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Overview
- RS422 Connection Type
- Dual-channel configuration for line/star topologies
- Constructed from sturdy materials for industrial durability
- 2 poles for dedicated signal connections
- Manufactured in Germany (DE)
Specifications
Connection Type | RS422 Line/Star |
Data rate max. | Point-to-point structure: 1.5 MBit/s max. / Line topology: 1.5 MBit/s divided by no. of DL422 systems |
Dimensions | 60 x 100 x 113 mm (60 x 120 x 113 mm incl. connector) |
EMC | EN61000-6-2/EN55022 + A1 + A2 Class B |
Fiber type | Singlemode 9/125 μm |
FO range | 30 km, others up to 100 km on request (0,3 dB/km) |
FO-connector | SC |
Housing | Stainless steel, powder coated |
Manufacturer Page | https://www.eks-engel.de/en/products/industrial-network-technology/interface/the-dl422/ |
Operating temperature | –40 °C – +70 °C (Multimode and Singlemode with ST or SC) / –20 °C – +55 °C (all others) |
Optical budget | 16 dB |
Poles | 2P |
Potential separation | 500 VDC (24 VDC <> RS422) |
Power consumption | 5 Watts, 200 mA (24 V) |
Power supply | 12–30 VDC, other voltages on request |
Product Description | The fiber optic systems DL422 connect applications with a RS422 interface via fiber optics. |
RS422 Cable length | 50 m |
RS422 Connector | 9-pole Sub-D female and 6-pole terminal |
Series | DL422 |
Status-LEDs | Power supply (green) / Data (yellow) / Status (red) |
Terminating resistor | Switchable: none or wave impedance (Rw + Rpd + Rpu) |
Transmission type | Duplex, Half duplex at DL422-2x |
Wavelength | 1310 nm |
Weight | 570 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DL422 system used for?
The DL422 system connects applications with an RS422 interface via fiber optics, enabling optical bus, star, tree, and mixed structures.
What are the different fiber types supported by DL422?
Supported fiber types are POF (980/1000 μm), HCS (200/230 μm), Multimode (62.5/125 μm), and Singlemode (9/125 μm).
What is the maximum optical budget for the DL422 systems?
The optical budget is 12 dB for POF and HCS fiber types, and 16 dB for Multimode and Singlemode fiber types.
What are the available fiber optic ranges for the DL422?
Fiber optic ranges include 50 m for POF, 200 m for HCS, 5 km for Multimode, and 30 km for Singlemode, with up to 100 km on request.
What wavelengths are used by the DL422 systems?
Wavelengths used are 650 nm for POF, 850 nm for HCS, and 1310 nm or 1550 nm for Multimode and Singlemode.
What is the maximum data rate for the DL422?
The maximum data rate is 1.5 MBit/s for point-to-point structures and 1.5 MBit/s divided by the number of DL422 systems for line topology.
What are the power supply requirements for the DL422?
The power supply requirement is 12–30 VDC, with other voltages available on request.
What is the power consumption of the DL422?
The power consumption is 5 Watts, drawing 200 mA at 24 V.
What is the operating temperature range for the DL422?
The operating temperature range is –40 °C to +70 °C for Multimode and Singlemode with ST or SC connectors, and –20 °C to +55 °C for all others.
What are the dimensions of the DL422?
The dimensions are 60 x 100 x 113 mm, or 60 x 120 x 113 mm including the connector.
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