Optical Interface USB-OPT-3

Article number: USB-OPT-3

The optical interface USB-OPT-3 allows data transfer between devices with USB interface (e.g. PC, notebook, handheld terminal) and electronic energy meters or other devices with optical interface according IEC 62056-21 (formerly known as EN 1107, also called "1107" or "FLAG").
The printed serial number allows quick identification of connected USB interfaces.

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The new optical interface ZETA USB-OPT-3 is 100% compatible to the previous models.
Improvements compared to the previous optical interface USB-OPT-2:

  • Transfer rate up to 57,600 bps
  • More flexible USB connection cable
  • Reduced power consumption, ideal for portable devices
  • Additional USB status indication (green LED)
  • Virtual COM port enabled by default
Electrical specifications
  • Infrared communication interface according EN 62056-21
  • Bi-color LED indicating 
    - data traffic in transmit and receive direction (green/orange) 
    - USB ready indication (green)
  • Data rate up to 57,600 bps
  • Bitserial transmission, half-duplex
  • Echo suppression
  • Double shielded cable 
  • Powered from USB interface
  • Very low power consumption
    < 1 mA    (USB Suspend)
    < 10 mA  (Idle)
    < 15 mA  (Send/Receive)
Mechanical specifications
  • Head diameter: 32 mm
  • Head height: 22 mm
  • Weight: 80 g, including USB cable and connector
  • Case material: Delrin® (POM), black
  • Magnetic holding force: ~15 N
  • Cable length: 1.8 m (optional 4.5 m or up to max. 7.5 m on request)
  • USB 2.0 Type-A plug
    (other USB connectors, e.g. Micro-A or Type-C on request)
USB Interfaces - Options

 

Optionally we deliver the ZETA USB Interfaces with customized connector and/or individual cable length.

 

 

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