
Http://www.fiberdyne.com FHC 10/100 Series Media Converter
Overview
The Fiberdyne Labs FHC 10/100 Series Media Converter makes it possible to mix network media to optimize
total cost of ownership when you are extending legacy twisted-pair network to a fiber-optic backbone. It is primarily
designed for larger and higher bandwidth demanding workgroups that require expansion of the Ethernet network.
The 10/100Mbps media converter series features a RJ45 jack and ST/SC fiber optic connectors, connecting the
10/100Mbps network to the 100BASE-FX (fiber optic) network. At full duplex mode, the converter can extend
distance up to 2 kilometers for multimode fiber and up to 100 kilometers for single mode fiber, maximize conversion
options and network design flexibility.
FCC warning
The F HC 1 0/100 series media converter have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These standards are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when these devices are operated in commercial environment These
devices can use, generate and radiate radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interface to radio
communications unless installed in accordance with this User’s Guide. Operation of this device in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interface which will make the user responsible for the appropriate remedial action at
his/her own expense.
CE mark Warning
These are Class A products. In a domestic environment these products may cause radio interface in which case the
user will need to consider adequate preventative measures.
Package Content
Thank you for purchasing our Ethernet Media Converter. Before you start installing the Media Converter, verify the
following items in the package
o
Media Converter
o
User’s Manual
o
Power Adapter
Features
·Compliant with IEEE802.3 10Base-T, and IEEE802.3u 100Base-TX/FX standards
·Support auto-negotiation function in TP port to detect speed (10/100M) and duplex mode (full/half) automatically
· Support auto uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X) in TP port, no more cross-over cable
· Extend fiber-optic distance up to 100km with single mode fiber
· Provide various fiber-optic interfaces with ST/SC/FC connectors
· Mountable in the FHC-4000 converter chassis (optional card package)
New features (optional)
· Auto Uplink: User can connect to PC or switch/hub by using either straight-through or cross-over
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Multi-mode Fiber of 62.5/125u
Single-mode Fiber of 1310nm (9 or
10/125µm)
Lit when local FX port receive signal from remote
port
When TP data transmission speed is 100M
When TP data transmission speed is 10M
Connection in half-duplex mode
Lit When fiber cable connection with remote
device is good
Lit When UTP cable connection with remote
device is good
Connection in full duplex mode
Connection in half-duplex mode
cable. It will automatically detect the type of cable and link the connection.
· Link Fault Pass-Through: When cable in one end is OUT (disconnected/damaged/at fault), it will inform the
other end by turning OFF the remote end's link LEDs.
Cable Connection of FHC 10/100 Series Media Converters
LED Indication
Please refer to the following table for LED indication of FHC 10/100-Series (External power)
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MODEL FHC-1000 FHC-1020 FHC-1040 FHC-1060 FHC-1080 FHC-1100 FHC-1120
STANDARD
TP PORT
100BASE-FX PORT ST SC SC SC SC SC SC
TP CONNECTIONS
FIBER CONNECTIONS
LED INDICATION
MAX. DISTANCE 2km 2km 20km 40km 60km 80km 100km
FILTERING/FORWARDING RATE
FEF,SPD,FXLink/ACT,TXLink/ACT,PWR,FDX
10Mbps:14,880pps/14,880pps 100Mbps5: 148,800pps/148800pps
IEEE802.3 10BASE-T:IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX/FX
10 BASE-T:UTP Category 3,4,5 100BASE-TX:UTP Category 5
Specifications of FHC 10/100 Series Media Converter
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Operating Temp:0~+70℃
Storage Temp:-40~+85℃
Humidity:10~90% non-condensing
Typical Optical Power Budget
Setting of media converter(optional)
Our media converter has DIP switch as follows:
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Auto-negotiation(default setting)
Compelling 100M full duplex
Compelling 100M half duplex
Compelling 10M full duplex
Compelling 10M half duplex
4-OFF 5-OFF, store-and-forward mode (default setting)
4-On 5-OFF, straight forward mode
6. LFPT function: ON-open; OFF-close
Note: Prior to start up LFPT function, set the DIP switch 6 to "ON", then power on the
device.
§Set with DIP switch
§Set RJ45 port in full duplex/half duplex or auto-negotiation
§Set RJ45 port at 10Mbps、100Mbps or 10/100Mbps
The DIP switch in front panel is marked 1-6 from left to right, the definition of the setting is as below.
Installation
As with any electric device, you should place the equipment where it will not be subject to extreme temperatures,
humidity, or electromagnetic interference. Specifically, the site you select should meet the following requirements:
Please follow the steps to install the media converter. This Converter is a plug-and-play device.
1. Turn off the power of the device/station in the network in which the media converter will be installed.
2. Ensure that there is no activity in the network.
3. Attach fiber cable from the media converter to the fiber network. The fiber connections must be
Matched-Transmit socket to receive socket
4. Attach a UTP cable from the 100Base-Tx network to the RJ-45 port on the product
5. Connect the power cord to the media converter and check if the power LED lights up. The TP Link and
FX link LEDs will light when all the cable connections are satisfactory.
6. Turn on the power of the device/station.
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