NOTE : RD320-OFR has reached the end of its life cycle (to know more about its different deadlines click here).

Your sales representative is at your disposal for any questions.

Using fiber optic enables to use a higher communication bandwidth while offering a total immunity against EMI/RFI interferences and an increased security as well.

The optical fibre still offers other advantages : use without risk in an explosive environment, no EMC emission, no ground loops, immunity against lightning and high voltage environments, they are finally lighter, less cumbersome, inert and corrosion resistant …

Plug & Play: RD320 device features a self configuration mechanism based on a CPLD component that frees you from the tiresome operation which consists in the serial parameters setup, product is “Plug & Play”.

RD320 features in standard a built-in system to control the fiber integrity, it reports automatically any failure with an error LED and also setups a relay contact (MOSFET) to activate any external safety device.

Its small size, design features and its great adaptability make the RD320 a really universal product capable to satisfy to major needs of the industry.

 

Technical characteristics

	Conversion	Serial RS232/RS422/RS485 to single-mode fiber optic, RS485 mode self line turnaround
	Serial speed	500 Kbps for RS232 mode, 2Mbps for RS422/RS485 mode
	Distance	20 Km with a 9/125 µm fiber type at 25°C
	Serial protocols	The device supports any kind of communication protocols (Modbus, Unitelway, Profibus, DH+ and any ASCII or binary serial protocols …)
	Configuration	Serial link parameters auto configuration, no switches. Line polarization, termination and selection between RS232/RS422/RS485 modes are configurable by mini-switches.
	Serial connectors	Pluggable screw-in terminal, TxD & RxD signal for RS232 mode, TxA, RxA, TxB, RxB for RS422 mode, TRxA & TRxB for RS485 mode
	Optic fiber	9/125 µm fiber support, 1310 nm wave length
	Power budget	16 dB (typical)
	Fiber connectors	4 SC connectors
	Network topologies	Point to point, ring, single-master & dual-master, redundant fiber ring, dual ring & dual master, dual point to point, star
	Signaling	2 LEDs Tx/Rx for copper 2 LEDs Tx/Rx for fiber optic n°1 2 LEDs Tx/Rx for fiber optic n°2 1 LED for fiber n°1 breakdown 1 LED for fiber n°2 breakdown 1 LED for power
	Fan-out	31 RS485 interfaces, 10 RS422 interfaces
	Input load	Input load 1/8 UL in RS485 mode
	EMI/RFI protection	Built-in continuous line surge protection, ESD protection (15 KVeff), HF filtering
	Isolation	Infinite galvanic isolation through the optic fiber
	CEM	NF EN 55022 emission, NF EN 61000-6-2 immunity
	Security	Fiber breakdown self diagnostic, failure is reported on a LED and a relay contact (MOSFET) is activated.
	Power supply	+9VDC to +36VDC (pluggable screw-in terminal), 3.9W
	Environment	Temperature from -5°C to +65°C, storage -40°C to +80°C, relative humidity from 0 to 95% RH without condensation
	Dimensions, weight	107 mm (L) x 88 mm (l) x 25 mm (H), 260 g

Point to point topology

This configuration enables to control a single equipment installed in a very polluted or distant area. The optical line is totally insensitive to EMI/RFI perturbations.

Simple ring topology

This topology enables to build a simple ring whereas the master equipment is installed in the middle.

Single master bus topology

Each media converter device enables to connect to the network one or more slaves peripherals controlled by the master which governs exchanges using addressing sequences.

All the slaves equipments receive data transmitted by the master and answer are then received only by the master.

Dual master bus topology

By using this configuration, data transmitted by the “A” master are received by all the slave equipments and by the “B” master (backup station) as well.
The answers from slaves are received by all the slaves and by masters “A” & “B” as well.

Such configuration brings security to the application as the “B” master warrants the system to work even in case of master “A” failure or fiber breakdown.

Both “A” & “B” masters can be a single equipment with two independant serial ports.

Redundant ring (fault tolerant)

A single ring is used in this configuration but data are transmitted simultaneously on the two rings, this is a single master topology.
The master doesn’t retransmit the data he receive in order to avoid infinite data loop.
In case of fiber breakdown, the equipments will still continue to receive data on the only line.

Dual ring & dual master topology

This topology should be used when an equipment needs to answer to different masters located on distinct networks.
The RD300-OFR device can also be used as a simple repeater or as a fiber optic converter to be compatible with other equipments.

Dual point to point network

This topology should be used when EMI/RFI perturbations concern only a part of the whole installation.
Redundancy provides a double security for the sensitive link.
Moreover, any fiber failure is reported on a LED and a relay contact (MOSFET) in activated.

Star topology

The device works as an RS485 network repeater and makes it possible also a star topology in a polluted environment.

NOTE : RD320-OFR has reached the end of its life cycle (to know more about its different deadlines click here).

Your sales representative is at your disposal for any questions.

Reference to order

RD320-OFR

Serial RS232/RS422/RS485 to single mode fiber optic media converter, multipoint & fault tolerant, +9VDC to +36VDC power supply, din rail mounting