The Patton 2173R/EUI-2PK Ruggedized CopperLink High Speed Auto Rate Extender Kit comes with 1 Local Unit and 1 Remote Unit, RJ45 Connectors and two 100-240VAC universal international power supplies.
These work to extend Ethernet, over copper twisted pair, to distances approaching one mile.
Current production product is the Patton CL1212E or CL1214E Extended Temp unit
The Patton CopperLink 2173R utilizes pre-existing twisted pair infrastructure enabling twisted pair previously used for legacy systems such as TTL, RS232 and 422/485 to be used for extending networks or connecting Ethernet devices together. With a pair of 2173Rs or combined with a desktop-style 2173, twisted pair can carry an extraordinary bandwidth of 155 Mbps full-duplex (upstream plus downstream). Reusing the already existing infrastructure for Ethernet Networking eliminates the cost of purchasing expensive fiber and Cat5E or greater cabling. Most important, it avoids the downtime and hassles that installing cable would cause.
The 2173R operates in rugged environments where temperatures range from -40 to 85°C. The 2173R’s sturdy aluminum case can be quickly mounted on a wall or DIN rail (with optional DIN rail kit).