| Operating Mode: | Asynchronous, half duplex RS-485 |
| Input/Output Interface: | Asynchronous at 0 to 56 Kbps (data rate must be set at factory) |
| Transmission Line Interface: | ST connector is standard for interfacing with fiber optic cable (SMA option) |
| Transmission Distance: | 6600 ft. (2 km) |
| Optical Power into a 50 Micron Core Optical Fiber: | 5 microwatts, 10 dB power budget @ 880 nanometers (High power option) |
| Receiver Sensitivity: | 250 nanowatts at less than 10-9 bit error rate |
| Operating Temperature: | 0 °C to 50 °C |
| Enclosure: | 19" rack holds 16 cards |
| Card Size: | Eurocard 3.9" x 6.8" (9.9 x 7.3 cm) |
| Weight: | 0.5 lb (200 grams) |
| Termination: | Last device on RS-485 bus should be terminated |