In order to meet the growing demand for networks in extreme environments, more and more industrial-grade fiber media converters are used in extremely harsh environments to extend the transmission distance. So, what is the difference between industrial grade fiber media converter and ordinary commercial grade fiber media converter? Under what circumstances should we choose an industrial-grade fiber media converters? Next, let’s follow JHA TECH to understand it!

What is the difference between industrial grade and commercial grade fiber media converters?

Industrial-grade and commercial-grade fiber media converter have the same functions, but industrial-grade fiber media converter have a wider operating temperature (-40°C to 85°C) and a wider voltage (12-48 VDC). In addition, the industrial-grade fiber media converter also has a lightning and surge protection of no less than 4KV and an IP40 dust-proof power supply, which can be guaranteed even in more dangerous areas, such as oil exploration, natural gas drilling, mining, etc. The stability of network transmission. 

When should we choose an industrial-grade  fiber media converters?

Industrial-grade fiber media converters can eliminate electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), prevent harmful gas emissions, and can help eliminate the interference of temperature and dust in extreme environments on network transmission. They can usually be used in manufacturing. Wastewater treatment, outdoor traffic control, security and surveillance, construction industry automation, military applications and factory automation and other harsh environments.

Conclusion

Industrial-grade fiber media converters have a wider operating temperature range, and have lightning and surge protection functions, making them more suitable for use in extremely harsh environments to extend the transmission distance. In addition, the increase in applications of industrial-grade optical transceivers in extreme environments is expected to further accelerate the development of the industrial-grade optical transceivers market.