RLH Industries FBX-SERIAL-1 User Manual

Serial data fiber optic converter

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Serial Data Fiber Optic Converter
Transmit RS-232/422/485 serial data over fiber
with maximum reliability
Introduction
The RLH Serial Data Fiber Optic Converter transmits RS-
232/422/485 serial data over fiber optic cable. It transmits
simultaneously to each serial port, providing the option to
interface between one of three different serial data
communication standards.
Designed for operation in harsh environments, this fiber
converter allows for long distance communication while
providing immunity to EM/RFI and transient surges along the
fiber path. This rugged, industrial grade converter is ideal for
applicants where reliability is critical, and is suitable for use in
non temperature controlled environments.
A comprehensive set of LEDs on the front panel indicate power
input status, fiber link status, and RS-232/422/485 activity.
Features include redundant power inputs with a system alarm
contact for remote monitoring, and it includes both a DIN rail
clip and wall mount ears for ease of installation. This system is
designed, engineered, and assembled in the USA, and covered
by our Lifetime Warranty.
RLH Industries, Inc. • 936 N. Main Street, Orange, CA 92867 • Ph 800-877-1672 • Fax 714-532-1672 • info@fiberopticlink.com
RLH Industries, Inc.
fiberopticlink.com
Serial Data Fiber Optic Converter shown with
Features
Transparent RS-232/422/485 extension over fiber
Compatible with all MSA Compliant Gigabit SFPs
Supports RS-232 baud rates of 50 bps to 128 kbps
Supports RS-422/485 baud rates of 50 bps to 2.5 Mbps
Rotary Switch for RS-422/485 pull high/low resistor value
Compatible Protocols: DNP, Modbus, DF1, Profibus,
BACnet MS/TP, asynchronus HDLC
Supports Fiber Ring Configuration
Hardened to operate in -40°F to +158°F (-40°C to +70°C)
DIN rail or wall mount (Wall mount ears included)
Redundant Power Inputs (12~48VDC)
Designed, Engineered, and Assembled in the USA
Lifetime warranty
U S E R
G U I D E
UG-172 2025-0611
SFP Transceiver Installed
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  • Page 1 DIN rail or wall mount (Wall mount ears included) Redundant Power Inputs (12~48VDC) Designed, Engineered, and Assembled in the USA Lifetime warranty RLH Industries, Inc. • 936 N. Main Street, Orange, CA 92867 • Ph 800-877-1672 • Fax 714-532-1672 • info@fiberopticlink.com...
  • Page 2: General Safety Practices

    Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cable connected to a transceiver emit laser light that can cause eye damage. RLH Industries, Inc. • 936 N. Main Street, Orange, CA 92867 • Ph 800-877-1672 • Fax 714-532-1672 • info@fiberopticlink.com...
  • Page 3: System Description

    Optical Conversion Terminal Terminal 5-Position Block 5-Position Block RS-232 RS-232 Transmission Transmission Female DB9 Port Female DB9 Port System Transmission Flow RLH Industries, Inc. • 936 N. Main Street, Orange, CA 92867 • Ph 800-877-1672 • Fax 714-532-1672 • info@fiberopticlink.com...
  • Page 4 4-Wire RS-485 SM or MM Determined by SFP Type Building Access Controller VFD/Inverter Serial Data Converter Serial Data Converter 2-Wire/4-Wire Conversion RLH Industries, Inc. • 936 N. Main Street, Orange, CA 92867 • Ph 800-877-1672 • Fax 714-532-1672 • info@fiberopticlink.com...
  • Page 5 Pull High/Pull Low Biasing Dials Termination Resistor DIP Switch Noise/EMI Noise/EMI 150-Foot RS-422/485 Transmission Line Serial Data Converter Termination Line Resistance/Biasing Application RLH Industries, Inc. • 936 N. Main Street, Orange, CA 92867 • Ph 800-877-1672 • Fax 714-532-1672 • info@fiberopticlink.com...
  • Page 6 (Ring Mode ON) Fiber Optic Cable (Simplex) RS-232 2-Wire RS-485 Modbus Gateway Modbus RTU Ring Participant Ring Participant Fiber Ring Mode Application RLH Industries, Inc. • 936 N. Main Street, Orange, CA 92867 • Ph 800-877-1672 • Fax 714-532-1672 • info@fiberopticlink.com...
  • Page 7: Installation

    DIP Switches Alarm Terminals LED Indicators Biasing Dials 5.1" Contact Terminals SFP Tranceiver Port DCE DB9 Serial Port Side View Front View RLH Industries, Inc. • 936 N. Main Street, Orange, CA 92867 • Ph 800-877-1672 • Fax 714-532-1672 • info@fiberopticlink.com...
  • Page 8: Din Rail Mounting

    The system can be easily wall mounted by attaching the provided wall mount ears and hardware. Attache the wall mount ears by following the instructions below. Wall Mounting RLH Industries, Inc. • 936 N. Main Street, Orange, CA 92867 • Ph 800-877-1672 • Fax 714-532-1672 • info@fiberopticlink.com...
  • Page 9: Connect Power Cable

    • Once the system is properly connected and power is applied, the LINK LED will BLINK while the link is active RLH Industries, Inc. • 936 N. Main Street, Orange, CA 92867 • Ph 800-877-1672 • Fax 714-532-1672 • info@fiberopticlink.com...
  • Page 10 Straight Through Cable DCE Device Function Name Signal Direction Name Function Receive Data Receive Data Transmit Data Transmit Data Ground Signal Ground Signal RLH Industries, Inc. • 936 N. Main Street, Orange, CA 92867 • Ph 800-877-1672 • Fax 714-532-1672 • info@fiberopticlink.com...
  • Page 11 RS-485/422 (4 Wire) Terminal Function RX+/D+ Receive+ RX-/D- Receive- TX+ (DATA+) Transmit + 5-Position Terminal Block (RS-422/485) TX- (DATA-) Transmit- Signal Ground RLH Industries, Inc. • 936 N. Main Street, Orange, CA 92867 • Ph 800-877-1672 • Fax 714-532-1672 • info@fiberopticlink.com...
  • Page 12 Fiber Ring participants across the Ring. By default, the media converter is not a Fiber Ring participant. Fiber Ring Mode Selection Switch Setting Switch Position SW2 (OFF) SW2 (ON) RLH Industries, Inc. • 936 N. Main Street, Orange, CA 92867 • Ph 800-877-1672 • Fax 714-532-1672 • info@fiberopticlink.com...
  • Page 13: System Specifications

    Humidity 95% non-condensing Safety FCC Class A, CE, RoHS, NDAA Warranty Lifetime - Visit www.fiberopticlink.com for warranty information and coverage details RLH Industries, Inc. • 936 N. Main Street, Orange, CA 92867 • Ph 800-877-1672 • Fax 714-532-1672 • info@fiberopticlink.com...
  • Page 14: Ordering Information

    Null/Crossover 6’ RS-232 Female to Female Cable DB-9 Female DB-9 Female DB9-X-FF-06FT DB-9 Female to Male Gender Converter DB-9 Male DB-9 Male DB9-GENDER-MM RLH Industries, Inc. • 936 N. Main Street, Orange, CA 92867 • Ph 800-877-1672 • Fax 714-532-1672 • info@fiberopticlink.com...
  • Page 15 800-877-1672 Mon-Fri, 6am-6pm, PST 866-DO-FIBER By Email: info@fiberopticlink.com By Fax: 714-532-1885 Support By Email: support@fiberopticlink.com 855-754-2497 By Phone: Toll Free 855-RLH-24X7 RLH Industries, Inc. • 936 N. Main Street, Orange, CA 92867 • Ph 800-877-1672 • Fax 714-532-1672 • info@fiberopticlink.com...

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