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periSTART

SPE Media Converter

Connects sensor networks directly to your IT infrastructure without need for configuration

The periSTART media converter is the retrofit route for connecting new Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) based sensors, actuators and components to your existing network infrastructure. It is the smallest and most affordable SPE media converter on the market and is ideal for use in the field thanks to its small size and robustness.

What is an SPE media converter?

Conventional Ethernet and Single Pair Ethernet use different physical layers. A device built for 100BASE-TX cannot talk directly to a device built for 100BASE-T1, even though both are Ethernet. A media converter bridges the two.

periSTART sits at that boundary, converting between 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet and 100BASE-T1 SPE so field-level sensors and devices can join an Ethernet network that already exists.

periSTART vs periSWITCH

Comparison of SPE media converter and SPE switch roles
  SPE media converter SPE switch
Role Bridges one Ethernet physical layer to SPE Connects and aggregates multiple SPE devices
Converts between 100BASE-TX and 100BASE-T1 Does not convert
Perinet product periSTART periSWITCH

periSTART media converter

The periSTART media converter connects networks according to the Ethernet standards 100BaseTX (Fast Ethernet) and 100BaseT1 (SPE) and thus enables seamless communication between your IT system and the sensors/actuators/components of the Perinet Seamless IoT Connectivity System at field level.
As a feed-in point at field level, periSTART also provides the 24V DC supply voltage for the components of the hybrid SPE network. The connection of the individual network components via 4-wire periLINE hybrid cables with robust M8 round connectors complies with the IEC63171-6 standard and, in conjunction with periSWITCH, enables variable network topologies with spur lines and tree structures.

Scopes of Application

  • Connects SPE sensor networks directly to common Ethernet as used in IT (100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3u)
  • Feeds in 24 V DC supply voltage for the components of the hybrid SPE network
  • Retrofits field-level sensor connectivity where conventional Ethernet already runs
  • Builds variable network topologies with spur lines and tree structures, in conjunction with periSWITCH

Subject to property rights from patent file number:
102019126341.7
PCT/EP2020/077345

Infrastructure Interface (Data)

Type
M8 A-coded female connector
Communication
100Base-TX Fast Ethernet (IEEE 802.3u)

Infrastructure Interface (Power In)

Type
M8 A-coded male connector
Input Voltage
24VDC (+/-10%)
Input Current
max. 2A throughput current
Power Consumption
0.5W

Field Network Interface (Power Out & Data)

Type
M8 female connector according to IEC 63171-6:2020 (style 6P-M8C without shielding)

Communication
100Base-T1 Single Pair Ethernet (IEEE 802.3bw)
Output Voltage
pass-through (= Input Voltage)

Housing

Material
Polyamide hot melt resin
Protection Class
IP67
Temperature Range
- 40°C...+ 70°C
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Immunity for industrial environments
(EN 61000-6-2:2005, EN 61000-6-2:2005/AC:2005)
Emission standard for industrial environments
(EN 61000-6-4:2007, EN 61000-6-4:2007/A1:2011)
Compliance
CE, RoHS, WEEE
periSTART Product Summary
Smart Components Datasheet
Version
File
Changelog
Description
periSTART standard firmware
Changelog

The periSTART firmware bridges Fast Ethernet (100BASE-TX) and Single Pair Ethernet (100BASE-T1), providing a fully secured communication environment from sensor to IT system.

NOTE: To update from version 18 to 22, extract the zip and upload the file update_peri*-periCORE4-armv7_r-22.update.img.signed via WebUI; from version 22 onwards, the zip file will also be accepted.

Order numbers and details

periSTART standard PRN.000.003 Standard-Hybrid-SPE-Mediaconverter with M8-interface

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