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The serial to parallel converter takes serial data from either a SSI or RS-422 source and converts it to a 15 bit parallel output. This replaces the high cost and noise susceptibility of long, parallel cable runs with the simplicity of a low cost twisted pair cable to interface to a parallel-input PLC or controller.

Serial input type is selectable along with clock speed (for SSI) or baud (for RS422). The bright LED indicators give visual status for deserialization, testing and troubleshooting.

This module accepts inputs from 5 to 28 VDC and has output options of Vout=Vin, Vout=5V regulated or Vout = Open Collector. The compact DIN rail package is 105 mm wide, 78 mm deep and only 45 mm high and mounts to standard DIN Rail, EN 50 022, 35 mm x 7.5 mm, included with the module

Replace expensive parallel cable
A company was looking to replace a 12 bit absolute encoder and its cable.
This replacement was something the company have been avoiding since it was such a long cable run. It also had 15 conductors, making it a thick and expensive cable and that doesn't even include the labor costs for replacement.

With the availability of the Serial-to-Parallel Converter, this company was able to switch the encoder from a parallel output to an SSI output. The cable would shrink down to 8 conductors saving both material and installation costs and the signal would become more noise immune since it would be sent as differential pairs.

Instead of having to purchase a new SSI controller, the company purchased BEI's serial- to-parallel converter and keep the same controller. When all was said and done, the company ended up with a brand new axis control system for less cost than just replacing the old, parallel output cable.