Block Diagram

Model: rdc232hub
PWR
Isolated 3-way RS-232 hub Power Section TXD

Port A
The rdc232hub allows the interconnection of three RS-232 devices, with 3 x DC-DC RXD
complete with full 4-port 2.5kv optical/galvanic isolation. Each port Converters DTR
is fully isolated (with floating ground) with reference to the other DSR
data ports and the power supply. PWR PWR
TXD TXD

Logic
Port C

Port B
Unit
The rdc232hub operates either in Hub or Master-Slave mode. As a RXD RXD
hub, any one device can communicate freely with the other two DTR DTR
because data received on any one port is echoed out through the
DSR DSR
other two. In Master-Slave mode, any data received by port C
("Master") is echoed out through both port A and B ("Slaves"). Data
received on port A and B is only echoed out through port C
("Master") only. Furthermore, all ports support the forwarding of Application Details:
DTR and DSR signals as well.

500-watt voltage transient suppressor diodes protect the rdc232hub

from normal mode surges, while the full galvanic isolation protects
the rdc232hub from common mode surges.

Isolation, industrial design, small size, DIN rail mount, user One RS-232 Host has 2 RS-232 slaves on single port.
indication, and DC supply make the rdc232hub a very engineer-
friendly device for your industrial data communication system.

RS-232 port Description:

Port Type ...........................…. EIA/RS-232
Voltage Levels ....................... ±9v DC
Permitted Surge ..................... ±25v DC
Surge Diodes Installed .......... ±15v, 500-watt
Two RS-232 Hosts share single RS-232 Slave (only ONE host can
Isolation (ISO/IEC 9549): talk to slave at one time – rdc232hub does NOT arbitrate)
Between Order Information:
All RS-232 ports ………….….. 2500v (optical, 5kV test)
Power & RS-232 Ports …....… 2500v (galvanic, 3kV test) Rdc232hub
Conformal Coating ................. (optional) 5000v spec Input Power Supply (Select One)
dv 9 to 36 Vdc, 1.5 watt (63mA@24v)
Power Supply Options: av 9 to 36 Vac 1.5 watt (63mA@24v)
9v to 36 Vdc (1.5 watt max)... 12v or 24v including batteries 5v 5vDC +/- 5% (260mA max)
9v to 36 Vac (1.5 watt max).…Unregulated AC sources Ground Isolation
5v DC +/- 5% (4.75-5.25v)...... 5v for OEM integration
4p Full 4-of-4 Ground Isolation
User Indication ....................... Green LED for power status
Connectors
Communication: dd All 9-pin D-Shell
Firmware
Max Speed ............................ 115kbps , no config required
Character Setting ................... Transparent, no config required F1 Standard Firmware
Duplex / Direction .................. Automatic, no RTS/CTS required Other Options (Optional)
User Indication ....................... Yellow LED for each Receive Signal fc Conformal Coating
Maximum Bus Length ............ 15m per EIA-232 (+5000v)
Example: model rdc232hub-dv-4p-dd-F1 is an “Isolated 3-way RS-
Environmental: 232 Hub, DIN-Rail Mount, 9-36vDC Supply, Full 4-of-4 Ground
Isolation, all with 9-pin D-Shell.”
Ambient operating temperature… -20C to + 65C
Ambient storage temperature…… -40C to +100C Mechanical Dimensions: mm (inches)
Relative Humidity..................…… 10 to 95% RH, non condensing
Casing.……………………………. good fungus & termite
resistance; self-extinguishing.
Weight .................................……. 130g.
Terminal Capacity ................…… 2.5mm strand (12 AWG)
4.0mm solid (12 AWG)
Mounting Rail .........................…. DIN EN 50022
(35mm symmetrical)
DIN EN 50025
(32mm asymmetrical)

(Note: Style DIN 50022 works best)

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(Version 1.1) Specifications subject to change without notice