B&B Electronics EKI-2541S-SI User Manual

EKI-2541M/SC

Ethernet to Multi-mode SC
Type Fiber Optic Converter

EKI-2541S/SC

Ethernet to Single-mode SC
Type Fiber Optic Converter

User Manual

Copyright

The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2007 by
Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make
improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of
this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any
means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this
manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no
responsibility for its use, nor for any infringements of the rights of third parties, which may
result from its use.

Acknowledgements

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All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

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1st Edition
April 2007

Product Warranty (2 years)

Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by persons
other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which have been subject to misuse,
abuse, accident or improper installation. Advantech assumes no liability under the terms of
this warranty as a consequence of such events.

Because of Advantech′s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of our
customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defective, it will be
repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you
will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials, service time and freight. Please
consult your dealer for more details.

If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:

1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU speed,
Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note anything
abnormal and list any onscreen messages you get when the problem occurs.

2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product, and any
helpful information readily available.

3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return merchandize
authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return more
quickly.

4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and Replacement Order
Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt) in a shippable
container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for
warranty service.

5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid to your
dealer.

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Declaration of Conformity

CE

This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications. Test conditions for
passing included the equipment being operated within an industrial enclosure. In order to
protect the product from being damaged by ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and EMI leakage,
we strongly recommend the use of CE-compliant industrial enclosure products.

FCC Class A

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
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
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.

Technical Support and Assistance

Step 1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support where you can find

the latest information about the product.

Step 2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech’s customer service
center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the
following information ready before you call:

- Product name and serial number

- Description of your peripheral attachments

- Description of your software (operating system, version, application software,
etc.)

- A complete description of the problem

- The exact wording of any error messages

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Safety Instructions

1. Read these safety instructions carefully.

2. Keep this User's Manual for later reference.

3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth. Do not
use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.

4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equipment and
must be easily accessible.

5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting it fall may
cause damage.

7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment from
overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the equipment to
the power outlet.

9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything over the
power cord.

10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid
damage by transient overvoltage.

12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.

13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be opened only by
qualified service personnel.

14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel:

a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to the user's

manual.

e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.

f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.

15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE STORAGE
TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -40℃ (-40℉) OR ABOVE 85 ℃ (185℉ ). THIS

COULD DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE IN A
CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.

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Safety Precaution - Static Electricity

Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and the products from damage.

1. To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power from your PC chassis before you
work on it. Don't touch any components on the CPU card or other cards while the PC is
on.

2. Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The sudden rush of power
as you connect a jumper or install a card may damage sensitive electronic components.

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Contents

Chapter 1 Overview...........................................2

1.1 Introduction.........................................................2

1.1.1 Fast Fiber Converters Module ................... 2

1.1.2 Dual Power Input ....................................... 2

1.1.3 Flexible Mounting ......................................2

1.1.4 Advanced Protection .................................2

1.1.5 Wide Operating Temperature .................... 2

1.1.6 Easy Troubleshooting................................ 2

1.2 Features.............................................................. 3

1.3 Specification .......................................................4

1.4 Packing List ........................................................6

1.5 Safety Precaution ...............................................6

Chapter 2 Installation........................................8

2.1 LED Indicators .................................................... 8

Table 2.1: EKI-2541M/S LED Definition.....................8

2.2 DIP-Switch..........................................................9

Table 2.2: EKI-2541M/S DIP-Switch Definition.......... 9

2.3 Dimensions (units: mm) .................................... 10

Figure 2.1: Front View of EKI-2541M/S ....................10

Figure 2.2: Side View of EKI-2541M/S......................11

Figure 2.3: Rear View of EKI-2541M/S .....................12

Figure 2.4: Top View of EKI-2541M/S ......................13

2.4 Mounting........................................................... 14

2.4.1 Wall mounting.......................................... 14

Figure 2.5: Combine the Metal Mounting Kit.............14

2.4.2 DIN-rail Mounting..................................... 15

Figure 2.6: Installation to DIN-rail Step 1...................15

Figure 2.7: Installation to DIN-rail Step 2...................16

2.5 Network Connection .........................................17

2.6 Power Connection ............................................17

Figure 2.8: Pin Assignment of the Power Connector ..17

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting ............................20

Appendix A Pin Assignment & Wiring ...........22

Figure A.1: RJ-45 Pin Assignment..............................22

Figure A.2: EIA/TIA-568B .........................................22

Figure A.3: EIA/TIA-568A .........................................22

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Overview

Sections include:

z Introduction

z Features

z Specifications

z Packing List

CHAPTER

z Safety Precaution

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Chapter 1 Overview

1.1 Introduction

The EKI-2541M/2541S is a cost-effective solution for the converting between
10/100Base-TX and 100Base-FX cabling, it allows you to extend the cabling distance
of your 100Base-FX network up to 2 kilometers for multi-mode fiber or 30 kilometers
for single-mode fiber. The Fast Fiber Converter module gives you the option to choose
from the most popular fiber cabling connectors: SC multi-mode and single-mode
connector.

1.1.1 Fast Fiber Converters Module

The EKI-2541M/2541S provides you with one Fiber connector for your fiber optic cable
and one Ethernet RJ-45 port (Auto MDI/MDIX) for your 100Base-TX copper cable
connection. There are four DIP-switches to set the operation mode for UTP, Fiber ports
and Link Fault Pass-Through function.

1.1.2 Dual Power Input

EKI-2541M/2541S redundant power input design is with power reserve protection to
prevent the switch device broken by wrong power wiring. When one of power input is
fail, P-Fail LED will turn on and send an alarm through a relay output for notifying user.

1.1.3 Flexible Mounting

EKI-2541M/2541S is extremely compact (37 x 140 x 95 mm) and can be mounted on a
DIN-rail or a panel, so it is suitable for any space-constrained environment.

1.1.4 Advanced Protection

EKI-2541M/2541S supports up to 3,000 VDC surge protection for power line, and also
supports 4000V ESD for Ethernet ports. With these 2 strong protections, it can secure
equipment against unregulated voltage and make systems safer and more reliable.
Further, EKI-2541M/2541S provides currency overload protection with a resettable
fuse to ensure that the device component won’t be damaged by overload current.

1.1.5 Wide Operating Temperature

The operating temperature of the EKI-2541M/2541S is between -40 ~ 75 ℃ (wide
operating temperature model) or -10 ~ 60 ℃ (standard model). With such a wide range,
you can use the EKI-2541M/2541S in some of the harshest industrial environments

that exist.

1.1.6 Easy Troubleshooting

LED indicators make troubleshooting quick and easy. The 10/100 Base-TX port has 2
LEDs that display the link status, transmission speed and collision status. Also the
three power indicators P1, P2 and P-Fail help you diagnose immediately.

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1.2 Features

• Provides 1 x 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports with RJ-45 connector

• Provides 1 x SC (multi-mode & single-mode) fiber connector

• Supports full/half duplex flow control

• Supports store & forward transmission

• supports auto-negotiation

• Supports MDI/MDI-X auto-crossover

• Provides surge protection (EFT) 3,000 V

• Supports 4,000 V

• Supports +12 ~ 48 V

ESD protection for Ethernet

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power input

DC

• Provides flexible mounting: DIN-rail, Wall Mounting

• Supports operating temperatures from -40 ~ 75 ℃ (wide operating temperature

model) or -10 ~ 60 ℃ (standard model)

for power line

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1.3 Specification

Communications

Compatibility
LAN
Transmission Distance

Transmission Speed

Interface

Connectors

6-pin removable screw terminal (power & relay)

LED Indicators

Ethernet: 10/100M, LNK/ACT
Fiber: HDX/FDX, LNK/ACT

Power

Current Overload Protection
Power Consumption

Power Input
Fault Output

Mechanism

Dimensions (WxHxD)
Enclosure
Mounting

Protection

ESD (Ethernet)
Surge (EFT for power)
Reverse Polarity

Environment

Operating Temperature

Operating Humidity

IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x
10/100Base-TX
Multi-mode Fiber: Up to 2km
Single-mode Fiber: Up to 30km
Up to 100 Mbps

1 x RJ-45
1 x SC type fiber connector

Unit: P1, P2, P-Fail

0.9A@12V

2.7 W (EKI-2541M)

2.3 W (EKI-2541S)
2 x Unregulated +12 ~ 48 V
1 Relay Output

37 x 140 x 95 mm
IP30, Metal shell with solid mounting
DIN-rail, Wall

4000 V
3000 V
Present

-10 ~ 60 ℃ (EKI-2541M/2541S)

-40 ~ 75 ℃ (EKI-2541MI/2541SI)
5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)

DC

DC

(25 ℃)

DC

DC

kits

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Storage Temperature

Certifications

Safety
EMC

EU: EN55011, EN61000-6-4
EN55022, Class A,
EN61000-3-2/3
EN55024
IEC61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11/12
EN61000-6-2

Free Fall
Shock
Vibration

-40 ~ 85 ℃

UL, 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60950
U.S.A.: FCC Part 15 CISPR 22

IEC60068-2-32
IEC60068-2-27
IEC60068-2-6

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1.4 Packing List

• 1 x EKI-2541M or EKI-2541S Industrial Ethernet to Fiber Optic Converter

• 1 x eAutomation Industrial Communication CD-ROM with software, and User manual

• 2 x Wall Mounting Bracket and Screws

• 1 x DIN-rail Mounting Bracket and Screws

• 1 x EKI-2541M/2541S Startup Manual

• 1 x

DC Jack Cable 2.0/150mm

1.5 Safety Precaution

Attention IF DC voltage is supplied by an external circuit, please use a protection device

on the power supply input.

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Installation

Sections include:

z LED Indicators

z Dimensions

z Mounting

z Network Connection

CHAPTER

z Power Connection

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Chapter 2 Installation

In this chapter, you will be given an overview of the EKI-2541M/2541S hardware
installation procedures.

2.1 LED Indicators

There are few LEDs display the power status and network status located on the front
panel of EKI-2541M/2541S, each of them has its own specific meaning as below table.

Table 2.1: EKI-2541M/S LED Definition

LED Color Description

On Power input 1 is active

P1 Green

Off Power input 1 is inactive

On Power input 2 is active

P2 Green

Off Power input 2 is inactive

On Power input 1 or 2 has failed

P-Fail Red

Off Power input 1 and 2 are both functional, or no power input

On Ethernet port full duplex

HDX/FDX (fiber port) Yellow

Off Ethernet port half duplex or not connect to network

On Connected to network

LNK/ACT (fiber port) Green

10/100M (RJ-45) Yellow

LNK/ACT (RJ-45) Green

Flashing Networking is active

Off Not connected to network

On Link to 100M bps network

Off Link to 10M bps network

On Connected to network

Flashing Networking is active

Off Not connected to network

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2.2 DIP-Switch

The DIP-Switch is used to configure operation mode for LFP (Link Fault Pass-

Through) and operation mode for UTP/Fiber port. The default value of DIP-switch is
OFF.

Table 2.2: EKI-2541M/S DIP-Switch Definition

S/W No Status Description

1

2

3

4

LFP (Link Fault Pass-Through): When LFP is enabled, it allows UTP link failures to
be reported to the fiber side and also allows Fiber link failures to be reported to the
UTP side. Therefore, an LFP feature is provided in both UTP and Fiber side.

Pure Converter mode (DIP-Switch 4): When pure converter mode is enabled (on), it
operates with the minimum latency. The transmission flow does not wait until entire
frame is ready, but instead it forwards the received data immediately after the data
being received. And UTP port should be forced at 100M in this application. When DIP­Switch is in Switch Converter mode (off), the converter function is same as Switch

Note Please don’t change the DIP-switch setting when UTP or fiber port is

ON Enables Port/Power Alarm

OFF Disable Port/Power Alarm

ON Enables LFP

OFF Disables LFP

ON 100Base-FX Half-mode

OFF 100Base-FX Full-mode

ON Pure Converter mode (100TX to 100FX)

OFF Switch Converter mode

transmitting or receiving data. It may cause some data error. Besides, if you
change the DIP-switch setting, please power off the converter and power on
again to make the setting effective.

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2.3 Dimensions (units: mm)

Figure 2.1: Front View of EKI-2541M/S

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Figure 2.2: Side View of EKI-2541M/S

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Figure 2.3: Rear View of EKI-2541M/S

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Please refer to page 16 for pin assignment.

Figure 2.4: Top View of EKI-2541M/S

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2.4 Mounting

The EKI-2541M/2541S supports two mounting methods: DIN-rail & Wall.

2.4.1 Wall mounting

EKI-2541M/2541S can be wall-mounted by using the included mounting kit. Then,
hang on the EKI-2541M/2541S to the nails on the wall.
First, use the screws included in the package to combine the EKI-2541M/2541S and
metal mounting kit. And then you can install the device firmly via the components,
please see Figure 2.5 as below.

Figure 2.5: Combine the Metal Mounting Kit

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2.4.2 DIN-rail Mounting

You can also mount EKI-2541M/2541S on a standard DIN-rail by below steps.

The DIN-rail kit is screwed on the industrial switch when out of factory. If the DIN-rail kit
is not screwed on the industrial switch, please screw the DIN-rail kit on the switch first.

First, hang the EKI-2541M/2541S to the DIN-rail with angle of inclination. See figure

2.6.

Figure 2.6: Installation to DIN-rail Step 1

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Then, let the device down straight to slide over the rail smoothly. See Figure 2.7

Figure 2.7: Installation to DIN-rail Step 2

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2.5 Network Connection

• Twisted-pair segment can use unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair
(STP) cabling. The cable must comply with the IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX standard
for Category 5. The cable between the converter and the link partner (switch, hub,
workstation, etc.) must be less than 100 meters (328 ft.) long.

• Fiber segment using single-mode connector type must use 9/125µm single-mode
cable. You can connect two devices in the distance of 30 kilometers in full-duplex

operation. For half-duplex operation, the recommended maximum distance is 412
meters (1,352 ft.).

• Fiber segment using multi-mode connector type must use 50 or 62.5/125μm multi-

mode fiber cable. You can connect two devices up to a 2-kilometer (6,562 ft.)
distance.

2.6 Power Connection

The EKI-2541M/2541S supports dual +12 ~ 48 V
output.

power inputs and power-fail relay

DC

Figure 2.8: Pin Assignment of the Power Connector

You can connect an alarm indicator, buzzer or other signaling equipment through the
relay output. The relay opens if power input 1 or 2 fails ( “Open” means if you connect
relay output with an LED, the light would be off).

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CHAPTER

Troubleshooting

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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

1. Power Input

Verify that is using the right power cord/adapter (+12~48 V
power adaptor with DC output voltage higher than 48V, or it will burn this converter
down.

2. Cable
Select the proper UTP/Fiber cable to construct your network. The single-mode
converter must use single-mode fiber cable. Please check that you are using the right
cable.

3. DIP Switch
Check the configuration DIP-switch. It must be setting in the same operation mode with
the link partner.

4. Diagnosing LED Indicators

The switch can be easily monitored through panel indicators, which describes common
problems user may encounter and where user can find possible solutions, to assist in
identifying.
If the power indicator does not light up when the power cord is plugged in, user may
have a problem with power cord. Then check for loose power connections, power
losses or surges at power outlet. If user still cannot resolve the problem, contact the
local dealer for assistance.
If the Industrial switch LED indicators are normal and the connected cables are correct
but the packets still cannot transmit, please check your system’s Ethernet devices
configuration or status.

), please don’t use the

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APPENDIX

Pin Assignment & Wiring

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Appendix A Pin Assignment & Wiring

It is suggested to adopt ELA/TIA as the wiring of the RJ-45.

Figure A.1: RJ-45 Pin Assignment

Figure A.2: EIA/TIA-568B

Figure A.3: EIA/TIA-568A

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