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Protecting Valuable Industrial LANS and Data Communication Systems

Industrial LANs and data communication systems stretch over long distances,inside and outside, with signals exposed to electrical transients, noise, groundloops, power surges, and lightning. Commercial communications equipmentoften is not designed for use in these environments, which can lead to unreliablesignal quality, damage to expensive peripherals, computers, and other onlineequipment, and production downtime. Our heavy duty products “harden” andprotect these systems, and can extend communications for many mileswithout expensive low-capacitance cabling.

Our LDM Series line drivers and converters protect host computers andequipment and extend the distances over which computers, terminals, andother devices can communicate within hazardous industrial and institutionalenvironments – up to 12 miles using wire pairs and current loop protocols, or twomiles with fiber optic data links for total electrical isolation.

Our DCP485 DIN Rail RS-232 to RS-485 converter/line driver provides1500 Vrms continuous isolation and data transfer up to 115.2kbps with auto-matic RS-485 line control while powered from +10 to +30 VDC.

Data Communication Products

DCP485 DCP35

LDM485

PT3E

LDM30 LDM35

LDM80 LDM85 PT3

LDM70 LDM422

Features• 1500Vrms Isolation with Optocouplers and

Power DC-to-DC Converter (3000Vp, 1 min)

• Industrial Temperature Range

• DTE/DC Selection Switches, Diagnostic LEDs

• Rugged, Compact Industrial Packaging,Choice of Host Connectors

• Data Rates to 115.2kbps

• Distances to 12 Miles (20km)

• Multidrop, Handshake Functions

• 2- or 4-Wire, Simplex/Duplex Connection

• Full Line of Power and Connector Accessories

• CE Compliant

• Manufactured per RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC

Applications• Protects Equipment from Damage due to

Power Surges, Transients, Lightning;Breaks Ground Loops

• Extends RS-232 Communication Distanceswithout Expensive Low-Capacitance Cabling

• Connects RS-232 Devices to RS-422 andRS-485 Devices

• Ideal Choice for Industrial and InstitutionalLANs

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Model Signal Mode #Wires Connectors Isolation Interface Connector Power NotesMax Bit Ratevs Distance

Field Host

Line Drivers and Converters

Data Communications Selection Guide

Max Distancevs Bit Rate

DCP35 19.2k (0.5 mi) 12.0 mi (300) Electrical Simplex, 2 Screw Comm(2) RS-232 Male/ Port- Port-Signal Powered(0.8km) 11.3 km Current Full- 4 Terminals Female Signals

Loop Duplex DB-9

DCP485 115.2k (.8 mi) 7 mi (2.4k) Electrical Simplex 2 Screw Comm(2)/ RS-232 Fe/Male Ext.(6) DIN Rail mounting(1.3 km) 11.3 km RS-485 Half/ 2 Terminals Power(3) DB-9/ Auto RS-485

Differential Full- Screw Line controlVoltage Duplex 4 Terms

LDM30 57.6k (.5 mi) 12 mi (1.2k) Electrical Simplex 2 Screw Terms Male/(.8 km) 19.3 km Current Full- Mod Phone Comm(2) RS-232 Female Ext.(1) Low Cost

Loop Duplex 4 Jack DB-25

LDM35 19.2k (.5 mi) 12 mi (0.3k) Electrical Simplex 2 Screw Terms Male/ Port Port-Signal(.8 km) 19.3 km Current Full- Mod Phone Comm(2) RS-232 Female Signals Powered


LDM70 57.6k (.5 mi) 12 mi (1.2k) Electrical Simplex 2 Screw Terms Comm(2)/ RS-232 Male/ Full isolation,(.8 km) 19.3 km Current Full- Mod Phone Power(3) Female Ext.(1) DTR/RLSD handshake


LDM422 19.2k (1 mi) 7 mi (1.2k) Electrical Simplex 2 Screw Comm(2)/ RS-232 Male/ Multidrop capable(1.6 km) 11.3 km RS-422 Half/ Terminals Power(3) Female Ext.(1) RTS/CTS handshake

Differential Full- 2 DB-25 or 2nd data channelVoltage Duplex 4

LDM485 57.6k (.5 mi) 8 mi (2.4k) Electrical Simplex 2 Screw Comm(2)/ RS-232 Male/ Multidrop capable(.8 km) 12.9 km RS-485 Half/ Terminals Power(3) Female Ext.(1) RTS/CTS handshake

Differential Full- 2 DB-25 or 2nd data channelVoltage Duplex 4

LDM80 19.2k (2.2 mi) 2.2 mi (19.2k) Optical Simplex 1 fiber SMA (905) Total(4) RS-232 Male/ Port Total electrical isolation,(3.5 km) 3.5 km Full- ST Female Signals intrinsic safety

Duplex 2 fibers DB-25

LDM85 5M(5) (1.2 mi) 1.2 mi (5M) Optical Simplex 1 fiber SMA (905) Total(4) RS-232 Male/ Multipoint optical loop,(2 km) 2 km Full- ST RS-422/ Female Ext.(1) total electrical isolation

Duplex 2 fibers RS-423 DB-25TTL

AccessoriesModel Description

Power Supply DIN Rail Mount, 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz InPWR-PS5RA 24 VDC, 0.31 A OutPWR-PS5RB 24 VDC, 0.63 A OutPWR-PS5RC 24 VDC, 1.25 A OutPWR-PS5RD 24 VDC, 2.08 A OutPWR-PS5RE 24 VDC, 4.17 A Out

NOTES:(1) Externally powered LDMs may be powered with wall transformer (supplied)or through pins 9 and 10 on host interface.(2) Comm isolation provides an optical barrier on receive circuits and/ortransmit circuits plus ANSI/IEEE C37.90.1 surge protection.(3) Power isolation by DC/DC converter to field circuits.(4) Fiber optic units provide total electrical isolation.(5) Max data rate for LDM85 is 2.5M bps NRZ TTL and 100K bps RS-232/422.(6) Externally powered +10V to +30VDC.



DCP485Fully Isolated DIN Rail RS-232 to RS-485 Converters/Line Drivers

DescriptionThe DCP485 is a compact RS-232 to RS-485 converter which features acomplete electrical isolation barrier and heavy duty electrical surge protectors.These devices feature a DIN rail mountable enclosure for application to ajunction box, a panel, a relay rack, the sides of computer equipment, oranywhere a DIN rail can be mounted. Isolation is provided by optical couplersand a transformer isolated DC-to-DC converter. The RS-232 connection isthrough male or female EIA 9-pin D-sub connectors, or a 3-wire RS-232connection can be made through convenient pluggable screw terminals. TheRS-485 connections are made through convenient pluggable solderless screwterminals.

The DCP485 series is designed for full duplex operation over two wire pairs.Outputs are tri-state, allowing multidropping of up to 32 units over one pair.Data rates are DC to 115.2k bits per second. Four diagnostic LED indicatorsare provided for installation guidance and system troubleshooting. The RS-232interface includes Request To Send (RTS) and Data Terminal Ready (DTR)either of which can be used via DIP switches to enable the RS-485 transmitter.Alternately, the DCP485 offers automatic line switching in which the RS-485transmitter is enabled automatically by each character sent on the RS-232Transmit Data (TD) line. Additionally, the RS-485 transmitter and receiver maybe independently enabled continuously or under RS-232 control. A convenientnull modem switch is provided for the data lines. Also, line termination switchesindependently connect line termination and line bias resistors to the RS-485lines. The units are powered from wide-range voltages of +10 to +30VDCthrough pluggable solderless screw terminals.

Figure 1: DCP485 Block Diagram

Features• Complete Isolation with Optical Couplers and

Transformer-Coupled DC-to-DC Converter

• Industrial Surge Protection Devices and 15kVESD Protected RS-232 Inherent

• Four LED Diagnostic Indicators

• 38.4kbps at 1 Mile (1.6km),115.2kbps at 0.8 Mile (1.3km)

• RTS, DTR, or Auto RS-485 TransmitterControl

• Tri-state Outputs for Multidrop Applications,up to 32 Devices

• Selection of Connectors

• Wide Operating Temperature Range

• Pluggable Solderless Screw Terminal FieldConnections

• CE Compliant

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SpecificationsModel DCP485

Bit Rate (bps) 0-115.2kbpsbps vs Distance 115.2k 57.6k 38.4k 19.2k 9.6k 4.8k 2.4k-0

Distance(miles) 0.8 0.9 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 7.0Distance(km) 1.3 1.5 1.6 3.2 4.8 6.4 11.3

Wire Capacitance Equal to 25pf per foot and up to 32 multidrop unitsMax Multidrop Units 32

Common Mode Isolation Surge: 3000Vp, 1 min.Continuous: 1500Vrms

Differential Mode Surge Protection (DC input and RS-232 inputs and outputs)(9 devices) ANSI/IEEE C37.90.1

(all RS-485 inputs and outputs)

Modes Asynchronous 4-wire full-duplex, 2-wirehalf-duplex, 2-wire simplex

Channel Lines(1) TD, RDControl Lines(1) RTS, DTR

Null Modem Switch 1 (Reverses RS-232 pins 2 and 3)

RS-485 Output Drive 28mA max/outputRS-485 Input Impedance 12kΩ min/input

Power +10 to +30 VDC at 150mA max

Environmental:Operating Temperature Range –40°C to +60°CStorage Temperature Range –40°C to +70°CRelative Humidity 0 to 95% NoncondensingAltitude to 15000 ft (4574 m)

Dimensions 4.3” x 3.3” x 0.89”(109mm x 84mm x 22.5mm)

Weight 4.6 oz (130g)

MTTF(2) >100,000 hrs

NOTES: Contact factory or your local Dataforth sales office for maximum values.(1) TD = Transmit Data, RD = Receive Data, RTS = Request To Send, DTR = Data Terminal Ready.(2) Ground-benign environmental conditions (no salt atmosphere, <50°C ambient temperature).

Figure 2: DCP485 Dimensions

Ordering InformationModel Description

DCP485-P Male RS-232 connectorDCP485-S Female RS-232 connectorPower Supply DIN Rail Mount PWR-PS5RA 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz In

24 VDC, 0.31 A Out

RS-232 P1 Pin Descriptions RS-232/POWER P2 Pin Descriptions RS-485 P3 Pin Descriptions

Pin 1 RLSD Receive Line Signal Detect Pin 4 TD Transmit Data Pin 5 TD A Transmit Data A(DCD) (Data Carrier Detect) Pin 3 RD Read Data Pin 4 TD B Transmit Data B

Pin 2 RD Receive Data Pin 2 GND Ground (also Signal Ground) Pin 3 RD A’ Receive Data A’Pin 3 TD Transmit Data Pin 1 +V +10 to +30VDC Pin 2 RD B’ Receive Data B’Pin 4 DTR Data Terminal Ready Pin 1 RTN Return, IsolatedPin 5 SG Signal GroundPin 6 DSR Data Set ReadyPin 7 RTS Request To SendPin 8 CTS Clear To SendPin 9 NC Not Connected

Typical at TA=+25°C



DCP35DIN Rail Signal-Powered RS-232 Line Drivers

DescriptionThe DCP35 series of products is designed to allow RS-232 devices to beinter-connected over distances sufficient to cover any industrial or institutionalcomplex of buildings. These line drivers feature a DIN rail mountable enclosurefor application to a junction box, a panel, a relay rack, the sides of computerequipment, or anywhere a DIN rail can be mounted.

The DCP35 series does not require a power supply for operation. The use of lowpower circuits and a sensitive optically isolated receiver allows the devices toderive all necessary power from the RS-232 data and control signals. They aredesigned for full-duplex, asynchronous operation over two, DC-continuous,non-loaded, twisted-wire pairs. Two-wire simplex operation may be accom-plished over one twisted- wire pair. The line driver circuits — and, consequently,the host device — are protected from electrical transients due to lightning strikesor operation of heavy industrial equipment.

Each device features a convenient DCE (Data Communication Equipment) toDTE (Data Terminal Equipment) switch which reverses pins 2 and 3 of theRS-232 connector. For installation and system troubleshooting each unit hasdiagnostic Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) on the transmit and receive lines.

The RS-232 connector may be ordered as a male or female 9-pin connector.Field connection is made through pluggable solderless screw terminals.

Figure 1: DCP35 Block Diagram

Features• Signal-powered: No Power Source Required

• Optical Isolation: Breaks Ground Loops

• Heavy Duty Surge Protectors: PreventsLightning Damage

• LED Diagnostic Indicators: SimplifiesInstallation and System Troubleshooting

• 19.2kbps to 0.5 Mile (0.8km),9.6kbps to 2.0 Miles (3.2km), 1.2kbps to 7.0Miles (11.3km)

• Four-Wire Full Duplex, Two-Wire Simplex

• Pluggable Solderless Screw Terminal FieldConnections

• Null Modem Switch

• CE Compliant

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SpecificationsModel DCP35

Bit Rate (bps) 0-19.2kbpsbps vs Distance 19.2k 9.6k 4.8k 2.4k 1.2k-0

Distance(miles) 0.5 2.0 3.0 5.0 7.0Distance(km) 0.8 3.2 4.8 8.1 11.3


Differential Mode Surge Protection ANSI/IEEE C37.90.1(3 devices)

Modes Asynchronous 4-wire full-duplex, 2-wire simplex

Channel Lines(1) TD, RDControl Lines(1) RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, RLSD(DCD)


Power RS-232 data and control signalsRS-232 Data ±5V to ±15V, 3.0mA to 10.0mARS-232 Control Signals ±6V to ±15V, 3.0mA to 10.0mA

Environmental:Operating Temperature Range 0°C to +70°CStorage Temperature Range –10°C to +85°CRelative Humidity 0 to 95% Noncondensing

Dimensions 4.2” x 3.3” x 0.89”(107mm x 84mm x 22.5mm)


MTTF(2) >150,000 hrs

NOTES: Contact factory or your local Dataforth sales office for maximum values.(1) TD = Transmit Data, RD = Receive Data, RTS = Request To Send, CTS = Clear To Send, DTR = DataTerminal Ready, DSR = Data Set Ready, RLSD = Received Line Signal Detect (DCD = Data Carrier Detect).(2) Ground-benign environmental conditions (no salt atmosphere, <50°C ambient temperature).

Figure 2: DCP35 Dimensions

Ordering InformationModel 9-Pin Connector Termination

DCP35-P 1 ch Male Screw terminalsDCP35-S 1 ch Female Screw terminals

RS-232 Pin Descriptions Field Pin Descriptions

Screw TermsPin 1 RLSD [8] Receive Line Signal Pin 1 RD+ Receive Data +

Detect Pin 2 RD- Receive Data -Pin 2 RD [3] Receive Data Pin 3 TD+ Transmit Data +Pin 3 TD [2] Transmit Data Pin 4 TD- Transmit Data -Pin 4 DTR [20] Data Terminal ReadyPin 5 SG [7] Signal GroundPin 6 DSR [6] Data Set ReadyPin 7 RTS [4] Request To SendPin 8 CTS [5] Clear To Send

Pin numbers given are for the 9-pin connector with the 25-pinequivalent in [ ].




LDM30General Purpose RS-232 Line Drivers

DescriptionThe LDM30 series of products is designed to allow video display terminals(VDTs) and other RS-232 devices to be connected over distances sufficient tocover any industrial or institutional complex of buildings. These line driversfeature a rugged aluminum enclosure small enough to mount on the back panelof VDT units, saving valuable desk and floor space.

The LDM30 series is designed for full-duplex, asynchronous operation overtwo, DC-continuity, non-loaded, twisted-wire pairs. Through special high-speed optically-coupled circuits they may communicate at data rates up to57,600bps. A self-powered model and a host-powered model are available.The self-powered unit uses 12VAC from a wall-mounted transformer while thehost-powered unit takes ±DC power from pins 9 and 10 of the RS-232connector. The line driver circuits — and, consequently, the host device — areprotected from electrical transients due to lightning strikes or operation ofheavy industrial equipment.

Each device features a convenient Data-Communication Equipment (DCE) toData-Terminal Equipment (DTE) switch which reverses pins 2 and 3 of theRS-232 connector. For installation and troubleshooting, each unit hasdiagnostic Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) on the transmit and receive lines.

The RS-232 connector may be ordered as a male or female 25-pin connector.Field connection is made through a modern, solderless, screw-terminationassembly.

Figure 1: LDM30 Block Diagram

Features• DC to 57,600bps

• Optical Isolation

• Surge Protectors

• LED Diagnostic Indicators

• Operation to 3 Miles (5km) at 9600bps,1 Mile (1.7km) at 19,200bps, 0.5 Miles (0.8km)at 57,600bps


• Self-Powered or Host-Powered


• Wide Operating Temperature Range, 0 to +70°C

• CE Compliant

NOTES:(1) TD, RD: mark = -V, space = +V.(2) LDM30 can operate on AC or DC power. AC is appliedon field pins 1 and 2, 12VAC max. DC is applied on RS-232 pins 9 and 10: +9 to +15VDC at 35mA on pin 9, -9 to -15VDC at 35mA on pin 10.

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Bit Rate (bps) 0-57.6kbps vs Distance 57.6k 38.4k 19.2k 9.6k 4.8k 2.4k 1.2k-0





Channel Lines(1) TD, RDControl Lines(1) RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, RLSD

PowerAC operation(2) 12VAC at 92mADC operation ±9VDC to ±15VDC, 35mA


Dimensions 3.6” x 2.1” x 1”(91.4mm x 53.3mm x 25.4mm)

Weight 3.5 oz (100g) maxPT3 and PT3E 11.0 oz (312g) max

MTTF(3) >150,000 hrs

NOTES: Contact factory or your local Dataforth sales office for maximum values.(1) TD = Transmit Data, RD = Receive Data, RTS = Request To Send, CTS = Clear To Send, DTR = DataTerminal Ready, DSR = Data Set Ready, RLSD = Received Line Signal Detect.(2) 120VAC and 220VAC power transformers are available.(3) Ground-benign environmental conditions (no salt atmosphere, <50°C ambient temperature).

Figure 2: LDM30 Dimensions

Ordering InformationModel Type Power Termination

LDM30-P Male Host-powered Screw terminationLDM30-S Female Host-powered Screw terminationLDM30-PT Male U.S. transformer Screw terminationLDM30-ST Female U.S. transformer Screw terminationLDM30-PE Male European transformer Screw terminationLDM30-SE Female European transformer Screw termination

Model Description

PT3 U.S. style wall mount transformer, 120VACPT3E Euro style wall mount transformer, 220VAC

RD+ = Receive Data +RD- = Receive Data -TD+ = Transmit Data +TD- = Transmit Data -

RS-232 P1 Pin Descriptions Field P2 Pin Description

Screw TermsPin 1 CASE Ground Pin 1 12VACPin 2 TD [3] Transmit Data Pin 2 AC GNDPin 3 RD [2] Receive Data Pin 3 RD+Pin 4 RTS [7] Req. To Send Pin 4 RD-Pin 5 CTS [8] Clear To Send Pin 5 TD+Pin 6 DSR [6] Data Set Ready Pin 6 TD-Pin 7 GND [5] Signal GroundPin 8 RLSD [1] Receive Line Signal DetectPin 9 +DC Positive DC Supply InputPin 10 -DC Negative DC Supply InputPin 20 DTR [4] Data Terminal Ready

Pin numbers given are for the 25-pin connector with the 9-pin equivalentin [ ].




LDM35Signal Powered RS-232 Line Drivers

DescriptionThe LDM35 series of products is designed to allow video display terminals(VDTs) and other RS-232 devices to be connected over distances sufficient tocover any industrial or institutional complex of buildings. These line driversfeature a rugged enclosure small enough to mount on the back panel of VDTunits, saving valuable desk and floor space.

The LDM35 series does not require a power supply for operation. The use of lowpower circuits and a sensitive optical receiver allows the devices to derive allnecessary power from the RS-232 data and control signal. They are designedfor full-duplex, asynchronous operation over two, DC-continuity, non-loaded,twisted-wire pairs. Two-wire simplex operation may be accomplished over twowires. The line driver circuits — and, consequently, the host device — areprotected from electrical transients due to lightning strikes or operation of heavyindustrial equipment.

Each device features a convenient Data-Communication Equipment (DCE) toData-Terminal Equipment (DTE) switch which reverses pins 2 and 3 of theRS-232 connector. For installation and troubleshooting, each unit hasdiagnostic Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) on the transmit and receive lines.



Features• Signal-powered: No Power Source Required

• Optical Isolation: Breaks Ground Loops

• Heavy Duty Surge Protectors: Prevents LightningDamage

• LED Diagnostic Indicators: Simplifies Installationand System Troubleshooting

• Operation to Two Miles (3.3km) at 9600bps,One-Half Mile (0.8km) at 19,200bps, SevenMiles (11.7km) at 1200bps



• Wide Operating Temperature Range, 0°C to +70°C

• Null Modem Switch

• CE Compliant

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Bit Rate (bps) 0-19.2kbps vs Distance 19.2k 9.6k 4.8k 2.4k 1.2k-0


Common Mode Isolation Surge: 500Vp, 1min.Continuous: 300Vrms




Power RS-232 data and control signalsRS-232 Data ±5V to ±15V, 3.0mA to 10.0mARS-232 Control Signals ±6V to ±15V, 3.0mA to 10.0mA



Weight 3.2 oz (91g) max

MTTF(2) >150,000 hrs

NOTES: Contact factory or your local Dataforth sales office for maximum values.(1) TD = Transmit Data, RD = Receive Data, RTS = Request To Send, CTS = Clear To Send, DTR = DataTerminal Ready, DSR = Data Set Ready, RLSD = Received Line Signal Detect.(2) Ground-benign environmental conditions (no salt atmosphere, <50°C ambient temperature).

Ordering InformationModel 25-Pin Connector Termination

LDM35-P Male Screw terminalsLDM35-S Female Screw terminals



RS-232 P1 Pin Descriptions Field P2 Pin Descriptions

Screw TermsPin 1 CASE Ground Pin 1 RD+Pin 2 TD [3] Transmit Data Pin 2 RD-Pin 3 RD [2] Receive Data Pin 3 TD+Pin 4 RTS [7] Req. To Send Pin 4 TD-Pin 5 CTS [8] Clear To SendPin 6 DSR [6] Data Set ReadyPin 7 GND [5] Signal GroundPin 8 RLSD [1] Receive Line Signal DetectPin 20 DTR [4] Data Terminal Ready





LDM70Fully Isolated RS-232 Line Drivers

DescriptionThe LDM70 series of products is designed to allow video display terminals(VDTs) and other RS-232 devices to be connected over distances sufficient tocover any industrial or institutional complex of buildings. These line driversfeature a rugged aluminum enclosure small enough to mount on the back panelof VDT units, saving valuable desk and floor space.

The LDM70 series is designed for full duplex, asynchronous operation over twoDC-continuity, non-loaded, twisted-wire pairs. Through special high-speedoptically coupled circuits, they may communicate at data rates up to 57,600 bitsper second. A handshake operation is implemented over the same two-wirepairs. A self-powered model and a host-powered model are available. Theself-powered unit uses 12VAC from a wall-mounted transformer, whilethe host-powered unit takes ±DC power from pins 9 and 10 of the RS-232connector. The line driver circuits — and, consequently, the host device — areprotected from electrical transients due to lightning strikes or operation ofheavy industrial equipment.

Each device features a convenient Data-Communication Equipment (DCE) toData-Terminal Equipment (DTE) switch which reverses pins 2 and 3 of theRS-232 connector. For installation and troubleshooting, each unit hasdiagnostic Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) on the transmit and receive lines. Inaddition, LEDs indicate valid carrier detect and data terminal ready.



Features• DC to 57,600bps

• Complete Isolation with Optical Couplers andPower DC-to-DC Converter

• Data Terminal Ready, Carrier DetectHandshake without Extra Wires

• Surge Protectors

• Four LED Diagnostic Indicators

• Operation to 3 Miles (5km) at 9600bps,1 Mile (1.7km) at 19,200bps, 0.5 Miles (0.8km)at 57,600bps


• Self-Powered or Host-Powered


• Wide Operating Temperature Range,0 to +70°C

• CE Compliant

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Bit Rate (bps) 0-57.6kbps vs Distance 57.6k 38.4k 19.2k 9.6k 4.8k 2.4k 1.2k-0




Modes Asynchronous 4-wire duplex, 2-wire simplex

Channel Lines(1) TD, RDControl Lines(1) DTR, RLSD

PowerAC operation(2) 12VAC at 120mADC operation ±9VDC to ±15VDC, 45mA



Weight 5.5 oz (156g) maxPT3 and PT3E 11.0 oz (312g) max

MTTF(3) >100,000 hrs

NOTES: Contact factory or your local Dataforth sales office for maximum values.(1) TD = Transmit Data, RD = Receive Data, DTR = Data Terminal Ready, RLSD = Received Line SignalDetect.(2) 120VAC and 220VAC power transformers are available.(3) Ground-benign environmental conditions (no salt atmosphere, <50°C ambient temperature).

Ordering InformationModel Type Power Termination

LDM70-P Male Host-powered Screw terminationLDM70-S Female Host-powered Screw terminationLDM70-PT Male U.S. transformer Screw terminationLDM70-ST Female U.S. transformer Screw terminationLDM70-PE Male European transformer Screw terminationLDM70-SE Female European transformer Screw termination

Model Description

PT3 U.S. style wall mount transformer, 120VACPT3E Euro style wall mount transformer, 220VAC



RS-232 P1 Pin Descriptions Field P2 Pin Descriptions

Screw TermsPin 1 CASE Ground Pin 1 12VACPin 2 TD [3] Transmit Data Pin 2 AC GNDPin 3 RD [2] Receive Data Pin 3 RD+Pin 4 RTS [7] Req. To Send Pin 4 RD-Pin 5 CTS [8] Clear To Send Pin 5 TD+Pin 6 DSR [6] Data Set Ready Pin 6 TD-Pin 7 GND [5] Signal GroundPin 8 RLSD [1] Receive Line Signal DetectPin 9 +DC Positive DC Supply InputPin 10 -DC Negative DC Supply InputPin 20 DTR [4] Data Terminal Ready





LDM422Fully Isolated RS-232/422 Converters

DescriptionThe LDM422 is a compact RS-232 to RS-422 converter which features acomplete electrical isolation barrier and heavy duty electrical surge protectors.These devices feature a rugged aluminum enclosure small enough to mount onthe back panel of typical computer equipment, saving valuable desk and floorspace. Isolation is provided by optical couplers and a DC-to-DC converter.The RS-232 connection is through male or female EIA 25-pin connectors. TheRS422 connections are made through convenient solderless screw terminals.

The LDM422 series is designed for full duplex operation over two-wire pairs.Outputs are tri-state, allowing multidropping of up to 32 units. Hardwarehandshake is available over two separate wire pairs. Data rates are 75 to 19,200bits per second. Six diagnostic LED indicators are provided (see Figure 1) forinstallation guidance and system troubleshooting. The RS-232 interface sup-ports Request To Send, Clear To Send, Data Set Ready, Received Line SignalDetect, and Data Terminal Ready. A convenient null modem switch is providedfor the data lines. The RS-422 interface supports Request To Send and ClearTo Send on separate wire pairs. The LDM422 may be used to convert two setsof send and receive channels by using RTS and CTS circuits as the second datachannels. Data rates are the same. The units use 12VAC from a wall-mountedtransformer or ±12VDC to pins 9 (+) and 10 (–) of the RS-232 connector.



Power DC-to-DC Converter

• Industrial Surge Protection Devices

• Six LED Diagnostic Indicators

• DC to 19,200bps at 6000 Feet (1800m),9600bps at 3 Miles (5km)

• Request-To-Send, Clear-To-Send Handshake

• Tri-state Outputs for Multidrop Applications



• Solderless Screw Terminal Field Connections

• CE Compliant

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Bit Rate (bps) 0-19.2kbps vs Distance 19.2k 9.6k 4.8k 2.4k 1.2k-0


Maximum Multidrop Units 32. Reduced distances may be required when asmany as 32 units are multidropped. Norestrictionsapply for distances of 1 mile (1.7 km) or less.


Differential Mode Surge Protection (AC input)(9 devices) ANSI/IEEE C37.90.1


Modes Asynchronous 4-wire duplex, 2-wire half-duplex,2-wire simplex

Channel Lines(1) TD, RD, RTS, CTSControl Lines(1) RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, RLSD


RS-422 Output Drive 20mA min/outputRS-422 Input Impedance 6kΩ min/input

PowerAC operation(2) 12VAC, ±10%, 10W screw terms 1 & 2DC operation +11.5VDC to +17.0VDC at 400mA on pin 9

–11.5VDC to –17.0VDC at 400mA on pin 10


Dimensions 6.6” x 2.1” x 1.28”(167.6mm x 53.3mm x 32.5mm)

Weight 7 oz (198g) maxPT3 and PT3E 11.0 oz (312g) max

MTTF(3) >100,000 hrs

NOTES: Contact factory or your local Dataforth sales office for maximum values.(1) TD = Transmit Data, RD = Receive Data, RTS = Request To Send, CTS = Clear To Send,DTR = Data Terminal Ready, DSR = Data Set Ready, RLSD = Received Line Signal Detect.(2) 120VAC and 220VAC power transformers are available.(3) Ground-benign environmental conditions (no salt atmosphere, <50°C ambient temperature).



LDM422-P Male RS-232 connectorLDM422-S Female RS-232 connectorLDM422-PT Male RS-232 connector and U.S. power transformerLDM422-ST Female RS-232 connector and U.S. power transformerLDM422-PE Male RS-232 connector, Euro power transformerLDM422-SE Female RS-232 connector, Euro power transformerPT3 Wall mount U.S. power transformer, 120VACPT3E Wall mount Euro power transformer, 220VAC

RS-232 Pin Descriptions RS-422 P2 Pin Desc.

Pin 1 CASE Ground Pin 1 12VACPin 2 TD [3] Transmit Data Pin 2 PWR RTNPin 3 RD [2] Receive Data Pin 3 RTS APin 4 RTS [7] Request To Send Pin 4 RTS BPin 5 CTS [8] Clear To Send Pin 5 CTS A'Pin 6 DSR [6] Data Set Ready Pin 6 CTS B'

(connected to Data Pin 7 TD ATerminal Ready) Pin 8 TD B

Pin 7 GND [5] Signal Ground Pin 9 SIG RTNPin 8 RLSD [1] Receive Line Signal Detect Pin 10 RD A'Pin 9 +12VDC Positive DC Supply Input Pin 11 RD B'Pin 10 –12VDC Negative DC Supply Input Pin 12 SIG RTNPin 16 Echo Sup Echo Suppression

(tie to pin 17 to enable)Pin 17 Echo Sup Echo Suppression

(tie to pin 16 to enable)Pin 20 DTR [4] Data Terminal Ready

(connected to DataSet Ready)





LDM485Fully Isolated RS-232/485 Converters

DescriptionThe LDM485 is a compact RS-232 to RS-485 converter which features acomplete electrical isolation barrier and heavy duty electrical surge protectors.These devices feature a rugged aluminum enclosure small enough to mounton the back panel of typical computer equipment, saving valuable desk andfloor space. Isolation is provided by optical couplers and a DC-to-DC con-verter. The RS-232 connection is through male or female EIA 25-pin connectors.The RS-485 connections are made through convenient solderless screwterminals.

The LDM485 series is designed for full duplex operation over two-wire pairs.Outputs are tri-state, allowing multidropping of up to 64 units. Hardwarehandshake is available over two separate wire pairs. Data rates are DC to57.6k bits per second. Six diagnostic LED indicators are provided (seeFigure 1) for installation guidance and system troubleshooting. The RS-232interface supports Request To Send, Clear To Send, Data Set Ready,Received Line Signal Detect, and Data Terminal Ready. A convenient nullmodem switch is provided for the data lines. Also, a line termination switchconnects a line termination resistor and line bias resistors to the RS-485receive lines. The RS-485 interface supports Request To Send and Clear ToSend on separate wire pairs. The LDM485 may be used to convert two sets ofsend and receive channels by using RTS and CTS circuits as the second datachannels. Data rates are the same. The units use 12VAC from a wall-mountedtransformer to screw terminals 1 and 2 on the RS-485 connector. Alternately,they can use ±12VDC to pins 9 (+) and 10 (–) of the RS-232 connector.



Power DC-to-DC Converter

• Industrial Surge Protection Devices

• Six LED Diagnostic Indicators

• 19.2kbps at 3 Miles (5km), 57.6kbps at 0.5Miles (0.8 km)

• Request-To-Send, Clear-To-Send Handshake

• Tri-state Outputs for Multidrop Applications, Upto 64 Devices



• Solderless Screw Terminal Field Connections

• CE Compliant

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Bit Rate (bps) 0-57.6kbps vs Distance 57.6k 38.4k 19.2k 9.6k 4.8k 1.2k-0

Distance(miles)(1) 0.5 1.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 8.0Distance(km) 0.8 1.6 4.8 6.4 8.1 12.9

Wire Capacitance Equal to 25pf per foot and up to 32 multidrop unitsMaximum Multidrop Units 64


Differential Mode Surge Protection (AC input)(9 devices) ANSI/IEEE C37.90.1


Modes Asynchronous 4-wire duplex, 2-wire half- duplex,2-wire simplex

Channel Lines(2) TD, RD, RTS, CTSControl Lines(2) RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, RLSD


RS-485 Output Drive 60mA max/outputRS-485 Input Impedance 12kΩ min/input

PowerAC operation(3) 12VAC, ±10%, 10W screw terms 1 & 2DC operation +11.5VDC to +17.0VDC at 500mA on pin 9

–11.5VDC to -17.0VDC at 100mA on pin 10



Weight 7 oz (198g) maxPT3 and PT3E 11.0 oz (312g) max

MTTF(4) >100,000 hrs

NOTES: Contact factory or your local Dataforth sales office for maximum values.(1) Distances reduced if multidropping more than 32 units; by 30% for 33-48 units; 50% for 49-64.(2) TD = Transmit Data, RD = Receive Data, RTS = Request To Send, CTS = Clear To Send,DTR = Data Terminal Ready, DSR = Data Set Ready, RLSD = Received Line Signal Detect.(3) 120VAC and 220VAC power transformers are available.(4) Ground-benign environmental conditions (no salt atmosphere, <50°C ambient temperature).


LDM485-P Male RS-232 connectorLDM485-S Female RS-232 connectorLDM485-PT Male RS-232 connector and U.S. power transformerLDM485-ST Female RS-232 connector and U.S. power transformerLDM485-PE Male RS-232 connector, European power transformerLDM485-SE Female RS-232 connector, European power transformerPT3 Wall mount U.S. power transformer, 120VACPT3E Wall mount Euro power transformer, 220VAC


RS-232 Pin Descriptions RS-485 P2 Pin Desc.

Pin 1 CASE Ground Pin 1 12VACPin 2 TD [3] Transmit Data Pin 2 PWR RTNPin 3 RD [2] Receive Data Pin 3 RTS APin 4 RTS [7] Request To Send Pin 4 RTS BPin 5 CTS [8] Clear To Send Pin 5 CTS A'Pin 6 DSR [6] Data Set Ready Pin 6 CTS B'

(connected to Data Pin 7 TD ATerminal Ready) Pin 8 TD B

Pin 7 GND [5] Signal Ground Pin 9 SIG RTNPin 8 RLSD [1] Receive Line Signal Detect Pin 10 RD A'Pin 9 +12VDC Positive DC Supply Input Pin 11 RD B'Pin 10 –12VDC Negative DC Supply Input Pin 12 SIG RTNPin 16 Echo Sup Echo Suppression

(tie to pin 17 to enable)Pin 17 Echo Sup Echo Suppression

(tie to pin 16 to enable)Pin 20 DTR [4] Data Terminal Ready

(connected to Data Set Ready)





LDM80Signal Powered Fiber Optic Converters

DescriptionThe LDM80 is a small, inexpensive fiber optic transmitter/receiver completelypowered by the host RS-232 port. The enclosure for the LDM80 is a conductiveshell which greatly reduces RF radiation and susceptibility. The rugged metalenclosure is small enough to mount on the back panel of typical computerequipment saving valuable desk and floor space. A pair of these units allowsmost RS-232C cable links to be replaced and extended with a duplex fiber opticcable. The normal 50-foot (15m) RS-232 limit may be extended to 2.2 miles(3.5 km). Fiber optic data communications provide complete EMI/RFI rejec-tion, isolation, elimination of ground loops, and reduced error rates. Datasecurity is enhanced by almost nonexistent electromagnetic emissions. TheRS-232 connection is through male or female EIA 25-pin connectors. The fiberoptic connection is through ST connectors.

The LDM80 is equivalent to a 3-wire, full duplex, RS-232 circuit. Handshakesignals are locally connected as in Figure 1. Indicating LEDs come on duringa "SPACE" on transmit or receive data. A TD/RD reversing DIP switch isprovided for connection to DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) or DCE (DataCommunication Equipment) ports.


Features• Data Rates to 19.2kbps at 2.2 Miles (3.5km)

• 17dB Optical Link Power Budget

• Powered by RS-232 Host Port Signals

• Full Duplex Asynchronous Operation

• Indicating LEDs

• DCE/DTE Switch

• Designed for FCC Class A Requirements

• Complies with FCC Class A Requirements

• Pinned or Socketed RS-232 Connectors

• CE Compliant

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Bit Rate (bps) 0-19.2kDistance Over Bit Rate Range

Fiber Core Diameter (µm) Max Cable Length Loss Budget (dB)100.0 (glass) 2.2 mi (3.5) (km) 1750.0 (glass) 1.6 (2.6) 962.5 (glass) 1.2 (1.9) 1185.0 (glass) 2.2 (3.5) 16

200.0 (glass) 2.2 (3.5) 231000.0 (plastic) 98 feet 30 (meters) 32

Modes Asynchronous 2-fiber full duplex, 1-fiber simplex


Optical Transmitter 850 nm wavelengthOutput from 1m cable –26dB typ, –27dB min, –18dB maxOptical Receiver Power Input for

4µs Pulse Distortion –44dB minOptical Connectors ST Compatible

RS-232 Output Voltage with3kΩ Load +5V logic 0, –5V logic 1

DCE/DTE Switch 1

Diagnostic LEDs 2

PowerPort Power +5.0 to +8.5VDC, no current limit, 5mAand/or DC operation >+8.5 VDC, 10mA current limit

Environmental:Operating Temperature Range –20°C to +70°CStorage Temperature Range –40°C to +85°CRelative Humidity 0 to 95% Noncondensing


Weight 4.2 oz (119g) max

MTTF(2) >100,000 hrs

NOTES: Contact factory or your local Dataforth sales office for maximum values.(1) TD = Transmit Data, RD = Receive Data, RTS = Request To Send, CTS = Clear ToSend, DTR = Data Terminal Ready, DSR = Data Set Ready, RLSD = Received LineSignal Detect.(2) Ground-benign environmental conditions (no salt atmosphere, <50°C ambienttemperature).


LDM80-P-025 Pinned RS-232 connector, ST fiber opticconnector

LDM80-S-025 Socketed RS-232 connector, ST fiber opticconnector

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Pin Descriptions Fiber Optic

Pin 1 CASE GroundPin 2 TD [3] Transmit DataPin 3 RD [2] Receive DataPin 4 RTS [7] Request To SendPin 5 CTS [8] Clear To SendPin 6 DSR [6] Data Set ReadyPin 7 SIG GND [5] Signal GroundPin 8 RLSD [1] Receive Line Signal DetectPin 20 DTR [4] Data Terminal Ready


WARNING! Modern PC ports may not have enough power to power theLDM80 sufficiently for reliable data communications. The user may haveto bring in external power through RTS (pin 4), CTS (pin 5),DSR (pin 6), RLSD (pin 8), or DTR (pin 20) and GND (pin 7). The powerneeds to be at least +5VDC at 5mA for the receive circuits. Also, theTransmit Data port line (pin 2) should be able to provide at least ±5VDCat 5mA minimum.




LDM85Fiber Optic Converters

DescriptionThe LDM85 is a small, inexpensive fiber optic transmitter/receiver. It featuresa complete RS-232/422/423 port as well as high speed TTL data transmit andreceive. It is capable of data rates from DC to 5Mbps. A pair of these unitsallows most RS-232C cable links to be replaced and extended with a duplexfiber optic cable. The normal 50-foot RS-232 limit may be extended to 1.2 miles(2 km). Fiber optic data communications provide complete EMI/RFI rejection,isolation, elimination of ground loops, and reduced error rates. Data securityis enhanced by almost nonexistent electromagnetic emissions. A uniquemultipoint capability allows local area networks to be formed with the isolationand data security of a fiber optic data highway.

The LDM85 is packaged in a rugged aluminum enclosure small enough tomount on the back panel of typical computer equipment, saving valuable deskand floor space. The RS-232 connection is through male or female EIA25-pin connectors. The fiber optic connection is either through SMA (905) orST connectors. Additional features include a TD/RD reversing switch forconnection to DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) or DCE (Data CommunicationEquipment) ports, three diagnostic LED indicators, and locally connectedhandshake lines. The TTL port combined with the RS-232 port may beinterfaced to RS-422/423 ports in 4-wire point-to-point mode only.


Features• Data Rates to 5Mbps

• RS-232, RS-422, TTL System Interfaces

• Multipoint Capability

• LED Indicators

• DCE/DTE Switch

• Small Size

• Low Cost

• SMA- or ST-Compatible Optic Connectors

• 120/220VAC, +5VDC or 8 to 20VAC/DC Power

• CE Compliant

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Bit Rate Range TTL 0 – 5M, 0 – 2.5M NRZBit Rate Range RS-232/422/423 0 – 100kDistance (miles) Up to 1.05 depending on cableDistance (km) Up to 1.75 depending on cable

Modes Asynchronous 2-fiber full duplex, 1-fiber simplex

Channel Lines(1) TD, RD, TTL TD, TTL RDControl Lines(1) RTS, CTS, DSR, DTR, RLSD

Optical Transmitter 820 nm wavelength –11.5dBm typical output from1 m cable, –16dBm minimum output (–40°C to+85°C)

Numerical Aperture 0.49Optical Port Diameter 290 mm

Optical Receiver –25dBm to –12dBm dynamic range for logic 1,–24dBm minimum input logic 1 (–40°C to +85°C),–40dBm maximum input logic 0

Equivalent Numerical Aperature 0.50Optical Port Diameter 400 µm

Optical Connectors ST, SMA (905)

Power Budget 7dB (–40°C to +85°C), 9dB (–20°C to +55°C)

DCE/DTE Switch 1

Diagnostic LEDs 3

PowerAC operation(2) 120VAC or 220VAC (3W wall transformer) or

10VAC to 20VAC (3W transformer rating)DC operation +8VDC to +24VDC at 130mA or

+5VDC ±0.25VDC at 130mA

Environmental:Operating Temperature Range –40°C to +85°CStorage Temperature Range –40°C to +85°CRelative Humidity 0 to 95% Noncondensing


Weight 3.7 oz (105g) maxPT3, PT3E 11.0 oz (312g)

MTTF(3) >120,000 hrs

NOTES: Contact factory or your local Dataforth sales office for maximum values.(1) TD = Transmit Data, RD = Receive Data, TTL TD and TTL RD are DCE referenced TTLsignals, RTS = Request To Send, CTS = Clear To Send, DTR = Data Terminal Ready, DSR = Data Set Ready, RLSD = Received Line Signal Detect.(2) 120VAC and 220VAC power transformers are available.(3) Ground-benign environmental conditions (no salt atmosphere, <50°C ambienttemperature).(4) For ST fiber optic connector, add -025 to the part number.


LDM85-P(4) Pinned RS-232 connectorLDM85-S(4) Socketed RS-232 connectorLDM85-PT(4) Pinned RS-232 connector, U.S. wall

transformer, 120VACLDM85-ST(4) Socketed RS-232 connector, U.S. wall

transformer, 120VACLDM85-PE(4) Pinned RS-232 connector, European wall

transformer, 220VACLDM85-SE(4) Socketed RS-232 connector, European wall

transformer, 220VACPT3 U.S. wall Transformer, 120VACPT3E European wall transformer, 220VAC


Fiber Optic

T

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DCE

2.085 (53.0)

1.968 (50.0)

1.868 (47.4)

0.216 (5.5)

0.116 (3.0)

01.00 (25.4)

0.497 (12.6)

0.252 (6.4)

0

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DTE

RD R

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TD

1.491(37.9)

3.38(85.9)

0.80(20.3)

0.573(14.6)

0.315(8.0)

0

0.566(14.4)

0.45(11.4)

Dimensions: Inches (Millimeters)

P1 Pin Descriptions P2 Pin Descriptions

Pin 1 CASE Ground Pin 1 12VACPin 2 TD [3] Transmit Data Pin 2 AC RTN (GND)Pin 3 RD [2] Receive DataPin 4 RTS [7] Request To SendPin 5 CTS [8] Clear To SendPin 6 DSR [6] Data Set ReadyPin 7 GND [5] Signal GroundPin 8 RLSD [1] Receive Line Signal DetectPin 9 +VDC +8 to +24 VDC Power InPin 11 TTL TD TTL TD Inverse of TDPin 16 Echo Sup 1 Echo Suppress

Control OutPin 17 Echo Sup 2 Echo Suppress

Control InPin 18 +5VDC +5VDC Power In,

Pull Up Power OutPin 20 DTR [4] Data Terminal ReadyPin 25 TTL RD TTL RD Inverse of RD





PT3US Style Wall-Mount Transformer

PT3EEuropean Style Transformer

Figure 1: PT3 Power Supply

SpecificationsModel PT3

Electrical SpecificationsInput 120VAC, 60Hz, 18WOutput 12VAC, 1000mA, 12.0VA

Output Cable Length 6.0 ft (1.83m) minimum

Dimensions 2.21 in x 2.14 in x 1.65 in(56.1 mm x 54.4 mm x 41.9 mm)


SpecificationsModel PT3E

Electrical SpecificationsInput 230VAC, 50Hz, 10WOutput 12VAC, 500mA, 6VA

Input Cable Length 3.5 ft (1.1m) minimumOutput Cable Length 6.0 ft (1.83m) minimum

Dimensions 2.70 in x 1.95 in x 1.60 in(68.6 mm x 49.5 mm x 40.6 mm)


Figure 2: PT3E Power Supply

Typical at TA=+25°C Typical at T

A=+25°C

Contact factory or your local Dataforth sales office for maximum values. Contact factory or your local Dataforth sales office for maximum values.

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