To break the standard distance barriers, the iCON-3171 efficiently extends 10/100Mbps Ethernet circuits to 300 meters (984 feet) at up to 50Mbps transmit performance and up to 1,900 meters (6,232 feet) at 1Mbps transmit performance. The RJ-45 Ethernet port on this unit provides auto-MDIX and auto-negotiation. For the Ethernet extender ports, it uses RJ-11 and terminal block ports. Besides, the iCON-3171 comes with one RS-232 serial port to provide users with a versatile industrial communication. Its installation is easy with a single switch setting to select local or remote site. In addition, the iCON-3171 comes equipped with a redundant power input via a 12 VDC to 32 VDC terminal block or 12V DC jack, and is secured with Power Polarity Reverse and an Overload Current Resettable Fuse. The iCON-3171 series also provides several advanced functions such as TCP/IP protocols, SNMP setting, F/W upgrade, and Load Default setting.
“Axiomtek’s iCON-3171 lets customers keep using what they already have to establish a high-speed remote connection between two Ethernet networks. This stand-alone extender provides a fast and economical way to extend your Ethernet connectivity up to 1900 Meters. Additionally, it applies high quality components with advantages of wide operating temperature range and long MTBF to keep your industrial applications running non-stop,” said Philip Wei, Product Manager of Applied Computing & Network Device Business Unit at Axiomtek. For ease of maintenance, the iCON-3171 features front-facing LED indicators for continues status reports on network speed. To fit various application requirements, the device can be DIN-rail, panel, or rack mounted.