American Fibertek MXR2-SM-FX-ST User Manual

Instruction Manual

MX2-MM-FX-ST

MXR2-MM-FX-ST

MX2-SM-FX-ST

MXR2-SM-FX-ST

Media Converter

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Table of Contents

Functional Description
Installation
MX2
MX2
MX2
MX2 Copper Data
MXR2 Power Source
MXR2 Power Connection
MXR2 Fiber Data Connections
MXR2 Copper Data Connections

Power Source
Power Connection
Fiber

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing your American Fibertek MX2 / MXR2
few minutes to read these installation instructions in order to obtain the maximum performance from
this product.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

The

MX2 / MXR2 s
MX2-MM-FX-ST,
speeds of 10 Mb/s or 100 Mb/s on each of the copper
100 Mb/s. The MX2 / MXR2 series converts the electronic Ethernet input into an optical output using a
1300 nm wavelength source. The MX2 / MXR2 series also converts an optical Ethernet input signal
returning on a separate fiber into an electronic Ethernet output using a
The MX2-MM-FX-ST
maximum distance of 2 Km. The MX2-SM-FX-ST and
single

mode fiber with a maximum distance of 20 Km. Refer to the data sheets for detailed performance

specifications.
The

MX2 / MXR2
100Base
or MDIX interface. The MX2 / MXR2 series fiber port is set to 100Base-FX and is compatible with
IEEE802.3 100Base-FX standard products.

eries

combines

MXR2-MM-FX-ST, MX2-SM-FX-ST

and

MXR2-MM-FX-ST

series

-TX Ethernet data at full or half duplex.

is configured to auto negotiate the copper ports to

a single

fiber

units operate on 50 um or 62.5 um multimode fiber with a

Ethernet

, and

The auto negotiate feature also selects the proper MDI

MXR2-SM-FX-ST

ports.

MXR2

series

port with two copper Ethernet ports. The
The fiber port transmission speed is set at

media converter. Please take a

units allow transmission

130

0 nm wavelength detector.

-SM-FX-ST units operate on 9 um

either

10Base-T or

The availability of both a copper and a fiber port allows the
straight through Ethernet media converter, changing an electronic data signal to a fiber optic data
signal.

This unit is contained in a compact and rugged aluminum housing with internal dc voltage regulation.
The detachable terminal block, RJ45 Ethernet data
installation and monitoring of data and dc power. The
modula

INSTALLATION

THIS INSTALLATION SHOULD BE MADE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON AND SHOULD
CONFORM TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 AND LOCAL CODES.

Mount
on the next page for mounting dimensions. Be sure to allow sufficient room for the required minimum
bend radius of the fiber cable used.

MXR2 series units slide into any open slot in the MXRC-1 subrack. Use a small screwdriver to screw
the top and bottom fasteners into place.

r stand alone unit.

MX2 series units to a secure surface using #8 (3mm) hardware in four places. See the

The MXR2 series is designed for rack mounting in the MXRC-1 subrack

MX2 / MXR2 series product to be used as a

connector

, and LED indicators provide for easy

MX2 series

is designed for mounting as a

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drawing

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