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Transmission converters and separators

Converters are single- or multi-channel devices that adapt the standard, type and type of transmission to the interfaces they are equipped with. Separators introduce the required galvanic separations.

CRS-xxx

The CRS-xxx converter is designed for communication in networks using the PPM2 protocol based on the CAN-BUS / RS-485 protocols. It also enables the conversion of serial protocols to the CAN-BUS standard. The converter has three communication ports RSB (RS-485), CAN and RSA (RS-232). The RSB port is used for communication with a supervisory system. The CAN port, like the RSB, is used for communication with a supervisory system. In the communication layer, the port uses the CAN-BUS and PPM2 protocol. The RSA port is only used to diagnose the correctness of the device operation.

Depending on the version, the converter can be supplied with 110 ÷ 220V AC/DC or 24 ÷ 48V AC/DC. The converter is made in a housing that can be mounted on a 35 mm DIN rail.

Due to the specificity of its structure, it is dedicated to work with MIKRONIKA's SSiN SO-5 systems. For other applications, we recommend using the SO-52v21-KP protocol converter SO-52v21-KP[]
Exemplary CRS-001

EVRS-001

EVRS-001 converters are used for communication with EVO meters using the
RS-485 interface. The device of this group provides a galvanic separation of at least 1.6 kV between the EVO meter signals and the RS-485 interface side.

The EVRS-00x converters can be used to create a separate communication network that can handle up to 32 devices.

The device has a built-in power supply (48V DC) and a housing adapted for mounting on a 35 mm DIN rail. It can also be made in other variants of power supply and other types of housings (after consultation with the manufacturer).   []

Exemplary EVRS-001

FLN-xxx

The FLN-xxx converter (transcoder) is a device used to convert the SPA protocol to the Echelon® LonTalk® protocol. Signals of both protocols are carried through fiber optic interfaces. Additionally, the transcoder is equipped with an RS-485 serial interface for the SPA protocol.

The appropriate version of the transcoder can support the following types of optical fibers (both from the SPA and LonTalk interface side):

  • multimode glass 62.5/125 µm
  • multimode plastic POF 1mm

The transcoder has an integrated power supply. FLN-xxx is produced in a housing adapted for mounting on a DIN 35 mm rail.   []

Exemplary FLN-001

FRS-485

The FRS-485 converter is used to convert the RS-485 transmission standard into a fiber optic or RS-232 transmission standard. Data transmitted over the RS-485 interface can come from the RS-232 or fiber-optic interface. Each device of this group provides galvanic separation of at least 1.6 kV between signals of the RS-485 standard and the side of the RS-232 interface.

The FRS-485 converters should be used wherever reliable (resistant to interference) transmission between devices equipped with a fiber optic or RS-232 interface is required, with the possibility of creating a separate communication network for standard 32 external devices (e.g. energy meters).

The FRS-485 converter can work with many types of optical fibers, such as:

  • glass multimode 62.5/125 µm
  • glass single-mode 9/125 µm
  • plastic multimode 1 mm

It is possible to adjust the converter both in terms of the housing type and the supply voltage (after consulting the manufacturer). The standard version provides for the use of a housing adapted for mounting on a 35 mm DIN rail or a specialized housing.   []

Exemplary FRS-485

FRS-485A

The FRS-485A converter is used to convert the RS-485 and four-wire RS-422 transmission standard into a fiber optic transmission standard.

The FRS-458A converters should be used wherever reliable (resistant to interference) transmission between devices equipped with a fiber optic interface with the possibility of creating a separate RS-485 or RS-422 communication network for standard 32 external devices (e.g. energy meters) is required.

The FRS-485A is equipped with a relay for signaling the converter power failure. The converter does not require any software handling of the sending direction and the need to configure the transmission parameters. Automatic change of direction is implemented in hardware, so there is no need to buffer data.

The FRS-485A converter can work with many types of optical fibers, such as:

  • glass multimode 62.5/125 µm
  • glass single-mode 9/125 µm
  • plastic multimode 1 mm

It is possible to adapt the converter to the customer's supply voltage (after consulting the manufacturer). The standard version provides for the use of a housing adapted for mounting on a 35 mm DIN rail or a specialized housing.   []

Exemplary FRS-485A

GRS-xxx

The GRS-xxx converter is used to connect the GPS-xxx device with a computer equipped with an RS-232 interface through an interface consisting of three optical fibers. It is also possible to use GRS-xxx converters to establish a fiber optic transmission path for transmitting transmitted and received data and an additional control signal.

The converter ensures uninterrupted data transmission and complete galvanic isolation of devices operating in the presence of large electromagnetic disturbances. The third of the optical fibers used is the controlling element. Depending on the version, the device may have two receivers and one transmitter or one receiver and two transmitters.

The converter is manufactured in a housing designed for mounting on a 35 mm DIN rail.   []

Exemplary GRS-320

LTH-101

Not recommended for apply in new solutions

The LTH-101 converter is designed to connect devices equipped with an RS-485 port to the Ethernet network.

The design of the modem is oriented towards remote reading of electricity meters in AMR systems and enables its installation on the cover of the electricity meter terminal strip. In AMR systems, the device works as a gateway.

The converter can be used wherever it is necessary to remotely connect with devices equipped with a serial port, and it is not possible to provide a physical link, e.g. due to too large a distance.   []

LVDS-RS

The LVDS-RS converter is part of the SO-52v11 controller. Its purpose is to separate the transmission and convert the LVDS bus signals to the RS-485 standard or to fiber optic transmission. Depending on the version, the converter is placed in the controller bus connector (conversion to RS-485 transmission) or on the facade (conversion to fiber optic transmission). For RS-485 transmission, a galvanic separation is introduced. The signals from the LVDS bus are converted into TTL signals and then, after going through the galvanic separation, they are converted to the RS-485 standard. When optical fiber transmission is selected, the signal is processed without galvanic separation.

The LVDS-RS converter can work with the following types of optical fibers:

  • glass multimode 62.5 / 125 µm - ST type connector
  • plastic multimode 1 mm - V-type connector  []
Exemplary LVDS-RS

MST-40x

The MST-40x separator is a 4-channel V24 (RS-232) standard signal separator into a separated 20mA current loop signal. This separator is an indispensable element connecting devices equipped with an RS-232 interface with ETN, TGFM type carrier telephony devices, SYNDIS object controllers, TIDEC, DETEC, UTJ telemechanics devices or PDH / SDH devices.

The converter can be used to separate serial transmission between any devices equipped with an RS-232 interface. It is made as a Eurocard 3U module. Using a 19 ”/ 3U cassette, it is possible to mount 9 modules with a power supply.   []

Exemplary MST-405

OOK-xxx

Not recommended for apply in new solutions

The OOK-xxx converter is used to convert the standard of a two-wire optical fiber line to another optical standard. The converter can also play the role of the so-called repeater, i.e. the repeater of the signal of the selected fiber optic line standard. The use of OOK-xxx ensures uninterrupted data transmission and complete galvanic isolation of devices operating in the environment of high electromagnetic disturbances.

The OOK-xxx converter is made for the following types of optical fibers:

  • glass single-mode (9/125 µm)
  • glass multimode (62.5 /125 µm)
  • plastic multimode (HCS 200/230 µm)
  • plastic multimode (POF 1 mm)

The basic offer includes the following converters:

  • OOK-130 (glass multimode 62.5 / 125 µm to plastic multimode POF 1mm)
  • OKK-510 (glass single-mode 9/125 µm to glass multimode 62.5/125 µm)
  • OOK-530 (glass single-mode 9/125 µm to plastic multimode POF 1 mm)

After consulting the manufacturer, it is possible to manufacture a converter with other technical parameters. OOK-xxx converters are manufactured in casings adapted for mounting on a 35 mm DIN rail.   []

OPTOSPA

OPTOSPA converters are used to convert the RS-485 or TTL transmission standard into an optical standard. OPTOSPA converters are used to obtain electromagnetic interference resistant, long-distance fiber-optic transmission between devices equipped with an RS-485 interface. Converters are powered by an external + 5V or + 12V power supply. The voltage is applied to the appropriate pins from the side of the DSUB9 connector. Two types of miniature housings are envisaged:

  • DSUB9-25 (placed directly in the RS-485 connector)
  • specialized - 9U code (for mounting in devices such as recorders, data concentrators, digital protections, etc.)

The following models are prepared in the basic variant:

  • OPTOSPA-002/V (transmission speed up to 38.4 kb / s, band 650 nm, housing DSUB9-25, V-type fiber optic connectors)
  • OPTOSPA-201/V (transmission speed up to 2.5 Mb / s, band 650 nm, specialized housing code 9U, V-type fiber optic connectors)

After consulting the manufacturer, it is possible to manufacture a converter with other technical parameters. [-]

Exemplary OPTOSPA-002

ORS-xxx

The ORS-xxx converter is used to convert the RS-232 transmission standard into transmission via a two-wire optical fiber line. The converter ensures uninterrupted data transmission and complete galvanic isolation of devices operating in the presence of high electromagnetic disturbances. May require or work without an external power supply. The device can support transmission on both multimode and single-mode optical fibers, depending on the type made. Due to the variety of applications, ORS-xxx converters have been prepared in several housing versions:
  • designed for mounting on a 35 mm DIN rail
  • for installation in the DSUB connector
  • specialized

The converter in a housing adapted for mounting on a 35 mm DIN rail can have an integrated 220V AC / DC or 24V AC / DC power supply. Depending on whether the converter has an autonomous or built-in power supply, it can be designed for specific applications.

  • the converter with an integrated power supply allows it to be used in applications where it is not possible to lead the power out and in applications using single-mode optical fibers
  • a converter with an integrated power supply, designed for single-mode optical fibers with a code encoder / decoder, allows to achieve a transmission of up to 15 km - using such a converter on one side of the transmission line implies the use of an identical device on the other side
  • converter with external power supply is intended for devices with incomplete RS-232 interface or ILSA interface (reduced current efficiency), microcontroller or laptop interfaces
  • the converter without external power supply is intended for devices equipped with a full RS-232 interface. It is then made in a 2xSDUB25 housing, placed directly in the RS-232 connector and powered from the interface voltage.   []
Exemplary ORS-120

PSR-xxx

The PSR-xxx separator is designed to protect computer serial ports in case when they are exposed to various types of overvoltages that could damage them. The system ensures complete galvanic separation of all signals of the RS-232C standard, led out to the standard DSUB-9 type connector.

The device distinguishes between a separated page (e.g. a PC) and an object page. Depending on the type of the separator, it can have a built-in or an external power supply (delivered with the device). The pin assignment on the connectors is an extension of the standard DSUB9-M/DSUB9-F cable. This means that after inserting the device into a 9-pin serial connector (e.g. in a computer) on the other side we will get a separate RS-232 interface.

The PSR-xxx separator is manufactured in a housing adapted for mounting on a 35 mm DIN rail or in a specialized DSUB-9/25.   []

Exemplary PSR-013

RRS-485

The RRS-485 converter enables the implementation of a fiber-optic ring network of connections between devices equipped with a four-wire RS-485 interface. Single devices equipped with an RS-485 interface, as well as groups of such devices, can be connected with this type of fiber-optic network.

The RRS-485 converter is designed to work with glass and plastic multimode optical fibers. There are variants with 230/220V AC/DC or 24/48V AC/DC supply voltage. It is also possible to use an external power supply.

As a standard, RRS-485 converters are adapted to work with glass multimode optical fibers with an integrated power supply and a housing adapted for mounting on a 35 mm DIN rail.   []

Exemplary RRS-485

RSCL-002

The RSCL-002 converter is designed to convert the transmission in the RS-232 standard into the transmission in the 0÷20mA current loop standard. The converter can be used to connect devices equipped with an RS-232 serial link with electricity meters having the CLO current loop standard (e.g. meters of the following types: LZQM, LZM, LZQJ, ZMB, ZMD).

RSCL-002 has galvanically separated RS-232 and current loop interfaces. The RS-232 link has a DSUB-9 socket, while the current loop and power signals are led to a screw strip. The converter is manufactured in a housing for mounting on a 35 mm DIN rail.   []

Exemplary RSCL-002

RS-ETH-003

The RS-ETH-003 converter is intended for connecting devices equipped with
RS-232 or RS-485 ports to the Ethernet network. It can also be used wherever remote access is required and the device is equipped with a serial port. The use of Ethernet as the transmission medium solves this problem.

The RS-ETH-003 converter is equipped with four communication interfaces
(2x RS-232, 1x RS-485, 1x Ethernet). All serial links have galvanic separation. However, the RS-485 port is parallel to one of the RS-232 ports, therefore two serial logical ports are available (2x RS-232 or 1x RS-232 and 1x RS-485).

The RS-ETH-003 converter is manufactured in a housing designed for mounting on a 35mm DIN rail.   []

Exemplary RS-ETH-003R

RSM-xxx

The RSM-xxx converter is designed for modem communication in the BELL 202 or V23 standard between devices equipped with an RS-232 interface. Converters of this type make it possible to set up dedicated connections in the half-duplex mode (two-wire line) or full-duplex (four-wire line) in the environment of high disturbances.

The converter can also be used as a device increasing the range and operational reliability of the existing RS-232 connections. RMS-xxx is hardware configurable (no software required). In the half-duplex mode, the operation of the modem is controlled by the microcontroller, while in the full-duplex mode, this mode is selected permanently, and the RTS bit enables blocking the transmitter's carrier frequency.

The device is made in a housing that can be mounted on a 35 mm DIN rail or in a specialized housing (depending on the customer's requirements).   []

Exemplary RSM-001

SRS-485A

SRS-485A converters are used to convert the RS-232 transmission standard into a two-wire RS-485 standard and a four-wire RS-422 standard. Each device of this group provides galvanic separation of at least 1.6 kV between signals of the RS-232 standard and the side of the RS-485 (RS-422) interface. Such converters should be used when a more reliable and resistant to interference transmission is required between devices equipped with a fiber optic interface, with the possibility of creating a separate RS-485 or RS-422 communication network. Up to 32 devices can be operated in such a network.

The function of changing the transmission direction has been implemented in hardware, therefore the converter does not require software support. There is also no need to buffer data. The SRS-458A converter is equipped with a relay that signals a power failure.

The SRS-485A converter is manufactured in an enclosure that can be mounted on a 35 mm DIN rail or in a specialized enclosure.   []

Exemplary SRS-485A

SRS-485-KAM

SRS-485-KAM converters are used for communication with KAMSTRUP MULTICAL meters via the RS-485 interface. The device of this group provides a galvanic separation of at least 1.6 kV between the signals of the KAMSTRUP meter and the side of the RS-485 interface.

The converter has an integrated 230V AC/DC power supply and the SRS-485-KAM converter housing is designed for mounting on a 35 mm DIN rail.   []

Exemplary SRS-485-KAM

STS-xxx

The STS-xxx converter is a one- or two-channel converter of RS-232 standard signals into a 20mA current loop signal. The converter can be used for the separation of serial transmission between any devices equipped with RS-232 links. This module is necessary for connecting devices equipped with an RS-232 interface with ETN, TgFM power telephony devices, SYNDIS object controllers, PDH / SDH devices and other telemechanics devices such as UTJ, TIDEC, DETEC and others.

The converter supports the following types of optical fibers:

  • glass single-mode (9/125 µm)
  • glass multimode (62.5/125 µm)
  • plastic multimode (POF 1 mm)
Examples of STS-412 (left) and STS-512 (right) devices

An exemplary list of possible converter solutions:

  • STS-001 (two-channel, RS-232 conversion to current loop, no power supply, specialized housing)
  • STS-412 (single-channel, RS-232 to current loop conversion, integrated power supply, housing for mounting on a 35 mm DIN rail)
  • STS-512/STS-513 (two-channel, RS-232 to current loop conversion, RS socket on a screw strip, integrated power supply, housing for mounting on a 35 mm DIN rail)
  • STS-612 (single-channel, conversion of single-mode fiber optic signal to current loop, integrated power supply, housing for mounting on a 35 mm DIN rail)

If it is necessary to use a converter with other technical parameters, it is possible to make them after consulting MIKRONIKA.   []

URS-485

URS-485 converters are used to convert the RS-232 transmission standard into a two-wire or four-wire RS-485 standard. Each device of this group provides galvanic separation of at least 1.6 kV between signals of the RS-232 standard and the side of the RS-485 interface.

URS-485 converters can be used when it is necessary to have interference-resistant transmission between devices with an RS-232C interface, with the possibility of creating a separate communication network for up to 32 devices.

As a standard, these converters are supplied with 110 ÷ 220V AC / DC and are produced in casings adapted for mounting on a DIN 35 mm rail.   []

Exemplary URS-485

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