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Serial Connectivity

RS-232 to RS-485/422 DIN Rail Mount Converter

At B&B Electronics, we excel at all things serial. With the broadest selection of RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 connectivity devices on the market, we have the tools to make your connections… no matter what EIA standard you are using.


Port Powered RS-232 to RS-485 Converter

Serial Data Converters

At B&B Electronics, we consider converting serial data from one format to another as an art. We have mastered this art and offer a multitude of RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 and Fiber Optic Converters designed for industrial automation, process control, building automation, power utility, waste water treatment, and many other industries.

Industrial RS-232/422/485, Current Loop, Fiber Optic, PLC
Isolated RS-232/422/485 Converters
Non-Isolated RS-232/422/485 Converters
Port Powered RS-232/422/485 Converters
TTL Converters
Current Loop Converters
Baud Rate Converters
PDA Serial Converters
Serial to Parallel

 

RS-232/422/485 to Fiber Converter

Serial to Fiber Optic Converters, Modems, & Hubs

Many commercial and industrial environments present electrical noise and ground differential challenges, especially over long distances. Fiber optic links solve those problems, providing high bandwidth connections that are impervious to noise and ground differentials

RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 Fiber Converters and Fiber Repeaters
SEL Fiber Optic Transceivers
Serial Fiber Distribution Hubs
Ethernet Media Converters
Fiber Optic Tester
Fiber Optic Patch Cords and Accessories

 

RS-232 3-Way Optical Isolated Repeater

Serial Data Isolation and Range Extension

Protect your equipment from power spikes and increase the range of your data lines with B&B Electronics Isolators and Converters.

Isolated RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 Repeaters
Non-Isolated RS-232 Repeaters

 

RS-485 Hi-Energy Surge Protector w/Term Blks

Dataline Surge Suppression

B&B Electronics surge protectors protect device from damage caused by large voltage peaks from lighting and other power problems.

 

SEL-3010 Event Messengers

SEL 3010 Event Messengers

The SEL-3010 converts ASCII text strings to speech and delivers them through the telphone via an automated dial-out process or when someone dials in to the device.

 

DB9 Port Combiner

Serial Port Combiners and Splitters

Monitor and control multiple serial devices with a single PC or allow several PCs to share one peripheral.

 

Mini Smart Switch/Port Combiner

Serial Data Switches

Make your network administration simpler than ever with our serial data switches. Allowing the networking of a variety of serial devices.

 

CAN Copper to Fiber Optic Converter, DIN Rail Mount

CAN to Fiber Converter, CAN Repeater

CAN in industrial automation
The multi-layer structure of Controller Area Network (CAN) allows any station on a serial bus to communicate with any other station. There are also benefits in central control and self-diagnosis and correction of transmission errors.

 

2 Port Non-Isolated MIPort Universal PCI Card

Serial Cards

B&B Electronics' PCI, PCMCIA, CF and ISA cards can be used to add ports to any system. From multi Ports, RS-232/422/485 interface, optically isolated, to adding a serial or parallel port to your laptop. B&B Electronics has you covered.

Isolated Multi-Interface PCI
Multi-Interface PCI
Low Profile PCI
PCMCIA (PC Card)
ExpressCards
ISA Cards

 

 

Cables and Accessories

B&B Electronics stocks the cables and cabling accessories needed for your project. Wide selection, large inventory and low prices means you get the accessory products you need. Great products, fast delivery, great prices.

Serial Cables
Fiber Optic Patch Cords and Accessories
USB Cables
Modular Adapters
Null Modems
Gender Changers
Duplex Fiber Optic Couplers and Adapters
Build-your-own Connectors
Jumper Boxes
RS-232 Breakout Box and Testers

 


 

 

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