IFC-Serial Industrial Serial to Fiber Media Converter | Network Switch & Media Converter Manufacturer | CTC Union

1x RS232/422/485 to 1x Fiber (SC / ST) Media Converter | CTC Union's goal is to provide reliable, temperature resistant and rugged designs for harsh environments. We offer a full spectrum of products, including L3/L2 Switch, PoE Products, EN50155 and E-Mark certified switches.

Industrial 1x Serial to 1x Fiber(SC/ST) Media Converter - IFC-Serial Industrial Serial to Fiber Media Converter
  • Industrial 1x Serial to 1x Fiber(SC/ST) Media Converter - IFC-Serial Industrial Serial to Fiber Media Converter

Industrial 1x Serial to 1x Fiber(SC/ST) Media Converter

IFC-Serial

1x RS232/422/485 to 1x Fiber (SC / ST) Media Converter

The IFC-Serial media converter is a capable of selecting interface mode for connection to RS-232 (3 wire), RS-485 (2 wire, half duplex) or RS-422/485 (4 wire, full duplex) and features a three-way communication plus a second independent RS-232 communication channel. Additionally, the terminal block offers an alarm relay contact and two redundant DC power inputs.

IFC-Serial is also available in two operating temperature ranges, a standard -10° to 60°C commercial temperature range and an extended -40° to 75°C range. With all these specifically designed features, IFC-Serial is a reliable and ideal solution for keeping your industrial automation applications running smoothly and continuously even in harsh environments. The product is protocol transparent that can be applied to RS485/422/232 networks, such as MODBUS to achieve reliable network.

Features
  • Supports 1 fiber link
  • Supports dual channel communication, including Triple-Way communication, and Two-Way communication
  • Extend serial transmission distance up to 2km, 30km, 50km
  • Supports fiber port point to point (Figure 3)
  • Redundant dual power inputs (12/24/48VDC)
  • Protocol transparent, suitable for all serial (RS485/422/232) transmission protocol, such as Modbus...
  • Baudrate up to 1024kbps for serial port
  • Supports relay output for power or link failure warning
  • Hardened housing with IP30 protection
  • Fanless and DIN-Rail design for harsh industrial environment
Application
Figure 1 : Dual Channel Data Flow

IFC-Serial Application: Dual Channel Data Flow

Figure 2 : Application for Modbus Network

IFC-Serial Application for Modbus Network

Figure 3 : Fiber Point to Point topology & application

IFC-Serial Fiber Point to Point topology & application

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Industrial 1x Serial to 1x Fiber(SC/ST) Media Converter | Network Switch & Media Converter Manufacturer | CTC Union

CTC Union Technologies Co., Ltd., founded in 1993, is an ISO9001/14001 certified designer and manufacturer. CTC Union’s software development system follows the cybersecurity IEC62443 regulations for the design of Industrial & Telecom networking products. With their own in-house R&D and factory, CTC Union develops and manufactures high-quality products in Taiwan. CTC Union offers a full spectrum of products, including Industrial 1x Serial to 1x Fiber(SC/ST) Media Converter, Industrial Ethernet, PoE, EN50155 and E-Mark certified switches. CTC Union’s goal is to provide reliable, temperature resistant and rugged designs for mission critical systems used in harsh environments. With more than 30 years of experience in design of Telecom products, CTC Union is highly motivated to deliver various access switches and FTTP CPE products.

CTC Union is a leading Taiwanese manufacturer specializing in telecommunication products such as L2 Ethernet switches, transponders, and industrial Ethernet switches, converters, and injectors. The company maintains strict control over product design, ensuring compliance with certifications like CE, FCC, UL, IEC 62443-4-1, EN50155, EN45545-2, and IEC61850-3. CTC Union has established strong global partnerships with voice and data carriers, enterprises, and industrial Ethernet users, providing direct engineering and technical support from its headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan.