International Fiber Systems expands its EtherNav product line with the DED2500. It is an Ethernet data converter that effectively converts common standard serial data protocols such as RS232 and 2-wire or 4-wire RS485 to Ethernet data so that it can be transported on an Ethernet network. Additionally, the unit can provide media conversion while performing serial to Ethernet function. By utilizing Ethernet data versus common serial data, a facility’s Ethernet network can be used as the signal transmission backbone, eliminating the need for separate wiring to provide signal transmission. International Fiber Systems

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