
FC-GigE 1000BaseSX to 1000BaseLX
Designed for the Gigabit Ethernet arena the FC-GigE fibre converter provides conversion of 1000baseSX 50/125um or 62.5/125um multimode fibre with a maximum range of 550m, to a 1000baseLX interface with a range of 10km when used with 8/125um singlemode fibre
- Simple 850nm multimode to 1300nm singlemode conversion
- Payload and protocol transparent
- Media conversion between 1000baseSX and 1000baseLX
- 1000baseLX operates over 10km of singlemode fibre
- Zero configuration required - just plug & go
- Easy to install & maintain
- Integral auto-sensing power supply (100-250V AC or -40V 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

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 rack mounted in either a 1U two unit rack mount kit , a 6U eighteen unit rack mount 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.

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 can also be used to convert between a 1000baseSX interface on one Ethernet device and a 1000baseLX interface on another Ethernet device.
1000baseSX Interface
- 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 Interface
- 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 TX Power: -11.5 to -4dB
- Singlemode TX Power: -9 to -3 dBm
- Multimode Max Input Power: -3 dBm
- Singlemode Max Input Power: -3 dBm
- Multimode RX Sensitivity: -20 to -3dbm
- Singlemode RX Sensitivity: -20 to -3 dBm
- Multimode Optical Loss Budget: 8.5 dB (550m)
- Singlemode Optical Loss Budget: 11 dB (10km)
Compliance & Approvals
- Safety: EN60950, IEC60825-1 Class 1 Laser Eye Safety
- EMC: EN55032
Environment
- Operating temperature: 0 to +50°C
- Storage temperature: -40 to +70°C
- Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing
- Pressure: 86 - 106kPa
Power Supply Options
- -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
- Type: Modem, 1U high without feet, IP30C
- Dimensions (w x d x h): 202 x 132 x 44mm
Environment
- Operating temperature: 0 to +50°C
- Storage temperature: -40 to +70°C
- Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing
- Pressure: 86 - 106kPa
Order Codes
- 80-05-923: FC-GigE AC PSU
- 80-21-923: FC-GigE DC PSU
- 80-05-256: 2 unit rack mount kit
- 80-05-250: 18 unit rack mount kit AC PSU
- 80-05-255: 18 unit rack mount kit DC PSU
Product variants with 12V to 24V DC operation are also available on request.
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