Black Box LMC100A-R2, LMC200A-DC, LMC100A-SC-R2, LMC100A-RJ-R2, LMC100A-SM-R2 Specifications

The flexible media converter solution

that grows with your network.

More interface choices than any other system!

The flexible media converter solution

that grows with your network.

More interface choices than any other system!

FlexPoint Modular Media Converters

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FEATURES

• More interface choices than any other
media converter system.

• Easy installation—no software required.

• FlexPoint Media Converters work as
standalone or hot-swappable chassis­based media converters.

• The FlexPoint Power Chassis holds up to
14 media converters and features single
or dual hot-swappable AC or DC power
supplies.

Typical application

OVERVIEW

FlexPoint™Modular Media Converters from Black Box
provide the ultimate in flexibility and reliability for your
expanding multimedia LAN. These standalone converters
are also chassis-based modules!

Plus, FlexPoint offers you more interface options than
any other media converter system. Your choices include:

• Ethernet

• Gigabit Ethernet

• Token Ring

• UTP

• Single-mode fiber

• Multimode fiber

• Coax

• 10/100 rate converters

• Single-mode to multimode fiber converters

• Long-distance fiber converters

• ATM OC-3

• ATM OC-12
FlexPoint Media Converters make it easy to expand your

networks as your company grows. The incredible variety and
versatility of this system make it ideal for networks that are
subject to constant upgrades and changes.

LEDs on each FlexPoint Media Converter display status.

Tailor the system to your requirements: Get the media
converters you need now and use them individually. Then,
when your LAN grows, mount your media converters on the
wall, in the 5-Position Rackmounting Kit, as modules in the
Power Chassis, or on a DIN rail. The Power Chassis holds 14
media converters and a Single or Dual AC or DC Power Supply.

10BASE-T to BNC

This media converter joins unshielded twisted-pair (UTP)
and coax LANs together to form one network.

For UTP, the 10BASE-T/BNC converter supports Category 3,
4, and 5 wiring at distances of 328 feet (100 m). This model
also corrects wiring-polarity reversals and eliminates crossed
cables with a crossover switch.

For coax, this converter has a BNC connector that supports
50-ohm cable at up to 607 feet (185 m). And you don’t need
a T-connector—switch-selectable termination is built in.

10BASE-FL to BNC

These 10BASE-FL to 10BASE2 media converters connect a
ThinNet LAN to fiber to form one network.

For fiber, these converters use ST connectors. They come
in 850-nm multimode, 1300-nm multimode, and 1300-nm
single-mode models. The fiber length is limited to 1.2 miles
(1.9 km) per IEEE 802.3 timing.

FlexPoint 14-Slot

Power Chassis

(LMC200)

FlexPoint Modular Media Converter,

1000BASE-T to 1000BASE-SX,

Multimode, 850-nm,220 m, SC

(LMC1003A-R3)

FlexPoint Modular Media Converter,

1000BASE-T to 1000BASE-LX,

Single-Mode, 1300-nm,

10 km, SC (LMC1004A-R3)

FlexPoint Modular Media
Converter,1000BASE-T to

1000BASE-LX, Single-Mode,

1300-nm, 10 km, SC

(LMC1004A-R3)

Gigabit Switch

File Server

Multimode
Fiber Cable

Multimode Fiber Cable

Single-Mode Fiber Cable

Single-Mode Fiber Cable

File Server

10/100 Switch with
Gigabit Fiber Uplink

10/100 Switch with Gigabit Fiber Uplink

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On the coax side, the converters have BNC connectors and
support 50-ohm cable at distances of up to 607 feet (185 m).
You can connect up to 30 workstations to this segment per
the 802.3 IEEE standard.

A switch-selectable terminator is built in.

10BASE-T to 10BASE-FL

These media converters join unshielded twisted-pair (UTP)
and fiber LANs into one network. They support half- and
full-duplex (10- and 20-Mbps) operation.

For fiber, these converters use SC or ST

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connectors in
850-nm multimode, 1300-nm multimode, 1300-nm single­mode, or 1550-nm single-mode.

For UTP, these media converters use an EIA/TIA modular
568 RJ-45 connector and support Category 3, 4, and 5 wiring,
connecting at distances up to 328 feet (100 m).

10BASE-T to 10BASE-FL converters also correct wiring­polarity reversals and eliminate crossed cables with
a crossover switch.

100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX

This group of media converters connects Fast Ethernet
100BASE-FX fiber to 100BASE-TX UTP LANs. They use auto­negotiation for full- and half-duplex operation and can
handle numerous fiber types.

These converters auto-adapt to the highest performance
level supported by the device that is connected to the UTP
port. When the device supports full-duplex, the converter
adapts to full-duplex mode and creates a 200-Mbps
bandwidth. When the connected device supports only half­duplex, the converter adapts to this mode and creates a
100-Mbps bandwidth. Full- and half-duplex operation can
also be controlled by a manual override switch.

The fiber side of these converters operates at 1300 nm or
1500 nm and uses ST or SC connectors. Multimode models can
support distances of up to 1.2 miles (2 km), and the single­mode models can operate at distances of 68.4 miles (110 km).

The UTP port, which supports distances of up to 328 feet
(100 m), has a modular 568 RJ-45 connector for Category 5
wiring. A crossover switch eliminates the need for crossed
cables.

Gigabit UTP to Fiber

Use FlexPoint Gigabit UTP to Fiber Media Converters to
convert Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-T unshielded twisted­pair (UTP) cable to 1000BASE-SX single- or 1000BASE-LX
multimode fiber. The converters comply with the IEEE 802.ab
standard.

The converters auto-adapt to the full-/half-duplex and
flow-control services supported by the device connected to its
UTP port. User-selectable override options set the desired
mode.

The converters operate in full-duplex to provide an
effective 2-Gbps data rate or in half-duplex mode to provide a
1-Gbps rate. This maximizes the throughput when connecting
to high-bandwidth full-duplex services such as servers or
switches.

Network flow control is supported via an auto-selected or
user-selected “Pause” function that helps relieve network
congestion by providing “backpressure” to the sending
device.

The converter supports 850-nm (SX), 1300-nm (LX), or
1550-nm fiber and uses SC, MT-RJ, or LC connectors. The
Multimode SX supports distances of up to 722 feet (220 m);
the single-mode models support distances of up to 40.4 miles
(65 km).

User-selectable Link Propagation is available for Spanning­Tree redundant network architectures as well as for
connecting to SNMP or other network-managed devices that
monitor link availability. A user-selectable override is provided
to isolate the link detection to a per-segment basis.

The converter’s UTP port uses a modular EIA/TIA 568 RJ-45
connector and supports Category 5 or higher wiring with
distances of up to 328 feet (100 m). Automatic polarity
detection and correction assists in network installation
and maintenance.

Token Ring UTP/Fiber

For Token Ring LANs with fiber-to-copper conversions,
these models automatically sense and configure themselves to
the network ring speed. They also self-configure to attached
devices through an automatic sensing circuit.

The UTP port can attach to a workstation’s network
interface card, ring-in/ring-out port, or lobe. This converter
can also support server or workstation fiber attachments and
fiber ring extensions.

Category 3, 4, and 5 wiring can be used. At 16 Mbps,
Category 5 wiring can support distances of 492.1 feet (150 m).
At 4 Mbps, Category 5 wiring will support distances
of 1604.4 feet (489 m). With fiber, the converter supports

1.6 miles (2.6 km) using multimode fiber and 12.4 miles
(20 km) using single-mode fiber.

These models also test cable integrity in the network.

100-Mbps Fiber-to-Fiber Mode Converters

Multimode-to-Single-Mode converters connect to
the network over multimode fiber. But between Media
Converters, they connect with single-mode fiber to give you
distances up to 36.1 miles (58.1 km).

Multimode-to-Multimode versions extend your network
up to 3.1 miles (5 km).

100-Mbps Fiber-to-Fiber Mode Converters support Token
Ring, Ethernet, and Fast Ethernet.

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1000-Mbps Multimode-to-Single-Mode

1000-Mbps Multimode-to-Single-Mode converters connect
to the network over multimode fiber and extend the network
with single-mode fiber. They support single-mode distances
up to 31.1 miles (50 km). The converters comply with IEEE

802.3 and 1000BASE-LX/SX standards.

Mode Converters for ATM OC-3 and OC-12

Mode Converters for ATM support OC-3 or OC-12
standards over ATM networks and the Synchronous Optical
NETwork (SONET).

They’re perfect for extending line drops in large
corporations, regional and national telco switching offices,
and other intercampus telecommunication systems.

The FlexPoint OC-3 Single-Mode to Multimode Fiber
Converter provides 155-Mbps connections to extend network
distances by connecting multimode fiber networks or devices
over single-mode fiber cabling.

The FlexPoint OC-12 Single-Mode to Multimode Fiber
Converter provides 622-Mbps connections to extend network
distances by connecting multimode fiber networks or devices
over single-mode fiber cabling.

LEDs report the availability of power and the detection of
devices attached to the fiber ports.

10/100 Rate Converters

This group of rate converters connects Fast Ethernet
100BASE-FX fiber to 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX UTP LANs. They
use autonegotiation for full- and half-duplex operation and
can handle numerous fiber types. An override switch provides
total manual control over the 10/100 operation of the UTP
port and the half-/full-duplex operation of both the fiber
and UTP port.

The fiber port operates at 1300 or 1550 nm (depending on
the model) and features SC, ST, or MT-RJ connectors.
Multimode models support distances of 1.2 miles (1.9 km),
and single-mode models support up to 16.8 miles (27 km).
Long-haul (LH) models support distances of up to 34.8, 51, or
60 miles (56, 82, or 96.6 km).

These converters also feature a 1 MB store-and-forward
buffer and MAC address learning.

T1/E1 Copper to Fiber Line Drivers

FlexPoint T1/E1 Copper to Fiber Line Drivers convert coax
and twisted pair to multimode or single-mode fiber—and
they extend T1/E1 over fiber.

T1/E1 Copper to Fiber Line Drivers feature a crossover
switch on the RJ-45/RJ-48 port for easy connections to
equipment. Dry relay contacts on Pins 3 and 6 of the RJ-45
connector provide connection to alarm equipment. The
contact closes when the signal is lost on the copper or
fiber connection.

LEDs display the T1/E1 link status, diagnostic modes of
operation, and line segment errors.

The line drivers support AMI, B8ZS, and HDB3 line codes.

To install any of the converters on a DIN rail, select the DIN
Rail Mounting Kit (LMC207-DRM).

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TECH SPECS

Power Chassis:

Indicators — LED: (1) Power
Power — LMC200: 115–230-VAC, 50–60-Hz, autosensing single power

supply;
LMC200-2PS: 115–230-VAC, 50–60-Hz, autosensing dual power supply;
LMC200A-DC: 48-VDC, single power supply;
LMC200A-2PS-DC: 48-VDC dual power supply

Size — 3"H x 19"W x 10"D (7.6 x 48.3 x 25.4 cm)
Weight — 7 lb. (3.2 kg)

5-Position Rackmounting Kit:

Size — 1.75" (1U) H x 19"W x 5"D (4.4 x 48.3 x 12.7 cm)
Weight — 2 lb. (0.9 kg)

Modules:

CE Approval — Yes
Power — 110-VAC, 60-Hz, external power supply (230-VAC, 50-Hz version

on request) or from Power Chassis

Size — 1"H x 3"W x 4"D (2.5 x 7.6 x 10.2 cm)
Weight — 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg)

Media Converter Chassis (LMC200, LMC200A-DC,
LMC200-2PS, LMC200A-2PS-DC):

✦

Chassis

✦ Power cord
✦ User’s manual

Media Converter Modules:

✦

Converter

✦

Power supply

✦ User’s manual

WHAT‘S INCLUDED

LTM215A

MT660A-MM

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FlexPoint 14-Slot Power Chassis

Single Power Supply

115–230 VAC LMC200
48 VDC LMC200A-DC

Dual Power Supply

115–230 VAC LMC200-2PS
48 VDC LMC200A-2PS-DC

5-Position Rackmounting Kit—Nonpowered Rack

Holds up to Five FlexPoint Media Converters LMC205

Wallmounting Hardware for Single

FlexPoint Media Converter LMC206-WALL

FlexPoint Media Converter Modules

ThinNet

10BASE-T/BNC LMC210A
10BASE-FL/BNC

850-nm, Multimode, 2 km

ST LMC211A-MM

1300-nm, Multimode, 2 km

ST LMC211A-13MM

1300-nm, Single-Mode, 2 km

ST LMC211A-SM

10-Mbps UTP to Fiber

10BASE-T to 10BASE-FL

850-nm, Multimode, 2 km

ST LMC212A-MM-R3
SC LMC212A-MM-SC-R2

1300-nm, Multimode, 5 km

ST LMC212A-13MM-R2

1300-nm, Multimode, 15 km

ST LMC212A-SM-R3

1300-nm, Single-Mode, 28 km

ST LMC212A-SM-LH-R2

1550-nm, Single-Mode, 85 km

SC LMC212A-SM-XLH

1550-nm, Single-Mode, 110 km

SC LMC212A-SM-SLH

100-Mbps UTP to Fiber

100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX
1300-nm, Multimode, 2 km Full Duplex, 412 m
Half-Duplex

ST LMC213A-MMST-R2
SC LMC213A-MMSC-R2
MT-RJ LMC213A-MMRJ

1300-nm, Single-Mode, 25 km

ST LMC213A-SMST-R2
SC LMC213A-SMSC-R2
MT-RJ LMC213A-SMRJ

1550-nm, Single-Mode, 85 km

SC LMC213A-SM-XLH-R2

1550-nm, Single-Mode, 110 km

SC LMC213A-SM-SLH-R2

1300-nm, Single-Mode Plus, 58 km

ST LMC214A-STP-R2
SC LMC214A-SCP-R2

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FlexPoint Media Converter Modules (Continued)

Gigabit UTP to Fiber

1000BASE-T to 1000BASE-SX (UTP to Fiber)

850-nm, Multimode, 220 m

MT-RJ LMC1007A-R3
SC LMC1003A-R3

1000BASE-T to 1000BASE-LX

1300-nm, Single-Mode, 10 km

SC LMC1004A-R3

Token Ring UTP/Fiber

850-nm, Multimode, 2.5 km LTM215A-MM

1300-nm, Single-Mode, 20 km LTM215A-SM

100-Mbps Fiber-to-Fiber Mode Converters

1300-nm Multimode to 1300-nm Single-Mode,
5 km–28 km

ST to ST LMC250A-ST

SC to SC LMC250A
850-nm Multimode to 1300-nm Single-Mode,
500 m–28 km

ST to ST LMC251A-ST

SC to SC LMC251A-SC
1300-nm Multimode to 100BASE-FX 1300-nm
Single-Mode, 5 km Multimode to 58 km Single-Mode

ST to ST LMC250A-ST-LH

SC to SC LMC250A-LH
850-nm Multimode to 100BASE-FX (SX) 1300-nm
Single-Mode, 5 km Multimode to 58 km Single-Mode

ST to ST LMC251A-ST-LH

SC to ST LMC251A-SC-LH
1300-nm Multimode to 1300-nm Multimode, 5 km to
5 km Full Duplex, 412 m to 412 m Half-Duplex

ST to ST LMC253A-ST

SC to SC LMC253A-SC
850-nm Multimode to 1300-nm Multimode, 5 km to
5 km Full Duplex, 412 m to 412 m Half-Duplex

ST to ST LMC252A-ST

SC to SC LMC252A-SC

LMC200

LMC205

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FlexPoint Media Converter Modules (Continued)

1000-Mbps Multimode to Single-Mode Fiber-to-Fiber
Mode Converters

850-nm Multimode to 1300-nm Single-Mode,
220 m Multimode to 5 km Single-Mode

SC to SC LMC1001A
850-nm Multimode to 1300-nm Single-Mode,
220 m Multimode to 20 km Single-Mode

SC to SC LMC1002A
850-nm Multimode to 1550-nm Single-Mode,
220 m Multimode to 50 km Single-Mode

SC to SC LMC1000A

Fiber-to-Fiber Mode Converters for ATM OC-3

1300-nm Multimode to 1300-nm Single-Mode,
5 km to 28 km

ST to ST LMC155A-ST

SC to SC LMC155A
850-nm Multimode to 1300-nm Single-Mode,
5 km to 28 km

ST to ST LMC156A-ST

SC to SC LMC156A-SC
1300-nm Multimode to 1550-nm Single-Mode,
5 km to 85 km

SC to SC LMC155A-XLH
1300-nm Multimode to 1300-nm Single-Mode,
5 km to 58 km

ST to ST LMC155A-ST-LH

SC to SC LMC155A-LH
850-nm Multimode to 1300-nm Single-Mode,
5 km to 50 km

ST to ST LMC156A-ST-LH

SC to SC LMC156A-SC-LH

Fiber-to-Fiber Mode Converters for ATM OC-12 LX

1300-nm Multimode to 1300-nm Single Mode,
550 m to 20 km

SC to SC LMC622A-LH
1300-nm Multimode to 1300-nm Single Mode,
550 m to 5 km

SC to SC LMC622A
1300-nm Multimode to 1550-nm Single-Mode,
550 m to 50 km

SC to SC LMC622A-LLH

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FlexPoint Media Converter Modules (Continued)

10/100 Rate Converters

1300-nm, Multimode, 2 km

ST LMC100A-R2
SC LMC100A-SC-R2
MT-RJ LMC100A-RJ-R2

1300-nm, Single-Mode, 28 km

ST LMC100A-SM-R2
SC LMC100A-SMSC-R2
MT-RJ LMC100A-SMRJ-R2

1300-nm, Single-Mode, 58 km

SC LMC100A-SMSC-LH-R2

1550-nm, Single-Mode, 85 km

SC LMC100A-SMSC-XLH-R2

1550-nm, Single-Mode, 100 km

SC LMC100A-SMSC-SLH-R2

T1/E1 Copper to Fiber Line Drivers

1310-nm, Multimode, 5 km

ST MT660A-MM

1310-nm, Single-Mode, 28 km

ST MT660A-SM

FlexPoint Accessories and Replacement Parts

Power Supply for Power Chassis

115–230 VAC PSFP200
48 VDC PSFP20-DC

DC Power Converter, 18-to-72 VDC

Standalone LMC204A

DC Power Converter

Wallmounting Kit LMC206A-WALL-DC

International Power Supply for all

FlexPoint Models (9 V, 1 A) LMC203A

To install the converter on DIN rails, order…

FlexPoint DIN Rail Mounting Kit LMC207-DRM

You may also need…

Category 5 Solid-Conductor Cable, 4-Pair,

Straight-Pinned, PVC EYN556MS
Duplex Fiber Optic Cable, PVC, ST–ST EFN110
Single-Mode Duplex Fiber Optic Cable, PVC,

ST–ST EFN310
T1 Cable, RJ-48/RJ-48, Straight-Pinned ETNMSR01

LMC100A-R2

LMC206-WALL