Skorpion Media Converters Simplify the Copper to Fiber Connection

The EIMK Skorpion Media Converter series makes the conversion of an Ethernet copper segment to fiber simple. By operating full-duplex at 100 Mbps provides the highest possible performance on 100 Mbps links. The EIMK is a true media converter and not just a two-port Ethernet switch. Therefore performance is enhanced by not introducing the store-and-forward data latency inherent in a switch. Both multimode and single-mode models are available with ST or SC connectors. Fiber distances of up to 15 km are possible with the single-mode model-up to 2 km with the multimode models. On the copper side, both MDI and MDIX ports are available to compliment either an end station port or a switch port.

• Plug-and-Play operation
• 100BASE-TX/100BASE-FX conversion
• Shielded RJ-45 and SC/ST-style fiber optic connectors
• Full-duplex operation
• MDI and MDIX copper ports
• Far End Fault feature
• DIN-rail mounting
• Rugged metal enclosure
• Diagnostic LEDs
• Enhanced EMC compliance
• UL 508 listed, c-UL listed, CE mark
• 24 VAC/VDC powered

Each of the three models supports full-duplex operation for 100BASE-TX and 100BASE-FX segments. Two models support multimode fiber optic connections: the EIMK-100T/FT makes the fiber optic connection via ST-style connectors, whereas the EIMK-100T/FC does so via SC-style connectors. The model EIMK-100T/FCS supports single-mode fiber via SC-style connectors. Maximum distance with 62.5/125 µm multimode fiber cables is 2 km while singlemode fiber can span up to 15 km.

Two RJ-45 connectors (one MDIX port and one MDI port) allow either straight-through or crossover copper cabling. Link and activity LEDs allow troubleshooting on both the copper and fiber sides.

All units mount on TS-35 DIN-rail and operate from either a 24 V AC or DC power source while offering redundant power connections. By incorporating a half-wave rectifier design, the sharing of the power source with other half-wave devices is possible.

Designed for commercial and industrial Ethernet applications, all models comply with EMC immunity and emissions compatibility standards for industrial environments.

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