
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
CNFE2MCPOE[/M]
10/100 MBPS 2 PORT MEDIA CONVERTER
WITH POWER OVER ETHERNET
The ComNet™ CNFE2MCPOE Ethernet 2 port media converter is designed to
transmit and receive 10/100 Mbps data over optical fiber through user selectable
SFP modules. These models require the ordering of sold-separately interchangeable
SFP modules for fiber type, distance and connectors.
The CNFE2MCPOE transmits and receives a single channel of Ethernet data. It also
supports IEEE 802.3at as Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) with up to 30 Watts
output, both Mode A or Mode B are supported. The electrical interface will AutoNegotiate to a 10 Mbps, or 100 Mbps Ethernet rate without any adjustments.
The optical interface operates at a 100 Mbps Ethernet rate. It is environmentally
hardened to operate in extreme conditions.
LED indicators are provided for confirming equipment operating status. See Figure
5 on Page 4 for LED indicator descriptions.
See Figures 1 – 7 for complete installation details.
The CNFE2MCPOE operates as a standalone module. It can also be mounted in a
ComNet Rack, but PoE operation is not supported in this application. See Page 6 for
mounting instructions.
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FIGURE 1 – CNFE2MCPOE MEDIA CONVERTER
CAT5e/6
OPTICAL FIBER
DETERMINED BY
SELECTION OF
SFP MODULE
BLACK
BLACK WITH WHITE STRIPE
Power:
12VDC @ 3A, 24VDC@1.5A
FIGURE 2 – CNFE2MCPOE MEDIA CONVERTER
REAR PANELFRONT PANEL
NOTE: Remove Electrical
Connector for Rack Mount Units.
PoE is not supported when
mounted within ComNet rack.
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FIGURE 3 – CNFE2MCPOEM MEDIA CONVERTER
CAT5e/6
OPTICAL FIBER
DETERMINED BY
SELECTION OF
SFP MODULE
BLACK
BLACK WITH WHITE STRIPE
Power:
12VDC @ 3A, 24VDC@1.5A
FIGURE 4 – CNFE2MCPOEM MEDIA CONVERTER
REAR PANELFRONT PANEL
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FIGURE 5 – LED INDICATORS
LINK PSE1 or PSE2 POWER
GREEN
Fiber interface linked
(when lit or flashing)
OFF
Fiber interface not
linked.
FIGURE 6 – SWITCH POSITIONS
Power over Ethernet is controlled by a switch based on fiber link.
Power is being sup-
Unit powered up
plied by unit
Power not supplied
Unit powered down
by unit.
(No PoE device)
SWITCH LINK PSE1 / PSE2
ON
OFF
Yes (On or Flash) ON
No (off) OFF
– ON
FIGURE 7 – POSSIBLE ETHERNET CONFIGURATION
Ethernet IEEE 802.3 Network Element determined by user.
CAT5e/6 with
RJ45 Connections
Ethernet IEEE 802.3
Network Element
100m (328ft)
Optical Fiber
Determined By
Selection Of SFP
Module
CNFE2MCPOEA CNFE2MCPOEB
CAT5e/6 with
RJ45 Connections
100m (328ft)
Ethernet IEEE 802.3
Network Element
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Th CNFE2MCPOE is supplied as a Rack Mount/Surface mount module. In the ComNet Rack, PoE operation is not supported. The CNFE2MCPOEM is
supplied as a Surface mount module. Units should be installed in dry locations protected from extremes of temperature and humidity.
WARNING: Unit is to be used with a Listed Class 2 power supply.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS:
A) Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than
room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma)
specified by the manufacturer.
B) Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
FIGURE A
Dimensions are for a standard ComNet™ one slot module
.156 [3.96 mm]
.313 [7.95 mm]
FIGURE B
Dimensions are for a small size ComNet™ surface mount module
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