Product Description
The Model 245 Opto Isolated Superverter is an optically isolated version
of the Model 285. When operating as an RS-232 to RS-422 interface
converter,
the Model 245 converts full duplex data, TD and RD, between RS-232
and RS-422.When operating in RS-485, Model 245 has an "intelligent"
mode which provides control of the RS-485 line. The Model 245 controls
its transmitter data flow in two ways, the use of RTS, pin 4 of the
RS-232 port, or turning it on when TD data is applied to the RS-232
port. In the 2 wire mode when no data is received by the RS-232 receiver,
the RS-485 receiver is switched ON. When data is detected for transmission
the receiver is switched OFF. In the 4 wire mode the RS-485 receiver
is constantly ON while the transmitter is switched as required. The
Model 245 has a five position dip switch that is used to select the
following:
RS-422 mode - 4 wire
RS-484 mode - 2 wire or 4 wire
RS-485 mode - controlled by the RTS or controlled by data 220 Ohm terminator
A DTE/DCE switch reverses pins 2 and 3 of the RS-232 interface. TD and
RD LED's on each side of the optical barrier help verify operation.
Both ports of the Model 245 are implemented with DB25 connectors; a
male for RS-232 and female for RS-422/RS-485. Four different power options
are offered, 110 Volt AC, 60 Hz or 220 VAC, 50 Hz via adapters. For
those applications involving a telephone central office the Model 245
can be supplied for operation from -48 Volts DC or 24 Volts DC.