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Industrial Opto-Isolated Serial to Fiber Single-Mode SC Converter

Convert RS-232/422/485 data for long extensions over fiber in heavy industrial areas.

ICD116A

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

Product Highlights

A heavy-duty, industrial-strength serial-to-fiber converter.

Converts serial signals for single-mode fiber transmission up to 15 kilometers (9.3 mi.).

Rugged, IP30-rated metal case for panel mounting.

Description

Industrial Opto-Isolated Serial to Fiber Single-Mode SC Converter

Quick Facts

A heavy-duty, industrial-strength serial-to-fiber converter.

Converts serial signals for single-mode fiber transmission up to 15 kilometers (9.3 mi.).

Rugged, IP30-rated metal case for panel mounting.

Further Details

Tolerates temperatures ranging from -30 to +185º F (-40 to +85º C).

Designed to withstand both shock and vibration.

Boasts 2-kV triple isolation for safeguarding data and equipment.

Supports fiber ring communications with 31 other units.

Data rates up to 115.2 kbps.

DIN rail mountable with optional adapter.

Our premium Industrial Opto-Isolated Serial to Fiber Single-Mode SC Converter is the ideal choice if you need reliable, extra-long serial data extensions in heavy-industry areas.

Meets stringent IEC and IEEE specs.
Encased in an IP30-rated enclosure, the converter's been put through some of the most exacting tests in the industry. The high-grade converter meets the requirements of two standards that make it suitable for electrical substation installations—IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613—specifications that are more stringent than NEMA TS1/TS2 requirements for transportation applications.

Plus, as a fiber-based conversion and extension device, it’s inherently immune to electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference (EMI/RFI) as it uses the optical cable to extend RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 serial data as far as 15 kilometers (9.3 mi.).

Three levels of isolation.
The Industrial Opto-Isolated Serial to Fiber Single-Mode SC Converter provides powerful isolation. Featuring 2-kV triple isolation, the device protects equipment as well as data from damaging surges and ground loops. With isolation on the converter’s power supply circuits, you’re given a third degree of protection for your expensive components.

This level of protection helps prevent rogue currents from disrupting important data communications, such as those in factory, engineering, military, defense industry, or utility applications.

By isolating voltage anomalies, you stand a much better chance of preventing a surge from shutting down an assembly line—or your entire plant.

Use in point-to-point or multipoint applications.
You’ll need two units for a standard point-to-point application. But you can also easily set up a multidrop configuration so one serial device talks to multiple slave devices around a fiber ring.

Used in a fiber ring type of application, one Industrial Opto-Isolated Serial to Fiber Single-Mode SC Converter can communicate with up to 31 other converters in a ring.

The converter has a removal terminal block for both RS-422/RS-485 and power connections, and it supports serial Modbus® connections for both ASCII or RTU (remote terminal unit) formats.

Simple to configure and set up.
DIP switches enable you to configure the converter for multidrop or point-to-point operation, and a serial mode switch enables you to choose RS-232 or RS-422/RS-485 modes.

For additional ease of setup, bit-wise enabled circuitry detects the data rate automatically without you having to set a DIP switch. An automatic send data control feature enables an RS-485 serial port to be used in Windows® applications where you have no control over the handshake lines.

In addition, the Industrial Opto-Isolated Serial to Fiber Single-Mode SC Converter has built-in switchable bias resistors (1.2 kilohm) on transmit and receive ports, as well as switchable termination (120 ohm).

NOTE: At minimum, must be used in pairs. Power supply not included.

Technical Specifications for Industrial Opto-Isolated Serial to Fiber Single-Mode SC Converter:

Approvals — IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613
Data Rates — 9.6–115.2 kbps
Distance (Maximum) — 15 km (9.3 mi.)
Enclosure — IP30 rated metal, panelmount
Fiber Technology — Wavelength: Single-mode 1310 nm;
Output power: Minimum: -15; Maximum: -8;
Fiber light: Modulated
Operating Environment — Temperature: -30 to +185º F (-34 to +85º C);
Humidity: 0 to 95%, noncondensing
CE Approval — Yes
RoHS — Yes
Connectors — RS-232/RS-422/RS-485: 5-postion, removable terminal block;
Fiber optic: (1) pair of SC
Indicators — LEDs: (1) Power, (1) TD (transmit data) on fiber, (1) RD (receive data) on fiber, (1) TD (transmit data) on copper, (1) RD (receive data) on copper
Power — From an external power supply (not included*);
Input: 10–48 VDC (56 VDC maximum) on 2-position, removable terminal block;
Consumption: 0.9 W typical (2.6 W with termination)
Size — 1.3"H x 3.7"W x 5.2"D (3.3 x 9.4 x 13.2 cm)
Weight — 0.5 lb. (0.2 kg)

* See our PS1003 power supply, available separately.

NOTE: Power supply (PS1003) not included. Must be ordered separately.

This product works with:

120-VAC/12-VDC Wallmount Power Supply with Bare Leads (PS1003)

DIN Rail Adapter (ICD11MNT)
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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 Industrial Opto-Isolated Serial to Fiber Single-Mode SC Converter:

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Connect your Industrial Opto-Isolated Serial to Fiber Single-Mode SC Converter with:

120-VAC/12-VDC Wallmount Power Supply with Bare Leads

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DIN Rail Adapter for Industrial Opto-Isolated Converters and Repeaters

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Standard Manufacturer's Warranty

A Five year warranty is included.

Extended Two years for one Warranty Available

Protect your purchase with an additional Two years for oneDouble Diamond™ warranty!
Cost: $51.00

Extended Three years for two Warranty Available

Protect your purchase with an additional Three years for twoDouble Diamond™ warranty!
Cost: $101.99

Double Diamond™ Warranty (Standard)

Coverage:

The most complete product warranty exclusively from Black Box

The Double Diamond™ Warranty is our no-questions-asked warranty that protects your Black Box® brand products* from accidental damage, including drops, water, and power surges.

Most products come with a one- or two-year warranty. Some products, such as copper cables, manual switches, cabinets, and racks, are guaranteed for life! Standard Warranty features are as follows:

Worry-Free Purchases

If your new Black Box® brand products are accidentally damaged, you're covered with this no-questions asked warranty. FREE

Coverage

Double Diamond™ is the standard warranty that comes with your new Black Box® brand product. Most products come with a one- or two-year warranty.

Lifetime Guarantees

Many products, such as copper cables, manual switches, cabinets, and racks, are guaranteed for life.

Fast Service

During the warranty period, Black Box® Network Services will repair or replace your damaged equipment within one week of receipt at NO CHARGE!

Extra Coverage

Extend your warranty or protect a previously purchased Black Box® brand product* for an additional year for only 10% of the current retail price! And when you do, we give you the second year of extended coverage free! FREE Tech Support Hotline. No cost. No contracts. No kidding!

No-Risk 45-Day Return Policy

If it's not right, send it back.
(Excludes custom built products)

* Certain products may not be eligible.

Warranty Compared

	Black Box® Double Diamond™ Warranty	The Competition
Warranty Length	One Year to Lifetime, Depending on the Product.	Read the fine print.
Guaranteed for Life!	Black Box® Brand Copper Cables, Manual Switches and More!	No.
Accidental Damage	100% Covered!	No.
Water Damage	100% Covered!	No.
Power Surges	100% Covered!	No.
Warranty Replacements	No Questions Asked!	Forget It.
Tech Support Hotline	100% FREE!	$$$


Product	SKU	Price	Quantity
Industrial Opto-Isolated Serial to Fiber Single-Mode SC Converter	ICD116A	$509.95
Industrial Opto-Isolated Serial to Fiber Multimode SC Converter	ICD114A	$409.95
Industrial Opto-Isolated Serial to Fiber Multimode ST Converter	ICD115A	$409.95