9-4 Accessories
9.3
8053-OC Optical RS232 Converter
9.3.1 Introduction
8053-OC is an optional accessory of the EHP-50G Analyzer.
It converts the signals of some of the system’s accessories, which are only
connected via fiber optic, into RS-232-compatible signals. It, therefore,
makes it possible to link the following items up to the serial port of any
Personal Computer to operate them in conjunction with specific application
software and for firmware updating:
• EHP-50G Electric and Magnetic Field Analyzers, 1Hz-400kHz
• EHP-200A Electric and Magnetic Field Analyzers, 9kHz-30MHz
Either 8053-OC or USB-OC is indispensable for updating the internal
firmware of the above-mentioned items via a Personal Computer and the
relative update software is available free-of-charge on NARDA’s Web site
at: http://narda-sts.it
9.3.2 Installation
Insert 8053-OC in the connector of a free serial port of the PC, connect the
fiber optic coming from the probe or other Accessories treating the locating
key with care.
Considering the very low consumption of the device, the power required by
8053-OC is taken directly from the serial port of the PC. This means no
maintenance is needed.
Table 9-2 Technical specifications of the 8053-OC Serial Optical Converter
Max. length of the fiber optic
80 m
RS 232 Connector
9 pin DB9
The energy available on the DB9 connector of some PC model could
be not sufficient to guarantee a link with 8053-OC. In this case, is
necessary use 8053-OC-PS between the converter and PC.
Front panel
Key:
1 – Fiber optic connector
Rear panel
Key:
1 - RS232 female DB9 connector
Fig. 9-2 8053-OC Panels