The GatorLink product family provides a robust modular approach to terminate multifiber trunk cables with one to four Ethernet media converters and a mini fiber patch panel. GatorLink can be factory terminated directly to the trunk cable or connected via MTP/MPO connector as input on the end face of the body. One port versions are also available with any duplex connector as input. Fibers not internally connected to media converter channels are available via pass-through fiber connectors on the step faces for patching to other equipment. One RJ45 connector per media converter channel in supplied on the step faces for connection with Cat 5 or 6 twisted pair cables. Models are available for use with all standard fiber types, connector types, and 100Mb/s and 1Gb/s speeds. The GatorLink can also provide POE power to devices connected to the RJ45 ports to ease cable congestion.

Applications

• Office workstation connection at the desk, in modular furniture, VOIP phones

• Industrial equipment connection in hard environment

• Security system connection, POE camera, Access Control Systems

Ordering Information


Physical Information


General Specifications

Standards	Ethernet IEEE Std. 802.3i/u/ab/z, Power Over Ethernet IEEE802.3af
Controls	Automatic Operation, Fiber full/half duplex switch available on some models
Housing	ABS/Acrylic Stepped shell (UL94‐V0 Rated), Metal Base
Power Source	95‐240VAC External Power Supply, North American electrical plug, Power usage 1.5 watts converter, plus 0 to 16 watts (typically 5 watts) per Channel passed to POE devices.
Power Consumption
Channels	Up to 4 Media Conversions with 2 Fibers per Conversion
Indicators	Power on LED, Fiber Link/Activity LED for each media conversion channel, Copper Link/Activity LED for each media conversion channel, POE Active LED for each media conversion channel, Port Ident LED available on some models
Weight	GatorLink, external Power Supply and cord: 1.2 to 3.5 lbs depending on configuration
Temperature	Operating: 0°C to +50°C, (Extended Version ‐40°C to +50°C) Storage: ‐25°C to +85°C
Environment	0 to 90% non condensing humidity, 0 – 10000ft altitude
Complaince	Safety: ANSI/UL 60950‐1. Radiation: CFR FCC Part 15 Subpart B

Fiber Specifications

Primary Fiber Optic Port Connector	Multiple Port Gators: MTP Adapter or MTP tail (up to 72 Fibers) For the single port Gators: LC duplex, MTRJ, SC duplex, dual ST; adapter or cable tails
Pass Through Fiber Optic Port	MTP adapter (up to 48 Fibers) or, LC duplex, MTRJ, SC dual, ST dual, FC dual
Fiber Type	62.5/125μm; 50/125μm; 50/125μm Laser optimized; Singlemode
Wavelength	850nm; 1300nm; 1310nm; 1550nm
Fiber Tx/Rx Speed	100Mb/s or 1Gb/s
Mode	Half or Full duplex
Distance	MM: 2km or SM: 1310nm=20km 1550nm=60km
Optical Loss Budget	MM: 10 to 15dB depending on configuration or SM: 16 to 29dB depending on configuration

Copper Specifications

Primary Copper Port Connector	8P8C (RJ‐45) Modular Socket Connectors
Pass Through Copper Port	Punch down block connectors are optionally available for field termination of UTP connectors
Copper Tx/Rx Speed	10/100Mb/s auto negotiated or 1000Mb/s
Mode	Half duplex or full duplex auto negotiated
Distance	100M (330ft) cat 5
POE	36‐50VDC up to 0.35A PSE output, PD detection signature, over current protection, under current detection (802.3af)
Rx/Tx Cross‐over	Auto MDI, MIDx configuration

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