The Alloy SCR460SC-4 is a dual-purpose Serial to Fibre Media Converter. It can function as a standalone device or you can integrate it as a Media Converter Module in any Alloy DCR12 Series 12-slot Media Converter Rackmount Chassis. It comes with one triple-mode circuit RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Serial Terminal Block, ideal to support RS-422 and RS-485 cables. Additionally, it has an SC-terminated single-mode fiber port. This enables it to extend data and control signaling over a fiber cable segment for a maximum distance of 20 kilometers. With auto baud rate capabilities of up to 460.8K and direction control functions, the Alloy SCR460SC-4 Serial to Fibre Converter can automatically detect serial signal characteristics and operate seamlessly in RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 mode.

The SCR Series includes models with different types of connectivity, including Terminal Block and DB-9 serial copper connectivity, as well as SC or ST terminated multimode or single-mode fiber optic cable connectivity that supports a range of up to 20 kilometers. All models in the series come in a compact and sturdy all-metal case and provide high EMI/EMS immunity.

When used in 'standalone' mode as a discrete Media Converter device, all models in the SCR Series are powered by an external plug pack, which is supplied with the Converter. All SCR Series models have a comprehensive LED suite enabling status monitoring of the Converter.