RS232 RS422/485 Converter
K2
RS232 to RS422/485 converter, port powered
The KK Systems range of inline products are available with D-type connectors for RS232 and D-type connectors or screw terminals for RS422/485.
Plugs directly into a IBM PC 9-way serial port
RS232 port-powered in most applications
Automatic Driver Enable (ADE) version - K2-ADE
400 watt surge protection in ADE version
Very low supply current
RS232 output swings above and below ground
Sony professional compatible (also known as SMPTE) RS422 pinout
Very low cost
The K2 is a non-isolated RS232-RS422/485 converter for up to 115200 baud.
For RS485 use, RTS Control may be required from the RS232 device.
The K2-ADE does not need RTS Control.
| Serial parameters: | • 0-115200 baud, any character format including break levels |
| RS232 interface: | • RX threshold +1,5V typ. |
| RS422/485 interf:ace |
• RX threshold 200mV typ. (defferential) • Max. common-mode voltage -7V to +12V |
| RS485 ADE: | • No |
| Supply current: | • 2mA (12kohm load) |
| Supply voltage: | • RTS & DTR RS232 port or +6 to +16VDC on pin 9 |
| Isolation: | • No |
| Protection: | • No |
| RS232 connector: | • Sub-D 9 pole female |
| RS422/485 connector: | •Sub-D 9 pole female |
| CE compliance: | • Emissions EN50081-2, imminity EN50082-2 |
| Operating temperature: | • 0 to +50°C, RH 0 to 90% non-condensing |
| Dimensions: | • 34mm (w) x 17mm (h) x 62mm (l) |


