Fibre Media Converters

It converts an Ethernet signal on copper cable to light on optical fibre and back, so a network can reach a building, pole or gate far beyond the reach of copper Ethernet cable. The Axis 03534-001 (TU8008), for example, converts an Ethernet signal for use over optical fibre and can be daisy-chained. Converters work in pairs, or with a fibre switch at one end.

Single-mode for long runs, multi-mode for shorter links across a site. AMG's integrated SFPs show the difference: the AMG210M-1FAT-1SS1A-P30 has a singlemode, single fibre 20Km SFP, while the AMG210M-1FAT-1SM1A-P30 has a multimode, single fibre 2Km SFP. Match the converter to the fibre already installed, since the two types cannot be mixed on one link.

One with a slot for a small plug-in optical module (SFP) instead of a fixed fibre port, so the optic can be chosen for the fibre type, connector and distance. The Nitek ML300 accepts industry-standard SFPs, and Comnet CNFE2MCPOE models need SFP modules bought separately. Some AMG210M PoE models come with an integrated SFP fitted.

Yes, a PoE media converter supplies power on its copper port. AMG210M PoE models give 30W per port, Nitek ML300POE models inject up to 30W, and 802.3bt models such as the AMG265M-1GBT-1S-P90-T and Comnet CNGE2MCPOEBT reach 90W for high-power PoE devices. Check the device's PoE class against the converter before choosing.

Yes, the AMG210M-1X-1XS mini converter and the TRENDnet TFC-10GSFP both run at 10G through an SFP+ port and also support 5G, 2.5G and 1G. The TRENDnet comes with a power adapter for standalone use, and AMG's 10Gb models add 3R functions for regenerating the signal on long links.

Hardened DIN rail models such as the AMG260 series, which AMG describes as suited to camera poles and roadside cabinets. The TRENDnet TI-F10SC is IP40 rated with a -40 to 75 °C operating range, and the Veracity VLT-1N-SC100 is ruggedised with an extended temperature range and railway EMC compliance for harsh sites.

Yes, with a video transmitter and receiver pair. AMGFIB transmitters such as the AMGFIB-1VT-M1A carry uncompressed CVBS, CVI, TVI and AHD camera video up to 5MP, and Comnet FVT110 and FVR110 units send digitally encoded video with bi-directional data over one multimode or single-mode fibre.

In a rack chassis: the AMG210C is a 1U, 19-inch chassis with 12 slots for AMG210M mini converters (non-PoE models) and dual hot-swappable AC power supplies. AMG260B blade cards fit AMG's blade chassis at high density, and the Comnet CNMC4SFP is a rack-mount Ethernet media converter.

Yes. Comnet FDX60 transceivers carry RS232, RS422 or RS485 data over one or two fibres, and AMGFIB serial units such as the AMGFIB-1SD-3CC-M1A carry one RS422 or RS485 channel plus three contact closures. Comnet FDC10 modules send contact closures in both directions over one fibre, with a 0.5 amp contact output.