Black Box LBH1500A User Manual

1000 PARK DRIVE • LAWRENCE, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • FAX 724-746-0746

LBH1500A-R3

Black Box LH1500 LBH1500AE-R3

July 2005

LBH1501A-R3

LBH1501AE-R3

BLACK BOX

(724) 746-5500

Crossover

Media Converter

100 Mb/s

LINK PW R LINK

BLAC K BO X

(724) 746-5500

Crossover

Media Converter

100 Mb/s

LINK PW R LINK

Fast Ethernet Media Converters

Black Box LH1500 Media Converters Installation and User Guide (08/05)

Black Box LH1500 Media Converters

Installation and User Guide

Trademarks

UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation All applied-for and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners

Important: Black Box LH1500 Media Converters contain no user serviceable parts. Attempted service by unauthorized personnel shall render any and all warranties null and void. If problems are experienced with a Black Box LH1500 Media Converter, consult Section 5, Troubleshooting, of this User Guide.

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Contacting Black Box

Please use the mailing address and phone and fax numbers listed below:

Black Box Corporation

P.O. Box 12800

Pittsburgh, PA 15241

Phone: (724) 746-5500

Fax: (724) 746-0746

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FCC STATEMENT

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION &

CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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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 publé par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

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NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)

ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT

1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.

2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberan ser guardadas para referencia futura.

3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser

respetadas.

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

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Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc..

6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean

reconnendados por el fabricante.

7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recommendado por el

fabricante.

8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar sercicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en

las instrucciones de operatión. Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.

9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal mannera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La

colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación.

10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance du fuentes de calor como radiadores,

registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.

11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el

instrucivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.

12. Precaución debe ser tomada de mal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no

sea eliminada.

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Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni

13.

pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.

14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recommendaciones del

fabricante.

15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia.

16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo

periodo de tiempo.

17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la

cubierta u orificios de ventilación.

18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:

A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño;o E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

1.0 SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................... 1

1.1. Technical Specifications *............................................................................ 1

1.2. Model numbers and product descriptions *.................................................. 5

2.0 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 7

2.1 Inspecting the Package and Product............................................................... 7

2.2 Product Description *.................................................................................... 9

2.3 Features and Benefits ................................................................................... 13

2.4 Applications ................................................................................................. 15

3.0 INSTALLATION .................................................................................... 18

3.1 Locating the Media Converter Unit*............................................................ 18

3.2 Calculating Overall Segment Distance....................................................... 19

3.2.1 Segment Distances, Full-Duplex...................................................... 19

3.2.2 Segment Distances, Half-Duplex...................................................... 24

3.3 Connecting Fast Ethernet Media.................................................................. 33

3.3.1 Connecting Twisted Pair (RJ-45, TX).............................................. 33

3.3.2 Connecting Fiber-FX (SC-type “Snap-In”, and ST, "Twist-Lock") . 34

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) Page

3.3.3 Power Budget Calculations for Fiber media *.................................. 37

4.0 OPERATION........................................................................................... 39

4.1 Power requirements, power supply types *.................................................. 39

4.2 Front Panel LEDs - Black Box LH1500’s.................................................. 40

4.3 Up-Link Switch on TX port ......................................................................... 40

5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................... 42

5.1 Before Calling for Assistance....................................................................... 42

5.2 When Calling for Assistance........................................................................ 44

5.4 Shipping and Packaging Information ......................................................... 45

* Changed in this revision

08/05 Added Power Budget Calculation for Fiber media.

05/99 (changed power supplies from a single model to separate models each for 115vac 60Hz, and 230vac 50Hz).

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1.0 SPECIFICATIONS

1.1. Technical Specifications

Performance:

Data Rate: 100 Mb/s Half- or Full-Duplex, auto-sensing 800ns (80 bit-times) Path Delay Value (PDV) for conversion delay

Network Standards:

Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3u: 100BASE-TX, 100BASE-FX

(Black Box LH1500 Media Converters are physical layer standard Fast

Ethernet products, and operate independently of all software.)

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Number of Media Converters in series:

Experience shows that up to three units can be used in series between

repeaters. For 4 or more in series, noise build-up will typically preclude proper operation.

Maximum Standard Fast Ethernet Segment Lengths: 100BASE-TX (twisted pair): 100 m (328 ft) 100BASE-FX Fiber optic, half-duplex: (multi-mode) 412 m (1350 ft) 100BASE-FX Fiber optic, full duplex: (multi-mode) 2.0 km (6,562 ft) 100BASE-FX Fiber optic, half-duplex: (single-mode) 412 m (1350 ft) 100BASE-FX Fiber optic, full duplex: (single-mode) 15.0 km (49,215 ft)

Note: shared Fast Ethernet segments. See Section 3.2 of this manual for media lengths and shared segment distance calculations.

Black Box LH1500 Media Converters DO NOT support full length

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Operating Environment:

Ambient Temperature: 32ºF to 122ºF (0ºC to 50ºC) Storage Temperature: -20ºC to 60ºC Ambient Relative Humidity: 10% to 95% (non-condensing)

Power Supply (External):

Power Input: 95-125 vac at 60Hz

R2, LH1501A-R2” Models 200-250 vac at 50Hz

SC-R2, LH1500AE-ST-R2, LH1501AE-R2” Models

Power Consumption: 5 watts max. for the unit Power output: +5VDC / 1000ma DO NOT USE A 12VDC P.S. UNIT

for “LH1500A-SC-R2, LH1500A-ST-

(or auto-ranging) for “LH1500AE-

Connectors:

RJ-45 Port: Modular 8-Pin female, with MDI-X up-link switch Multi-mode:

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Fiber Port, SC-type (snap-in): Fiber optic multi-mode, 100BASE-FX Fiber Port, ST-type (twist-lock): Fiber optic multi-mode, 100BASE-FX

Single-mode: Fiber Port, SC-type (snap-in): Fiber optic single-mode, 100BASE-FX

Packaging:

Enclosure: High strength sheet metal.

Dimensions: 3.0 in H x 3.5 in W x 1.0 in D (7.6 cm x 8.9 cm x 2.5 cm) Power Supply: 3.8 in x 1.5 in x 2 in (9.7 cm x 3.8 cm x 5.1 cm) Weight: 9.5 oz. (275 gr); Power Supply 5.85 oz (166 gr)

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LED Indicators for the Black Box LH1500’s and LH1501’s: LED

PWR Indicates unit is receiving DC power. LINK TP Fiber Steady ON when proper link is established

at both ends of the media segment, i.e., when both end’s connections are properly made and when power is applied to the devices on both ends of the segment.

Agency Approvals:

Power Supply is UL Listed (UL 1310), cUL Emissions: Me e t s FCC Pa rt 15 Cla ss A, c UL

Made in USA

TX port FX port Description

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1.2 Model Number Description LH1500A-SC-R3 Twisted pair to mm fiber SC, ext. 115 vac, 60Hz power supply

LH1500AE-SC-R3 Twisted pair to mm fiber SC, ext. 230 vac, 50Hz power supply LH1500A-ST-R3 Twisted pair to mm fiber ST, ext. 115 vac, 60Hz power supply LH1500AE-ST-R3 Twisted pair to mm fiber ST, ext. 230 vac, 50Hz power supply Single-mode: LH1501A-R3 Twisted pair to fiber SC, single mode, ext. 115 vac, 60 Hz PS LH1501AE-R3 Twisted pair to fiber SC, single mode, ext. 230 vac, 50 Hz PS

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2.0 INTRODUCTION

This section describes the Black Box LH1500’s and LH1501’s Media

Converters, including appearance, features and possible applications.

2.1 Inspecting the Package and Product

Examine the shipping container for obvious damage prior to installing this product; notify the carrier of any damage which you believe occurred during shipment or delivery. Inspect the contents of this package for any signs of damage and ensure that the items listed below are included.

This package should contain: 1 Black Box LH1500 Media Converter unit

1 External Power Supply, either 115 vac at 60Hz or 230 vac at 50Hz. (Continued)

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1 Set of two (2) metal mounting clips with screws

1 Velcro® Tape section, approximately 3 inches in length

Remove the Black Box LH1500 Media Converter from the shipping container. Be sure to keep the shipping container should you need to ship the unit at a later date.

In the event there are items missing or damaged contact your supplier. If you need to return the unit use the original shipping container. Refer to Section 5, Troubleshooting, for specific return procedures.

Use the power supply provided, which has output at 5VDC USE OF A 12VDC POWER SUPPLY WILL DAMAGE THE UNIT

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