To: caly who wrote (22 ) 2/6/1998 10:02:00 AM From: Madeleine Harrison Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 143
I wish I knew what this means. Maybe one of you engineers can interpret ;-) Universal Interface Converter Packaged For Industry; RS-485 Mode Allows 256 Node Networks Business Wire - February 06, 1998 09:16 %TELEBYTE TBTI %NEW-YORK %COMED %COMPUTERS %ELECTRONICS %PRODUCT V%BW P%BW Jump to first matched term GREENLAWN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 6, 1998--Telebyte Technology Inc. announced today the introduction of an industrial interface converter, the Model 8365, which is a version of its most popular interface converter, the Model 365. The feature rich Model 8365 offers user programmability of three different interface selections, RS-422, RS-485 2-wire and RS-485 4-wire, all to RS-232. The Model 8365 packs all this performance and more in a small DIN rail case. The Model 8365 Universal Interface Converter allows operation with RS-485 or RS-422 equipment and RS-232. When operating as an RS-232 to RS-422 interface converter, the Model 8365 converts full duplex data, TD and RD between single ended RS-232 and Full differential RS-422. As an RS-232 to RS-485 converter the Model 8365 can be user selected to operate as a 2-wire half duplex or 4-wire half or full duplex converter. Both modes of operation have applicability to polled or master/slave networks as used in factory automation. When operating in the RS-485 mode the Model 8365 has an "intelligent" mode which provides control of the RS-485 line. For RS-485 half duplex protocol, the Model 8365 can be configured to control its data flow either by request to send, RTS, or by transmit data, TD, both of the RS-232 port. Also incorporated in the product is the latest ZRS-485 chip technology that now allows up to 256 transceivers to share a common communications bus. Transmit and Receive LED's allow the user to visually monitor the data activity. The Model 8365 provides up to 230KBPS data transfer rates and uses a DB-9 for the RS-232 port, which is wired in compliance with the PC com port standard. The line interface for RS-422/485 appears on a 5-position terminal block. The Model 8365 is powered by +12 Volts DC and a small wall adapter is supplied. The adapter supports 110 Volt, 60 Hz, however, 220 Volt, 50 Hz is available as an ordering option. The Model 8365 is packaged in a DIN Rail mounted enclosure whose size is 4.5"H x 3.0"W x 0.89"D (76.2mm x 114.3mm x 22.5mm). The Model 8365 is available from Telebyte Technology, Inc. or any of its worldwide network of distributors. The unit has a retail price of $178 each with significant discounts for OEM. For additional information please contact Telebyte at 1-800-TELEBYTE (1-800-835-3298), Fax 516-385-8184, email sales@telebyteusa.com or Internet at www.telebyteusa.com. CONTACT: Telebyte Technology Inc. Ken Schneider 516/423-3232