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Summary of Contents for Weidmüller IE-MCT-1RS232/485-1SC
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Serial/Fiber Converter IE-MCT-1RS232/485-1SC IE-MCT-1RS232/485-1ST Hardware Installation Guide Second Edition, April 2016 1398730000/01/04.16 Please note: This document and any further product information - if available - can be downloaded at the internet link: http://www.weidmueller.com/ie Copyright Notice Copyright 2016 Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG All rights reserved.
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Overview Introduction Weidmüller Serial/Fiber converters are equipped with a multiple interface circuit that can handle RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 serial interfaces, as well as a multi-mode fiber. Serial/Fiber converters are used to extend serial transmission distance up to 5km.The Serial/Fiber converter must be configured to transmit a particular serial interface.
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• Extended operating temperature from -40 to 75°C Package Checklist Before installing the Serial/Fiber Converter, verify that the package contains the following items: • 1 IE-MCT-1RS232/485-1SC/ST media converter • Power jack to 3-pin terminal block adaptor • Stick-on pads •...
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IE-MCT-1RS232/485-1ST IE-MCT-1RS232/485-1SC Wiring Examples Connecting the Power Supply Before using the Serial/Fiber Converter, first connect the DC power supply to the power supply terminal block located on the Serial/Fiber Converter’s bottom panel. Connecting RS-422 and 4-wire RS-485 Serial Devices Connecting 2-wire RS-485 Serial Devices...
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DIP Switch Settings Built-in 120 Ω Serial Connection SW1 Terminator – RS-232 Enable – RS-422 Disable – RS-485 4-wire Ring mode – RS-485 2-wire Point to Point mode The S1 DIP Switch is located inside the Serial/Fiber Converter. When the Serial/Fiber Converter is in RS-485 mode, use this DIP switch to configure RS-485 data direction control, data format, and baudrate.
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Green Blinking when fiber is transmitting data Fiber Rx Orange Blinking when fiber is receiving data Specifications Model Names IE-MCT-1RS232/485-1SC IE-MCT-1RS232/485-1ST Serial Communication Signals for RS-232 TxD, RxD, SGND Signals for RS-422 TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, SGND Signals for 4-wire RS-485 TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, SGND...