IMC-BC-232/485 Converter 

for IMC Series Controllers

The IQA-485 is a professional grade RS-485 to RS-232C converter that is designed to offer the highest degree of circuit protection and isolation for interconnected equipment. Typical RS-485 to RS-232C converters offer little or no surge, voltage or current protection for interconnected equipment.  As automation systems become more prevalent and interconnect wires are becoming more ubiquitous, the chance for shorts, surges and malfunction dramatically increases. Incidental damage to a single interconnect wire can often cause hundreds if not thousands of dollars of damage to one or more interconnected component, not to mention the cost of troubleshooting necessary to pinpoint the source of such problems.  In addition, there is becoming a greater need everyday to interconnect new control and automation system offerings which provide RS-485 communication with existing equipment that only offers RS-232C standards. Also, RS-485 is becoming the norm where long wiring runs are required (greater than 50 feet) which is often beyond the accepted standard for RS-232C. The IQA-485 is the simple answer to these issues!

FEATURES

• Easy Installation--Small inline module connects directly to RS-232C equipment. No need for external power supplies

• Bi-directional Communication. Allows connected equipment to both receive (Rx) and transmit (Tx) data to and from interconnected equipment.

• RS-485 Driver Static Protection-Internal protection circuitry provides up to 16, 000 volts of static protection to help protect equipment from accidental short circuit or other voltage or current spikes.. 

• Galvanic Opto-Isolation. Unique design isolates any connected equipment from potentially damaging voltage or current spikes that could destroy equipment connected anywhere on the communication network. Projection screen and drapery control motors can generate very large voltage or current spikes that can damage expensive home automation equipment connected anywhere on the system.

• Self-Powered. No external power supply required. RS-232C side powered from connected computer port. RS-485 side powered by interconnected Converging Systems

• Configurable RJ-11 connection to RS-485 bus. Internal configuration circuit can be customized to interconnect to non-industry standard RS-485 connections.

• Plug-N-Play. No additional software or driver required.

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