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Interface Converters, Data Extenders, And Printer Access Devices

Serial Interface Converters

A400 Series
The A400 Series are a range of high quality, low cost compact serial interface converters. The A400 can be used as a single unit to connect two devices with different serial interfaces,eg RS232 to RS422, or the units can be used in pairs to overcome limitations with RS232 such as distance, earth potentials between buildings, and multi-drop applications. All A400 units have a metal case which makes them ideal for both office and industrial applications.

Code Description
A420 RS232 Serial <> 20mA Current Loop Converter
A430 RS422 Serial <> 20mA Current Loop Converter
A440 RS232 Serial <> RS-422 Converter
A450 RS232 Serial <> RS-485 Converter using Screw Terminal Block
A451 RS232 Serial <> RS-485 Converter using 2xRJ-45 Ethernet Connectors

 

Serial-Parallel Converter

A500 Series
The ASeries A510 is an RS-232 Serial to Centronics Parallel or Centronics Parallel to RS-232 Serial interface converter. Its superior design allows it to operate with the fastest of computers on the parallel side and with devices at up to 38,400bps on the serial side.The RS-232 configuration options include the selection of Software hand-shaking using Robust Xon/Xoff or Hardware hand-shaking using the DSR/DTR handshake pairs. The A510 is housed in a quality slim line metal case and uses female connectors at each end for convenient connection to all types of equipment.

Code Description
A510 RS232 Serial <> Centronics Parallel Converter

 

Parallel Data Extenders

A516 Series
The A516 DataMate is a low cost and reliable product which replaces the standard PC parallel printer cable. Using low cost 4 wire cable, it allows you to place that PC and printer wherever you like and up to 300 metres apart. One A516 is connected to the parallel port of your PC and the other to your printer. There are no switches to set, simply plug in and use. The DataMate is also fully compatible with the Premises Distribution System (PDS) cabling environment and may be plugged in directly using a standard PDS patch cable. The DataMate transfers data at 460,000 bits per second, this is at least four times faster than many other look-alike devices. Graphics data can be reliably sent at distances up to 300 metres, much longer distances are possible depending on site conditions.

Code Description
A516-C DataMate 516 Transmitter with DB-25 (Computer End)
A516-P DataMate 516 Transmitter with DB-25 (Printer End)
A516-G DataMate 516 Transmitter with DB-25 (General Purpose)
A516-KIT-P DataMate Kit includes A516-C and A516-P
A516-KIT-G DataMate Kit includes A516-C and A516-G

 

X21, V35, V24 Interface Converters

A600 Series:
The A600 Series interface converters provide bidirectional conversion between X21, V35, and V24 interfaces. These units can be used for connecting devices with different interfaces eg V35 router to X21 NTU, or the extra distance and lower cost of X21 can be used to connect a pair of V35 devices.

Code Description
A600 X.21 to V.35 / V.35 to X.21 Converter (Switch Selectable)
A601 V.24 to V.35 / V.35 to V.24 Converter (Switch Selectable)
A602 V.24 to X.21 / X.21 to V.24 Converter (Switch Selectable)