Rugged isolated converter delivers wide temperature, power input ranges

ADVANTECH ADAM-4520A robust RS-232 to RS-422/485 isolated converters feature an enhanced ruggedized design that can operate in harsh industrial environments, while delivering a wide operating wide temperature range and wide-range power inputs with up to 3KV isolation protection. Converter allows users to take advantage of RS-422 and RS-485 on systems originally equipped with RS-232. Unit transparently converts RS-232 signals into isolated RS-422 or RS-485 signals without the need to change computer hardware or software. Product facilitates a simple to build industrial grade, long distance communication system with standard PC hardware. It can extend the communication distance by 4000 ft. (1200 m) or increase the maximum number of connected nodes by 32.

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