Black Box LH1709A-SCTS-UK, LH1709A-SCTS-EU, LH1711A-SCTS-JP, LH1710A-SCRS-UK, LH1712A-SCRS-US User Manual

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LH1709A-SCTS-US LH1710A-SCRS-UK LH1711A-SCTS-JP
LH1709A-SCTS-EU LH1710A-SCRS-AU LH1712A-SCRS-US
LH1709A-SCTS-UK LH1710A-SCRS-JP LH1712A-SCRS-EU
LH1709A-SCTS-AU LH1711A-SCTS-US LH1712A-SCRS-UK
LH1709A-SCTS-JP LH1711A-SCTS-EU LH1712A-SCRS-AU
LH1710A-SCRS-US LH1711A-SCTS-UK LH1712A-SCRS-JP
LH1710A-SCRS-EU LH1711A-SCTS-AU

100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX

Media Converter

Transmitter and Receiver

CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION

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MAY 2003

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FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

AND

INDUSTRY CANADA

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
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio 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 B 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.

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 Industry Canada.

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 Industrie Canada.

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NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)

ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

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 deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.

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

4. 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 recomendados por el fabricante.

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

8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más
allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio
deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.

9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera 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.

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NOM STATEMENT

10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.

11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del
tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el
aparato.

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

13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni 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
recomendaciones 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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TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL

Any trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged
to be the property of the trademark owners.

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CONTENTS

Contents

Chapter Page

1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.2 What the Package Includes . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.1 MDI/MDI-X Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.2 Autonegotiation (N-Way) Switch . . . . . . . 13

3.3 Typical Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3.4 Installing the Converter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

4. LED Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

5. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

5.1 Calling Black Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

5.2 Shipping and Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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1. Specifications

NOTE

In this manual (except where noted otherwise):

• LH1709A-SCTS represents models LH1709A-SCTS-US,
LH1709A-SCTS-EU, LH1709A-SCTS-UK, LH1709A­SCTS-AU, and LH1709A-SCTS-JP.

• LH1710A-SCRS represents models LH1710A-SCRS-US,
LH1710A-SCRS-EU, LH1710A-SCRS-UK, LH1710A­SCRS-AU, and LH1710A-SCRS-JP.

• LH1711A-SCTS represents models LH1711A-SCTS-US,
LH1711A-SCTS-EU, LH1711A-SCTS-UK, LH1711A­SCTS-AU, and LH1711A-SCTS-JP.

• LH1712A-SCRS represents models LH1712A-SCRS-US,
LH1712A-SCRS-EU, LH1712A-SCRS-UK, LH1712A­SCRS-AU, and LH1712A-SCRS-JP.

Operation: Half or full duplex

Standards: IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX/100BASE-FX

Maximum Distance: Twisted pair: 328 ft. (100 m);

Fiber: LH1709A-SCTS, LH1710A-SCRS: 12.4 mi.

(20 km) over a single strand of single-mode
fiberoptic cable;

LH1711A-SCTS, LH1712A-SCRS: 24.9 mi. (40 km)

over a single strand of single-mode fiberoptic
cable

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CHAPTER 1: Specifications

User Controls: (1) Button for MDI/MDI-X connection;
(1) ON/OFF N-Way switch for autonegotiating speed

and duplex operation

Connectors: All models: (1) RJ-45, (1) SC, (1) barrel
connector for Power

Indicators: (6) LEDs: (2) LNK, (2) RCV, (1) Full
Duplex, (1) Power

Temperature Tolerance:

Operating: 32 to 158°F (0 to 70°C);
Storage: -4 to +158°F (-20 to +70°C)

Relative Humidity:

Operating: Up to 80%, noncondensing;
Storage: Up to 90%, noncondensing

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Power: All models: External power supply:

Output: 12 VDC @ 0.8 A;
LH1709A-SCTS-US, LH1710A-SCRS-US,
LH1711A-SCTS-US, LH1712A-SCRS-US:

Input: 120 VAC, 60 Hz (2-prong);
LH1709A-SCTS-EU, LH1710A-SCRS-EU,
LH1711A-SCTS-EU, LH1712A-SCRS---EU:

Input: 230 VAC, 50 Hz (2-prong);
LH1709A-SCTS-UK, LH1710A-SCRS-UK,
LH1711A-SCTS-UK, LH1712A-SCRS---UK:

Input: 230 VAC, 50 Hz (3-prong);
LH1709A-SCTS-AU, LH1710A-SCRS-AU,
LH1711A-SCTS-AU LH1712A-SCRS--AU:

Input: 240 VAC, 50 Hz, (3-prong);
LH1709A-SCTS-JP, LH1710A-SCRS-JP,
LH1711A-SCTS-JP, LH1712A-SCRS---JP:

Input: 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz (2-prong)

Size: 0.9"H x 2.9"W x 4.8"D (2.3 x 7.4 x 12.2 cm)

Weight: 0.3 lb. (0.1 kg)

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CHAPTER 2: Introduction

2. Introduction

2.1 Description

The 100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Media Converter
Transmitter and Receiver extends 100BASE-TX UTP
over a single strand of single-mode fiberoptic cable.
You’ll need one transmitter and one receiver. The
LH1709A-SCTS transmitters work with the LH1710A­SCRS receivers to extend your link up to 12.4 miles (20
km), and the LH1711A-SCTS transmitters work with the
LH1712A-SCRS receivers to extend the link twice as far
(up to 24.9 miles).

An MDI/MDI-X button allows the media converter to
connect directly to either a workstation, switch, or hub
using crossover or straight-through cable.

The converter also autosenses half- or full duplex mode
configuration for the 100BASE-FX fiber port, and
includes a disable switch for this function.

Autonegotiation support allows the converter to connect
to N-Way switches.

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Figure 2-1. Receiver (top) and Transmitter (bottom).

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CHAPTER 2: Introduction

2.2 What the Package Includes

• (1) 100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Media Converter
Transmitter or Receiver

• (1) AC adapter

• (4) Non-skid rubber feet

• (2) Mounting screws

• This users’ manual

NOTE

You’ll need one Transmitter and the corresponding
Receiver. See Section 2.1.

If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black
Box at 724-746-5500.

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3. Installation

3.1 MDI/MDI-X Connection

Before plugging in and installing your media converter
transmitter and receiver, you’ll need to set the
MDI/MDI-X button on each converter. This button
selects whether you need to use crossover or straight­through twisted-pair cabling to connect the RJ-45 ports
on the 100BASE-TX portion of your network. (See
Figure 3-1.) Simply set the button as described in
Table 3-1.

Figure 3-1. MDI/MDI-X button.

NOTE

When the button is pressed in, MDI-X is selected. When the
button is out, MDI is selected.

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CHAPTER 3: Installation

Table 3-1. Crossover selection.

Connected Device Cable Configuration Setting

Hub or switch Straight-through MDI-X
Hub or switch Crossover MDI
DTE (NIC) Straight-through MDI
DTE (NIC) Crossover MDI-X

3.2 Autonegotiation (N-Way) Switch

Once you’ve set the MDI/MDI-X button on the
transmitter and receiver converters, you’ll need to set
the Autonegotiation (N-Way) switch on each converter.
See Figure 3-2.

Figure 3-2. Location of N-Way switch on the side panel.

Use the ON/OFF Autonegotiation switch to enable or
disable autonegotiating 10- or 100-Mbps speed and half­or full-duplex operation.

Autonegotiation (N-Way) switch

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When the switch is ON, autonegotiation operation
mode is enabled.

When the switch is OFF, autonegotiation operation
mode is disabled. Set the switch to OFF when connec­ting to an autosensing, not an autonegotiating, switch.

NOTE

An autonegotiating switch automatically detects and adjusts
for 10- or 100-Mbps operation AND full- or half-duplex
operation. An autosensing switch detects and adjusts for
10- or 100-Mbps, but does NOT adjust for full- or half­duplex operation.

NOTE

If you have any of the following problems, please check to
see if the N-Way switch is properly set.

1. The Link LED is not lit and the connection cannot be
established.

2. The Link LED is lit and the connection is OK, but the
converter cannot transmit or receive data.

3. The converter functions properly for awhile, then it
does not work. If you power off/on the converter, then it
works properly again.

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3.3 Typical Applications

Once you’ve set the MDI/MDI-X buttons and N-Way
switches on the Transmitter and Receiver, you’ll need to
determine which application you’ll use. See Figures 3-3
through 3-5.

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XAMPLE

1: C

ONVERTERFUNCTIONING AS AHIGH-SPEED

B

RIDGE

B

ETWEENSWITCHES

In the application below, the converter is functioning as
a high-speed bridge between switches. This creates
increased capacity for each user (node) on the local
area network. It provides a 100-Mbps full-duplex link to
a variety of Fast Ethernet network devices within a LAN.

Figure 3-3. Converters connecting two LAN switch workgroups.

UTP

UTP

328 ft.

(100 m)

328 ft.

(100 m)

328 ft.

(100 m)

328 ft.

(100 m)

Fast Ethernet switch

Fast Ethernet switch

100BASE-TX to

100BASE-FX Media

Converter

Transmitter

100BASE-TX to

100BASE-FX

Media Converter

Receiver

UTP

Single-mode fiber cable

(LH1709A-SCTS, LH1710A-SCRS: 12.4 mi. [20 km];

LH1711A-SCTS, LH1712A-SCRS: 24.9 mi. [40 km])

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UTP

UTP

E

XAMPLE

2: C

ONVERTERFUNCTIONING AS ASERVER FOR AN

E

NTERPRISE OR

LAN C

ONFIGURATION

In the figure below, the converter is functioning as a
server for an enterprise or LAN configuration. It
provides 100-Mbps full-duplex link to workgroups of
10/100 switches located on separate floors within a
single building.

Figure 3-4. Converters connecting a LAN switch

and a network server.

Fast Ethernet switch

100BASE-TX to

100BASE-FX Media

Converter

Transmitter

100BASE-TX to

100BASE-FX Media

Converter

Receiver

Single-mode fiber cable

(LH1709A-SCTS, LH1710A-SCRS: 12.4 mi. [20 km];

LH1711A-SCTS, LH1712A-SCRS: 24.9 mi. [40 km])

Server

328 ft.

(100 m)

328 ft.

(100 m)

328 ft.

(100 m)

328 ft.

(100 m)

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E

XAMPLE

3: C

ONVERTERFUNCTIONING AS AHIGH-SPEED

D

EDICATEDLINK WITHIN ACAMPUSNETWORKCONFIGURATION

In the figure below, the converter is functioning as a
high-speed dedicated link within a campus network. It
provides a 100-Mbps full-duplex link to a remote
network node.

Figure 3-5. Converters connecting a LAN switch

and a workstation.

CHAPTER 3: Installation

Fast Ethernet switch

100BASE-TX to

100BASE-FX Media

Converter

Transmitter

100BASE-TX to

100BASE-FX Media

Converter

Receiver

Single-mode fiber cable

(LH1709A-SCTS, LH1710A-SCRS: 12.4 mi. [20 km];

LH1711A-SCTS, LH1712A-SCRS: 24.9 mi. [40 km])

Workstation

328 ft.

(100 m)

328 ft.

(100 m)

UTP

328 ft.

(100 m)

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3.4 Installing the Converter

NOTE

You’ll need one Media Converter Transmitter and the
corresponding Media Converter Receiver. See Section 2.1.

After you set the MDI/MDI-X button on both the
Transmitter and Receiver converters as described in
Section 3.1, set the Autonegotiation (N-Way) switches as
explained in Section 3.2, and determine how you will
use your converters as shown in Section 3.3, you’ll need
to place the converters on a desktop or mount them on
a wall. Next, power on the converters. Connect one of
the converters to a 100BASE-TX device or network
segment. Then connect the corresponding converter to
a 100BASE-TX device or network segment. Finally,
connect the Transmitter or Receiver to the
corresponding Transmitter or Receiver via one strand of
single-mode fiberoptic cable. Follow the steps listed
below to install the Transmitter and the corresponding
Receiver.

1. For desktop installation, affix the four non-skid
rubber feet to the bottom of each of the
converters.

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For wallmount installation, use the underside of
the converters as a template to measure and mark
out the position of the holes onto the surface
where you will install the converters. Then use the
two mounting screws provided to mount each of
the converters firmly in place.

2. Connect the appropriate power supply for your
country to the power connector on the side of
each converter. Plug the power supply into a
suitable power outlet.

3. Power on the converters. The power LED should
light. If it does not, make sure that the power
cable is plugged in properly.

4. Make sure that the Category 5 straight-through
twisted-pair cables between the 100BASE-TX
device (hub or switch) and each converter is no
longer than 328 ft. (100 m).

5. Connect one end of the cable to the RJ-45 jack on
one of the converters.

6. Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ-45
jack on the 100BASE-TX device.

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the other converter.

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8. Connect one end of a single strand of single-mode
fiber cable to the SC connector on the converter.

9. Connect the other end of the fiber cable to the SC
connector on the corresponding converter
(Transmitter or Receiver).

Installation is complete.

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4. LED Indicators

Once your 100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Media
Converter Transmitter and Receiver are properly
installed, they operate maintenance-free.

Several LEDs tell you the status of the converters and the
network at a glance. See Figures 4-1 and 4-2.

Figure 4-1. LED location.

• The Power LED (located on the side of the
converter) lights to indicate normal operation.

CHAPTER 4: LED Indicators

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• (2) Link LEDs light when receiving link pulses
from a compliant device.

• (2) Receive LEDs flash or light when data packets
are being received.

• The Full Duplex LED lights when the converter is
in full duplex mode

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CHAPTER 4: LED Indicators

5. Troubleshooting

5.1 Calling Black Box

If you determine that your 100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX
Media Converter Transmitter or Receiver is
malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the
unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black
Box at 724-746-5500.

Before you do, make a record of the history of the
problem. We will be able to provide more efficient and
accurate assistance if you have a complete description,
including:

• the nature and duration of the problem.

• when the problem occurs.

• the components involved in the problem.

• any particular application that, when used,
appears to create the problem or make it worse.

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5.2 Shipping and Packaging

If you need to transport or ship your 100BASE-TX to
100BASE-FX Media Converter Transmitter and
Receiver:

• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use
the original container.

• If you are shipping the media converter for repair,
make sure you include everything that came in the
original package. Before you ship, contact Black
Box to get a Return Authorization (RA) number.