Ethernet Media Converters

Gigabit Options!

Increase Ethernet distance and protect against electrical interference

Extend Ethernet distances

Media converters do more than just convert copper Ethernet signals to fiber. They allow the Ethernet LAN to be extended beyond the normal 100 meter limit. By using a pair of media converters, LANs can be extended up to 2km with multi-mode fiber and up to 20km with single-mode fiber. Extension of LAN distances now make it possible to communicate with remotely located Ethernet enabled devices that were not formerly possible to reach in the past. The application could be as simple as getting data from one end of the warehouse to the other, tying two buildings together, enabling communications in a tank farm, or monitoring a SCADA system at a waste water plant.

Isolate and protect

Another great benefit inherently built into a media converter is the isolation factor. Since the data is communicating via a fiber optic connection, the data is transmitted by light – therefore no conductive wires connect the far ends of the system. This eliminates the potential for ground loop problems and offers additional protection from RFI/EMI interference that may be present along the cable run.

Choose between rugged DIN rail mount or desk/wall/rack mount designs

From rugged DIN rail mount designs to traditional desk/wall/rack mount designs B&B Electronics has a media converter that will fit your application needs. Besides the EIR-x-xx and EIS-x-xx models found on these pages, B&B Electronics also offers the EIR102 series. If you are looking for the most robust features in a DIN rail or panel-mount design, the EIR-x-xx series is the product for you. For applications not requiring wide temperature ranges or built-in alarms, the EIS-x-xx series is the logical choice. The EIR102 series offers the most flexible port options in a high-feature, DIN rail design




Features of EIR-X “Rugged” series

  • Multi-mode or single-mode models
  • 10/100Base and 1000Base (Gigabit) models
  • Auto negotiation of data rate and duplex modes
  • MDI/MDI-X (auto-cross feature)
  • LEDs for Power, Link/Activity, Data Rate, Duplex/Collision
  • Dip switch configuration for
  • Link-fault-pass-through (enabled or disabled)
  • Data rates (auto or forced)
  • Duplex modes (auto or forced

Applications

  • SCADA
  • Traffic
  • Water/ Waste water
  • Point-of-sale
  • Warehousing
  • Industrial automation
  • Building automation