These slim Industrial Ethernet Copper to Fiber Media Converters (SL-2ES) provide fast performance allowing for real-time operation. These ruggedized converters are industrial hardened to provide superior reliability. They require no user setup and immediately start operating as soon as you power them up.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Converts RJ45 copper to fiber optic, or vice versa
- One 10/100BaseTX auto-detecting RJ45 port
- One 100BaseFX fiber optic port
- Slim packaging fits on your DIN rail
- High performance and value
- Truly industrial hardened design
- Dual power inputs keeps you running
- Plug & play saves you time and money
ADVANCED HARDWARE FEATURES
- One Ethernet Port that is fully IEEE 802.3 compliant
- The 10/100 RJ45 port is auto-detecting,
auto-crossover and auto-polarity - One 100 Mbps fiber optic port for distances up to 120km
- 10-30 VDC power input with industrial surge
and spike protection - DIN rail or direct panel mounting (no extra kits required)
- Store & forward wire speed switching - no delays
- Full-duplex operation with flow control (no collisions!)
- Auto crossover (MDI/MDIX) and auto polarity
- Ultra-reliable with 1,000,000+ service-free hours (MTBF)
- UL, CSA (CUL), & CE certified
- Hazardous locations rated for
Class 1, Div. 2 (Zone 2) areas.
GENERAL
- Operation: Store and forward wire speed switching, non-blocking
- Modes: Full or half duplex operation with flow control
supported on all ports - MAC Addresses: 1024
- Memory Bandwidth: 3.2 Gbps
- Latency (typical): 5 us for 100 Mbps and 16 us for 10 Mbps (plus frame time)
- Ethernet Isolation: 1500 Vrms 1 minute
- RJ45 Port: One RJ45 port that is fully
IEEE 802.3 compliant - RJ45 Speed & Duplex: 10/100 auto-detecting for speed & duplex (full or half)
- RJ45 MDI/MDIX: Auto-mdi/mdix-crossover automatically supports either straight or crossed cables
- RJ45 Polarity: Auto-polarity for automatic correction of crossed TXD and RXD pairs
- Fiber Optic Ports: One 100 Mbps fiber optic port for distances up to 120km
- Transceivers: SC or ST style
- Multimode: Links up to 4 km typical; 1310 nm;
use with 62.5/125 um fiber- Transmitter power (dB): -19 min, -17 typ, -14 max
- Receiver sensitivity (dB): -34 typ, -32 max
- Singlemode: Links up to 20 km typical;
1310 nm; use with 9/125 um fiber- Transmitter power (dB): -15 min, -11 typ, -7 max
- Receiver sensitivity (dB): -34 typ, -31 max
- Singlemode LongHaul: Links up to 40 km typical;
1310 nm; use with 9/125 um fiber- Transmitter power (dB): -5 min, -3 typ, -0 max
- Receiver sensitivity (dB): -36 typ, -34 max(Special Order)
- Longer Distances: Contact SIXNET for
distances up to 120 km - Eye safety: IEC60825-1, Class 1; FDA 21 CFR 1040.10
and 1040.11
- Devices Supported: All IEEE 802.3
compliant devices are supported - Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x
- Input Voltage Range: 10 to 30 VDC
- Power Consumption: 2.0 W typical with all ports linked and active
- Industrial surge and spike protection: 15 kW peak, 5 kW
(10 times for 10 us)
- Operating Temperature: -10 to 60°C (For wide temperature operation from -40 to 85°C (please use the ET-GT-3ES
or contact SIXNET for other options). - Storage Temperature: -40 to 85°C
- Humidity: 5 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
- Vibration: IEC68-2-6
- Shock: IEC68-2-27
- Freefall: IEC68-2-32
- Electrical Safety: UL508 & CSA C22.2/14 per CUL, EN61010-1
- EMC: FCC part 15, ICES-003, EN55022, IEC61326-1, EN61326-1 (EN61000-4-2, 3, 4 and 6)
- Hazardous Locations: UL1604, CSA22.2/213 per CUL (Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D); EN50021/EN60079-15(Zone 2) , ATEX Group II, Cat 3 (Zone 2), EEx nA II T4 X
- MTBF: Mean Time Between Failure: >1,000,000 hours
- RoHS and WEEE: RoHS (Pb free) and WEEE compliant
- ISO9001:2000: Certified “Total Quality” company
- Industrial Warranty: 3 years with product registration
MECHANICAL
- Case: Slim line, ideal for DIN rail mounting
- Material: Corrosion-proof Lexan polycarbonate (UL94V0)
- Protection: IP30 protection from dust and debris
- Mounting: DIN rail or direct to panel (no optional kits or accessories required)
- Dimensions: 1.0” x 3.95” x 3.26” (2.54 x 10.0 x 8.28 cm)
- Weight: 4 oz. (0.11 kg)
| PART NUMBER | RJ45 | FIBER PORTS |
| SL-2ES-2SC |
1 |
1 multimode SC for links up to 4 km |
| SL-2ES-2ST |
1 |
1 multimode ST for links up to 4 km |
| SL-2ES-3SC |
1 |
1 singlemode SC for links up to 20 km |
| SL-2ES-3ST |
1 |
1 singlemode ST for links up to 20 km |
| SL-2ES-3SCL |
1 |
1 singlemode SC for links up to 40 km |
| SL-2ES-3STL |
1 |
1 singlemode ST for links up to 40 km |
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SL-2ES-2SC- Slim Line Ethernet Media Converter with 1 RJ45 (10/100) and 1 Multimode Fiber (100BaseFX; Type SC) |
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SL-2ES-2ST- Slim Line Ethernet Media Converter with 1 RJ45 (10/100) and 1 Multimode Fiber (100BaseFX; Type ST) |
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SL-2ES-3SC- Slim Line Ethernet Media Converter with 1 RJ45 (10/100) and 1 Singlemode Fiber (100BaseFX; Type SC) |
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SL-2ES-3ST-Slim Line Ethernet Media Converter with 1 RJ45 (10/100) and 1 Singlemode Fiber (100BaseFX; Type ST) |


