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IR
TO RS-232 CONVERTER
The
IR232 is an infrared-to-RS-232 converter that is based
on the Sony SIRCS protocol of 12-bit control codes. The
IR232 not only sends and receives control codes in one
of two binary modes, but it also can be configured to
send predefined character strings to the serial port when
specified infrared control codes are received. This mode
allows it to act as a host to any slave device that can
accept RS-232 commands.
The
IR232 printed circuit board assembly contains a 40-kHz
infrared receiver module, a high-power infrared LED, and
a visible LED for confirmation of transmissions. It has
a true RS-232 interface with a DE9 connector that matches
the pinout on PC-compatible RS-232 ports, and can communicate
at speeds up to 19,200 bps.
Its
on-board 5-V power supply can operate from a wide range
of input voltages provided through a pin-type power jack,
and the 5-V supply is available on pin 9 of the DE9 connector
to power auxiliary devices.
The
IR232 is available as a complete circuit board assembly
or in an optional ABS plastic enclosure with infrared
window. The circuit board is 2.25” × 2.25” ×
0.75”, while the enclosure is 2.6” × 2.6”
× 1.1”.
A
wall block power supply, an RS-232 cable for connection
to PC-compatible computer during setup, and terminal emulation
software for the PC are included.
The
IR232 costs $69, and the enclosure is available
for $10.
IndustroLogic
(636)
723-4000
www.industrologic.com
