B&B Electronics Elinx EIR Series Ethernet Media Converter

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Available from Interworld Electronics, the B&B Electronics Elinx EIR Series of Ethernet Media Converters is designed to convert twisted pair copper signals to fibre-optic signals. LANs can be extended beyond the normal 100 m limit up to 2 km with multimode fibre and up to 20 km with singlemode fibre, and since data travels via fibre, it is protected from ground loop problems and electrical interference present along the cable run.

The series provides single channel media conversion between 10/100BaseTx and 100BaseFx. There are three models allowing Single-mode (SC), Multi-mode (SC) or Multi-mode (ST) fibre cable to be converted to RJ-45 copper Ethernet cable. DIP switches can configure link-fault-pass-through, fixed speed, full/half duplex and a link down alarm, while a relay output (dry contact) is provided for triggering an alarm if a power failure or a port link down condition is detected.

Dual 10 to 48 VDC power inputs allow a backup redundant power source to be connected. The series also operates in a temperature range of -34 to +74°C, housed in a rugged DIN rail metal case.

Extension of LAN distances enables communication with remotely located Ethernet-enabled devices. The application can be used for receiving data from one end of the warehouse to the other, tying two buildings together, enabling communications on a tank farm, monitoring remote surveillance cameras or monitoring a SCADA system.

The product is certified by UL with ISA12.12.01 Class I, Division 2 for use in hazardous locations and meets NEMA TS1/2 Environmental requirements for traffic control equipment.

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