CopperLink™ 1314MDE Multi-Drop Ethernet Extender

Featuring simple plug-and-play installation with standard RJ45 connectors, Patton's CopperLink™ 1314 devices are useful for serial-to-IP migration, converting copper-based RS-232, RS-485 or RS-422 data transmission circuits to Ethernet IP—without installing new Ethernet wiring.


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For railways, highways, campus or stadium security systems, industrial automation, SCADA and device networks, Patton's CL1314 series leverages common copper-wire network cabling to interconnect IP-enabled devices up to 4.26 miles (6.9 kilometers) apart..

In serial-to-network applications, the ruggedized CL1314R and multi-drop Ethernet CL1314MDE transparently support TCP Modbus, Profinet IO, Bacnet and Canopen. Other higher-layer protocols also pass transparently—including VLAN tagging, multicast addressing, VPN with IPsec, plus IP-video compression schemes.

Serving as an Ethernet repeater with Ethernet drop-and-insert capability, the CL1314MDE provides multi-drop IP networking and long-distance Ethernet LAN bridging while stretching Ethernet segments up to 4.26 miles per hop.

Operating over standard 0.5 mm (24 AWG) voice-grade wiring, CL1314 extenders deliver speeds up to 5.7 Mbps and extend Ethernet connections across distances ranging from 1.7 to 4.26 miles (2.74 to 6.9 km)—without the expense or hassle of installing CAT5, CAT5e, or CAT6 Ethernet LAN cable.

Both models include an integrated crossover Ethernet switch for hassle-free setup. The CL1314MDE provides four auto-sensing full/half duplex 10/100Base-T Ethernet ports presented on RJ45 connectors. The CL1314R provides two.

Designed for IP40 specifications, the sturdy aluminum enclosure withstands operating temperatures ranging from -40 to 85° C. and offers a metal 35mm DIN-rail clip. Operators can use DIP-switch control to fine-tune the fastest achievable line rate for the circuit length and electro-magnetic environment.

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Features

• High Speed Extension—Achieve speeds up to 5.7 Mbps.
• Flexible Uses—Can be used as either an long distance Ethernet extension (repeater) and/or in Multi Drop Ethernet applications
• Multi-rate Selection—Just plug the units in and select the ideal user-configurable rate for your application.
• CopperLink 2-Wire Connection—Easy 2-wire CopperLink connection via built-in RJ-45 ports.
• Extended Temperature—-40 to 85°C operation.
• Ruggedized—Aluminum enclosure designed to meet IP40 specifications
• Transparent LAN Bridging—Transparently pass higher-layer protocols with support for 802.1Q VLAN tagging.
• Automatic Learning, Aging, and Filtering—Keeps local traffic local, ensuring efficient utilization of the long-range link.
• Made in the USA—This Patton equipment is designed by Patton engineers and built in our Gaithersburg, Maryland facility. Patton's American-made manufacturing process delivers high-quality networking solutions with reliability you can trust.

Product Overview

The CL1314MDE Multi-Drop Ethernet Extender used in conjunction with the CL1314R makes Ethernet extension a breeze. The MDE series of Ethernet Extenders allows users to replace their legacy serial coms with cost-effective Ethernet (IP) that is easy and inexpensive to set up. Featuring plug-and-play installation, the CL1314 MDE leverages existing copper twisted-pair infrastructure to interconnect Ethernet devices and networks at moderate speeds over long distances. The MDE Extender not only allows multi-drop functionality but also serves a repeater function doubling your maximum distance at every hop.

Operating over standard 0.5 mm (24 AWG) voice-grade wiring, the CL1314 MDE delivers speeds up to 5.7 Mbps and extends Ethernet connections across distances ranging from 2.7 to 6.9 km (1.7 to 4.3 miles) per hop. Whether you need connect to a remote offices, kiosks, guard stations, train stations, digital sensors or IP cameras—Patton Ethernet Extenders offer the industry’s optimum combination of speed and distance. Patton’s CopperLink Ethernet Extenders ensure hassle-free set-up and operation, while achieving the highest possible line rate for the required distance and electro-magnetic environment. Users “hard-set” the desired line rate via DIP switches or console Telnet.

The CL1314 MDE comes with a built-in four-port, auto-sensing, 10/100Base-TX Ethernet switch that provides automatic medium-dependent interface crossover capability (auto-MDIX). That means you can use cross-over or straight through cables to connect up to four Ethernet devices. The auto-MDIX feature detects the polarity of the cabling on each port, and automatically configures the signaling to match. Absolutely no user-configuration is required.

Operating at layer 2 of the OSI model (data link layer), the CL1314MDE transparently passes all higher-layer protocols—including VLAN tagging, multicast addressing, VPN pass-through for IPsec, and all IP-video compression schemes. All common industrial protocols are also transparently supported, including MODBUS/TCP and PROFINET IO.

Operating at layer 2 of the OSI model (data link layer), the CL1314R transparently passes all higher-layer protocols—including VLAN tagging, multicast addressing, VPN pass-through for IPsec, and all IP-video compression schemes. All common industrial protocols are also transparently supported, including MODBUS/TCP and PROFINET IO.

Set-up is easy! Plug in the twisted pair into each Copperlink port, then plug in up to four LAN devices with Cat 5 or greater cabling, and apply power! For simple, cost-effective and efficient Ethernet extension, Patton's CopperLink Ethernet Extenders are the ideal solution!

 Typical Applications

Model CL1314MDE ruggedized multi-drop Ethernet extenders are ideal for delivering drop add Ethernet links to multiple remote locations that are beyond the 328-foot (100-meter) distance limit of Ethernet. The 5.7 Mbps throughput eliminates bandwidth concerns previously experienced with other legacy copper wired transmission technologies.

The CL1314MDE includes several user configurable line rates so that a user will get a consistent link, even in noisiest environments. Using existing voice-grade copper pairs or legacy serial circuits eliminates the expense and hassle of installing low capacitance or fiber cable.

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