Ethernet Media Converter: ULTIMODE POF-100MC - CLEARANCE SALE!

Ethernet media converter ULTIMODE POF-100MC converts electrical signals (10/100 Mbps Ethernet) transmitted through typical STP/UTP cable into optical signals transmitted within 100 Mbps POF (Plastic Optical Fiber) network.

View of the POF converter

View of the opposite side

View of the included AC/DC adapter

Ethernet media converter ULTIMODE POF-100MC converts electrical signals (10/100 Mbps Ethernet) transmitted through typical STP/UTP cable into optical signals transmitted within 100 Mbps POF network. The device is fully compatible with IEEE 802.3i 10Base-T Ethernet, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX 100Base-FX, IEEE 802.3ux Full Duplex standards. The installation and operation is very simple (Plug and Play). The LEDs located on the device indicate the current operating status.

The media converter uses OptoLock connector that allows for easy installation of plastic optical fibers without special tools. The procedure is safe due to operating parameters and the fact that the light (650 nm) is visible to the human eye. The maximum transmission distance is 100 m.

The decisive advantage of POF cables is their small size. The external diameter of one fiber is only 2.2 mm, which makes it easy to hide it behind skirting boards and pull through conduits. Plastic optical fibers can be installed by anyone - the installation is simpler and quicker than in the case of coaxial or twisted pair cables. All optical fibers are immune to electromagnetic interference and pulses.

POF networks are ideal for home, SOHO, and small office/business applications.

Name	ULTIMODE POF-100MC
Code	L6213
Standards	IEEE 802.3i, 802.3u, 802.3ux
Optical port	OptoLock, 2.2 mm POF cable
	100 Base-FX
LAN port	RJ-45
	10/100 Base-TX
Transmission range	100 m
Tx/Rx wavelength	650 nm
Power	5 V / 0.5A (AC adapter incl.)
Operating temperature	0 ... 40 oC
Dimensions	81 x 35 x 24 mm

 

POF cables, similarly to all optical fibers, are completely immune to electromagnetic interference and pulses, crosstalk etc. Looking the other way, they do not generate any interference. The electromagnetic neutrality allows for running the POF cables in common conduits, together with electric or telecommunications cabling.

As isolators, optical fibers do not carry any power or lightning surges, in opposite to the copper wiring. So, there is no need for any additional protection against lightning surges. It is especially important in the case of outdoor installations (overhead links between buildings, to IP intercoms etc).

The decisive advantage of POF cables is their small size. The external diameter of one fiber is only 2.2 mm, which makes it easy to hide it behind skirting boards and pull through conduits. The core of the fiber is made of PMMA ("acrylic glass"), which provides high strength, resistance to UV and visible light transparency. The cable jacket is made of PE (polyethylene), which is suitable for outdoor applications.

The speed and ease of installation is provided by OptoLock connectors. The user should only cut the POF cable(s) to length as needed (with a dedicated POF cutter), and simply insert the fibers to the ports. It eliminates the need to pay for specialized services, which is necessary in the case of optical glass fibers.