{"product_id":"1771-af1-allen-bradley-plc-5-stand-alone-fiber-optic-converter","title":"1771-AF1 | Allen-Bradley PLC-5 Stand-Alone Fiber Optic Converter","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllen-Bradley 1771-AF1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a stand-alone fiber optic converter module designed for PLC-5 communication networks. Unlike the 1771-AF chassis-mounted version, this model operates as an external unit and does not require installation in a 1771 I\/O rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1771-AF1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econverts electrical Data Highway Plus (DH+) or Remote I\/O (RIO) signals to fiber optic media, enabling long-distance communication and improved noise immunity in electrically harsh environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unit is typically deployed in PLC-5 architectures where fiber media is required between racks, buildings, or high-interference zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product is discontinued by the manufacturer but remains widely used in legacy PLC-5 installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1771-AF1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStand-Alone Fiber Optic Converter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePLC-5 with DH+ or Remote I\/O\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication Networks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Highway Plus (DH+), Remote I\/O (RIO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal stand-alone unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal power source (not backplane powered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustrial fiber optic link\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrical-to-fiber signal conversion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 60 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–40 to +85 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.77 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifecycle Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscontinued \/ Legacy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43997181640803,"sku":"1771-AF1","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5246\/8067\/files\/226._ee12e20a-029f-4f7e-93c5-59fe73d4f78b.jpg?v=1770798789","url":"https:\/\/www.autocontrolglobal.com\/products\/1771-af1-allen-bradley-plc-5-stand-alone-fiber-optic-converter","provider":"AutoControl Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}