Ethernet Media Converter Copper to Fiber Optic
The TX2FX is a Ethernet media converter which translates transmission signals from a twisted-pair 10/100/1000BASE-TX to a 100/1000BASE-X fiber optic cable. It expands network data transmission distances beyond the 100 meter limitation of copper wire, to over 10 kilometers by using single-mode fiber optic cable.
Any standard Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver module can be used on the fiber optic port. These SFP transceivers modules are available in a variety of transmitter and receiver types, allowing users to select the appropriate module for the required fiber optical interface.
Further the TX2FX provides automatic detection and initializing of the SFP Module (speed and full or half duplex operation) and has easy-to-read diagnostic LEDs for continuous status reports on network speed, traffic, and status of the fiber optic port. The TX2FX allows the use of standard RJ45 UTP/STP and various fiber optic cables.
Features
Triple speed (10/100/1000Mbit) copper Ethernet interface
Automatic detection and initializing of the SFP module (100Mbit-FX, 1000Mbit-X)
Single wide power supply input (5 to 28V)
Configurable flow control
Configurable link loss forwarding
Configurable link speed forwarding
2 different mechanical versions
Extended temperature option
These features make the TX2FX ideally suited for any industrial application.Through the low power consumption, robust and flexible design, the product can be used in any system, wether it is being used in a rigged, hot or other extreme envirement, the TX2FX helps to expand your network distances!
Technical Features TX2FX
Board Key Data | ||
Copper port | RJ45 (10/100/1000Mbit) | supports auto crossover, polarity correction |
Fiber optic port | over standard SFP transceivers | supports single- and multi-mode |
Status LEDs | 2 LEDs for each RJ45 port | Link/Activity and Speed |
Physical / Power | ||
Size (length x width x height) | 75.7 x 50.0 x 22.0mm | Version TX2FX-1 |
Weight | 35 g / 0.08 lb | fully equipped TX2FX-2 |
Power | +5VDC up to +28VDC | over 4 pin MOLEX 2.54mm |
Power consumption | Typically 1.5W | 100Mbit copper link |
Temperature range | standard -20°C up to +60°C | optional -40°C up to +85°C |
Humidity | 5% - 95% non condensing | optional coating available |
TX2FX Versions
Reference | Description |
TX2FX-1 | Standalone module, RJ45 and SFP on same side |
TX2FX-2 | Standalone module, RJ45 and SFP on opposite side |
TX2FX-1M | Module built-in inside PIP, RJ45 and SFP ports external accessible |
TX2FX-2M | Module built-in inside PIP, RJ45 internal connected to PIP onboard Ethernet interface, SFP port external accessible |
Optional MPL offers following SFP modules (others on request) | |
SFP-1 | 2/1Gb SFP 850nm optical transceiver, multi mode, up to 500m |
SFP-2 | 1Gb SFP 1310nm optical transceiver, single mode, up to 10km |
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