Transio A52/A53 Series

Entry-level RS-232 to RS-422/485 converters

Features and Benefits

• ADDC™ (Automatic Data Direction Control) RS-485 data control

• Automatic baudrate detection

• RS-422 hardware flow control: CTS, RTS signals

• LED indicators for power and signal status

• RS-485 multidrop operation, up to 32 nodes

• 2 kV isolation protection (A53)

• Built-in 120-ohm termination resistors

Certifications

Introduction
The A52 and A53 are general RS-232 to RS-422/485 converters designed for users who need to extend RS-232 transmission distance and increase
networking capability.

Specifications
Serial Interface
Connector 10-pin RJ45

Flow Control RTS/CTS

Isolation A53 Series: 2 kV

No. of Ports 2

RS-485 Data Direction Control ADDC® (automatic data direction control)

Serial Standards RS-232, RS-422, RS-485

Serial Signals
RS-232 TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND

RS-422 Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, RTS+, RTS-, CTS+, CTS-, GND

RS-485-4w Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND

RS-485-2w Data+, Data-, GND

Power Parameters
Input Current A52 Series: 170 mA @ 9 VDC
A53 Series: 195 mA @ 9 VDC

Input Voltage 9 to 30 VDC

No. of Power Inputs 1

Overload Current Protection Supported

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Power Consumption A52 Series: 170 mA @ 9 VDC
A53 Series: 195 mA @ 9 VDC

Source of Input Power Power input jack

Physical Characteristics
Housing Plastic

IP Rating IP30

Dimensions 90 x 60 x 21 mm (3.54 x 2.36 x 0.83 in)

Weight 85 g (0.19 lb)

Installation Desktop

Environmental Limits
Operating Temperature 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)

Storage Temperature (package included) -20 to 75°C (-4 to 167°F)

Ambient Relative Humidity 5 to 95% (non-condensing)

Standards and Certifications

EMC EN 55032/24

EMI CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class A

EMS IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 4 kV; Air: 8 kV

IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 3 V/m
IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 1 kV; Signal: 0.5 kV
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 1 kV
IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 150 kHz to 80 MHz: 3 V/m; Signal: 3 V/m
IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF

Environmental Testing IEC 60068-2-1

IEC 60068-2-14
IEC 60068-2-2
IEC 60068-2-3

Safety EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1

Vibration IEC 60068-2-6

MTBF
Time 1,870,854 hrs

Standards Telcordia (Bellcore), GB

Warranty
Warranty Period 5 years

Details See www.moxa.com/warranty

Package Contents
Device 1 x Transio A52/A53 Series converter

Cable 1 x 10-pin RJ45 to DB9F (-DB9F models)

1 x 10-pin RJ45 to DB25F (-DB25F models)

Documentation 1 x quick installation guide

1 x warranty card

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Ordering Information
Model Name Serial Isolation Power Adapter Included Serial Cable

A52-DB9F w/o Adapter – – DB9F

A52-DB25F w/o Adapter – – DB25F

A52-DB9F w/ Adapter – ✓ DB9F

A52-DB25F w/ Adapter – ✓ DB25F

A53-DB9F w/o Adapter ✓ – DB9F

A53-DB25F w/o Adapter ✓ – DB25F

A53-DB9F w/ Adapter ✓ ✓ DB9F

A53-DB25F w/ Adapter ✓ ✓ DB25F

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