Industrial Fiber and PoE Connectivity for Harsh Sites
The IMC300-1P1F is an Industrial Gigabit PoE Media Converter 1 Port RJ45 to SC Fiber built for network links that need both copper PoE access and long-distance fiber transmission. It provides one 10/100/1000Base-T RJ45 port and one 1.25G 1000Base-X SC fiber port. This layout fits a common field requirement: connect a powered device such as an IP camera, wireless access point, intercom, or industrial terminal at the edge, then carry the network connection back to a control room or equipment cabinet over fiber.
For installers, the main advantage is straightforward deployment. The RJ45 port supports IEEE 802.3af/at PoE and can deliver up to 25.4 W to a compatible powered device. The converter checks whether the connected device supports standard PoE before applying power, helping protect ordinary Ethernet equipment from accidental PoE output. Auto-negotiation supports 10, 100, and 1000 Mbps, while auto MDI/MDI-X removes the need to worry about cable type during field installation.
Less Copper Distance, Fewer Field Problems
Copper Ethernet runs are limited to 100 m under standard conditions. The SC fiber port extends the link far beyond that limit, with available transmission distances from 550 m or 2 km for multimode fiber and from 2 km up to 100 km for single-mode configurations, depending on the selected optical version. Fiber also helps separate sensitive network equipment from ground potential differences and electromagnetic noise commonly found near motors, power equipment, traffic control cabinets, and production lines.
The store-and-forward switching design provides line-speed forwarding for normal industrial data traffic. With 10 Gbps switching bandwidth, a 1K MAC address table, a 1M packet buffer, and support for jumbo frames up to 10K, the unit can handle practical edge-network traffic without adding unnecessary configuration work. It is an unmanaged device, so there is no software setup, IP address assignment, or license to maintain. Connect the power, fiber, and Ethernet cables, and the link is ready for service.
Designed for Cabinets, Control Rooms, and Outdoor Enclosures
The metal housing installs on a DIN rail and uses natural cooling rather than a fan. That matters in roadside cabinets, factory control panels, building automation boxes, and monitoring enclosures where dust, vibration, and limited service access make moving parts undesirable. The operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C supports deployment in both cold outdoor locations and hot equipment cabinets. IP40 protection, imported surge protection devices, overload protection, reverse-polarity protection, and IEC Class A EMC protection add practical safeguards for long-term operation.
Dual redundant DC power inputs accept 44–58 VDC. If one supply or cable path fails, the second input can help keep the communication link online, reducing the chance of an avoidable network interruption. Green power indicators, link/activity indicators, PoE status indication, and a dedicated fiber status light let technicians check the basic condition at a glance.
A Practical Choice for Industrial Edge Networks
This industrial PoE fiber media converter suits system integrators, plant engineers, IT administrators, and maintenance teams building small but dependable edge networks. Typical applications include industrial automation, road traffic control, building automation, IP video monitoring, access control, and data center monitoring. It is especially useful when a remote device needs standard PoE power but the uplink must travel over SC fiber. With a compact 139 × 108 × 50 mm form factor, low power consumption, fanless operation, and a three-year warranty, the IMC300-1P1F keeps installation simple while giving the network a stable path through demanding environments.
