American Fibertek MXR2-SM-LX-ST User Manual

Instruction Manual

MX2-MM-LX-ST

MXR2-MM-LX-ST

MX2-SM-LX-ST

MXR2-SM-LX-ST

Media Converter

Table of Contents

Functional Description..............................................................................…3

Installation ................................................................................................... 3

MX2 Power Source...................................................................................... 4

MX2 Power Connection...............................................................................4

MX2 Fiber Data Connections....................................................................... 4

MX2 Copper Data Connections...................................................................4

MXR2 Power Source................................................................................... 5

MXR2 Power Connection ............................................................................5

MXR2 Fiber Data Connections....................................................................5

MXR2 Copper Data Connections ................................................................5

MX2 / MXR2 Status LED Indicators............................................................. 6

Warranty...................................................................................................... 7

Service Information...................................................................................... 7

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

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

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

The MX2 / MXR2 series combines a single fiber Ethernet port with two copper Ethernet ports. The MX2-MM-LX-ST, MXR2-MM-LX-ST, MX2-SM-LX-ST, and MXR2-SM-LX-ST units allow transmission speeds of 10 Mb/s, 100Mb/s, or 1000 Mb/s on each of the copper ports. The fiber port transmission speed is set at 1000 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 1300 nm wavelength detector. The MX2-MM-LX-ST and MXR2-MM-LX-ST units operate on 50 um or 62.5 um multimode fiber with a maximum distance of 500 m. The MX2-SM-LX-ST and MXR2-SM-LX-ST units operate on 9 um singlemode fiber with a maximum distance of 20 Km. Refer to the data sheets for detailed performance specifications.

The MX2 / MXR2 series is configured to auto negotiate the copper ports to 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, or 1000Base-T Ethernet data at full or half duplex. The auto negotiate feature also selects the proper MDI or MDIX interface. The MX2 / MXR2 series fiber port is set to 1000Base-LX and is compatible with IEEE802.3 1000Base-LX standard products.

The availability of both a copper and a fiber port allows the MX2 / MXR2 series product to be used as a 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 connector, and LED indicators provide for easy installation and monitoring of data and dc power. The MX2 series is designed for mounting as a modular stand alone unit. The MXR2 series is designed for rack mounting in the MXRC-1 subrack.

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

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