Patton is now taking orders for the Model 2172R 50-Mbps Ruggedized Ethernet Extender for industrial Ethernet applications. By exploiting previously-installed twisted-pair infrastructure for long-reach Ethernet connections, Patton's 2172R eliminates the expense and disruption of installing fiber or CAT5e cable when linking Ethernet-based PLCs and other shop-floor equipment to the office LAN. Achieving a maximum full-duplex line rate of 50 Mbps, 2172R extends the reach of Ethernet segments up to 3,000 feet or more over existing TTL, RS-232 or RS-422/485 serial circuits.
"Ethernet has taken over. Today's shop-floor equipment is all Ethernet. Yet re-cabling is often the show stopper for the factory-automation, sometimes costing more than the communications equipment. Patton technology preserves capital investment by extending the useful life of existing circuits. Our solution lets you keep using what you already have," noted Johnnie Grant, Product Manager.
The Patton Model 2172R utilizes pre-existing twisted pair infrastructure enabling twisted pair previously used for legacy systems such as DDS, RS232/422/485 to be used for extending or connect Ethernet devices together. With a pair of 2172Rs or combined with a 2172, twisted-pair can carry an extraordinary full-duplex 50 Mbps of bandwidth. Reusing the already existing infrastructure for Ethernet networking eliminates the cost of purchasing expensive fiber and CAT5e or greater cabling. Most importantly, it completely eliminates the hassle and sometimes overwhelming expense and down time of the cable installations.
The 2172R is enclosed in a ruggedized metal case that is wall and DIN-rail mountable. The extender features extended operating temperatures ranging from -10 to +70 degrees Celsius. For high-humidity installations, an optional conformal coating offers additional protection from condensation. Six user-selectable symmetrical and asymmetrical line rates allow each connection to be tuned for optimum reach, rate, and noise resistance. For high-bandwidth applications, the 50 Mbps symmetrical rate extends Ethernet connection up to 800 feet. For noisy environments, the 10 Mbps symmetrical rate extends Ethernet connection up to 4,000 feet.
Mr. Grant went on saying that "Breaking boundaries is our legacy. Since we created the Ethernet Extender market in the 1990's Patton innovation has been driving Ethernet reach and rate ever farther and faster. Today, with our industrial Ethernet solutions, we continue pushing Ethernet technology into an ever-expanding range of applications."
Features & Benefits:
- Operates over twisted-pair--Reduces the cost and hassles of new installations.
- Plug and Play--No configuration or cables hassles during installation with auto-sensing 10/100, full or half duplex, and auto MDI-X
- Full duplex data-line rate of 100 Mbps--Provides near fiber performance for bandwidth intensive applications
- Wall or DIN rail mountable
- Operating temperature of -10 to 70°C
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