Rugged Industrial, Isolated RS232 to RS485/RS422 Converter or RS485/RS422 Converter/Repeater
Model CON-485/422-REP
Category: RS232 / RS485 / RS422 Repeaters
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DESCRIPTION
The CON-485/422-REP is a rugged industrial grade bi-directional externally powered 3K isolated RS232 to RS485/RS422 converter / RS485 to RS422 converter / RS485/RS422 repeater. This is our most versatile isolated RS232/RS485/RS422 converter and RS485/RS4324 repeater. Not only will it convert RS232 to RS485 or RS422 but it will convert RS485 to RS422 and vice versa and repeat either RS485/RS422 with isolation. A built-in data direction auto-turnaround feature automatically enables the RS485/RS422 driver when data is present from the RS232 port, eliminating the need for software drivers, and making the device fully plug-and-play. The CON-485/422-REP is an effective solution for protecting RS232, RS485 and RS422 devices from voltage surges, lightning strikes, ground loop conditions and signal noise problems. The unit is not reliant on port power so you do not have to worry about the RS232's ability to power the converter. The CON-485/422-REP has a DB9 female connector on the RS232 serial port, and terminal blocks for both RS485/RS422 ports. Two terminal blocks are included; one for the RS485 and other for RS422. The terminal blocks provide screw-lug wire terminations for the port. The unit is enclosed in a heavy duty steel housing for rugged applications. This converter operates from 0 to 115,200 baud.
FEATURES
- Plug-and-Play (Device is Hot-pluggable)
- No Drivers Needed
- Isolated 3KV RS-232 to RS-485 or RS-422
- Isolated 3KV RS-485/RS-422 Converter
- Isolated 3KV RS-485/RS-422 Repeater
- External 12V-36V DC with Included 100V-240V Power Adapter
- Optional DIN Rail Mounts
- Data Direction, Auto-turnaround, No Flow Control is Necessary
- Built-in 600W surge and 15KV Static Protection
- MTBF(Mean Time Before Failure): 345,141 Hours
- 5 Year Manufacturer's Warranty
- RoHS 3, CE, FCC and REACH Certified
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COMMUNICATION | |
STANDARDS: | EIA/TIA RS-232C Standard, 2-wire RS-485 and 4-wire RS-422 Standards |
BAUD RATES: | From 300 baud To 115,200 baud |
CONNECTOR TYPES: | RS-232 Side: DB9 Female, RS-485/RS-422 Side 1: . 5-way Terminal Block, RS-485/RS-422 Side 1: . 5-way Terminal Block, Power 3-way Terminal Block |
DISTANCE: | RS-232 Side: 16 ft (5m) and RS-485/RS-422 Side: up to 9800 ft (3.0km) |
MAX # OF CONNECTIONS: | 128 Connection Drops |
ELECTRICAL | |
DC/AC POWER ADAPTER: | 12-36 VDC - 1A (Input 100-240VAC 50/60hz US TYPE A Plug) |
OPTICAL ISOLATION: | 3000V (3000Vrms 1 min, AC) |
CURRENT CONSUMPTION: | Less Than 100 mA |
STATIC PROTECTION: | 15KV Electric Static Discharge (ESD) Protection |
SURGE PROTECTION: | 600W Surge Protection |
MECHANICAL | |
HOUSING: | Heavy Duty Steel Case |
DIN RAIL: | Optional DIN Rail Mounts |
WEIGHT: | 8.9oz (252.4 grams) |
DIMENSIONS: | 3.26 X 3.70 X 0.87 in (82.3 X 93.8 X 22.0 mm) |
ENVIRONMENTAL | |
OPERATING TEMP.: | -40ºF to 185ºF (-40ºC to 85ºC) |
STORAGE TEMP.: | -40ºF to 185ºF (-40ºC to 85ºC) |
OPERATING HUMIDITY: | 5% To 95% - No Condensation |
QUALITY | |
PRODUCT SAFETY: | CE, FCC and RoHS Conformance Certified |
QUALITY MANAGEMENT: | Manufactured and Distributed to ISO 9001:2015 QMS |
MEAN TIME BEFORE FAILURE: | 345,141 Hours |
RELIABILITY: | Low Failure Rate - 99+% Reliability Since Inception |
WARRANTY: | 5 Year Replacement Warranty |
RS232 SIDE DB9 Female
Signal | DCD | DTR | DSR | RTS | CTS | TX | RX | GND |
Pin # | 1 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Function | TIED | TIED | TX | RX | GND |
POWER INPUT Terminal Block
Power | V+ | V- | |
Pin # | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Function | VCC+ | VCC- |
RS485/RS422 Side Terminal Block 1
Signal | TX- | TX+ | GND | RX+ | RX- |
Pin # | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
RS485 | 485+ | 485- | GND | ||
RS422 | T+ | T- | GND | R+ | R- |
RS485/RS422 Side Terminal Block 2
Signal | TX- | TX+ | GND | RX+ | RX- |
Pin # | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
RS485 | 485+ | 485- | GND | ||
RS422 | T+ | T- | GND | R+ | R- |
CON-485/422-REP Dimensions








Using one CON-485/422-REP unit:
- Check that all connections comply with the connection diagrams.
- Perform a loop back test on one unit:
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- Connect the T+ to R+ and T- to R- on the RS-485/RS-422 port.
- Connect the RS-232 port to the PC RS-232 port.
- Running a hyper terminal program on the PC, send ASCII characters to the CON-485/422-REP converter from one PC port, and check that the characters are received at the same PC port. This tests that the transmit and receive functions of the CON-485/422-REP unit is working properly.
Using two CON-485/422-REP units:
- Check that all connections comply with the connection diagrams.
- Perform a loop back test on two units:
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- Connect the two RS-485 or RS-422 ports.
- Connect the two RS-232 ports to two PC RS-232 ports.
- Running hyper terminal programs on both PCs, send ASCII characters to the CON-485/422-REP converter from one PC port, and check that the characters are received at the 2nd PC port. Repeat the test in the opposite direction. This tests that the transmit and receive functions of both CON-485/422-REP units are working properly.
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Below are some of the Industrial, Opto-Isolated, Externally Powered RS232 to RS485 / RS422 converter RS485/RS422 converter/repeater applications.
RS232 to 2 Wire RS485 Mode Option

FIGURE 1: EXTENDING THE RS232 DATA DISTANCE IN RS485 MODE

FIGURE 2: MASTER / SLAVE MULTI-DROP CONFIGURATION IN RS485 MODE
RS232 to 4 Wire RS422 Mode Option

FIGURE 3: EXTENDING THE RS232 DATA DISTANCE IN RS422 MODE

FIGURE 4: MASTER / SLAVE MULTI-DROP CONFIGURATION IN RS422 MODE
2 Wire RS485 to 4 Wire RS422 Mode Option

FIGURE 5: CONVERTING FROM RS485 TO RS422 MODE

FIGURE 6: RS485 TO MASTER / SLAVE MULTI-DROP CONFIGURATION IN RS422 MODE
4 Wire RS422 to 2 Wire RS485 Mode Option

FIGURE 7: CONVERTING RS485 TO RS422 MODE

FIGURE 8: RS422 TO MASTER / SLAVE MULTI-DROP CONFIGURATION IN RS485 MODE
RS485 or RS422 Repeater Option

FIGURE 9: REPEATING RS485 WITH ISOLATION MODE
