User’s Guide
J/RS232-xx-01
Stand-Alone Media Converter
• Just Convert-It
• RS-232 to Fiber
Transition Networks J/RS232-xx-01
series media converter connects RS-
232 cable to fiber-optic cable at data
rates up to 120 kB/s asynchronous.
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .5
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . .6
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Compliance Information . . . . . . . .8
Part Number
Port One -
RS-232
Port Two -
Fiber-Optic
J/RS232-CF-01
RS-232 (female, DCE)
15 m (50 ft)*
ST, 1300 nm multimode
2 km (1.2 miles)*
J/RS232-CF-01(SC)
RS-232 (female, DCE)
15 m (50 ft)*
SC, 1300 nm multimode
2 km (1.2 miles)*
J/RS232-TF-01
RS-232 (male, DTE)
15 m (50 ft)*
ST, 1300 nm multimode
2 km (1.2 miles)*
J/RS232-TF-01(SC)
RS-232 (male, DTE)
15 m (50 ft)*
SC, 1300 nm multimode
2 km (1.2 miles)*
* Typical maximum cable distance. Actual distance is dependent upon the
physical characteristics of the network installation.
Optional Accessories:
(sold separately)
Part Number Description
SPS-1872-SA
Optional External Power Supply; 18-72VDC Stand-Alone
Output: 12.6VDC, 1.0 A
SPS-1872-CC
Optional External Power Supply; 18-72VDC Piggy-back;
Output: 12.6VDC, 1.0 A
E-MCR-04
12-Slot Media Converter Rack (includes universal internal power
supply) 17 x 15 x 5 in. (432 x 381 x 127 mm)
WMBS
Optional Wall Mount Brackets
Length: 3.2 in. (81 mm), Fits converter length: 3.9 in. (99 mm)
WMBV
Optional Vertical Mount Bracket; 5.0 in. (127 mm)
WMBD
Optional DIN Rail Mount Bracket; 5.0 in. (127 mm)
WMBD-FS
Optional DIN Rail Mount Bracket (flat, small); 3.1in. (79 mm)
