Industrial Networking can now go asfast as 230,400 Baud and as far as 36 Miles.
Irvine, Calif., Sept 1, 2000 -- Omnitron Systems, a manufacturer of fiber optic networking products, presents the new FlexPointT 232, an auto-sensing RS-232 to fiber converter and distance extender. Intended to meet the needs of Industrial Networking and IT applications, the FlexPoint 232 supports both DTE and DCE applications and features advanced remote loop-back capability for ease of installation and operation. A member of Omnitron's FlexPoint product family, the FlexPoint 232 can be used as a stand-alone unit or rack mounted using a shelf or the FlexPoint Powered Chassis.
Extending the distances while providing security and noise immunity for industrial controllers, modems and terminals, the FlexPoint 232 models support multimode and single-mode fiber to distances up to 36 miles at speeds up to 230,400 Baud. The FlexPoint 232 is available with ST, SC, MT-RJ and LC fiber connectors.
Configurable via a simple switch, the FlexPoint 232 connects to DTE or DCE equipment via a DB9 straight-through cable thus eliminating the need for any crossover cabling.
Armed with a powerful diagnostics display and Loop-back feature set, the FlexPoint 232 provides setup and activity information to assists in the installation and operation of the network.
When used standalone, the FlexPoint 232 can be powered with an AC or a 48VDC adapter. It can also be rack mounted on a shelf or in the hot-swappable FlexPoint power-redundant AC or 48VDC Powered Chassis where it can be collocated with other FlexPoint media converters.
Pricing and Availability
Available now, the FlexPoint 232 fiber converter carries a free lifetime warranty and 7x24 technical support. The manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) for the FlexPoint 232 starts at $190. The MSRP for the FlexPoint Powered Chassis and rack-mounting shelf is $699 and $95, respectively. A wall-mounting kit is also available for $20.
About Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc.
Based in Irvine, Calif., Omnitron designs and manufactures media converters and data networking hardware for LAN and AS/400 connectivity. Omnitron products support 10/100 Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, T1/E1, RS-232, ATM, Token Ring and IBM 5250 connectivity. Omnitron’s extensive product line includes media converters, switches, hubs, transceivers and repeaters.
Omnitron products are available through resellers, VARs, system integrators and distributors worldwide. For product and reseller information, contact the sales department of Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc. at (800) 675-8410 or (949) 250-6510, fax inquiries to (949) 250-6514, or e-mail info@omnitron-systems.com.
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