This document describes the features and functions of A50/A51 RS-232 to RS-422/RS-485 converters and A60 RS-232 surge protection converters
The Moxa A50 and A51 are RS-232 to RS-422/RS-485 bidirectional converters designed to convert unbalanced signals to balanced signals for longer distance communication. The A51 includes additional isolation protection up to 2000V. These devices support point-to-point, multidrop, and simplex operations with data rates up to 921600 bps.
| Power Supply | DC +9V to +30V, 150mA |
|---|---|
| Data Rate | Up to 921600 bps under 500 ft |
| Distance | Up to 4000 ft under 115200 bps |
| Surge Protection | up to 2000V |
Refer to Chapter 2.3, Self Test.
Data loss or error can be caused by mismatched data rates/formats or surges during data transferring.