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SKU
IC820A
Category
Transceivers/Media Converters
Overview
• Enables you to select RS-485 2-wire half-duplex or RS-485 4-wire full-duplex operation.
• Selectable RS-422 operation with transmit and receive always enabled.
• Automatic RS-485 driver control, so it works without any special programming for handshaking signals. Also enables transmitter from RS-232 TD signal and receiver when not transmitting.
• Built-in bridging switches for 2- or 4-wire operation with no external jumpers to set.
• Set operating mode with four switches.
• Converts using either port power or power from an external 120-VAC/12-VDC power supply (sold separately).
• No external power is required if two RS-232 output handshake lines are available.
Warranty
Limited Warranty: 5 Year
About Black Box
For over forty years, Black Box has been a world-leading provider of premier IT infrastructure solutions. Today, we continue to design and manufacture award-winning products for Pro AV, KVM, cabling and networking known for their advanced functionality, flawless performance, outstanding reliability and fail-safe security. Our solutions are used every day in government, education, commercial enterprises and any other organization that requires the utmost quality and performance from their IT infrastructure. On top of creating industry-leading products, Black Box demonstrates every day a complete commitment to providing our customers with the best technical support and service in the industry. Our award-winning, dedicated support staff works around the clock to ensure our customers’ systems are always up and running optimally. They are truly as important to the successful IT, communications and business operations of our customers as the powerful products and solutions we deliver.
Highlights
Transmit data up to 115 kbps or at distancesup to 4000 ft.
Operates in point to point or multipoint applications
Operates 2-wire half-duplex or 4-wire half- or full-duplex.
async (data leads) only.
Up to 32 RS485 devices can be attached to create a large multi-drop network
The RS485 driver is automatically enabled during each spacing state on the RS232 side.
Specifications
General Information
Manufacturer
Black Box Corporation
Manufacturer Part Number
IC820A
Brand Name
Black Box
Product Model
IC820A
Product Name
IC820A Universal RS-232 to RS-422/485 Bidirectional Converter
