Robust RS-232 to RS-422/485 isolated converter now available

Advantech supplies the best-selling ADAM-4520A robust RS-232 to RS-422/485 Isolated Converter from stock. Offering an enhanced ruggedised design, the ADAM-4520A can function in harsh industrial environments and provides a wide operating temperature range and wide-range power inputs with up to 3KV isolation protection.

The converter enables users to take advantage of RS-422 and RS-485 on systems originally equipped with RS-232. It transparently converts RS-232 signals into isolated RS-422 or RS-485 signals with no need to change computer hardware or software. The device enables a simple to build industrial grade, long-distance communication system with standard PC hardware. It can extend the communication distance by 4000ft (1200m) or increase the maximum number of connected nodes by 32.

The converter has many industrial-grade features, provides reliable and stable operation in various applications, and is supplied with a two-year warranty.

Key features include converting RS-232 to RS-422/485 signals; extending RS-232 data signals up to 1.2km; data rate of 115.2kbps; 3000VDC Isolation; auto-detection on baud rate/data format; DIP switch for RS-422 or RS-485 selection; built-in 120ohm termination resistors. The power requirement is +10VDC to +48VDC, and the operating temperature is -40C to 85C (-40C to 185F).

The isolated converter is among the products featured in the company's recently published comprehensive overview of their edge-to-edge-cloud solutions in the 2023 edition of their Industrial Systems and Devices Star Product Guide. The free-to-download 28-page brochure is a complete guide to their market-leading IIoT product range, offering customers everything they need to know to stay ahead of the curve with IIoT deployment; from IIoT hardware to innovative software for intelligent factories to industrial automation and their IoTMart/AOnline direct sales channels.