Installing the Device
2.4.1 Serial-to-Fiber Conversion: Point-to-Point
various duplex modes and speeds. Choose the appropriate operating mode according
to the serial link partner.
1
1
MODE DIP Switch
Figure 2.4
MODE DIP Switch
The configuration settings are as follows:
Position
ON
OFF
1
RS232 to fiber mode
RS485/422 to fiber mode
2
RS232 to RS485/422 conversion mode
Serial (RS232/485/422) to fiber mode
3
Full Duplex Serial (RS232/RS422)
Half Duplex Serial (RS485)
4
Fiber Repeat ON
Fiber Repeat OFF
5
RESERVED
6
> 57600 baud
7
19200 – 57600 baud
8
4800 – 14400 baud
300 – 2400 baud
The RUGGEDCOM RMC20 is equipped to provide conversion from serial (RS232,
RS485, or RS422) to fiber optics, or between serial standards (RS232 to RS485 /
RS422). Serial to fiber optic conversion connections can be further implemented in
point-to-point, as well as optical loop configurations.
2.4.1
Serial-to-Fiber Conversion: Point-to-Point
The following illustrates the serial-to-fiber conversion mode of operation.
Note
In this example, the distance between the two RUGGEDCOM RMC20 devices is less
than 5 km (3.1 mi).
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