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M-Bus 10 Converters Data Sheet

M-Bus Converters (C01 - C04)

C01 C02 C03 C04

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Features

  • Serial ports RS232 and RS485
  • Up to 10 simultaneously connected slave devices
  • ESD protection for the RS232/485 data line
  • 3000 VDC isolation protection
  • Power supply: +12 to +30 VDC or 24 VAC
  • Transmission speed up to 9600 bps
  • Tx, Rx and power LED indicators
  • RS485 embedded termination 120 ohm
  • Operating temperatures: -40°C to +75°C
  • DIN-rail mounting
  • Compact size - single module format (1M)
  • Dimensions: 90x56.4x17.5 mm
  • 3 years warranty
  • Customization of OEM is welcomed

Introduction

C01 - C04 family products are reliable M-Bus electrical standard converters. They enable communication in master mode with up to 10 simultaneously connected slave devices. Dedicated EMC integrated circuits guarantee improved connection quality by limiting the impact of interferences typical for an industrial environment.

Specifications

Redisage PN

C01

C02

C03

C04

Converter ports Serial 1 x passive RS232 1 x active RS232 1 x RS485 1 x active RS232/RS485
M-Bus 1 x M-Bus master with up to 10 x slaves

Power

Voltage

12-30 VDC / 24 VAC

Power < 1 W
Frame ground connection yes

Serial
interface

RS232 TxD, RxD, GND
RS485 A, B
M-Bus MBus+, MBus -

3000 VDC isolation side

N/A

RS232

RS485

 RS232/RS485

1000 VDC isolation side RS232 N/A

Baud rate

up to 9600 bps

LED indicators communication Tx, Rx, power
RS232 OK N/A
RS485 termination 120 ohm manually enabled
Connector RS232 3-pin terminal block max. 2.5 mm2 wire
RS485 3-pin terminal block max. 2.5 mm2 wire
Power 3-pin terminal block max. 2.5 mm2 wire
M-Bus 3-pin terminal block max. 2.5 mm2 wire

Transmission
distance

RS485

max. 1,200 m at 9.6 kbps; max. 400 m at 115.2 kbps
(Belden 9841 2P twisted-pair cable, if different cables are used,
the transmission distance may change)

RS232 max. 15 m at 115.2 kbps
M-Bus see: M-Bus max. transmission distance
Mounting and enclosure DIN rail, plastic PA - UL 94 V0, black/green
Temperatures -40°C to +75°C operating and storage
Humidity 10 - 90% RH, non-condensing

ESD protection

±4 kV contact discharge / ±8 kV air discharge

Certification  CE, RoHS, EMC, LVD
Norms

61000-6-2 - Immunity standard for industrial environments

61000-6-4 - Emission standard for industrial environments

M-Bus max. transmission distance

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Passive vs. Active RS232

Devices equipped with a passive RS232 interface do not include an internal voltage converter. In this case, the connected external device must supply the necessary voltage to drive the RS232 data lines. This means the RS232 port is functional only when connected to a host device capable of providing the required signaling levels.

In contrast, devices with an active RS232 interface feature an integrated voltage converter that generates the appropriate RS232 voltage levels internally. As a result, the data lines are powered by the converter itself, ensuring proper signal levels regardless of the capabilities of the connected device.

Variants

C01 - MBus10 Converter to RS232

C02 - MBus10 Converter with active RS232 interface

C03 - MBus10 Converter to RS485

C04 - MBus10 Converter to RS232/RS485 with active RS232 interface

In the C04 gateway user should use only RS232 or only RS485 interface of one port as they occupy the same internal bus of the device.

Frame ground FG

Electronic circuits are constantly prone to electrostatic discharge ESD. Redisage Electronics modules feature a design for the frame ground terminal block FG. The frame ground provides a path for bypassing ESD, which provides enhanced static protection ESD abilities and ensures the module is more reliable. Connecting FG terminal block to the earth ground will bypass the ESD disturbances outside the device so will provide a better level of protection against ESD.

Frame Ground FG connection reference drawing is provided below.

If earth ground is not available FG can be left floating or it can be connected with the power supply GND.

Pin assignments

C01

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C02

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C03

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C04

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Enclosure dimensions

1U Module Enclosure
98 x 17.5 x 56.4
Units: mm

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Additional notes

Products family sample photo

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