AC7 OPTO 22, AC7 Datasheet - Page 16

• Manufacturer Part Number: AC7
• Description: Computers, Interface Cards
• Manufacturer: OPTO 22

Specifications of AC7

• Peak Reflow Compatible (260 C): No
• Leaded Process Compatible: No
• Features: RS232 To RS422 Converter
• Interface: RS-422⁄485
• Module Type: Adapter Card
• Mounting Type: Protective Enclosure
• Voltage, Supply: 115 VAC ± 10 VAC @ 50⁄60 Hz
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant

INSTALLATION (cont.)
INSTALLING THE AC7A/B FOR
USE WITH DEVICES OTHER THAN
OPTO 22’S OPTOMUX I/O
OVERVIEW
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
MOUNTING THE AC7A/B
16 AC7A/B User’s Guide
The AC7A/B was originally designed specifically to make it easy to connect any device with a standard
RS-232 port to Opto 22’s Optomux I/O in 4 wire RS-422/485 mode. However, the AC7A/B can also be used as a
general purpose, bi-directional RS-232 to RS-422/485 converter.
• Medium size flat-blade screwdriver
• Wire stripper
• Variety of color-coded wires and cables:
The AC7A/B adapter card may be mounted in any position on any flat surface. The AC7A/B is supplied with
3/4” standoffs. All of the standoffs should be secured using #6 mounting hardware to provide maximum
physical strength. Sufficient space should be left around the AC7A/B for serial communication cables and for
power wiring. Figure 3-1 shows the dimensions of the AC7A/B adapter card.
- #22 or #24 gauge twisted-pair cable for communication cables
- #18 gauge for power connections.