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In scenarios such as long-distance high-definition monitoring and industrial automation, there are often problems like insufficient transmission distance of network cables and difficulty in real-time network status troubleshooting.

The LNK-AI10GM-SFP AI intelligent management optical converter developed by E-link integrates multi-rate adaptive transmission and dual-end intelligent monitoring capabilities through a mobile app and web interface. It does not require professional testing equipment and can complete maintenance without it. It is a cost-effective and easy-to-deploy optical-electrical conversion solution for high-bandwidth AI network scenarios.

What is the product

The LNK-AI10GM-SFP is an AI intelligent management optical converter with 1 RJ45 electrical port compatible with 10M/100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G rates and 1 SFP/SFP+ optical port. It supports hot-swappable multiple specifications of optical modules and adopts an aluminum alloy casing.

With a maximum power consumption of only 3W, it is compact and can be placed on a desktop or installed in a cabinet. Unlike traditional unmanaged converters, it is equipped with a digital display screen and a complete set of intelligent alarm and scheduled maintenance functions, designed for industrial-grade long-distance optical-electrical conversion needs.

Working principle

The LNK-AI10GM-SFP adopts a store-and-forward data processing mechanism, supporting up to 16K byte gigabit frame forwarding. It has a 20Gbps switching capacity and a 9K address table. The electrical port receives Ethernet signals and completes signal shaping before converting them into optical signals for long-distance transmission through the SFP optical module over fiber optic cables. The opposite device then converts the optical signal back into standard Ethernet signals.

The LNK-AI10GM-SFP is equipped with an AI monitoring chip that continuously collects DDM data such as overall voltage, current, temperature, optical module reception and transmission power, and port rate, and synchronously pushes it to the mobile app and web management interface. At the same time, the hardware jumpers can lock the port rate, and when the optical power is below a custom threshold, the hardware alarm indicator light will automatically trigger, enabling full-process visualization monitoring of the transmission link.

Installation and Use

• Hardware connection: Connect to a 5-58V DC power supply, connect the RJ45 electrical port to switches, cameras, etc. terminals, and insert the SFP optical port into a matching rate and transmission distance optical module and connect the fiber optic jumper; select the fixed port rate or enable link fault warning function through the on-board jumpers.
• Equipment networking and debugging: Scan the device’s QR code to download the accompanying management app, or connect the device’s management network port to log in to the Web management page. The page automatically reads the overall operating parameters and can be customized for optical power alarm thresholds and set up a timed automatic restart cycle as needed.
• Daily maintenance: View the port link status, optical module serial number, and transmission power values on the digital screen or via the mobile device. When a link failure or abnormal optical power occurs, the device’s ALM indicator light changes color to alert, and the fault point can be quickly located online.

Importance and Key Features

Traditional converters only achieve basic optical-electrical conversion. Link failures require carrying a professional optical power meter for on-site troubleshooting, resulting in high maintenance costs. The core advantages of this LNK-AI10GM-SFP AI management converter lie in intelligent maintenance and full-rate compatibility. The full-rate compatibility feature is compatible with all mainstream Ethernet standards on the market, suitable for monitoring, industrial, and office bandwidth devices. The AI visual management is the core highlight.

The overall voltage, temperature, and optical module DDM information are visualized in real time, supporting custom alarms and timed automatic restarts, significantly reducing the threshold for on-site debugging and enabling non-professionals to quickly complete equipment maintenance. The device operates within a wide temperature range of -20°C to 70°C, with an average failure-free operating time of over 200,000 hours. It has passed CE, FCC, and RoHS certifications and operates stably in industrial environments for a long time.

Application scenarios

This LNK-AI10GM-SFP is suitable for various long-distance high-definition transmission projects. In forest fire prevention and water area monitoring, the advantage of long-distance fiber optic transmission is utilized to achieve high-definition video transmission over tens of kilometers. For highway and rail transit networks, with the multi-rate compatibility capability, they can simultaneously transmit monitoring cameras and automatic control signals.

For high-end office buildings and storage parks, it is used for the long-distance extension of building networks to ensure the stable networking of wireless APs and IP cameras. For chemical plants and automated production lines, relying on wide temperature range and intelligent alarm features, it realizes remote transmission of industrial equipment data and real-time warning of faults.

The LNK-AI10GM-SFP breaks the traditional pain points of traditional optical fiber converters without monitoring and cumbersome operation and maintenance. With multi-rate compatibility, lightweight intelligent management, and industrial-grade stable performance, it covers the long-distance network transmission needs in all scenarios of security, transportation, and industry, effectively reducing the deployment and later operation and maintenance costs of the project. It is the preferred optoelectronic conversion equipment for high-bandwidth long-distance network construction at present.