Signal Flow Diagram B | Black Box RS0232, RS-422 manual

RS-232↔RS-422 INTERFACE CONVERTER

RS-232 ↔ RS-422 Signal Flow Diagram

(Arrows indicate the direction of signal flow.)

RS-232	RS-422
(Port is DCE)	(Port is DTE)

CR7

TD 2

(RS-232 DATA LED)

4Send Data A (-)

22 Send Data B (+)

		CR6	(RS-422 DATA LED)	SW1 B
RD	3	CR6			6	Receive Data A (-)
					6	Receive Data A (-)
					24	Receive Data B (+)



				SW1 A

CR4 (RS-232 CTS LED)

RTS 4

7Request to Send A (-)

25 Request to Send B (+)

CR5 (RS-422 CTS LED)

CTS 5

CR8 (RS-422 DSR LED)

DSR 6

CD 8

TXC 15

RXC 17

CR9 (RS-232 DSR LED)

DTR 20

ETXC 24
Chassis	1	1
GND	1	1
GND		Optional Jumper *
		Optional Jumper *
Signal	7
GND	7
GND

9Clear to Send A (-)

27 Clear to Send B (+)

11Data Mode A (-)

29 Data Mode B (+)

13Receiver Ready A (-)

31 Receiver Ready B (+)

5Send Timing A (-)

23 Send Timing B (+)

8Receive Timing A (-)

26 Receive Timing B (+)

12Terminal Ready A (-)

30 Terminal Ready B (+)

17Terminal Timing A (-)

35 Terminal Timing B (+)

Chassis or Frame

GND GND

19 Signal GND

20Receive Common

37Transmit Common

* Note: The optional jumper is removed (factory default

Figure 3-6. Signal Flow Diagram B.

RS0232, RS-422 specifications

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The RS0232 converter is designed to facilitate communication between RS-232 serial ports and RS-422/RS-485 systems. One of its standout features is the ability to support data rates up to 115.2 kbps, making it suitable for fast-paced environments where high-speed communication is essential. The unit is engineered for full-duplex communication, allowing simultaneous transmission and reception of data, which enhances efficiency.

In terms of connectivity, the Black Box RS0232 converter provides a DB9 female connector for RS-232, while it leverages terminal block connections for RS-422/RS-485. This versatility provides users with flexible integration options, enabling a wide range of applications from point-to-point to multipoint configurations.

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Both converters are equipped with LED indicators that provide real-time status updates, such as power, data transmission, and interface activity. This feature aids in diagnostics and troubleshooting, allowing users to quickly identify and resolve potential issues.

In terms of technologies, these converters utilize differential signaling, which improves noise immunity and increases the effective transmission distance up to 4000 feet. This capability is particularly advantageous for long-distance data transmission, common in industrial settings and expansive facilities.

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