Serial-To-Fiber Conversion: Point-To-Point - Siemens RUGGEDCOM RMC20 Installation Manual

RUGGEDCOM RMC20
Installation Guide
Figure 6: MODE DIP Switch
1. MODE DIP Switch
The configuration settings are as follows:
Position
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The RUGGEDCOM RMC20 is equipped to provide conversion from serial (RS232, RS485, or RS422) to fiber optics,
or between serial standards (RS232 to RS485 / RS422). Serial to fiber optic conversion connections can be further
implemented in point-to-point, as well as optical loop configurations.
CONTENTS
• Section 2.3.1, "Serial-to-Fiber Conversion: Point-to-Point"
• Section 2.3.2, "Serial Standard Conversion"
• Section 2.3.3, "Serial-to-Fiber Conversion: Loop Topology"
Section 2.3.1

Serial-to-Fiber Conversion: Point-to-Point

The following illustrates the serial-to-fiber conversion mode of operation.
Serial-to-Fiber Conversion: Point-to-Point
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ON
RS232 to fiber mode
RS232 to RS485/422 conversion mode
Full Duplex Serial (RS232/RS422)
Fiber Repeat ON
> 57600 baud
19200 – 57600 baud
4800 – 14400 baud
RS485/422 to fiber mode
Serial (RS232/485/422) to fiber mode
Half Duplex Serial (RS485)
Fiber Repeat OFF
RESERVED
300 – 2400 baud
Chapter 2
Installing the Device
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