FloBoss 407 Instruction Manual
4-20 Rev 5/00
4.6 COMMUNICATIONS CARD SPECIFICATIONS
The following tables list the specifications for each type of communications card, in this order:
♦
Serial Communications (both EIA-232 and EIA-422/485)
♦
Radio Modem
♦
Leased-Line Modem
♦
Dial-up Modem
Serial Communication Cards Specifications
EIA-232D
CARD
EIA-422/485
CARD
Meets EIA-232 standard for single-
ended data transmission over
distances of up to 50 feet (15 m).
Data Rate:
Selectable from 300 to
9600 baud, depending on the
configuration software used.
Format:
Asynchronous, 7 or 8-bit
(software selectable) with full
handshaking.
Parity:
None, odd, or even
(software selectable).
Meets EIA-422 and EIA-485
standard for differential data
transmission over distances of up to
4000 feet (1220 m).
Data Rate:
Selectable from 300 to
9600 baud, depending on the
configuration software used.
Format:
Asynchronous, 7 or 8-bit
(software selectable).
Parity:
None, odd, or even
(software selectable).
Termination Load:
140 ohms,
jumper removable.
LED
INDICATORS
POWER
REQUIRE-
MENTS
ENVIRON-
MENTAL
DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT
APPROVALS
Individual LEDs for RXD, TXD,
DTR, DCD, CTS, and RTS signals
(not all apply to EIA-422/485
communications).
4.75 to 5.25 Vdc, 0.15 W
maximum (supplied by
ROC/FloBoss).
Same as the ROC or FloBoss in
which the card is installed. Refer
to the respective ROC/FloBoss
specifications.
1 in. H by 4.05 in. W by 5.3 in. L
(25 mm by 103 mm by 135 mm).
3 oz. (80 g) nominal.
Approved by CSA for hazardous
locations Class I, Division 2,
Groups A, B, C, and D.