The Ethernet network extension is often done to accommodate long distance data transmission requirements. To achieve the same, serial-to-fiber media converters are utilized. The serial-to-fiber media converters are the devices that enable serial communication between the DTE and DCEs and further extend the reach via fiber optic transmission cables. This post introduces you to serial-to-fiber media converters and their role in industrial Ethernet network monitoring and extension.
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Serial-to-fiber Media Converters and Their Role in Industrial Ethernet Network Monitoring and Extension
1. SERIAL TO FIBER
MEDIA CONVERTERS
And Their Role in Industrial Ethernet
Network Monitoring & Extension
2. Introduction
Industrial Ethernet networks require extended reach for data
transmission. These networks consist of multiple data terminal
equipment (DTE) and data communication equipment (DCEs)
which are integrated together.
To transmit data from DTE to DCEs, Ethernet-compliant
transmission media such as copper cables, fiber optics
cables, etc are utilized.
3. Media Converters are used for data conversion. From DTE,
data signals are transmitted in electric form therefore,
electric-optical data conversion is required.
In order to achieve ethernet network extension, serial-to-fiber
media converters are used. These devices enable
communication between DTE and DCE. Let us now discuss
about the role of Serial-to-Fiber Media Converters in industrial
Ethernet network monitoring and extension.
4. Features of
Serial to Fiber Media Converters
Fiber optic serial data converter modems are compatible with
point-to-point link, redundant ring, or multidrop networks.
These devices are compact in size, and it is an advantage for
applications where space is a constraint.
These devices feature multiple connections, therefore they can
be connected to data terminals or other communication
equipment.
These Micromodems are used in various challenging
applications for safe operations.
5. Role of Serial-to-Fiber Media Converters in
Extension of Ethernet Networks
Pair Mode of Configuration - In pair mode of configuration, the
converter is connected between a pair of DTE and DCE i.e. between a
source computer and a serial device. The transmission can be
established for 20km
Ring Mode of Configuration - In this mode of configuration, multiple
DTE and DCEs are connected within a ring-topology. This can be
utilized for nearly 100km of the fiber transmission link.
According to the topology or mode of configuration the functionality of
serial-to-fiber converters may differ. There are two types of modes
namely:
6. Applications of RS-232 and RS-485
Standards
Motor and motion control devices
HVAC
Security devices
Data centers
Telecommunication equipment
Enterprise networks
LANs and point-to-point fiber networks
These media converters are used in various industrial applications. Such
as:
