Current Loop to
Serial Converter
Model 232CL9R
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PRODUCT FEATURES
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Optically isolated digital current loop to serial conversion
Baud rates up to 19.2 kbps
Transmit (T+ and T-) loop and Receive (R- and R-) loop
Each current loop may be operated active or passive
Designed for 20mA digital current loop (other values available)
Model 232CL9R is a port-powered RS-232 to current loop converter. No
external power required for passive loop installations, but a power supply is
required to generate an active loop.
ORDERING INFORMATION
MODEL
SERIAL
CURRENT LOOP
CONNECTOR
POWER SOURCE FOR
SERIAL SIDE
Port-powered or
external power supply
NUMBER
CONNECTOR
232CL9R
DB9 Female
Terminal Block
ACCESSORIES
Current Loop Explained
SM16-12-V-ST - Power Supply, 12VDC 500mA, stripped and tinned leads, Level VI
Current loop devices use Current On or Current Off to transmit binary digits.
Current loop signals can often transmit over circuits that serial signals can’t
traverse reliably, due to distance, marginal conductors and electrical noise.
SPECIFICATIONS
SERIAL TECHNOLOGY
Data Rate
RS-232
Current loop converters from B+B SmartWorx interface RS-232 to the most
common current loop ports – 20mA with open circuit voltages up to 30 V –
at a maximum baud rate of 19.2 kbps. High speed optical isolators couple
and isolate Transmit and Receive data. All B+B SmartWorx’ current loop
converters have a transmit (T+ and T-) loop and a Receive (R+ and R-) loop.
Each loop may be operated as an active or passive loop. When the converter
needs to provide the loop current, a 12 VDC power supply is required for the
current loop side.
19.2 kbps maximum
Connector DB9 female
Signals TD, RD, GND
Current Loop
Connector Terminal block
Signals T+, T-, R+, R-, GND
POWER
Source
Contact B+B SmartWorx for information on modifications for higher loop
currents and voltages.
Terminal Block
Input Voltage
MECHANICAL
MTBF
12V DC @ 100 mA
714354
MTBF Calc. Method
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Operating Humidity
Parts Count Reliability Prediction
0 to +70 °C (+32 to +185 °F)
-40 to +85 °C (-40 to +185 °F)
0 to 95% Non-Condensing
APPROVALS / CERTIFICATIONS
FCC Part 15, CISPR, EN 55022 + AC:2011 Class A Emissions
CE
EN 61000-6-1 Generic Standards for Residential, Commercial and Light-Industrial
Environments
EN 61000-4-2 Electro-Static Discharge (ESD)
EN 61000-4-3 +A1 +A2 +IS1 Radiated Field Immunity (RFI)
EN 61000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transients-Burst Immunity (EFT)
EN 61000-4-6 Conducted Immunity
All product specifications are subject to change without notice.
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