Advantech EKI-2741LX User Manual

 

2.5 Network 

Connection 

 

•  Twisted-pair segment can use unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair 
     (STP) cabling. The cable between the link partner (switch, hub, workstation, etc.) 
     and the converter, must be less than 100 meters (328 ft.) long and comply with the 
     IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T standard for Category 5e or above. 

• Fiber 

segment 

using 

single-mode connector type must use

 

9/125 µm single-mode 

     fiber cable. You can connect two devices in the distance of 10 km. 

• Fiber 

segment 

using 

multi-mode connector type must use 50/125 or 62.5/125 um 

     multi-mode fiber cable. You can connect two devices up to 550m distances. 

•  The small form-factor pluggable (SFP) is a compact optical transceiver used in 
     optical communications for both telecommunication and data communication 
     applications. 

 

To connect the transceiver and LC cable, please follow the steps shown below: 
 
First, insert the transceiver into the SFP module. Notice that the triangle mark is the bottom of 
the module.