MDW-45 LV Converter

Westermo RS-232 To RS-422/485 Converter, -40 to +70 deg. C, 10-57 VDC Powered. (Article #3617-0001).

MDW-45 is designed to meet industrial demands for reliability and functionality in environments with high levels of interference. MDW-45 is an interface converter between RS-232 and RS-485/422. The device can be used in multidrop and point-to-point applications to communicate on 2-wire or 4-wire connections up to 1200 meters (4000 ft) and with 32 connected devices in bus oriented applications. In 2-wire half-duplex communication (RS-485) MDW-45 can automatically control the data flow depending from which side the data is sent. Greater transmission ranges or additional connected devices on the bus can are possible with one or more repeaters. MDW-45 is designed for mounting on 35 mm DIN-rails.

Features

• Conversion between RS-232 and RS-422/485
• Can be used for multidrop applications with RS-232 devices
• Direction controlled by data flow
• Galvanic isolation
• Full termination and failsafe switch selectable
• Transient suppression
• Code independent/transparent
• Reliable performance and function over long distance and in environments with high level of interference
• Extended temp. range -40 to 70 C (-40 to +158 F)
• Railway approved