Black Box LPS500AMMSCR3 PoE Gigabit Media Converter with Fiber Optic and Copper Connection

The Black Box LPS500AMMSCR3 is a versatile and reliable transceiver designed to seamlessly connect Gigabit-speed fiber optic links to 10/100/1000 Mbps copper UTP segments. This media converter is an essential solution for extending Ethernet communications beyond the standard 100-meter (328-foot) limit of traditional CAT5 cabling while providing Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities to end devices. Its advanced features include Copper port auto-negotiation for network speed and Auto MDI-X for simplified cabling, ensuring easy integration into existing network infrastructure. LEDs on the device indicate PoE power feeding and power interruptions, offering quick visual status checks for network administrators. This converter supports up to 30 W (802.3at) PoE power, making it compatible with a wide range of PoE devices such as security cameras and wireless access points installed in locations without nearby power outlets, reducing installation costs and complexity. Its compliance with EN62368 and WEEE standards ensures safety, environmental responsibility, and adherence to international regulations. The device's compact, wall-mountable form factor allows flexible deployment in various environments, including rack-mounted or standalone setups. Additionally, the LPS500 features extensive power management capabilities, including overcurrent protection, undercurrent detection, and minimum load sensing, which help safeguard connected equipment and optimize power consumption. For data integrity and network reliability, it includes link fault pass-through functionality, monitoring both fiber and copper receive ports for signal loss, and far-end fault detection to prevent data loss over invalid links. This comprehensive feature set makes the LPS500 an economical and efficient choice for network extensions and PoE applications, providing reliable performance and ease of deployment in professional environments.

Features:

• Supports up to 30 W, 802.3at PoE power for connected devices

• Compliant with EN62368 safety standards

• Economical solution for powering PoE devices over CATx cabling

• Powered device (PD) signature detection when PoE device is connected

• Overcurrent protection and undercurrent detection for device safety

• Link fault pass-through monitors copper and fiber ports for signal loss

• Far-end fault detection prevents data transmission over invalid links