ADAM-4520A transparently converts RS-232 to RS-422/485
An isolated converter with a ruggedised design by Advantech transparently converts RS-232 signals into RS-422 or RS-485 signals. The ADAM-4520A is characterised with a wide temperature range and wide range power inputs with up to 3kV isolation protection.
Advantech said the converter is in an enhanced ruggedised design to operate in harsh industrial environments. The converter allows users to take advantage of RS-422 and RS-485 on systems originally equipped with RS-232. It transparently converts RS-232 signals into isolated RS-422 or RS-485 signals without the need to change computer hardware or software. The ADAM-4520 can be integrated into an 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.
The converter has a data rate of 115.2kbits per second in addition to 3000V DC isolation and an auto-detection on baud rate / data format. Other features are a DIP switch for RS-422 or RS-485 selection, integral 120Ohm termination resistors and operates from a power supply of 10 to 48V DC. The converter operates across a temperature range of -40 to around +85 degrees C.
The ADAM-4520A robust RS-232 to RS-422/485 isolated converter is part of Advantech’s edge-to-edge-cloud solutions in its IIoT product range, covering IIoT hardware to software for intelligent factories to industrial automation.
The ADAM-4520A carries a two year warranty.
Advantech specialises in the fields of IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms. To embrace the trends of IoT, big data, and artificial intelligence, Advantech promotes IoT hardware and software solutions with the Edge Intelligence WISE-PaaS core to assist business partners and clients in connecting their industrial chains.
