Available 1 files for Comtrol RocketLinx MC5001

Company

Comtrol

Categories

Networks Cards

Model

Comtrol RocketLinx MC5001

Description

Quick Installation Guide

Information

Manual PDF

Operating System

Manual

Version

B

Size Driver

1.4MB

File Name

mc5001_quick_install_guide.pdf

Observations

Introduction
The RocketLinx MC5001 is a serial to fiber media converter with an RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 port with auto sensing baud rate and direction control functions. It extends the distance of
serial communication to 5KM (MC5001, Multi-Mode) or 40KM (MC5001, Single-Mode) and
also provides good immunity to EMI/EMC. For ESD protection, the RocketLinx MC5001
supports 15KV ESD protection on the serial line. It also features a wide power input range
(DC12-48 V / AC 12-32V) and DIN rail mounting for quick and easy installation.
Package Checklist
?? MC5001 Industrial serial to fiber media converter
?? Quick Installation Guide
?? DIN rail mount kit
Mounting the RocketLinx MC5001
?? Din-Rail mount: screw on the DIN rail mount clips
with 4 screws and mount MC5001 on the DIN Rail
Grounding the RocketLinx MC5001
There is one earth grounding pole included on the
power-input connector. Connect the earth ground of the
MC5001 to ensure system safety and prevent noise.
Wiring the Power Inputs
1. Insert the positive and negative wires into the
V+ and V- contact on the terminal block connector.
2. Tighten the wire-clamp screws to prevent the
power wires from being loosened.
Notes: The recommended working voltage is DC24V (DC12-48V) or AC24V (AC 12-32V)
with polarity reverse protection.

Connecting to serial line
The MC5001 provides triple mode circuits for RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 2/4-wires and extends
these signals to 5KM or 40KM by optical fiber cable. The converter operating architecture can
also be configured as a PTP (Peer to Peer) or SFR (Serial Fiber Ring) to enlarge the serial
communication infrastructure and link more MC5001s.
To ensure the quality of the serial line signal, the MC5001 provides 2 termination resistors for
the RS-422/485 TX and RX signal by using the DIP switch Enable/Disable option. Please
refer to the DIP Switch setting table for more information.
The following diagram illustrates different serial connectivity options.

Connecting the Optical Fiber
The Fiber Optical link architecture supports PTP
and SFR mode for different purposes.
1. PTP Mode (Peer to Peer)
The PTP (Peer to Peer) mode provides connection
between 2 nodes. When working in this mode, the
MC5001 can transmit and receive data at the same
time, which means the MC5001 is working at full
duplex mode.
2. SFR Mode (Serial Fiber Ring)
To extend the transmission distance and to
save fiber cable cost, MC5001s can link to
each other in a ring architecture. In this mode
the MC5001 only provides half duplex
transmission and all data communication is
controlled by the host device. The maximum
number of communication nodes is 20.