Westermo MD-21 AC Industrial Current Loop to Serial Converter | Easy World Automation

Westermo MD-21 AC Industrial Current Loop to Serial Converter

  • 20 mA Current Loop to Serial Converter
  • 1 x RS-232 (D-sub female, up to 19.2 kbit/s)
  • 1 x RS-232 (screw terminal, up to 19.2 kbit/s)
  • 1 x 20mA Current Loop Input (up to 19.2 kbit/s)
  • Purpose-built DIN rail casing with integral clip
  • 207 – 264 VAC input power range
  • 5 – 50ºC operating temperature range

Description

The MD-21 is a 20 mA current loop (TTY) converter allowing RS-232 systems to be connected to a 20 mA current loop interface over a distance of up to 6 km (3.7 mi). The serial interface is a standard RS-232 interface with five control signals. Since the communication is totally transparent there is no need for different settings except for if the current loop shall be active or passive.

The MD-21 is designed for use in heavy-duty industrial applications. The different power options, galvanic isolation, and transient protection guarantee communication in the worst environments. The MD-21 has been tested to meet many EMC, isolation, vibration, and shock standards, all to the highest levels suitable for heavy industrial environments.

The design of the current loop converter makes the MD-21 suitable for a variety of applications with various speeds and data bit options. The converter can be used as a standard RS-232 to 20 mA current loop converter or connected in a ring, creating a multi-drop network. Being able to act as the current source on both transmit and receive circuits, if required, ensures that the MD-21 is suitable for any TTY application.


End of Life Product - No Replacement

Please note that the MD-21 has been phased out. You can explore other types of converters in the Converters.


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Specification

Interface
100Mb Fiber optic single mode (Megabit) Ports
100Mb Fiber optic multi mode (Megabit) Ports
Serial port : 1 x RS-232 (D-sub female, up to 19.2 kbit/s), 1 x RS-232 (screw terminal, up to 19.2 kbit/s)
USB
Other ports : 1 x 20mA Current Loop Input (up to 19.2 kbit/s)
Isolation : 1500 V
Converter specifications
Data transfer speed ( Baudrate ) Up to 19200 bit/s
Maximum data transmission distance 6 km
Minimum output power converter -
Sensitivity to receiving information -
Wavelength -
Require cable diameter 42pF/m
Flow Control -
Protocols -
Serial Signals
RS-232 Signals -
RS-422 Signals -
RS-485-2w Signals -
RS-485-4w Signals -
Power Requirements
Power Consumption (Output Adapter) Max 4VA at 115V and 230V
Power Input Plugin ( Redundant )
Overload Current Protection Supported
Reverse Polarity Protection
Input Voltage 207 – 264 VAC
Input Current 22 mA @ 230 VAC
Connector Screw terminal
General
Fan / Fanless Fanless
MTBF -
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions 50 x 100 x 128 mm
Housing -
Installation Din-rail mounting
Operating Temperature 5 – 50ºC (41 – 122ºF)
Operation Humidity 0-95% RH, non-condensing
Standards and Certifications Ingress; protection: IP20 EMC: SS-EN 50081-1/SS-EN 55022 (1992): Class B, SS-EN 50082-2/SS-EN 61000-4-2 (1995): 4 kV CD, 8 kV AD, SS-EN 50082-2/SS-EN 61000-4-4 (1995): 4 kV power, 2 kV signals SS-EN 50082-1/SS-IEC 801-3 (1984): 3 V/m; Safety: EN 60950 (1995)
Storage Temperature -
Weight 0.3 kg
LED Indicators
LED Per Port
Power