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1 Startup Manual
ADAM-4542+
Fiber Optic to RS-232/422/485 Converter
Packing List
Before you begin installing your module, please make sure
that the following materials have been shipped:
1 x ADAM-4542+ Module with DIN-rail mounting
bracket
1 x ADAM-4542+ User Manual
1 x Panel Mounting Bracket
1 x Cable for DB-9 to 3-wired
If any of these items are missing/damaged, contact your
distributor or sales representative immediately.
Notes
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products, please visit our websites at:
http://www.advantech.com
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http://www.advantech.com.tw/eservice
This startup manual is for the ADAM-4542+
Part No: 2004542003
5th Edition
July 2021
Overview
Fiber optic transmission offers the benefits of wide
bandwidth, immunity to EMI/RFI interface, and secure
data transmission. The ADAM-4542+ can be used as an
RS-232/422/485 point-to-point or point-to-multipoint
connection for transmitting and converting full/half-
duplex signals and their equivalents within a fiber optic
environment. Fiber optics are the perfect solution for
applications where the transmission medium must be
protected from electrical exposure, lighting, atmospheric
conditions or chemical corrosion.
The ADAM-4542+ is specially designed to link
various machinery equipped with RS-232/422/485
communication ports (such as computer systems or
manufacturing machines). Using standard SC connectors,
the module’s fiber optic port can accommodate a wide
range of fiber optic cable. ADAM-4542+ also supports
the redundancy requirement. You can use two pairs of
ADAM-4542+ for a redundant architecture. This special
design offers higher reliability.
Features
Direct plug-and-play
Easily mounted on a DIN-rail, panel, or piggybacked
Transmission speeds of up to 921.6 kbps
(RS422/485)
Optical fibers enable transmission of up to 15 km
Half/Full-duplex, bidirectional transmission mode
Support for ring-mode
Avoid lightning strikes and EMI/RFI
Prevents damage from electrostatic discharge
Stable and error-free data transmission
Automatic internal RS-485 bus supervision
No external flow control signals required for RS-485
Transient suppression and over-current protection on
RS-232/422/485 data lines
LED for power and data flow indication
Specifications
Fiber Optic
: Single Mode
Wavelength
: 1310 nm
Transmission Distance
: 15 km
Optical Power Budget (attenuation)
: -15 ~ -8 dBm
Casing
: ABS with captive mounting hardware
Communication Mode
: Asynchronous
Connector
: Plug-in screw terminal
Fiber port
: SC
Transmission Mode
: Full/Half-duplex, bidirectional
Transmission Rate
: Up to 921.6 kbps
Power Requirement
: Unreg10 ~ +30 V
DC
Operating Temperature
: -10 ~ 70°C (14 ~ 158°F)
Operating Humidity
: 5 ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Accessories
: DIN-rail mounting adapter, panel
mounting bracket
Two Year Warranty
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that
this product will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which
have been repaired or altered by persons other than repair
personnel authorized by Advantech, or which have been
subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation.
Advantech assumes no liability under the terms of this
warranty as a consequence of such events.
If your product is defective, it will be repaired or replaced
at no charge during the warranty period. package and ship
it prepaid to your dealer.
