[comp.protocols.misc] RS-485 to RS-232

abell@polyslo.CalPoly.EDU (abell) (08/10/89)

I was wondering if there is a "black box" which converts RS-485 signals
to RS-232 signals for bidirectional traffic?  If so, please let me know
of any sources for it.  Thanks in advance for your help.

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Alan C. Bell  (abell@polyslo.calpoly.edu)
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jones@optilink.UUCP (Marvin Jones) (08/12/89)

In article <13373@polyslo.CalPoly.EDU>, abell@polyslo.CalPoly.EDU (abell) writes:
> 
> I was wondering if there is a "black box" which converts RS-485 signals
> to RS-232 signals for bidirectional traffic?  If so, please let me know
> of any sources for it.  Thanks in advance for your help.
> 
Try the following:  

	B & B Electronics 
	1500 Boyce Memorial Dr.
	Ottawa, IL  61350 
	815-434-0846 
or: 
	Black Box Corp. 
	Box 12800 
	Pittsburgh, PA  15241 
	412-746-5530 . 

B & B has less selection, but excellent service and reasonable prices.  

Black Box charges way too much, but has a wide variety of protocol conversion 
equipment for both hardware AND software protocols.  

I have used an RS-422 to RS-232 converter from B & B, and am pleased with it. 

	Regards, 
	Marvin Jones 

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