It can operate over single mode or multimode fiber and supports distances to approximately 20 km. It is expandable in increments of eight RS-232 ports. Abnormal conditions will trigger alarms at the local, central or remote monitoring sites. This means that the communications system must be compatible with the old as well as with the new equipment during the transition which can also take months or even years before the new system cuts over. It turned out that no problems were encountered with the Lascomm's equipment.
Utility companies provide an ideal environment for advanced and imaginative uses of fiber optics.
The Power Plant network, and other similar fiber optic networks, will undoubtedly benefit from these future advancements. The LT8916 broadcasts and receives information from up to 16 remote devices. The LT8916 is transparent to all data sent in either direction. Highly flexible, the Model LT8116 RS-232 Fiber Optic Multiplexer is frequently used in conjunction with the LT8916. Interfaces can be changed after installation.