B&B Electronics 855-12840-49 User Manual

MediaConverter

Series

Operation Manual

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement

MediaConverter/1 and /4

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a

commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency e nergy and, if not ins talled and used in

accordance with the instruction m anual, may cause harmful interfere nce to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a

residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The use of non-shielded I/O cables may not guarantee compliance with FCC RFI limits. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class

B limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of

Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de

classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

MediaConverter/8 and /12

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a

commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency e nergy and, if not ins talled and used in

accordance with the instruction m anual, may cause harmful interfere nce to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a

residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The use of non-shielded I/O cables may not guarantee compliance with FCC RFI limits. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class

A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of

Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de

classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

Effective for products of B&B Electronics shipped on or after May 1, 2013, B&B Electronics warrants that each such
product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for its lifetime. This limited lifetime warranty is
applicable solely to the original user and is not transferable.

This warranty is expressly conditioned upon proper storage, installation, connection, operation and maintenance of
products in accordance with their written specifications.

Pursuant to the warranty, within the warranty period, B&B Electronics, at its option will:

1. Replace the product with a functional equivalent;

2. Repair the product; or

3. Provide a partial refund of purchase price based on a depreciated value.

Products of other manufacturers sold by B&B Electronics are not subject to any warranty or indemnity offered by
B&B Electronics, but may be subject to the warranties of the other manufacturers.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, under no circumstances shall B&B Electronics have any warranty obligations or any
other liability for: (i) any defects resulting from wear and tear, accident, improper use by the buyer or use by any
third party except in accordance with the written instructions or advice of the B&B Electronics or the manufacturer of
the products, including without limitation surge and overvoltage conditions that exceed specified ratings, (ii) any
products which have been adjusted, modified or repaired by any party other than B&B Electronics or (iii) any
descriptions, illustrations, figures as to performance, drawings and particulars of weights and dimensions contained
in the B&B Electronics’ catalogs, price lists, marketing materials or elsewhere since they are merely intended to
represent a general idea of the products and do not form part of this price quote and do not constitute a warranty
of any kind, whether express or implied, as to any of the B&B Electronics’ products.

THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE ITEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET
FORTH ABOVE IS B&B ELECTRONIC’ SOLE OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY. THE WARRANTY CONTAINED IN
THIS SECTION SHALL EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL USER ONLY, IS IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES AND INDEMNITIES ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION (I) THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND (II) ANY WARRANTY THAT THE PRODUCTS ARE DO NOT INFRINGE OR VIOLATE THE
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL B&B ELECTRONICS BE LIABLE FOR
LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR OF DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS, LOST PROFITS OR GOODWILL OR
OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. B&B ELECTRONIC SHALL DISREGARD
AND NOT BE BOUND BY ANY REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR INDEMNITIES MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION EMPLOYEES, DISTRIBUTORS, RESELLERS OR DEALERS OF B&B ELECTRONIC
WHICH ARE INCONSISTENT WITH THE WARRANTY, SET FORTH ABOVE.

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Table of Contents

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement .............................................................. ii

Limited Lifetime Warranty ........................................

About the Modular Media Converters ............................................................................ 1

About McPIMs .......................................................................................................................... 1

About McLIMs .......................................................................................................................... 2

About McGigabit ..................................................................................................................... 2

Configuring Media Conversion Modules ....................................................................... 2

LinkLoss, FiberAlert and Link Fault Pass-Through ....................................................... 6

Installing Media Conversion Modules .......................................................................... 11

LED Operation ....................................................................................................................... 13

Installation Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 16

Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 18

B&B Electronics Technical Support ................................................................................ 18

Electrostatic Discharge Precautions ............................................................................... 18

Safety Certifications ............................................................................................................. 21

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About the Modular Media Converters

The Modular Media Converter Series includes modules that convert copper to
single-mode or multi-mode fiber at Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit speeds.

Modular Media Converter series chassis provide power to media converter
modules, and are available with one, four, eight or twelve slots for installing any
combination of McPIMs (10Mbps Ethernet), McLIMs (100 Mbps Fast Ethernet),
McLIM TP-TX/FX (Switching 10/100 Mbps) and McGigabit modules (1.25 Gbps
Ethernet).

Media

Description

Converter

1

Is a standalone chassis which includes one media conversion
module slot, and a fixed, internal 115/230 VAC power supply.

4 Is a standalone chassis which includes four media conversion

module slots, and a fixed, internal 120/240 VAC power supply.

8 Is a 1U high, Rackmountable chassis that includes eight media

module slots and a fixed 120/240 VAC power supply.

12 Is a Rackmountable chassis and includes twelve media conversion

module slots and a 115/230 VAC power supply. MediaConverter/12
is 1U high and has the power on the rear of the chassis with media
conversion module slots on the front. For redundancy a second
power supply maybe installed.

About McPIMs

McPIMs (Media Converter Port Interface Modules) are 10 Mbps Ethernet modules
which provide a single-conversion between 10Base-T twisted pair and 10Base-FL
single-mode or multi-mode fiber. McPIMs include one RJ-45 connector and one
pair of ST or SC fiber optic connectors. Each McPIM requires one slot in a media
converter chassis.

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About McLIMs

McLIMs (Media Converter Link Interface Modules) are 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet
modules which provide a single-conversion between 100Base-TX twisted pair and
100Base-FX (McLIM TX/FX) or 100Base-SX (McLIM TX/SX) fiber and support Half
or Full-Duplex.

McLIM TP-TX/FX is an Auto Negotiating, switching media converter which offers
plug-and-play operation to convert 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps, Half-or-Full-Duplex
twisted pair to 100Base-FX, Full-Duplex fiber. McLIM TP-TX/FX allows jumbo
packets of up to 1916 bytes.

McLIMs include one RJ-45 connector for the twisted pair port and one pair of
fiber connectors for the fiber port. McLIMs are also available in single-strand
fiber versions which include one SC fiber connector. Each McLIM requires one
slot in a media converter chassis.

About McGigabit

McGigabit is a Gigabit Ethernet module which provides a single-conversion
between 1000Base-SX (multi-mode) or LX (single-mode) fiber and 1000Base-T
copper. McGigabit offers plug-and-plan operation, and always operates at Full­Duplex. McGigabit modules include one RJ-45 connector for the twisted pair
port and one pair of SC fiber connectors. Single-strand single-mode fiber
versions are also available. Each McGigabit requires one slot in a media converter
chassis.

NOTE

This Manual refers to McPIM, McLIM and McGigabit modules as “Media Conversion
Modules” except where differences require indication.

Configuring Media Conversion Modules

The McPIMs and McLIMs can be configured for a variety of features before
installation (see board Diagrams/Configuration Table for specific information).

McLIM TP-TX/FX and McGigabit have plug-and-play operation and require
no configuration.

The illustrations show the location of the configuration

jumpers and switches on the various Media Conversion Modules.

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Board Diagrams and Jumper/Switch Settings

NOTE

To determine which board diagram matches the module (-20, -30, -40, -50, etc.),
compare the jumper locations with the diagrams found above. 10/100 Switching
modules and Gigabit modules sets do not require any configuration and are not
shown above.

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Media Converter Jumper/DIP Switch Configuration Table

Module/Board Feature

McPIM TP/FO (-20) TP Dist. (100+ M)

McPIM TP/FO (-40) FiberAlert

McPIM TP/FO (-10)
with Pulsing
FiberAlert

McLIM TX/FX (-50) FiberAlert

McLIM TX/FX (-00, -

10) TX/FX With
AutoCross

McLIM TX/FX (-20,

30) with AutoCross
MDI-II/MDI-X

Some features may not be available on all versions of modules.

Shielded Cable
FO LinkLoss
FiberAlert

FO LinkLoss
TP Dist. (100+ M)

Pulsing FiberAlert
TP LinkLoss
FO LinkLoss

Auto Negotiation
FX LinkLoss
TX LinkLoss

FiberAlert
Auto Negotiation
TX LinkLoss
FX LinkLoss

FiberAlert
Auto Negotiation
TX LinkLoss
FX LinkLoss

Jumper
Position

JP2
JP3
JP4
JP5

JP1
JP2
JP3

JP2
N/A
N/A

JP1
JP2
JP3
JP4

JP2
JP3
JP4
JP5

S1
S2
S3
S4

NOTE

ON (pins)

one or none

both

1-2
2-3

1-2
1-2
1-2

1-2

ALWAYS

ENA

ALWAYS

ENA

1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2

1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2

N/A N/A OFF

OFF

(pins)

Both

one or

none

2-3
1-2

2-3
2-3
2-3

2-3
N/A
N/A

2-3

2-3

2-3

2-3

2-3

2-3

2-3

2-3

Factory

Default

OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF

OFF
OFF
OFF

OFF

ALWAYS

ENA

ALWAYS

ENA
OFF

ON
OFF
OFF

OFF

ON
OFF
OFF

ON
OFF
OFF

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