ETC ADAM-4541

ADAM-4541/4542
Fiber Optic to RS-232/
422/485 Converter
Features
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Compact size economizes space
Direct plug-and-play
Easily mounted on a DIN-rail, panel or piggyback
Transmission speeds of up to 115.2 Kbps
Optical fibers enable transmission of 2.5 km for ADAM-4541
and 15 km for ADAM-4542
Half/Full-duplex, bidirectional transmission mode
Avoids lightning strikes and EMI/RFI interference
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-422/
485 data lines
Reserved space for termination resistors
LED for power and data flow indication
Power requirement: +10 to + 30 VDC
Introduction
Fiber optic transmission offers the benefits of wide bandwidth, immunity
to EMI/RFI interference, and secure data transmission. ADAM-4541/
ADAM-4542 can be used as an RS-232/422/485 point-to-point or pointto-mutipoint connection for transmitting and converting full/half-duplex
signals and their equivalents within a fiber optic environment. Fiber optics
is the perfect solution for applications where the transmission medium
must be protected from electrical exposure, lightning, atmospheric
conditions or chemical corrosion.
High Bandwidth
• Future signal capacity expansion
Specifications
The ADAM-4541/4542 is specifically designed to link various machinery
equipped with an RS-232/422/485 communication ports (such as
computer systems or manufacturing machines). Using standard ST
connectors, the module's fiber optic ports can accommodate a wide range
of fiber optic cable sizes, including 62.5/125 (9/125) µm.
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Low signal radiation
Secure transmission
Lightning immunity
High-voltage installation
Small Size
• Less duct space
• Fewer additional ducts installed
Low Attenuation
ADAM-4542
Fiber Optics
multi-mode
single-mode
Wavelength
820 nm
1310 nm
Transmission Distance
2.5 km
15 km
Optical Power Budget
(attenuation)
Advantages of Fiber Optics
All Dielectric
ADAM-4541
Power Consumption
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12.5 dB
1 W (typical);
1.5 W (max.)
9 dB
1.6 W (typical);
2.1 W (max.)
Casing: ABS with captive mounting hardware
Communication mode: Asynchronous
Connector: Plug-in screw terminal
Fiber port: ST
Transmission mode: Full/half-duplex, bidirectional
Transmission rate: Up to 115. 2 Kbps
Operating temperature: -10 ~ 70° C (14 ~ 158° F)
Operating humidity: 5 ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Accessories (included): Nylon DIN-rail mounting adapter, SECC
panel mounting bracket
• Greater distance / fewer repeaters
• Less installation and maintenance
Ordering Information
Optical Signals
❑ ADAM-4541: Mulit-Mode Fiber optic to RS-232/422/485
converter with mounting bracket
• No ground loops
• No spark hazard
• Operation in flammable areas
❑ ADAM-4542: Single-Mode Fiber optic to RS-232/422/485
converter with mounting bracket
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