Wiesemann & Theis GmbH

Networking, sensors and interface technology for industry, office and IT

Data sheet:

Centronics Line Driver Set

  • Centronics line driver set

Operate printers at distances up to 1000 meters

The Centronics Line Driver Set lets you connect a parallel printer over a distance of up to 1000 meters. The integrated galvanic isolation prevents compensation currents between the connected devices which could result in transmission problems.

Properties

Interfaces:

  • 1 x Centronics input
    • 36-pin Centronics socket
  • 1 x Centronics output
    • 36-pin Centronics plug
  • Galvanic isolation between in- and output
    • Isolation voltage 500V DC

Management and connectivity:

  • Printer and computer can be connected to separate power supply circuits
  • Indifferent to interfering radiation
  • Also suitable for industrial environments
  • One converter each on both cable ends
    • Centronics > RS422 ------- RS422 > Centronics
  • Transmission rate: approx. 8000 characters/second

Power supply:

  • External power
    • provided by included AC adapters (only with Euro plug)

Standards & more

  • Conforms to standards both in office and industrial environments:
    • High noise resistance per EN 61000-6-2
    • Low noise emission per EN 55032:2015 + A1 Cl. B, EN 61000-3-2 & EN 61000-3-3
  • 5 year guarantee

Technical data

Connections and displays:

  • Parallel port 1:
    • 36-pin Centronics socket
  • Parallel port 2:
    • 36-pin Centronics plug,
    • converter can be plugged directly into printer
  • Galvanic isolation:
    • Isolation voltage min. 500V DC
  • Transfer rate:
    • 8kcps
  • max. distance:
    • 1000m
  • Supply voltage:
    • 5V DC
  • Current consumption:
    • typ. 150mA
  • Supply connection:
    • Jack plug, 2.5mm diameter
  • Displays:
    • 1 LED Power

Housing and other data:

  • Housing:
    • Plastic housing, 124 x 74 x 21mm (L x W x H)
    • Plastic housing, 75 x 61 x 20mm (L x W x H)
  • Enclosure rating:
    • IP20
  • Weight:
    • approx. 750g incl. power adapters
  • Ambient temperature:
    • Storage: 0..+70°C
    • Operating: 0..+40°C
  • Permissible relative humidity:
    • 5..95% RH, non-condensing
  • Scope of delivery:
    • Centronics line driver set
    • 2 power adapters for application in office (only with Euro plug)

Accessories

*Net unit price for
commercial users
  • Cable and Connector Accessories

    • PC Parallel Printer Cable, 2m
    • 11822
    • 9.90€

* Our offering is intended only for commercial users. We will be happy to refer private end customers to trading partners through whom our products can be purchased.

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