H and L Instruments Model 542B Fiberoptic Transceiver

Model 542B Fiberoptic Transceiver

The Model 542B Fiberoptic Transceiver was the world's first repeating, multi-drop, fiberoptic RS-232 modem. This transceiver is specifically designed for multi-drop SCADA systems applications. The unit has built-in repeater and resynchronizing circuitry that is configurable for different baud rateds from 300 to 19,200 baud. At 1200 baud, the delay per transceiver is 8.0 milliseconds (a bit time of 1.6 ms). Delay is approximately linear with bit time. At 300 baud, transceiver delay is 32 ms and at 19,200 baud it is 0.5 ms.

The Model 542B features:

Plug-in optical modules for varying distances between stations up to 53 miles
Accommodates as many as three RTUs per transceiver
Unlimited PLCs or RTUs linked in a multi-drop system permitting future expansion
Highly reliable fault-tolerant redundant fiber ring topology
Fastest communications rates over great distances
Vastly superior noise immunity and electrical isolation