Product Overview - RuggedCom RuggedMC RMC20 Installation Manual

1 Product Overview

INTRODUCTION
The RuggedMC™ series of media converters
are industrial hardened and specifically
designed to operate reliably in electrically harsh
and climatically demanding environments.
The RMC20 is a utility-grade, protocol-
independent, serial-to-fiber and serial standards
converter for all your serial communication
requirements. The RMC20 allows RS485,
RS422, or RS232 devices or networks to
communicate over secure, noise immune,
optically isolated, fiber optic cabling at extended
distances as well convert RS232 to either
RS485 or RS422 serial standards.
The RMC20 was designed specifically to
provide years of maintenance free operation for
all your mission-critical, real-time control
applications. To ensure the utmost in reliability,
the RMC20 is tested to the most stringent
international EMI and environmental standards
for use in HV/MV electric utility substations and
factory floor applications. All RMC™ products
are packaged with a high reliability, built-in
power supply (24V, 48V, or HI Voltage options)
and enclosed in a rugged galvanized steel
enclosure suitable for panel or DIN-rail
mounting.
All RuggedCom Inc. products are backed by a
five-year warranty and unsurpassed technical
support.
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2006 RuggedCom Inc. All rights reserved
PORT OPTIONS
Protocol independent RS485, RS422, or
RS232 (user selectable) conversion to
multimode fiber optics (ST connector only)
RS232 to RS485/RS422 conversion mode
Fully EIA/TIA RS485, RS422, RS232
compliant communications
Built-in, defeatable, RS485/RS422
termination networks
Point-to-point, or optical loop configurations
Full or half duplex configurable
Support for high-speed serial baud rates
from 300 to 115200 baud
UNIVERSAL POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS
24VDC, 48VDC or HI (88-300VDC / 85 -
264Vac) options for worldwide operability
Integrated high-reliability power supply
eliminates the need for external power
transformer
Screw down terminal blocks ensure reliable
maintenance-free connections
All power supplies CSA/UL 60950 approved
for +85°C (185°F) operation
DESIGNED FOR HARSH ENVIRONMENTS
Exceeds IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613
Standards for communication equipment in
electric power substations
Operates over a temperature range of -40 C
to +85 C without the use of fans for
improved reliability
18 AWG galvanized steel enclosure suitable
for DIN or panel mounting provide secure
mechanical reliability
SIMPLE PLUG AND PLAY OPERATION
Simple, externally-accessible configuration
Transmit and receive data LED indicators
for quick and easy troubleshooting
Fully integrated power supply connects
directly to power source permanently for
reliable maintenance-free operation
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