Overview
The PSI-MOS-RS232/FO 850 E Serial to Fiber Converter transparently connects RS232 devices to fiber optic cable. By transmitting RS232 data over optical fiber, these serial media converters provide an economical path to extend the reach of serial devices.
Long Distance Serial Data Transmission over Fiber
RS232 Serial transmission is limited to 20 Kbps over a distance of only 15 meters (50 feet). Using the FO 850 E Serial to Fiber Converter you can extend your serial data transmission up to 4.2km (2.6 miles). The result is that any two pieces of asynchronous serial equipment, located miles apart, can communicate at half or full duplex over fiber optic cable at rates up to 115.2 kbps.
EMI, RFI and Transient Surge Immunity
Another advantage of the FO 850 E fiber optic transmission system is the electrically isolated connection of devices. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is a common phenomenon in typical environments like industrial plants, warehouses and factory floors. This interference can cause corruption of data over RS232 or copper-based Ethernet links. Data transmitted over fiber optic cable however is completely immune to this type of noise, thus preventing the negative effects of voltage equalization currents and electromagnetic interference on the data cables. A Serial to Fiber Media Converter therefore enables you to inter-connect your serial devices over fiber ensuring optimal data transmission, increased availability of the system, and improved network design flexibility for point-to-point connections and star structures.
Flexible Fiber Optic Connections
The FO 850 E operates at 850 nm wavelength, using a separate LED emitter and photo-detector on ST type connectors. Almost any multimode glass fiber size can be used including 50/125 m, 62.5/125 m, and 200/230 m.
Power Budget Considerations
Calculating the power budget is critically important with planning the fiber optic link. The optical power budget is the amount of light required to transmit data successfully over distance through a fiber-optic connection. The amount of light energy available within the setup will dictate the length of the fiber optic cable run between serial media converters within the network. Optical power budgets are critical to help businesses avoid signal distortion. To learn how to calculate optical power budget read our technical note. Transmit and receive dBm can be found in the Hardware specifications.
Transmit each serial signal out over 10 fiber optic lines
Up to ten (10) Serial to Fiber Converters can be grouped together using the TBUS DIN Rail bus system for voltage and data. This allows the serial converter to operate as a star coupler, taking the serial data iput signal and distributing it to all Fiber optic output ports.
High Quality Features and Support
The FO 850 E are also equipped with comprehensive diagnostic functions to increase system availability, simplify start-up and permanently monitor the optical transmission quality. This allows for more efficient troubleshooting and less on-site maintenance. These cost and time saving features, along with free worldwide technical support, make the FO 850 E RS232 serial to fiber converter the smart choice for IT professionals.
- Connections can be plugged in using a COMBICON screw terminal block
- Supply voltage and data signals routed through via DIN rail connectors
- High-quality electrical isolation between all interfaces (RS-232, fiber optic ports, power supply, DIN rail connector)
- Redundant power supply possible by means of optional system power supply unit
- Approved for use in zone 2
- Intrinsically safe fiber optic interface (Ex op is) for direct connection to devices in zone 1
- Integrated optical diagnostics for continuous monitoring of fiber optic paths
- Floating switch contact for leading alarm generation in relation to critical fiber optic paths
- Automatic data rate detection for all data rates up to 115.2 kbps
Hardware Specs
PSI-MOS-RS232/FO 850 E Technical Specifications
| Ambient conditions | |
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| Ambient temperature (operation) | -20 °C … 60 °C |
| Ambient temperature (storage/transport) | -40 °C … 85 °C |
| Permissible humidity (operation) | 30 % … 95 % (non-condensing) |
| Altitude | 5000 m (For restrictions see manufacturer’s declaration) |
| Degree of protection | IP20 |
| Noise immunity | EN 61000-6-2:2005 |
| Standards and Regulations | |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | Conformance with EMC Directive 2014/30/EU |
| Type of test | Vibration resistance in acc. with EN 60068-2-6/IEC 60068-2-6 |
| Test result | 5g, 10-150 Hz, 2.5 h, in XYZ direction |
| Type of test | Shock in acc. with EN 60068-2-27/IEC 60068-2-27 |
| Test result | 15g, 11 ms period, half-sine shock pulse |
| Shock | 15g in all directions in acc. with IEC 60068-2-27 |
| Noise emission | EN 55011 |
| Noise immunity | EN 61000-6-2:2005 |
| Free from substances that could impair the application of coating | according to P-VW 3.10.7 57 65 0 VW-AUDI-Seat central standard |
| Connection in acc. with standard | CUL |
| Standards/regulations | EN 61000-4-2 EN 61000-4-3 EN 61000-4-4 EN 61000-4-5 EN 61000-4-6 |
| Vibration (operation) | In acc. with IEC 60068-2-6: 5g, 150 Hz |
| Conformance | CE-compliant |
| ATEX | II 3 G Ex nA nC IIC T4 Gc X II (2) G [Ex op is Gb] IIC (PTB 06 ATEX 2042 U) II (2) D [Ex op is Db] IIIC (PTB 06 ATEX 2042 U) |
| UL, USA/Canada | Class I, Zone 2, AEx nc IIC T5 Class I, zone 2, Ex nC nL IIC T5 X Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D |
| Optical interface FO | |
| Number of FO ports | 1 |
| Transmit capacity, minimum | -4.6 dBm (200/230 µm) -17.6 dBm (50/125 µm) -13.6 dBm (62,5/125 µm) |
| Minimum receiver sensitivity | -33.2 dBm |
| Wavelength | 850 nm |
| Transmission length incl. 3 dB system reserve | 2800 m (with F-K 200/230 8 dB/km with quick mounting connector) 4200 m (with F-G 50/125 2.5 dB/km) 4800 m (with F-G 62,5/125 3.0 dB/km) |
| Transmission medium | PCF fiber Multi-mode fiberglass |
| Transmission protocol | Transparent to protocol for RS-232 interface |
| Connection method | B-FOC (duplex ST®) |
| General | |
| Transmission channels | 2 (1/1), RxD, TxD, full duplex |
| Bit distortion, input | ± 35 % (permitted) |
| Bit distortion, output | < 6.25 % |
| Electrical isolation | VCC // V.24 (RS-232) |
| Test voltage data interface/power supply | 1.5 kVrms (50 Hz, 1 min.) |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | Conformance with EMC Directive 2014/30/EU |
| Noise emission | EN 55011 |
| Net weight | 221.1 g |
| Housing material | PA 6.6-FR |
| Color | green |
| MTBF | 320 Years (Telcordia standard, 25°C temperature, 21% operating cycle (5 days a week, 8 hours a day)) 48 Years (Telcordia standard, 40°C temperature, 34.25% operating cycle (5 days a week, 12 hours a day)) |
| Conformance | CE-compliant |
| ATEX | II 3 G Ex nA nC IIC T4 Gc X (Please follow the special installation instructions in the documentation!) II (2) G [Ex op is Gb] IIC (PTB 06 ATEX 2042 U) (Please follow the special installation instructions in the documentation!) II (2) D [Ex op is Db] IIIC (PTB 06 ATEX 2042 U) (Please follow the special installation instructions in the documentation!) |
| UL, USA/Canada | Class I, Zone 2, AEx nc IIC T5 Class I, zone 2, Ex nC nL IIC T5 X Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D |
| Digital outputs | |
| Output name | Relay output |
| Output description | Alarm output |
| Number of outputs | 1 |
| Maximum switching voltage | 60 V DC 42 V AC |
| Limiting continuous current | 0.46 A |
| Power supply | |
| Nominal supply voltage | 24 V DC (With UL approval) |
| Supply voltage range | 18 V DC … 30 V DC |
| Max. current consumption | 120 mA |
| Typical current consumption | 120 mA (24 V DC) |
| Connection method | COMBICON plug-in screw terminal block |
| Serial interface | |
| Interface 1 | V.24 (RS-232) interface in acc. with ITU-T V.28, EIA/TIA-232, DIN 66259-1 |
| Connection method | D-SUB 9 plug |
| Transmission medium | Copper |
| Transmission length | ≤ 15 m |
| Conductor cross section solid min. | 0.2 mm² |
| Conductor cross section solid max. | 2.5 mm² |
| Conductor cross section flexible min. | 0.2 mm² |
| Conductor cross section flexible max. | 2.5 mm² |
| Conductor cross section AWG min. | 24 |
| Conductor cross section AWG max. | 14 |
| Serial transmission speed | 115.2 kbps (NRZ) |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 35 mm |
| Height | 99 mm |
| Depth | 105 mm |
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| Environmental Product Compliance | |
| China RoHS | Environmentally Friendly Use Period = 50 |
| Reach and RoHS Compliant | Reach and RoHS Compliant |
| Approvals | |
| cUL Listed cULus Listed UL Listed ATEX EAC DNV cUL Recognized cULus Recognized UL Recognized |
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| Commercial data | |
| Packing unit | 1 |
| Weight per piece | 222.7 g |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Classifications | |
| eCl@ss 4.0 | 27230207 |
| eCl@ss 4.1 | 27230207 |
| eCl@ss 5.0 | 27230207 |
| eCl@ss 5.1 | 27230207 |
| eCl@ss 6.0 | 27230207 |
| eCl@ss 7.0 | 27230207 |
| eCl@ss 8.0 | 19179290 |
| eCl@ss 9.0 | 19179290 |
| ETIM 2.0 | EC001423 |
| ETIM 3.0 | EC001423 |
| ETIM 4.0 | EC001423 |
| ETIM 5.0 | EC000310 |
| ETIM 6.0 | EC000310 |
| UNSPSC 6.01 | 30211506 |
| UNSPSC 7.0901 | 39121008 |
| UNSPSC 11 | 39121008 |
| UNSPSC 12.01 | 39121008 |
| UNSPSC 13.2 | 43222604 |
Application Diagrams
| PSI-MOS-RS232/FO 850 E Serial to Fiber Media Converter Applications |
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| Point-to-point connections between serial devices over fiber |
You can use two PSI-MOS-RS232/FO 850 E Serial to Fiber Converters to easily convert a data link from copper cable to fiber optics.
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| Star structures |
You can network RS-232 devices within a star structure as a master/slave network. Depending on the number of star lines required, several PSI-MOS-RS232/FO 850 E Serial to Fiber Converters are connected to TBUS DIN Rail bus systems for voltage and data. This makes up to 10 fiber optic ports available. Cross-wiring for RS-232 data and for the supply voltage is provided automatically by the DIN rail connector.
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