# cRIO OPIF 5 Mbit/s – Optical Interface for CompactRIO

Category: Hardware · Product page: https://irs.systems/en/products/hardware/crio-opif-5mbit-s

cRIO adapter module for optical communication over fiber up to 5 Mbit/s: interference-free signal transmission over long distances.

The “cRIO OPIF 5MBit/s” module is a powerful solution for optical communication over fiber optic cables in National Instruments CompactRIO systems. It serves as an adapter module that converts electronic signals to optical transmission, ensuring reliable, high-frequency signal transmission over longer distances with minimal susceptibility to interference.

## Technical description

The module uses HFBR transmitter/receiver technology with a wavelength of 820 nm.

The components offer excellent coupling efficiency and are compatible with a wide variety of fiber types. This technology ensures efficient coupling in fiber optic systems – Plastic-Clad Silica (PCS).

It is equipped with 2 transmitters and 2 receivers that enable stable communication over fiber optic cables. The module supports data rates of up to 5 MBit/s and is compatible with widely used industrial connectors such as SC, ST and FC.

Thanks to the 820 nm Miniature Link Series, a cost-effective, high-performance solution for optical communication, the module can establish reliable links over several kilometers.

With an example of software integration in LabVIEW, the modules can easily be integrated into CompactRIO-based systems, increasing their flexibility and adaptability in industrial applications.

## Technical specifications

| Parameter | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Wavelength | 820 nm |
| Data rate | DC to 5 MBit/s |
| Transmitters | 2 transmitters |
| Receivers | 2 receivers |
| Connectors | SC, ST, FC |
| Fiber types | 50/125 µm, 62.5/125 µm, 100/140 µm, 200 µm |
| Transmission distance | Up to several kilometers with the appropriate fiber types |
| Temperature range | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Software | Example software available in LabVIEW |

## Applications

Optical remote control of power converters: Ideal for applications that require galvanic isolation and reliable signal transmission over long distances.

Communication and data transmission via fiber optics: Particularly suitable for industrial applications that require high transmission speed and immunity to interference over long distances.

High isolation and protection: Fiber optics provide high-voltage isolation and prevent ground loops.

Synchronization of CompactRIO chassis: Enables precise synchronization within CompactRIO-based systems via optical interfaces.

Thanks to its flexible configuration and integration into existing systems, the “cRIO OPIF 5MBit/s” module offers an efficient solution for optical communication in a wide range of industrial applications.

## List prices per unit

- cRIO OPIF 5MBit/s: €900

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