Appendix 4 Using NT-AL001 Converters 
A-4-3 Specifications 
The general specifications and communications specifications of the converter unit are 
shown below. 
 
General Specifications 
Item Specification 
Dimensions 30 (W) × 114(H) × 100.2(D) mm: with the RS-422A terminal block cover 
closed 
30 (W) ×114(H) × 119.5(D) mm: with the RS-422A terminal block cover 
open 
Weight  200 g max. 
Operating ambient 
temperature 
0 to 55 °C 
Operating ambient 
humidity 
10% to 90% (with no condensation) 
Rated power supply 
voltage 
+5 V ±10% (using pin No. 6 of the RS-232C connector) 
Rated power supply 
current 
150 mA max. 
Rush current  0.8 A max. 
Insulation resistance  20 MΩ  or higher, measured between all RS-422A terminal signal lines 
collectively and functional ground terminal with a 500 VDC Megger Tester. 
Dielectric strength  1500 VAC for 1 minute between all RS-422A terminal signal lines collec-
tively and functional ground terminal 
Leakage current: 10 mA max. 
Operating environ-
ment 
No corrosive gases 
Storage ambient 
temperature 
−20 to 75°C 
Vibration resistance  Conforms to JIS C0911 60 minutes in each of X, Y, and Z directions 
Shock resistance  Conforms to JIS C0912 147m/s
2
, 3 times in each of X, Y, and Z directions 
 
Communications Specifications 
RS-232C Interface 
Item Specification 
Communications speed  115.2k  max. bps 
Transmission distance  2 m max. 
Connector  9-pin D-SUB connector (female) 
RS-422A/485 Interface 
Item Specification 
Communications speed  115.2k  max. bps (depends on the RS-232C communications speed) 
Transmission distance  500 m max. 
Connector  8-terminal detachable terminal block, M3.0 
 
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