Advantech EKI-2541MI-BE
The EKI-2541M/2541S are designed to transparently convert Ethernet networks to fiber networks. The advantages of fiber optics are the wide bandwidth, EMI immunity, and longdistance transmission. Therefore, the EKI-2541M/2541S are ideal for fiber-to-building applications at central offices or local sites. These converters support MDI/MDIX auto detection, thus eliminating the need to use crossover wires. Furthermore, they can operate normally at temperatures of -10 ~ 60°C and they accept a wide voltage range of 12 ~ 48 VDC. They also feature 3,000 VDC surge protection (EFT) against overvoltage, making them highly suitable for harsh operating environments. The EKI-2541M/2541S are enhanced Ethernet to fiber-optic converters. Aside from their standard features, these versatile converters also feature link fault pass-through. Typically, when one side of the link fails, the other side continues transmitting packets and waiting for a response that never arrives from the disconnected side. However, the EKI-2541M/2541S will force the link to shut down as soon as the link failure is detected, thus giving the application software a chance to correct the problem.
