Wiesemann & Theis GmbH

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

Data sheet:

20mA <> ST fiber-optic line interface

  • ST fiber-optic line 20mA interface

Connect TTY over glass fiber optics

The model 41210 Interface transmits serial 20mA data via multi-mode glass fibers over a distance of up to 3800 meters. The current loop interface can be operated active or passive and the mode settable independently for each of the two loops.

Properties

Interfaces:

  • 1x 20mA
    • 9-pin Sub-D plug
    • Selectable active or passive mode
    • Alternate designations: Current loop, TTY, line current interface
  • 1 x multi-mode fiber optic cable
    • ST connector

Management and connectivity:

  • No re-configuration of transmission parameters required
  • Transmission of two data channels
  • Noise-immune transmission over a distance of up to 3800 meters
  • Galvanic isolation up to nearly any value between the connected devices

Voltage supply:

  • External
    • 12V-24V AC/DC via plug-in screw terminal
    • Galvanically isolated power connection

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

Worth knowing

Data transmission over long distances and in extremely noisy environments make the use of fiber optics the logical choice as a physical transmission medium.

The use of plastic fiber optics allows easy-to-install connections over relative short distances of up to 100 meters. But for distances above this limit the use of glass fiber optic cable is unavoidable.

While distances of up to 4km are easily accomplished with multimode fiber optics, greater distances are the domain of singlemode fiber optics.

It used to be that routing and assembling glass fiber optics created significant problems for the users, but today - thanks to the wider use of glass fiber technology in networking - many companies are offering this work as a service.


Technical data

Connections and displays:

  • Serial port:
    • 20mA interface
    • 9-pin SUB-D adapter
  • Glass fiber optics port:
    • ST plug adapter
  • Baud rate:
    • 0..19,200 baud
  • Data format:
    • any format
  • Supported signals:
    • RxD, TxD
  • Fiber-optic medium:
    • Multi-mode fiber 50/125μm, 62.5/125μm
  • Wavelength:
    • 820nm
  • Optical budget:
    • 50/125µm: typically 9.6dB, min. 4.2dB
    • 62.5/125µm: typically 13.4dB, min. 8.0dB
  • Maximum distance:
    • 50/125µm: typically 3200m, min. 1400m @3dB/km
    • 62.5/125µm: typically 3800m, min. 2200m @3.5dB/km
  • Galvanic isolation:
    • Isolation voltage min. 1kV DC between supply and serial connection
  • Supply voltage:
    • 12..24V AC/DC
  • Current consumption:
    • typ. 90mA @12V DC, 45mA @24V DC
  • Supply connection:
    • Plug-in screw terminal, 5.08mm spacing
    • Labeled "L+" and "M"
  • Displays:
    • 1x LED Data
    • 1x LED Power

Housing and other data:

  • Housing:
    • Plastic housing for top hat rail installation
    • 105 x 22 x 75mm (L x W x H)
  • Enclosure rating:
    • IP20
  • Weight:
    • approx. 100g
  • Ambient temperature:
    • Storage: -40..+70°C
    • Operating in non-rowed installation: 0..+60°C
    • Operating in rowed installation 0..+50°C
  • Permissible relative humidity:
    • 5..95% RH (non-condensing)
  • MTBF:
    • 572,955h @25°C per MIL-HDBK-217
  • Life expectancy:
    • > 25 years at 25°C ambient temperature
  • Scope of delivery:
    • ST fiber-optic line <> 20mA interface
    • Please order power supplies separately as accessories

Accessories

*Net unit price for
commercial users
  • Power supplies

    • Plug-in power supply, 24V / 500mA DC with Euro plug
    • 11021
    • 21.00€
    • Plug-in Power Supply, 24V / 750mA DC with Euro, US and UK plug
    • 11026
    • 38.00€
    • Power supply for DIN rail, 24V / 630mA DC
      (merchandise, 2-year manufacturer’s guarantee)
    • 11080
    • 33.00€
  • Cable and Connector Accessories

    • DB9F connection cable with open cable ends, left angled, 1.5m
    • 11902
    • 17.50€
    • 9-pol. SUB D socket with soldering terminals and shielded housing
    • 11904
    • 9.90€
    • 9-pol. SUB D socket with screwing terminal and shielded housing
    • 11905
    • 21.00€
  • FO-Accessories

    • Patch cable ST/ST, 1 meter, 50/125um
    • 81901
    • 16.00€
    • Patch cable ST/ST, 2 meters, 50/125um
    • 81902
    • 21.00€
    • Patch cable ST/ST, 5 meters, 50/125um
    • 81905
    • 26.00€
    • Patch cable ST/ST, 10 meters, 50/125um
    • 81910
    • 37.00€
    • Patch cable ST/ST, 15 meters, 50/125um
    • 81915
    • 42.00€
  • Mechanical Accessories

    • Mounting bracket for wall mounting
    • 58812
    • 11.20€
    • 19" DIN rail
    • 58813
    • 21.00€

* 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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