Interface Converter converts RS-232 into half-duplex RS-485.
Press Release Summary:
OM-CONV-SER, powered from computer's serial port, converts RS-232 data transmit (TXD) and data receive(RXD) into balanced half-duplex RS-485 at data rates up to 115,200 BPS. Point to multi-point, up to 32 RS-485 devices can be connected. Converter is CE compliant and can be used in range of applications including industrial automatic control and measuring systems as well as PLC applications.
Original Press Release:
Interface Converter OM-CONV-SER
The OM-CONV-SER is an RS-485 half duplex to RS-232 converter. It is powered from the computer's serial (COM) port so no external power is needed. This unit is small in size, has a long transmission distance, can handle data rates up to 115,200 BPS, is very stable in performance and connects to a standard DB9 serial (COM) port. The converter is CE compliant and be used in a wide range of applications including industrial automatic control and measuring systems and PLC applications.
Price starts at $25
For more information, go to the OMEGA Engineering Inc. web site at http://www.omega.com/pptst/OM-CONV-SER.html
OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.,
One Omega Drive,
Stamford, CT 06907
Tel: 203-359-1660
Fax: 203-359-7700
