Advantech B+B SmartWorx Serial Brochure

Keep Your Legacy Serial Assets Connected to Your Latest Network Investments

Serial SolutionS

The Right Connection for

Process improvement consistently brings new equipment and technologies to the market. But leveraging the benefits of new systems with old legacy equipment relies on effective data communication. With the industry’s broadest selection of RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 serial connectivity devices on the market, Advantech B+B SmartWorx offers the tools and guidance you need to make the most of your equipment investments, new and old.

Advantech B+B SmartWorx has been expanding and reinforcing its reputation as a global source for best-in-class rugged, reliable connectivity and communications solutions for more than three decades. Today, whether you need to transfer data meters or miles, we have the hardware solutions you need. Just as important, we back it all up with world-class technical support available online, on the phone and in the field. Our Tech Support department is staffed with experts dedicated to helping you re-envision, re-scope, and restructure your wired and wireless data communication networks. With a broad offering and deep field experience, we have the right connection for your application.

An Expanding Range of SerialData Communications Solutionsfrom Advantech B+B SmartWorx

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Hardened Converters and RepeatersOur popular ILinx family of converters and repeaters are

hardened with a rugged IP30-rated enclosure to make them

robust enough for the most demanding industrial and utility

applications.

Converters

•Choosefrom2-or3-wayopticalisolation,2kVoninput/output

andpowercircuits

•Level4ESDprotection,15kVair,8kVcontact

•Wideoperatingtemperaturerange(-40°to+80°C)

•Modbuscompatible

•RemovableterminalblocksforRS-422/485power

•UL,Class1/Division2listed

Repeaters

•AutomaticSendDataControlmeansnosoftwaredrivers

toinstallormanage


•LEDindicatorsforpoweranddata

•Modbuscompatible

•Hardeneddesign

•SpecificationsexceedNEMATS1/TS2requirementsfor

transportation

Surge Protectors and IsolatorsSafeguard your sensitive devices from damaging voltage

peaks due to lightning or other power problems with our line

of surge protectors and isolators.

Surge Protectors

• HeavydutydesignsmeetIEEE1000-4-5:1995andIEEE

C62.41-1991standards

• Threestagesofprotectiononeverydataline:gasdischargetube,

seriesresistor,transientvoltagesuppressor

• Protectedsignalgroundconnection

• Ruggedterminalblockconnections

• Dedicatedchassisgroundlug

Isolators

• 4-channelRS-232opticalisolatorprotectsRS-232equipment

fromlightningsurges,accidentalhighvoltageshorts,andground

loops

• Economicalin-lineisolatorprovides2,500V,2-wayoptical

isolationforRS-232lines

• 4kVRS-2322-wayopticalisolatorprovidestwicetheprotection

ofstandardisolators

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Serial Repeaters and ExtendersAdvantech B+B SmartWorx serial repeaters and extenders

increase the range of your devices while protecting your

equipment from power spikes and surges.

Repeaters

•AutomaticSendDataControlmeansnosoftwaredriverstoinstall

ormanage

•Wideoperatingtemperaturerange(-40to+80°C)


•Modbuscompatible

Extenders

•CompatiblewithallRS-232serialproducts

•Full-duplexdatacommunication

•SendsRS-232dataat230kbpsupto1000M/3300ft

•Real-timedatatransferwithzerosoftwareconflicts

•Over-voltageprotectionandsurgesuppression

Serial CardsAdd ports easily to any system with our wide selection of

PCI, PCMCIA, CF and ISA cards.


Fiber Optic Converters and ModemsAdvantech B+B SmartWorx fiber optic converters and

modems provide high bandwidth connections impervious

to the noise and ground differential challenges present in

many harsh environments.

Converters

•Choosefrom2-wayor3-wayopticalisolation

•Modbuscompatibility



•Single-andmulti-modefiberoptions

Modems

•Choiceof9-or25-pindesigns

•Port-powereddesignmeansnoexternalpowersourceisrequired

•TD,RD,RTSandCTSsupported

Standard and Specialty ConvertersWe’ve made a specialty of converting serial data from one

format to another, and we offer the industry’s broadest

selection of RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 and fiber optic

converters designed for industrial automation, process

control, building automation, power utility, wastewater

treatment and other industrial applications. Port-powered,

CAN, TTL, current loop and more!

CAN - Isolator & Fiber Converter•Opticalisolationto2kV•DINrailmount•Terminalblockconnections•Extendnodecapacityofyournetwork

TTL Converters•AllmodelsconverttwochannelsineachdirectionfromTTLtoRS- 232/422•Isolatedandnon-isolatedversionsavailable•Varietyofpoweroptionsavailable,includingportpowered,USBbuspoweredorpoweredbyanexternalpowersupply

Current Loop Converter•Transmit(T+andT-)andreceive(R+andR-)loop•Maximumbaudraterecommendationis19.2kbps•Wideoperatingtemperaturerange

Serial Data SwitchesSimplify networking administration of serial devices with

serial data switches.

• Model232BSS4letsasingleRS-232portonyourPC

communicateseamlesslywithfourormoreRS-232devices.

• Model232MSS2isacompactfour-portmini-switchwith

enhancedfeaturesthatautomaticallycontroltransmit/receive

functions.

• Model485DSSisadistributedsmartswitchdesignedfor

connectingtoscatteredRS-232devices.

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Port Combiners and SplittersMonitor and control multiple serial devices with a single PC

or allow multiple PCs to share the same peripheral with our

serial port combiners and splitters.

•TwoormoreserialdevicescansharethesamePCport

•UseportsplitterstoconnecttwoorthreePCswithoneperipheral

(modems,scanners,scales,otherserialdevices)

Serial Products Backed byGlobal Communications ExpertiseOur Technical Support team has field-proven experience in serial communication applications, connectivity solutions, network design and product installation. Whether you have a simple application question, a complex project installation, or an outside-the-box problem, Advantech B+B SmartWorx’ engineers won’t just troubleshoot problems after the fact — they can actually prevent and anticipate system design and integration problems before they begin.

All of our serial data communications solutions are backed by our comprehensive Quality Assurance program and a limited life-time warranty.

Can’t Find What You Need?Let’s discuss your product modification, private-labeling or OEM needs.

Wecanprovidespecializedwireless,cellular,Ethernet,USBandserialsolutionsforyourdatacommunicationproblems.Wewillworkwithyoufrombuildingaproductspecificationthroughdesignandmanufacturing.Contactusat:

Custom & OEM Product Design TeamOttawa, IL USA officePhone: 815-433-5222 (inside sales) Online form: http://advantech-bb.com/customEmail: [email protected]

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Worldwide Headquarters ADVANTECHNo. 1, Alley 20, Lane 26, Rueiguang RoadNeihu District, Taipei 11491Taiwan, R.O.CPhone: 0800-777-111www.advantech.com

Corporate Headquarters 707 Dayton RoadOttawa, IL 61350 USAPhone: 1-815-433-5100Fax: [email protected]

European HeadquartersOranmore, Co. Galway, IrelandPhone: +353 91 792444Fax: +353 91 [email protected]

OEM & Product ModificationPhone: 815-433-5222Fax: 815-433-5104 Attn: Custom [email protected] Quote Request Form:http://advantech-bb.com/custom

Serial Products Backed Up ByGlobal Communications Expertise

Global Reach for Global Support

In addition to our U.S. manufacturing, distribution, and customer support operations, our European headquarters in Ireland provides service, support and product availability for customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa through a network of qualified distributors. Our global network of distributors helps ensure fast, comprehensive and local customer service and support. Advantech B+B SmartWorx’ products are also available around the world through our expanding network of channel partners, including value-added resellers and system integrators.

Learn how Advantech B+B SmartWorx can create a serial-based solution for you by visiting us online or contacting us directly.

Find our networking products including serial connectivity around the world.

Talk to your favorite distributor about Advantech B+B SmartWorx products, or to find a channel partner near you, please go to:

www.advantech-bb.com

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