SERIAL TO FIBER MEDIA CONVERTERS And Their Role in Industrial Ethernet Network Monitoring & Extension 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. 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. 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. 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: 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: Product Gallery RS-232 Fiber Optic Modem RS-530 Fiber Optic Modem HF Series FOM II Enclosures & Accessories Product Gallery 4 Wire Analog Telephone or Audio FOM II Modem MIL-STD-188-114A (Balanced) 2-Wire Telephone Fiber Optic Modem Contact Us. Versitron Inc. Address : 83 Albe Drive - Suite C - Newark, DE Phone : 302-894-0699 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/versitroninc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/versitron LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/versitron-inc- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq7WBvce5EjKVu0Q9XXL_8g Website : www.versitron.com