B&B Electronics 232CL9R - Datasheet User Manual
Current loop to serial converter, 232cl9r, Current loop explained
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SpeCiFiCationS
serial teChnology
Data Rate
19.2 kbps maximum
rs-232
Connector DB9 female
Signals TD, RD, GND
Current loop
Connector Terminal block
Signals T+, T-, R+, R-, GND
Power
Source
Terminal Block
Input Voltage
12VDC @ 100 mA
MeChaniCal
MTBF
714354
MTBF Calc. Method
Parts Count Reliability Prediction
environMental
Operating Temperature
0 to +70 °C (+32 to +185 °F)
Storage Temperature
-40 to +85 °C (-40 to +185 °F)
Operating Humidity
0 to 95% Non-Condensing
aPProvals / CertiFiCations - 232Cl9r
FCC Part 15, CISPR, EN 55022: 2010 + AC:2011 Class A Emissions
CE
EN 61000-6-1: 2007 Generic Standards for Residential, Commercial and Light-
Industrial Environments
EN 61000-4-2: 2009 Electro-Static Discharge (ESD)
EN 61000-4-3: 2006 +A1 +A2 +IS1 Radiated Field Immunity (RFI)
EN 61000-4-4: 2012 Electrical Fast Transients-Burst Immunity (EFT)
EN 61000-4-6: 2009 Conducted Immunity
Download complete Declaration of Conformity at www.bb.elec.com
Current Loop to Serial Converter
232CL9R
Model 232CL9R is a port-powered RS-232 to current loop converter. No
external power required for passive loop installations, but a power supply is
required to generate an active loop.
• Optically isolated digital current loop to serial conversion
• Baud rates up to 19.2 kbps
• Transmit (T+ and T-) loop and Receive (R- and R-) loop
• Each current loop may be operated active or passive
• Designed for 20mA digital current loop (other values available)
proDuCt FeatureS
aCCeSSorieS
232PS2 - 12VDC @ 100 mA wall transformer power supply, tinned stripped leads
MDR-20-12 - DIN rail mount power supply 12VDC, 1.7 A output power
PS1UK-1000 - 220-240 VAC to 12 VDC Power Supply, jack, UK BS-1363 plug
PS1EU-1000 - 220-240 VAC to 12 VDC Power Supply, jack, Euro CEE7/7 plug
orDering inFormation
Model
nuMber
serial
ConneCtor
Current looP
ConneCtor
Power sourCe For
serial side
232CL9R DB9 Female
Terminal Block
Port-powered or
external power supply
Current loop explained
Current loop devices use Current On or Current Off to transmit binary digits.
Current loop signals can often transmit over circuits that serial signals can’t
traverse reliably, due to distance, marginal conductors and electrical noise.
Current loop converters from B&B Electronics interface RS-232 or RS-
422/485 to the most common current loop ports – 20mA with open circuit
voltages up to 30 V – at a maximum baud rate of 19.2 kbps. High speed
optical isolators couple and isolate Transmit and Receive data. All B&B
Electronics’ current loop converters have a transmit (T+ and T-) loop and a
Receive (R+ and R-) loop. Each loop may be operated as an active or passive
loop. When the converter needs to provide the loop current, a 12 VDC power
supply is required for the current loop side.
Contact B&B Electronics for information on modifications for higher loop
currents and voltages.
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