The FO Repeater is used for the conversion of the CAN signal from copper wire (ISO/IS 11898-2) to fiber optic cable. This provides isolation and protection against EM influences.

One special feature of the Repeater is that it can separate a defective segment from the rest of the network so that the remaining network can continue working. After eliminating the defect the segment is switched into the network again.

Technical Data:

• Display - Sending (2 green LEDs), defective segment (2 red LEDs)
• CAN bus interface - ISO/IS 11898-2, Terminals (CAN-High, CAN-Low, CAN-GND). CAN termination resistors are integrated (can be disabled).
• FOC connection - 2 x F-SMA or ST terminals for duplex line (Glass 50/125 µm duplex)
• Baudrate - Up to 888 kbps
• Delay - ~300 ns (translates into ~60 m (~90ft.) bus length) between the wire connection of a FO Repeater through the fiber optic cable to the wire connection of a second FO Repeater (not including the signal delay time of the fiber optics between the two repeaters, which is ~5ns/m)
• Power supply - 9-35 V DC, 3 W typ., through terminals
• Temperature range - 0 ºC ... +60 ºC
• Housing - Plastic enclosure
• Size - 110 x 75 x 22 mm (without FO connector)

Contents of delivery: FO-Repeater, Quick reference guide