2) D [Ex op is Db] IIIC (PTB 06 ATEX 2042 U) (Please follow the special installation instructions in the documentation!)
UL, USA/Canada
- Class I, Zone 2, AEx nc IIC T5
- Class I, zone 2, Ex nC nL IIC T5 X
- Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D
Digital outputs
Output name
Relay output
Output description
Alarm output
Number of outputs
1
Maximum switching voltage
- 60 V DC
- 42 V AC
Limiting continuous current
0.46 A
Power supply
Nominal supply voltage
24 V DC (With UL approval)
Supply voltage range
18 V DC ... 30 V DC
Max. current consumption
120 mA
Typical current consumption
120 mA (24 V DC)
Connection method
COMBICON plug-in screw terminal block
Serial interface
Interface 1
V.24 (RS-232) interface in acc. with ITU-T V.28, EIA/TIA-232, DIN 66259-1
Connection method
D-SUB 9 plug
Transmission medium
Copper
Transmission length
≤ 15 m
Conductor cross section solid min.
0.2 mm²
Conductor cross section solid max.
2.5 mm²
Conductor cross section flexible min.
0.2 mm²
Conductor cross section flexible max.
2.5 mm²
Conductor cross section AWG min.
24
Conductor cross section AWG max.
14
Serial transmission speed
115.2 kbps (NRZ)
Dimensions
Width
35 mm
Height
99 mm
Depth
105 mm
Environmental Product Compliance
China RoHS
Environmentally Friendly Use Period = 50
Reach and RoHS Compliant
Reach and RoHS Compliant
Approvals
- cUL Listed
- cULus Listed
- UL Listed
- ATEX
- EAC
- DNV
- cUL Recognized
- cULus Recognized
- UL Recognized
Commercial data
Packing unit
1
Weight per piece
222.7 g
Country of origin
Germany
Warranty
1 Year
Classifications
eCl@ss 4.0
27230207
eCl@ss 4.1
27230207
eCl@ss 5.0
27230207
eCl@ss 5.1
27230207
eCl@ss 6.0
27230207
eCl@ss 7.0
27230207
eCl@ss 8.0
19179290
eCl@ss 9.0
19179290
ETIM 2.0
EC001423
ETIM 3.0
EC001423
ETIM 4.0
EC001423
ETIM 5.0
EC000310
ETIM 6.0
EC000310
UNSPSC 6.01
30211506
UNSPSC 7.0901
39121008
UNSPSC 11
39121008
UNSPSC 12.01
39121008
UNSPSC 13.2
43222604
Application Diagrams
PSI-MOS-RS232/FO 850 T Serial to Fiber Media Converter Applications
- near heavy electrical equipment
- in environments with electrical (EMI) or radio (RFI) interference
- in environments with transient surges
- in industrial plants, warehouses and factory floors
- enabling asynchronous serial equipment to communicate at half or full duplex, with rates up to 115.2 kbps, over optical fiber
Redundant Point-to-point connections between serial devices over fiber
Configure the point-to-point connection redundantly to increase availability by using two PSI-MOS-RS232/FO 850 T Serial to Fiber Converters. Easily convert a data link from a single copper cable out to two fiber optic cables.
Linear Networks
The fiber optic linear structure can be used to network several RS-232 devices to form a master/slave structure. In this case, it must be possible to address all the RS-232 devices via communication software. PSI-MOS-RS232/FO 850 E serial to fiber converters are used at the beginning and end of the fiber optic line. PSI-MOS-RS232/FO 850 T serial to fiber converters with two fiber optic ports are used along the line. You can use up to ten PSI-MOS-RS232/FO devices along the line in a linear structure.
Redundant Star Networks
You can network RS-232 devices within a star structure as a master/slave network. Depending on the number of star lines required, several PSI-MOS-RS232/FO 850 T Serial to Fiber Converters are connected to TBUS DIN Rail bus systems for voltage and data. This makes up to 20 fiber optic ports available. Cross-wiring for RS-232 data and for the supply voltage is provided automatically by the DIN rail connector.
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