LevelOne RJ45 to SFP Gigabit Industrial Media Converter, -40°C to 75°C

The LevelOne IEC-2000 Gigabit Industrial Media Converter converts a copper RJ45 Ethernet link to an SFP fiber interface in a rugged IP30 aluminum housing designed for DIN-rail mounting. It supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet on the RJ45 side and 1000Base-SX/LX via the SFP slot, operates over a wide industrial temperature range (-40°C to 75°C), and provides visible LEDs for link, activity, power and status. Built for transportation and other harsh environments, the unit includes Link Fault Pass Through and a configurable relay for fault detection to notify remote systems of power or port link failures.

Advantages

The IEC-2000 offers industrial-grade reliability with an aluminum case for effective heat dissipation and an IP30 protection rating. It supports hot-pluggable SFP modules to choose the appropriate fiber transceiver and delivers full wire-speed forwarding at Gigabit rates. Built-in features such as Link Fault Pass Through, DIP-switch configuration for alarm and link settings, and a relay output for power/port failure make remote monitoring and integration into existing control systems straightforward. The device is tested for extended functional operation across extreme temperatures and meets NEMA TS1/TS2 and IEC61000-6-2 immunity standards relevant to transportation and industrial installations.

Suitable for (tasks / use cases)

• Extending network links between copper and fiber in industrial networks
• Traffic control and transportation systems requiring NEMA TS1/TS2 compliance
• Surveillance and security camera feeds over fiber
• Critical infrastructure and utilities in harsh outdoor or industrial environments

Key specifications

• Model: LevelOne IEC-2000
• Interfaces: 1 × RJ45 (10/100/1000 Mbps), 1 × SFP slot (1000Base-SX/LX via module)
• Maximum data rate: 1000 Mbit/s
• Operating temperature: -40°C to 75°C (tested functional to -40°C to 85°C)
• Power input: 12–48 V (DC), max power consumption 7.68 W
• Housing: IP30 aluminum case, DIN-rail mountable
• Indicators: LEDs for activity, link, power and status
• Additional features: Link Fault Pass Through, relay alarm for power/port link failure, DIP-switch configuration, Auto-MDI/MDIX, auto-negotiation
• MTBF: 665,760 hours

How to use

Mount the IEC-2000 on a standard DIN-rail and connect the DC power source within the specified 12–48 V range. Insert a compatible SFP transceiver into the SFP slot if fiber connectivity is required, and connect the copper Ethernet device to the RJ45 port. Use the front-panel LEDs to verify power and link status. Configure Link Fault Pass Through, speed/duplex and alarm behavior using the DIP switches. If an alarm output is needed, connect the relay contacts to the monitoring or control equipment to receive alerts on power loss or link disconnection.

Recommendations

Install the converter in ventilated enclosures and avoid direct exposure to water; select SFP modules that match your fiber type and distance requirements. Regularly verify LED indicators and relay wiring during maintenance checks to ensure reliable remote alarm reporting.