| Convert from | Convert to | Benefits |
| Serial cable | Ethernet cable | Enables greater distance and providesmultiple messaging over one cable. Multipledevices can be monitored centrally. |
| Serial over copper | Serial over fibre | Great for improving distance and speed.Fibre cables are not affected by electro-magnetic interference. |
| Ethernet cable | Multi-mode fibre cable | Speeds up the whole network when network traffic is heavy.Maximum distance about 2km |
| Ethernet cable | Single-mode fibre cable | Enables distances of up to 100km atthe speed of light. |
| Serial output | Wireless serial or Ethernet | Makes equipment easily portable withoutthe need for recabling. Removes wiring tangles. |
| Ethernet cable | Enables greater distance and providesmultiple messaging over one cable. Multipledevices can be monitored centrally. | |
| Serial over fibre | Great for improving distance and speed.Fibre cables are not affected by electro-magnetic interference. | |
| Multi-mode fibre cable | Speeds up the whole network when network traffic is heavy.Maximum distance about 2km | |
| Single-mode fibre cable | Enables distances of up to 100km atthe speed of light. | |
| Wireless serial or Ethernet | Makes equipment easily portable withoutthe need for recabling. Removes wiring tangles. | |
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