Ethernet Moves to the Factory Floor; DIN Rail Transceiver Provides Ethernet to Fiber Link.GREENLAWN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Factory automation moves forward with Ethernet fiber optic data communications with the, just released, Model 8370, AUI-to-fiber optic transceiver packaged in a small DIN Rail housing. Not only does the factory environment benefit from this packaging approach, but also conventional computer rooms. These are often a mess and strewn strew tr.v. strewed, strewn or strewed, strew·ing, strews 1. To spread here and there; scatter: strewing flowers down the aisle. 2. with cables and adapters of various kinds. They can now be organized using the Model 8370 and the DIN Rail concept. DIN Rails are mounted on the walls of the computer room thereby utilizing this previously unused space. The Model 8370 performs a conversion from Ethernet, as it appears on an AUI (Attachment Unit Interface) The network interface used with the original Ethernet. See 10Base5. 1. (tool, product) AUI - Adaptable User Interface. 2. (networking) AUI - Attachment Unit Interface. port, to multi-mode fiber optic cables. The fibers allow transmission of Ethernet signals over distances of 2 km, one mile. The transmission is accomplished at 850 nm on duplex multi-mode fiber cable. In addition, the fiber cables provide electrical isolation, security and protection from external disturbances such as electrical interference, surges and lightning. The Model 8370 provides interface conversion from half-duplex AUI signals to optical signals and driven over fiber optic cable Noun 1. fiber optic cable - a cable made of optical fibers that can transmit large amounts of information at the speed of light fibre optic cable transmission line, cable, line - a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power . It handles all Ethernet data traffic up to 10 MBPS. The AUI port power pins, which normally provide power to a transceiver, are used to power the Model 8370, eliminating the need for power connectors and adapters. The Model 8370 can be used with a standard 10BaseT to 10BaseFl to convert from AUI to 10BaseT. A group of five LED's act as indicators for Transmit Data, Receive Data, Link Status, Jabber An open standard for instant messaging (IM). There are tens of thousands of Jabber servers on the Internet, most of which are privately run within a company or college campus. There are also hundreds of public Jabber servers that any user can register with, Google Talk being the largest. and Collision. The Model 8370 contains an SQE SQE - Signal Quality Error IEEE 802.3, Ethernet. Equivalent to D/I/X "Collision Presence Test". (Signal Quality Error) heartbeat switch to activate or deactivate de·ac·ti·vate tr.v. de·ac·ti·vat·ed, de·ac·ti·vat·ing, de·ac·ti·vates 1. To render inactive or ineffective. 2. To inhibit, block, or disrupt the action of (an enzyme or other biological agent). 3. the SQE Heartbeat test. When the test is activated, the Model 8370 will transmit the SQE Heartbeat signal to the DTE (Data Terminating Equipment) A communications device that is the source or destination of signals on a network. It is typically a terminal or computer. Contrast with DCE.  DTE - Data Terminal Equipment over the AUI interface. This allows the Model 8370 to be used with Ethernet adapters designed to the previous level of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 802.2 or to the most recent revision. The fiber optic interface is designed to use industry standard ST connectors. The cable chosen is 62.5/125 micron. This has become a defacto standard in the industry. The cable type is multi-mode. The Model 8370 provides a worst case loss budget of 16.5 dB. The Model 8370 is packaged in a plastic DIN Rail container and the dimensions of the device are 3"W x 4.5"H x .89"D (76.2mm x 114.3mm x 22.5mm). Model 8370 has a list price of $297, with significant discounts for quantity orders. These units are available from stock to two weeks from Telebyte Technology, Inc., 270 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn, New York Greenlawn is a census-designated place (CDP) in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 13,286 at the 2000 census. Geography Greenlawn is located at (40.857648, -73.365932)GR1. 11740, 1-800-835-3298, fax 516-385-8184, email: sales@telebyteusa.com or visit Telebyte's web site at www.telebyteusa.com.
CONTACT: Telebyte Technology, Inc., Greenlawn
Ken Schneider, V.P. Sales
1-800-835-3298, fax 516-385-8184
email: sales@telebyteusa.com
Web site: www.telebyteusa.com
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