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The eAutomation Group of Advantech introduces the EKI-2741 family of Gigabit Industrial Ethernet Media Converters

The eAutomation Group of Advantech introduces the EKI-2741 family of Gigabit Industrial Ethernet Media Converters. By combining the high speed of gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet with EMI/RFI noise immunity and electrical isolation of fiber optic cable, the EKI-2741 allows gigabit Ethernet connections spanning nearly 70 miles (100km).

The EKI-2741SX supports 1000Base-SX fiber connections over multimode fiber up to 1,800 feet (550m). The EKI-2741LX supports 1000Base-LX fiber connections over 6.2 miles (10km). For ultimate flexibility, the EKI-2741F supports an innovative Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) slot for optional industry-standard fiber optic transceiver modules, supporting connections up to nearly 70 miles (100km).

All units include Link Fault Pass-through (LFP), which allows cable breaks or power failures to be signaled to attached devices, enhancing network integrity, while simplifying network maintenance and management.

Featuring compact and thin DIN-rail mount metal chassis, the EKI-2741 Media Converters are ideal where panel space is limited. They are also ruggedized for industrial applications with dual 12 to 48 Vdc power inputs, 4,000 V Ethernet ESD protection, power line surge protection of 3,000 V, and feature an operating temperature range of -10 to 60° C to ensure system uptime. All modes are cUL (UL/CSA), FCC, CE, and RoHS/WEEE certified.

	This product information was first published in IPCworld 4/2007.