New Industrial Ethernet Extender Powers MTM and the Internet of (Industrial) Things3.5.2015 Even in hot, cold, or humid conditions, Patton’s CopperLink™ CL2300E extends industrial Ethernet up to 2 miles over common copper wire—without repeaters—at symmetrical rates surpassing 22 Mbps. CopperLink™... Going the distance!
Ideal for extending Long Range Ethernet (LRE) segments in machine-to-machine (MTM) and industrial networks, the CL2300E employs wire-bonding technology to join up to four twisted pairs into a single Ethernet connection with superior speed and distance performance. Because it operates over any installed copper infrastructure, Patton’s CL2300E eliminates the expense and delay of installing new cabling when interconnecting industrial WiFi Access Points (WAPs), IP Cameras, programmable line controllers (PLCs), flow meters, magnetic sensors, and similar IP-enabled devices with SCADA systems or remote industrial-Ethernet LANs. Extending Ethernet up to 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) over any installed copper network infrastructure (UTP, STP, CAT5e, telephone cable, etc.), each twisted pair provides bandwidth ranging from 5.7 Mbps to 15.3 Mbps depending on segment length. In noisy environments or situations where copper cable quality is questionable, the CL2300E is also an excellent solution for point-to-point Ethernet connectivity, capable of delivering bandwidth greater than 60 Mbps. “With MTM and the industrial Internet of things, Ethernet distance limitations can be a major obstacle,” said Burton A. Patton, EVP. “Industrial network designers can use Patton’s Industrial Ethernet Extenders to provide Ethernet connectivity anywhere. CopperLink is installed and operating today in all kinds of sensor-network applications: oil wells, pipelines, coal mines, roadways, traffic signals... we’re excited about supporting so many civil infrastructure projects with long-range Ethernet solutions.” The CL2300E’s ruggedized enclosure and conformal coated PCB assembly enable stable operation in temperatures ranging from -40o to +85o Celsius—with protection against humidity, condensation and corrosion. CopperLink auto-rate adaptation negotiates the best-possible speed and distance for each wire pair. Should one wire-pair fail, the CL2300E automatically adjusts the overall line rate for a stable connection. Six user-selectable line-rate modes and all pair-bonding settings are configurable, so industrial network engineers can control the speed/distance combination when required. Last November at the Secured Cities trade show, Patton highlighted an IP-networked traffic-control solution—based on CopperLink Ethernet extenders—devised for the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA). Media Contact: Glendon Flowers Patton Electronics +1 301 975 1000 [email protected] ### About CopperLink™ Ethernet Extenders Patton has built Ethernet extenders in the USA ever since bringing the first Ethernet extender to market in the 1990s. Branded LAN-Xtend™, the Model 2111 achieved 2.3 Mbps over single twisted-pair. In 2002, Patton released the award-winning CopperLink™ 2158 that achieved speeds over 10 Mbps and reached up to 4656 feet (1372 meters). Announcing the CopperLink™ 2172 in 2006, Patton achieved full-duplex speeds up to 50 Mbps and distances reaching up to 6000 feet (1,820 meters). In 2010, Patton introduced the industry’s most versatile Ethernet Extender, the CopperLink™ 2160, capable of delivering 45 Mbps broadband Ethernet services and reaching distances up to 5.2 miles (8.3 kilometers) or more. Now, Patton introduces the industry’s fastest Ethernet Extender ever, the CopperLink™ 1212, capable of delivering 168 Mbps broadband Ethernet services and reaching distances up to 10,000 feet (3 km) away. Today CopperLink™ Ethernet Extenders are installed and operating in a vast diversity of environments, including nuclear power plants  ,
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rock 'n' roll celebrity museum .CopperLink™ Hardened Industrial Solutions Most CopperLink™ models are available in Patton's EnviroNET™ NEMA4-compliant, environmentally hardened enclosures. Suitable for installation in offshore oil rigs, pit mines, railway beds, and other harsh environments, EnviroNET™ enclosures protect network equipment against high wind, precipitation, salt spray, sand, oil, corrosive chemicals, and ice. EnviroNET™ solutions deliver communications services (Ethernet-over-copper, commercial/outdoor VoIP, T1/E1 extension, and others) in temperatures ranging from -40 to +185°F (-40 to +85°C). About Patton Patton is all about connections. It is our joy and mission to connect real-world customer challenges with high-quality, right-priced solutions—complemented by unrivaled customer service and technical support. Incorporated 1984, Patton has built everything from micro-sized widgets that connect "this-with-that," to carrier-grade Telecom gear that connects subscribers to service-providers. Patton's specialty is interconnecting legacy TDM and serial systems with new-generation IP-based voice, data, and multi-media technologies. Headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD, USA, Patton equipment—including VoIP, Ethernet extension, and wireless router technologies—is up-and-running in carrier, enterprise and industrial networks worldwide. Patton works in connection with a growing network of technology, business, and sales-channel partners. To connect with local-market requirements, Patton operates training and support centers in Switzerland, Hungary, Lebanon, India and the USA. Patton… Let's Connect! |
