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FOT/FOR-CC Digital Data Link – Contact Closure


Cost Effective Small Package

The FOT-CC fiber optic transmitter and FOR-CC fiber optic receiver are deigned to transmit contact closure data over long distances. The FOT-CC transmitter provides a closed contact signal to the FOR-CC receiver, which activates a single pole double throw (SPDT) relay. They provide ground loop isolation and can be used with 50/125 to 200/230 µm fiber optic cable. The DIN-Rail housings of theses modules facilitate quick and easy mounting on industry standard hardware.

Applications:

  • Remote switch monitoring
  • Remote relay / solenoid operation

Features and Benefits of Weed Instrument FOT/FOR-CC:

  • Transmission distances up to 5000 meters (16,400 ft.)
  • Compact DIN-Rail mounting
  • Dry contact input from devices such as push buttons, limit switches and relays
  • Form-C relay output (UL/CSA 0.6A/125Vac 2A/30Vdc)
  • Compatible with ST Fiber Terminations
  • 24 Vdc powered, matching 115/230Vac power supply available

Selection Guide:

Data Sheet (PDF) Description Input/Output Type Optical Connector Instruction Sheet (PDF)
FOT-CC 850 MM Fiber Optic Transmitter – Contact Closure, 850 nm, Multi-mode Dry Contact Input ST FOT-CC 850 MM
FOT-CC 1300 MM Fiber Optic Transmitter – Contact Closure, 1300 nm, Multi-mode Dry Contact Input ST FOT-CC 1300 MM
FOT-CC 1300 SM STD Fiber Optic Transmitter – Contact Closure, 1300 nm, Single Mode, Standard Power, Dry Contact Input ST FOT-CC 1300 SM STD
FOR-CC 850 MM Fiber Optic Receiver – Contact Closure, 850 nm, Multi-mode Form-C Relay Output ST FOR-CC 850 MM
FOR-CC 1300 MM/SM Fiber Optic Receiver, Contact Closure, 1300 nm, Multi-mode or Single Mode Form-C Relay Output ST FOR-CC 1300 MM/SM
PSM-CC Power Supply, 120VAC to 24VDC 100-250VAC Input / 24VDC @ 200mA Output N/A PSM-CC

Theory of Operation:

The following chart indicates how the output relay contacts will operate on the FOR-CC provided the input contacts on the FOT-CC are wired such that they are closed in a normal operating state and open in a failure mode:

Condition FOR-CC Output Relay State
1. Normal Condition, Input Closed Engergized
2. Normal Condition, Input Open De-energized
3. Loss of Power at TX De-energized
4. Loss of Power at RX De-energized
5. Fiber loss (or disconnected) De-energized
6. Component Failure at TX De-energized
7. Component Failure at RX De-energized
 
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