The Mother Node™ Communication Signal Converter line of RS-232 to
RS-485 converters offers an easy way to use virtually any PC to
communicate with half duplex RS-485 devices. Complicated hand-shaking
issues are eliminated with these easy to use converters.
Mother
Node™ converters come in three levels of sophistication to offer the
exact combination of features you need:
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Mother Node™ Silver
Converter is a low cost device that converts signals at baud rates to
19.2 KBaud. Installation is simple, just connect the two RS-485 wires,
the quick connect RS-232 cable, and the power transformer. No
additional connections or settings are required.
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Mother Node™ Gold
Converter adds optical isolation and an additional quick connect (RJ-11)
RS-485 output.
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Mother Node™ Platinum Converter adds the ability to
operate as either a converter or a RS-485 repeater. In repeater mode
the RS-485 standard of 32 devices and 1800 m (6000 ft.) of cable run can
be increased. In place of the 32nd device on the line, the Mother Node™
Platinum Converter reforms and repeats the wave forms to add an
additional 32 devices and 1800 m (6000 ft.) of cable. When used with
Love Controls products with Option 992, you can address up to 1020
devices on a single port.
Mother Node™ Converter Features
• Converts RS-232 Signals to RS-485
• Connects Half-duplex Devices to Full Duplex Hosts
• Transmission Speeds to 19.2 KBaud
• Available with 1500V Optical Isolation
• Operates on 12 VDC
• Available with 120 VAC Adaptor
• Available Repeater Allows Expansion of RS-485 Beyond Standard 32 Devices and 1800 m (6000 ft)