EMCON 

200
PTP transparent Ethernet media converter
Ethernet media converter

EMCON 200 is an Ethernet media converter used for Main features

connecting optical fiber and twisted pair copper Ethernet
>> Cut-through forwarding between twisted pair copper
networks. Copper-based connections are limited to a
and optical fiber networks
certain data transmission rate and distance, whereas
optical fiber cables can transmit more data over much >> 100BASE-TX to 100BASE-X
longer distances. >> 1000BASE-TX to 1000BASE-X
>> PTP transparent clock according to IEEE 1588-2008 for
EMCON 200 can also be used in networks with different
preserving time synchronization
fiber optic link speeds and wherever IEEE 1588 Precision
Time Protocol (PTP) time synchronization is required. >> Link speeds of 100 Mbit/s or 1 Gbit/s (determined by the
EMCON 200 is also a valuable accessory for OMICRON’s connected SFP transceiver)
CMC and DANEO 400 devices that can provide the power >> Power supply with Power over Ethernet (PoE) or USB
required for EMCON 200 with an Ethernet cable (PoE). >> Various fiber types (depending on SFP module) for high
flexibility
>> Auto-negotiation with link partners
>> No frame size limit (jumbo frames support)
>> Link fault pass through
>> Low power consumption

Conversion mode
PTP or Direct

Link speed indication

100 Mbit/s, 1 Gbit/s

USB port
(alternative power supply)

SFP port

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Field of application Conversion modes
>> Accessory for OMICRON CMC and DANEO 400 test sets EMCON 200 offers the following two conversion modes:
for connecting to optical fiber networks (power supply
via PoE)
PTP mode
>> Standalone device for connecting optical fiber and
EMCON 200 works as a PTP transparent clock that pre-
twisted pair copper networks
serves PTP time synchronization. It modifies PTP messages
>> Back-to-back connection with two EMCON 200s for
as they pass through the media converter. EMCON 200
network communication across long distances
knows how much time it takes for a packet to pass through
the media converter because it knows the packet’s resi-
dence time. EMCON 200 writes this residence time into the
Powering options correction field of the PTP packets.
EMCON 200 is powered either via PoE or via USB:
PoE – Power over Ethernet Direct mode
In order to power EMCON 200 with PoE it needs to be When using direct mode, data is converted directly to the
connected via an Ethernet cable to a PSE (Power Sourcing physical layer without adding or removing any information
Equipment) such as OMICRON’s CMC or DANEO 400 devices. from it. In this mode, EMCON 200 has minimum packet
If no PSE is available, a PoE injector can be used instead. delays, but the delays are different for the two directions
(i.e., “fiber to copper” and “copper to fiber”). The asym-
USB metry of the packet delays affects the PTP path delay
measurements, and this influences the accuracy of the PTP
EMCON 200 can be powered via its Micro-B USB 2.0 port
time synchronization in the network.
with a common USB charger (e.g., from a mobile phone) or
a USB cable from a PC or laptop can be used. In special cases where two EMCON 200 media converters
are used “back to back”, the asymmetry of the direct mode
is compensated (see page 4).

ETH port
(PoE supply)

Your benefits
>> Small and lightweight
>> Preserves PTP time synchronization
>> Easy plug & play handling with PoE
>> Supports various fiber types for high
flexibility
>> Clear device status overview
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Examples for direct mode (back-to-back)

Network TAP
To set up a network TAP to monitor or record network traffic, two EMCON 200 media converters can be used to connect the
tapping device (e.g., OMICRON’s DANEO 400) to the optical fiber network. The packet asymmetry created by the first media
converter (“fiber to copper” connection) is compensated by the second media converter (“copper to fiber” connection).

Twisted pair Ethernet

Optical fiber 2x EMCON 200

DANEO 400 (in TAP mode)

Long distance optical fiber connection

For data transmissions over long distances, optical fiber cables are used. With EMCON 200 a twisted pair Ethernet
network on both ends of the line can be connected to the optical fiber cabling. The packet asymmetry created by the first
­EMCON 200 is compensated by the second EMCON 200 media converter.

EMCON 200 EMCON 200

Optical fiber
Twisted pair e. g. single mode over 10 km / 6.2 mi. Twisted pair
Ethernet Ethernet

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Accessories and technical data

SFP transceiver Description Media Wavelength Distance Order No.

100BASE-FX Multi-mode 1310 nm 2 km / 1.25 mi. P0000600

1000BASE-SX Multi-mode 850 nm 550 m / 0.34 mi. VEHZ1112

1000BASE-LX Single-mode 1310 nm 10 km / 6.2 mi. VEHZ1111

EMCON 200

Ports Power supply

Twisted pair ETH port 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T Power over Ethernet Class 1 powered device according to IEEE 802.3af
Auto-negotiation (100 / 1000 Mbit/s full duplex, (PoE)
depending on SFP transceiver) USB < 2.5 W with active link depending on SFP
Optical fiber SFP port 100BASE-X or 1000BASE-X transceiver
50/125 or 62.5/125 multi-mode fiber
9/125 single-mode fiber
Far end fault indication Mechanics
Auto-negotiation for 1000Base-X
Dimensions (W x H x D) 110 mm x 25mm x 50 mm / 4.3 x 1.0 x 2.0 in
USB port Micro-B USB 2.0
Weight 128 g / 0.28 lb

Timing
Environmental conditions
IEEE 1588-2008 Supports E2E and P2P delay mechanism
protocol Supports Layer 2 (with/without VLAN), IPv4, and Operating temperature -25 °C ... + 50 °C / - 13 °F ... + 122 °F
IPv6 transport mechanisms Humidity 5 % … 95 % relative humidity; no condensation
No configuration required
Suitable for PTP profiles such as IEC 61850-9-3 or
IEEE C37.238-2011 Safety standards
PTP transparent clock Corrects internal latencies and inherent conver-
Europe EN 62368-1
sion asymmetries
Updates PTP correction field for all event USA UL 62368-1
messages International IEC 62368-1
Enabled in PTP conversion mode
Minimal jitter Time stamping resolution: 4 ns
Typically ≤ 8 ns in PTP conversion mode Electromagnetic compatibility
Low latency PTP conversion mode: Europe EN 61326-1; EN 55032 Class B; EN 55024
25467 ns at 100 Mbit/s
USA 47 CFR 15 class B of FCC
2894 ns at 1 Gbit/s
International IEC 61326-1; CISPR 32 Class B; CISPR 24
Direct conversion mode:
915 ns at 100 Mbit/s
432 ns at 1 Gbit/s

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A strong and safe connection

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