Advantech BB-FOSTC
In-line Fiber Optic Modem
- Inherent EMI/RFI immunity from surges, spikes, ground loops
- Extend serial signals up to 4 km (2.5 mi) with multimode fiber
- Point-to-point or multi-drop ring configuration
- Converts RS-232 to RS-422/485
- RS-232 data rates up to 115.2 kbps; RS-422/485, 500 kbps
- RS-485 Automatic Send Data Control
Fiber optic cabling has inherent resistance to EMI/RFI and transient immunity, making it ideal for industrial and utility data communication applications. Model FOSTC provides the most versatile connection possible between asynchronous serial equipment using fiber optic cable. Any two pieces of asynchronous serial equipment can communicate full- or half-duplex over two fibers at distances up to 4 km (2.5 mi). The converter can be used for point-to-point communications between serial devices. It can also be used to create a multi-drop master/slave configuration, allowing one serial device to talk to multiple slave devices around a fiber ring. RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 data signals are supported. Different standards can be mixed and matched to allow RS-232 devices to connect to RS-422 or RS-485 systems. This means Model FOSTC can replace converters and isolators when connecting remote devices, while providing the EMI/RFI and transient immunity of optical fiber. Model FOSTC supports both Transmit Data and Receive Data lines, and provides full hardware control of the RS-485 driver with B B SmartWorx Automatic Send Data Control circuit. All serial connections are provided on the same DB25 female connector, while the multi-mode fiber is connected via two ST connectors. Powered by 12 VDC at 140 mA max. An external power supply is available for purchase.
SPECIFICATIONS
- SERIAL TECHNOLOGY
- Data Rate
RS-232: 115.2 kbps maximum
RS-422/485: 500 kbps maximum
RS-232
Connector DB25 female (DCE)
Signals TD, RD, GND
RS-422/485
Connector DB25 female (DCE)
RS-485, 2-wire
Data A(-), Data B(+), GND
RS-422/485, 4-wire
TDA(-), TDB(+), RDA(-), RDB(+), GND
FIBER OPTIC TECHNOLOGY
- Transmission Line
Dual, multi-mode glass optical cable
Connector
ST
Wavelength
820 nm
Size Options
50/125, 62.5/125, 100/140, 200 µm
Output Power
(-) 17 to (-) 10 dBm
Receive Sensitivity
(-) 25.4 dBm to (-) 24 dBm
Cable
62.5/125 micro-meter
Data Rate
9.6 to 115.2 kbps
Maximum Distance
4 km (2.5 mi)
FIBER COMMUNICATION MODES
- Point-to-Point Transmission
Asynchronous, half or full-duplex
Multi-Drop Transmission
Asynchronous, half duplex fiber ring
POWER
- Source
External
Input Voltage
12 VDC
Range
DC 10 - 14 VDC
Connections
2.5mm phone jack (tip positive) or
DB25 pins 25(+) & 12(-)
Power Consumption
1.7 W maximum, 1 W typical
MECHANICAL
- Dimensions
11 x 5.9 x 2.5 cm (4.3 x 2.3 x 0.95 in)
Enclosure
Plastic, Inline
ENVIRONMENTAL
- Operating Temperature
-40 to +80 °C (-40 to +176 °F)
Storage Temperature
-40 to +85 °C (-40 to +185 °F)
MTBF
570522 MTBF
Calculation Method
Parts Count Reliability Prediction
APPROVALS / CERTIFICATIONS - FOSTC
- FCC Part 15, CISPR, EN 55022 + AC:2011 Class A Emissions
CE
EN 61000-6-1 Generic Standards for Residential, Commercial and Light-Industrial Environments
EN 61000-4-2 Electro-Static Discharge (ESD)
EN 61000-4-3 +A1 +A2 +IS1 Radiated Field Immunity (RFI)
EN 61000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transients-Burst Immunity (EFT)
EN 61000-4-6 Conducted Immunity
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