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Antaira Introduces New High Performance Serial to Fiber Converter Series
(STF-501C & STF-502C Series)

Antaira is proud to build upon it's serial product family with a new high performance series of Industrial Serial to Fiber converters. The STF-500C series is built to withstand industrial networking hazards like shock, drop, vibration, electromagnetic interference (EMI) and temperature extremes. Version options in a standard 0 ~ 60°C model range or an extended -40 ~ 75°C range are available. It secures asynchronous RS-232, RS-485 or RS-422 serial data transmissions over EMI resistant fiber at speeds up to 1024kbps.

This serial to fiber converter series provides Single (STF-501C series) or Dual (STF-502C series) Fiber Port models with SC or ST type fiber options in Multi-mode 2Km, or Single-mode 30Km solutions. These serial to fiber industrial media converters were designed with Advanced Features to provide High Performance solutions to customers, including:

Data Protection:
*Built-in RS485 auto detection feature
*15KV ESD Protection and 2.5KV Isolation protection
*10 position Rotary Switch for RS422/485 Pull high/low feature.
Secure Serial Network:
*STF-501C model supports Point-to-Point application, One Way Daisy Chain, and ring topology Fiber Network in Half Duplex solutions
STF-502C model supports Applications such as:
-Point-to-Point solutions with Single Duplex Fiber connection (without Protection), or Dual Duplex Fiber connection (with Fiber Protection)
- Daisy Chain solution with Duplex Fiber connection
- Full Duplex Redundancy Serial Fiber Network with Dual Fiber connections
Easy Maintenance:
*STF-500C series supports relay output for power or link failure warning
*Front LED indicators will allow user to easily monitor for any Power, TD/RD, or Fiber Link failure.

Key Features:
*Media conversion for Serial RS232, or 422/485 into Fiber
*Extend serial transmission distance up to 2km, 30km
*Supports Point-to-Point, fiber daisy chain or ring topology network design
*Secure Serial Fiber Network with Single or Dual Duplex Fiber connection
*3 way Optical Isolation up to 2.5KV for serial signal protection
*Dual Fiber Redundant Serial Fiber Ring Network support
*Fan-less and DIN-Rail design for harsh industrial environments
*Adjustable pull high/low resistor and terminator for RS-422/485 transmission
*Dual Redundant Power Input

Applications Include:
*High Serial Isolation Protection for Outdoor Equipment data extension in ITS Signaling, or VMS Dual Fiber Ring Redundancy Serial Network in Firm Alarm Panel control
*EMI resistant for IEDs data transmission in Substation Automation
*Industrial Control in Process Control Automation, such as WWTP and Oil/Gas/Mining
Interested in learning more about a network redundancy with ring topologies - check out our redundant fiber optic blog.

About Antaira Technologies:

Antaira Technologies is a global leading developer and manufacturer that provides high-quality industrial networking and communication product solutions. Since 2005, Antaira has offered a full spectrum of product lines that feature reliable Ethernet infrastructures, extended temperature tolerance, and rugged enclosure designs. Our product lines range from industrial Ethernet switches, industrial wireless devices, Ethernet media converters, and serial communication devices. Our vast professional experience allows us to deploy a wide array of products worldwide in mission-critical applications across various markets, such as, automation, transportation, security, oil & gas, power/utility, and medical.