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DS-044 2014A-0502

RLH 8 Channel Contact Closure

DIN Fiber Link System
The RLH 8 Channel Contact Closure DIN Fiber Link system provides
a transmission of up to eight independent contact closure signals
over one optical fiber. The system comprises a transmitter module
and a receiver module, each in a compact DIN mount housing.
The DIN mount is designed to be installed onto a standard T35 DIN
rail. RLH Fiber Link products are temperature hardened, made in the
U.S.A. and covered by our Unconditional Lifetime Warranty.

RLH 8 Channel Contact Closure RX DIN Fiber Link

1.82
(47mm)

Key Features
Environment

Power Terminals

Hardened to operate in -40F to +158F (-40C to +70C)

RX

LNK
PWR ALM

Power

LED
Indicators

FIBER

CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4

24-56VDC local power source for each unit

DC power is not polarity sensitive

ALARM

5.0
(127mm)

Equipment
Terminals

CH6

CH3

CH7

CH4

CH8

Quality

Alarm
Terminal

CH5

CH2

Available with ST or SC connectors for single or multi-mode fiber

RX side includes alarm contact for status monitoring
Convenient LED status indicators
Critical, high voltage, remote or un-manned locations operating 24/7/365

COM NO NC

CH1

Application

Fiber Optic

CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8

CHANNEL

Made in the USA

Covered by our Unconditional Lifetime Warranty

CONTACT
CLOSURE

RLH Industries, Inc.

8 channel contact closure over fiber

RX Side Unit

Front Panel
Features and Dimensions

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Ordering Information
Part Number

Description

Distance

Fiber

Part Number

Multimode
SC

TX Card

2km / 1.2 mi

62.5 m

8CD-01-2

RX Card

2km / 1.2 mi

62.5 m

8CD-02-2

Multimode
ST

TX Card

2km / 1.2 mi

62.5 m

8CD-03-2

RX Card

2km / 1.2 mi

62.5 m

8CD-04-2

TX Card

2km / 1.2 mi

50 m

8CD-05-2

RX Card

2km / 1.2 mi

50 m

8CD-06-2

TX Card

2km / 1.2 mi

50 m

8CD-07-2

RX Card

2km / 1.2 mi

50 m

8CD-08-2

TX Card

15km / 9 mi.

8~9 m

8CD-10-2

TX Card

48km / 29 mi.

8~9 m

8CD-11-2

RX Card

15km / 9 mi. & 48km / 29 mi.

8~9 m

8CD-12-2

TX Card

15km / 9 mi.

8~9 m

8CD-20-2

TX Card

48km / 29 mi.

8~9 m

8CD-21-2

RX Card

15km / 9 mi. & 48km / 29 mi.

8~9 m

8CD-22-2

Multimode
SC
Multimode
ST
Single-mode
SC
Single-mode
ST

A complete system requires 1 TX unit and 1 RX unit

Please contact your RLH sales representative for pricing and delivery information

General Specifications
Transmission method

Amplitude modulated light

via two optical fibers

Maximum Fiber Attenuation /

Distance *

Multimode:

850nm

Single-mode:

1310nm

Single-mode Long Haul:

1310nm

Multimode:

6dB / 1.2 miles (2km)

Single-mode:

8dB / 9 miles (15km)

Single-mode Long Haul:

24dB* / 29 mi. (48 km), min. required loss *-8dB

* Note: Distances equated using industry standard fiber and connector attenuation of 3dB/Km.
Fiber condition, splices and connectors may affect actual range.
Fiber Type

ST or SC connectors

Multimode:

62.5/125m, 50/125m

Single-mode:

8-9/125m

Wire Connector

Screw clamp terminal block, 16 ~ 26 AWG

Input 1~4 (TX Card)

Dry contact closure relay

Output 1~4 (RX Card)

Normally Open Relay

Alarm Output (RX Card)

Normally Open/Closed Relay

Relay Maximum Rating

115VAC 0.6A, 110VDC 0.6A, 30VDC 2A

Response Time

10ms

Surge Protection

PTC thermistors, zener diodes and varistors

Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)

175,200 Hours (20 Years)

Power Requirements

TX Module:

24-56VDC, 15mA minimum

RX Module:

24-56VDC, 60mA minimum

Powering Method

Local DC power source

Operating Temperature

-40 to +158 F (-40 to +70 C), 95% non-condensing

Mounting

T35 DIN Rail Mount (Included)

Dimensions

H5 x W1.82 x D3.5 (127mm x 47mm x 89mm) - Not including connectors

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