1000baseSX to 1000baseLX Ethernet Media Converter
- Media conversion between 1000baseSX and 1000baseLX
- 850nm to 1300nm wavelength conversion
- 1000baseLX operates over 10km of singlemode fibre
- Zero Touch, Plug and Play Interface
- Easy to install & maintain
- Integral auto-sensing power supply (100-250V AC or -48V DC versions)
- 12-24V DC power supply available on request
- External alarm relay port
- Compact modem style unit, built to European standards
- Rack mounting kits for 2 or 18 units available
FC-GigE for Gigabit Ethernet extension singlemode fibre

This application shows a pair of Gigabit Ethernet switches connected over a singlemode fibre using a pair of FC-GigE units. This singlemode fibre could be between buildings (e.g. across a business park), or across a city (e.g. over a rented fibre).
The FC-GigE converts between 1000baseSX and 1000baseLX, allowing multimode Gigabit Ethernet equipment to be extended over 10km of singlemode fibre.
The FC-GigE has dual SC connectors, with the 1000baseSX port operating at a nominal wavelength of 850nm, whilst the 1000baseLX port operates at a nominal wavelength of 1300nm.
The FC-GigE can easily be rackmounted in either a 1U two unit rackmount kit, a 6U eighteen unit rackmount kit.
The FC-GigE is part of a range of fibre conversion products from Metrodata. The wider product range offers fibre conversion solutions ranging from 300 baud RS-232, via Nx64kbps rates, through 2Mbps and up to 155Mbps for electrical to fibre conversion; or 155Mbps, 622Mbps or Gigabit Ethernet for fibre mode or wavelength conversion.
1000baseSX |
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| Port | IEEE802.3z 1000baseSX |
| Interface | Dual SC, Multimode 50/125um or 62.5/125um |
| Wavelength | 850nm |
| Data Rate | 1.25Gbps |
| TX Power | -9.5 to -4 dBm |
| Max Input Power | 0dBm |
| RX Sensitivity | -17 to 0dBm |
| Optical Loss Budget | 7.5dB (550m) |
1000baseLX |
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| Port | IEEE802.3z 1000baseLX | |
| Interface | Dual SC, Multimode 50/125um or 62.5/125um or Singlemode 9/125um | |
| Wavelength | 1300nm | |
| Data Rate | 1.25 Gbps | |
| Multimode | Singlemode | |
| TX Power | -11.5 to -4dBm | -9 to -3 dBm |
| Max Input Power | -3 dBm | -3 dBm |
| RX Sensitivity | -20 to -3 dBm | -20 to -3 dBm |
| Optical Loss Budget | 8.5 dB (550m) | 11 dB (10km) |
Compliance & Approvals |
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| Safety | EN60950 |
| IEC60825-1 Class 1 Laser Eye Safety | |
| EMC | EN55022, EN50082 |
Environment |
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| Temperature | 0 - 50 deg C |
| 0 - 95% RH, non condensing | |
| Storage Temp | -40 to 100 deg C |
| Pressure | 86 - 106 kPa |
Power Supply Options |
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| -48 VDC | -40 to -72V DC, 200 - 100 mA |
| AC Mains | 100 - 250V AC, 50 - 400Hz, 65 - 25mA IEC connector |
| Power Consumption | 4.5 watts approx when operating |
Packaging |
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| Type | Modem, 1U high without feet |
Dimensions W x D x H (mm) |
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| Rackmount | 202 x 132 x 44 (without feet) |
| Tabletop | 202 x 132 x 48 (with feet) |
| Part Number | ||
| Product | AC Mains: 100 - 250 VAC | DC Power: - 48 VDC |
| FC-GigE | 80-05-923 | 80-21-923 |
| 2 Unit Rackmount Kit | 80-05-256 | 80-05-256 |
| 18 Unit Rackmount Kit | 80-05-250 | 80-05-255 |



