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News Release from: Advantech (UK) | Subject: Adam-4542+
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 13 July 2004
Fiber Optic To Serial Converter
Aimed at industrial long-distance communication applications such as intelligent transport systems, the new Adam-4542+ converts single-mode fiber optic signals to RS-232/422/485 serial signals.
Aimed at industrial long-distance communication applications such as intelligent transport systems, the new Adam-4542+ converts single-mode fiber optic signals to RS-232/422/485 serial signals A newly invented redundancy feature also promises improved reliability
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 25 Jan 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Adam-4542+ improves over its predecessor (Adam-4542) by adding a unique redundancy feature that has just been invented by Advantech.
By providing fault detection on the main connection between two modules, communication can be automatically and seamlessly switched to a secondary connection.
This improves reliability, and can prevent costly troubleshooting on critical long-distance communication applications that are commonly used with fiber optics.
Cut one wire, and another automatically takes over.
Fiber optic communication is perfect for applications where the transmission medium must be protected from electrical exposure, lightning, atmospheric conditions or chemical corrosion.
Fiber optic networks operate at high speeds and have a large carrying capacity.
Signals can be transmitted further without needing to be "refreshed" or strengthened, and fiber optic cables also cost much less to maintain.
It is very difficult to tap into fiber optic transmission lines, and this is another advantage for secure transmissions.
While the Adam-4541 converter used multi-mode for transmissions up to 2.5 km, and wavelengths at 820 nm, the now available Adam-4542+ uses single-mode for transmissions up to 15 km, and wavelengths at 1310 nm. Request a free brochure from Advantech (UK) ...
Connect Adam-4542+ to your central control room using serial communication, and you have a radius of 15 km to expand your control system!.
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