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Async RS-232 to RS-422 Interface Bidirectional Converter, DB9 Female to RJ-45  

Enables your high-speed RS-232 devices to communicate with your RS-422 devices.

IC631A-F

Extended Double Diamond™ Warranty Available
(Three years for two)

Product Highlights

  • Full-duplex data transmission over four wires.
  • Distances up to 4000 feet (1219.2 m).
  • Async data rates up to 19.2 kbps.

  • Description

    Async RS-232 to RS-422 Interface Bidirectional Converter, DB9 Female to RJ-45


    Quick Facts

  • Full-duplex data transmission over four wires.
  • Distances up to 4000 feet (1219.2 m).
  • Async data rates up to 19.2 kbps.

  • Further Details

  • The RS-232 connector is DB9 female; the RS-422 connector is RJ-45.
  • Connects directly to RS-232 equipment.
  • No power supply required—power is drawn from RS-232 data and control signals.
  • Loops back all RS-232 handshaking signals.


  • Technical Specifications for Async RS-232 to RS-422 Interface Bidirectional Converter, DB9 Female to RJ-45:

    Cable Required — 4 wires (2 pairs)
    Data Format — Transparent
    Distance (Maximum) — Between RS-232 device and converter: 50 ft. (15.2 m), but converters not directly attached will be underpowered; between non-RS-232 device and converter: 4000 ft. (1219 m), depending on data rate and cable type
    Enclosure — ABS plastic
    Environmental Operation — Temperature: 32 to 122° F (0 to 50° C);
    Humidity: 5 to 95% noncondensing
    Hardware Flow Control Signaling — Loopback RS-232 flow control signals (RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, CD)
    Operation — 4-wire full-duplex, point-to-point
    Protocol — Asynchronous
    Software Flow Control — Transparent
    Speed (Maximum) — Transparent to 19.2 kbps
    Surge Protection — None
    Transmission Format — Async
    CE Approval — Yes
    Interface — Pinned according to TIA-574 on DB9, DCE;
    To line: RS-422
    Connectors — (1) DB9 F, (1) RJ-45
    Power — From the RS-232 data and control signals
    Size — 0.8"H x 1.2"W x 2.5"D (2 x 3 x 6.4 cm)
    NOTE: Maximum distance for this converter depends on cable and data transmission rates. For more information on distance limitations for your application, contact our FREE Tech Support.

    This product works with:
  • CAT5 100-MHz Solid-Conductor Cable, 4-Pair, Straight-Pinned (EYN550MS, EYN737MS)
  • CAT5 100-MHz Unshielded Solid-Conductor Bulk Cable, 2-Pair (EYN717A)
    Questions? Contact our FREE Tech Support.

    NOTE: Technical specification weight is the unit weight. It is not the packaged shipping weight. For shipping weight, please contact Black Box customer service at 877-877-2269.

  • Resources for Async RS-232 to RS-422 Interface Bidirectional Converter, DB9 Female to RJ-45:


    Connect your Async RS-232 to RS-422 Interface Bidirectional Converter, DB9 Female to RJ-45 with:

    Accessory: IC630A-F

    Async RS-232 to RS-422 Interface Bidirectional Converter, DB9 Female to RJ-11

    Async RS-232 to RS-422 Interface Bidirectional Converter, DB9 Female to RJ-11

    Accessory: EYN550MS-0002

    CAT5 Solid-Conductor Patch Cable, PVC, Straight-Pinned, Blue, 2-ft. (0.6-m)

    CAT5 Solid-Conductor Patch Cable, PVC, Straight-Pinned, Blue, 2-ft. (0.6-m)

    Accessory: IC630A-M

    Async RS-232 to RS-422 Interface Bidirectional Converter, DB9 Male to RJ-11

    Async RS-232 to RS-422 Interface Bidirectional Converter, DB9 Male to RJ-11

    Double Diamond Warranty

    Standard Manufacturer's Warranty


    A One year warranty is included.

    Extended Two years for one Warranty Available


    Protect your purchase with an additional Two years for oneDouble Diamond™ warranty!
    Cost: $9.90

    Extended Three years for two Warranty Available


    Protect your purchase with an additional Three years for twoDouble Diamond™ warranty!
    Cost: $19.79

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    Price: $98.95

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