Product Short Description
Technical Specifications
- Ports:
- PRT1: ASCII send/receive RS-232.
- PRT2: Configurable as RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 via jumpers for direct or multi-node communication.
- Data Handling:
- Supports ASCII strings up to 4096 characters.
- Memory usage is user-defined, enabling storage/transfer of up to 4000 registers to/from control processors.
- Communication Parameters:
- Baud Rate: 110 to 115.2 Kbps.
- Parity: None, odd, even.
- Stop Bits: 1 or 2.
- Data Bits: 5 to 8.
- Flow Control: Hardware (RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR) or software (XON/XOFF).
Description
- Power Supply:
- Backplane: 20mA @ 5.1V DC (FLEX chassis).
- External: 12–24V DC (340mA to 170mA).
- Environmental:
- Operating Temperature: 0–60°C (32–140°F).
- Storage Temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F).
- Humidity: 5–95% non-condensing.
- Shock/Vibration: 30g (operating), 50g (non-operating); 5g @ 10–150 Hz.
- Certifications: CE, RoHS compliant.
Functional Features
- Protocol Conversion: Translates ASCII data between FLEX processors and serial devices (e.g., barcode scanners, weigh scales).
- Data Acquisition & Control: Collects analog/digital inputs and controls outputs (e.g., relays, indicators) via ladder logic.
- Remote Monitoring: Enables parameter adjustments, program uploads/downloads, and diagnostics via upper-layer software.
- Diagnostics: Real-time error tracking (e.g., port status, character/block counts) and LED indicators for power, communication, and backplane activity.
- Flexible Configuration: Each port operates independently with customizable termination types, timeouts, and packet size limits.
Application Scenarios
- Industrial Automation: Integrates PLCs, sensors, and instruments from different vendors into FLEX-based systems.
- Manufacturing: Coordinates production lines by exchanging data between serial devices (e.g., motor drives, HMI panels).
- Process Control: Monitors real-time data in chemical/petrochemical plants for process optimization.
- Logistics & Warehousing: Manages inventory and order processing via serial-connected systems (e.g., RFID readers, conveyor controls).
- Traffic Systems: Synchronizes traffic lights and surveillance equipment in intelligent transportation networks.
- Energy Sector: Facilitates data exchange between energy meters and control systems for grid management.
Advantages
- High Reliability: Industrial-grade components withstand harsh conditions, minimizing downtime.
- Scalability: Supports up to 4000 registers, accommodating complex data requirements.
- Ease of Use: Simplified setup via text files and terminal software, reducing configuration time.
- Cost Efficiency: Extends legacy device lifespans by bridging them to modern FLEX platforms.
- Future-Proofing: Regular firmware updates ensure compatibility with emerging technologies.
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