Reliable Copper-to-Fiber Conversion for Industrial Networks
The IMC100-2E1F is an Industrial Fast Ethernet Media Converter 2 RJ45 to 1 SC Fiber, built for sites where standard office networking equipment is not a good fit. It converts data between two 10/100Base-TX copper ports and one 100Base-X SC fiber port, giving control cabinets, remote equipment rooms and outdoor field enclosures a practical way to extend Ethernet over fiber.
For an automation line, traffic control cabinet or building management system, the main issue is often not bandwidth. It is keeping the link available when cable runs are long, electrical noise is present, or the cabinet temperature changes sharply. Copper Ethernet is limited to 100 meters, while the fiber interface can support multimode links up to 550 meters or 2 kilometers, and single-mode links from 2 kilometers up to 100 kilometers, depending on the selected optical configuration. This makes the converter useful for connecting PLC networks, monitoring terminals, access control equipment and remote IP devices without pulling new copper across the site.
Simple Deployment with No Configuration
This is an unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch with a built-in media conversion function. Install it on a DIN rail, connect the RJ45 devices, terminate the fiber, and apply DC power. There is no web interface, license or software setup to manage. The 10/100 Mbps ports negotiate speed and duplex automatically, while auto MDI/MDI-X removes the need to check cable type during installation. For maintenance teams, that means fewer setup steps and faster replacement when a field device needs attention.
Store-and-forward switching checks incoming frames before forwarding them, helping the network handle mixed traffic from controllers, sensors and monitoring devices. Wire-speed forwarding keeps ordinary Fast Ethernet communication moving without introducing an unnecessary bottleneck. The 1.2 Gbps switching bandwidth, 1K MAC address table and 512K packet buffer suit compact industrial segments, remote monitoring links and small machine networks.
Made for Cabinets, Field Sites and Remote Nodes
The metal housing, fanless cooling and IP40 protection help the unit fit naturally inside control cabinets and communication boxes. With power consumption below 5 W, it produces little heat during continuous operation and does not add a noisy fan to the enclosure. The operating range of -40°C to +85°C supports installations in unheated rooms, roadside cabinets, workshops and other locations where commercial switches may not be rated for the conditions. The product also supports vibration, shock and free-fall testing requirements referenced by the specification.
Dual redundant DC power input provides a practical backup option for industrial control systems. If one power source is interrupted, the second input can help keep the communication link online. Reverse-polarity and overload protection reduce the risk of wiring mistakes during field installation. In addition, the design includes surge, electrostatic and pulse interference protection options to help protect the copper and power interfaces from common industrial disturbances. Always confirm the selected protection configuration when ordering.
A Practical Choice for Network Expansion
Choose this 2 RJ45 to 1 SC fiber media converter when you need a compact, low-maintenance fiber link rather than a managed switch with features you will not use. It is a good fit for industrial automation control, traffic control systems, building automation, data center monitoring and IIoT edge connections. Network administrators can use it to bridge a short copper segment to a fiber backbone, while system integrators can deploy it as a repeatable DIN-rail component across multiple sites. A three-year warranty and a stated MTBF of 100,000 hours support long-term planning for distributed installations.
