
#ME800A-R4
Async RS232 Extender over CATx - DB9 Female to Terminal Block
Extender async RS232 devices beyond the 50 ft limitation using CATx cables at data rates up to 115.2 kbps and reach distances of 4000 ft.
Product Features
- Full duplex operation over 4-wire CATx
- Data rate up to 115.2 kbps
- Range of up to 6.4 km (4 miles) at 9.6 kbps over 24 AWG lines
- Ideal for point-of-sale applications.
- The ME800A-R4 is backwards compatible with the ME800A-R3.
- At a maximum speed of 115.2-kbps, you can go up to 4000 feet.
- It must be used in pairs.
RS-232 is the most common serial interface in use today. This means you can use your SHM-C in RS-232 installations - industrial applications; security systems; UNIX®, DEC2, and HP® workstation connectivity; and more.
Choose our 4-Wire SHM-C Async to transmit data up to 4 miles (6.4 km). Run loopback tests simply by pressing a front-panel button. Open the flip-top lid for quick DTE/DCE selection.
Transformer and optical isolation protect your data from electrical interference.
SHM–C Async Modems must be used in pairs. This model is also backwards compatible with the ME800A-R3
Product works with:
- CAT5 Unshielded 100-MHz Solid Bulk Cable (EYN717A-1000)
- DB9 Serial Extension Cable, M/F (BC00200)
- DB9 Serial Extension Cable, M/M (BC00240-0006)
- Serial AT Adapter, DB9 M to DB25 F (FA521A-R3)
- Serial AT Adapter, DB9 F to DB25 M (FA520A-R5)
- Short-Haul Modem–B (ME800A-R3, etc.)
* Technical specification weight is the unit weight. It is not the packaged shipping weight. For shipping weight, please contact Black Box customer service at 1-877-877-2269.

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