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TB14 and TB14H 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (09/04)
Magnum™ TB14 and TB14H 10Mb/s Media Converters
Installation and User Guide
Part #: 84-00126 Rev. C (09/04)
Trademarks
Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation
NEBS is a trademark of Telcordia Technologies
UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories
GarrettCom, Magnum, Link-Loss-Learn (patent pending), S-Ring (patent pending)
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Federal Communications Commission
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate 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
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Contacting GarrettCom, Inc
Please use the mailing address, phone and fax numbers and email address listed below:
GarrettCom, Inc.
47823 Westinghouse Dr.
Fremont, CA 94539
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
1.0 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 1
1.1 Technical Specs Model TB14 and TB14H ( TP and BNC media ) ... 1
2.1 Inspecting the Package and the Product............................................... 9
2.2 Product Description ........................................................................... 10
2.3 Features and Benefits......................................................................... 16
2.4 Applications....................................................................................... 18
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4.0 OPERATION....................................................................................... 35
4.1 Power Requirements, Power Supply Types for TB14 and TB14H ... 35
4.2 Powering the TB14H (Direct DC) with 12V, 24V or –48V DC .......... 37
4.3 TB14H, DC-powered, -48VDC, 24VDC and 12VDC Installation... 39
4.4 Dual LEDs, front-panel and side-panel (Magnum TB14 and TB14H)41
4.5 TB14s, BNC Internal Termination Switch........................................ 42
4.6 Up-Link (Cross-over) Switch ............................................................ 43
5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................... 44
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Revisions
Rev C 09/04: Minor updates on UL Requirements on power supplies
Rev C 06/04: Minor updates on Agency approvals and power supplies
Rev C 07/03: Minor Update, MK3 units in Series.
Rev B 02/03: Minor Update 10/02 for LEDs, corrected 3.6 Connecting Media
Rev A 08/02 : Initial release of this user manual, for TB14 and TB14H.
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1.0 SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 Technical Specs Model TB14 and TB14H (Standard TP and BNC media )
Performance:
Data Rate: 10 Mbps (IEEE 802.3), half duplex mode
Network Standards:
Ethernet: IEEE 802.3, 10BASE2, 10BASE-T
(Magnum Media Converters are physical layer standard Ethernet products,
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Maximum Standard Ethernet Segment Lengths:
10BASE-T (twisted pair): 100 m (328 ft)
10BASE2 ThinNet (BNC): 185 m (607 ft)
Note: Magnum Media Converters DO NOT support full length Ethernet segments. See
Section 3.2 of this manual for media lengths and segment distance calculations.
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Power Supply These products are intended to be supplied by a Listed, Direct PlugIn power unit, marked “Class 2”, or a Listed ITE Power Supply, marked “LPS”, which
has suitably rated output voltage (i.e. 9vdc, 12vdc, 24vdc, 48vdc), and suitably rated
output current (i.e. 100mA to 500mA).When connected to a 48 V centralized dc source
these products shall be provided with a Listed 5 A DC fuse in the supply circuit.
Power Supply ( AC-DC Adapter, External):
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100-240V AC at 50-60Hz, for “-Hd” high temp.
with IEC320 connectors built-in
100-240V AC at 50-60Hz, for “-Hi” high temp
with IEC320 connectors built-in
DC to unit: 12V DC, 2.5mm jack, center +ve, 6ft. cord
Power Supply ( Direct DC): built-in terminal
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-48V DC internal (range of 36 to 60V DC)
Power Consumption: 3 watts typical and 5 watts
max. for all models
Connectors, for Media:
RJ-45 Port: Modular 8-Pin female, with “cross-over” up-link switch
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Cooling Method: Convection, plus the case is used as a heat sink on “H” models
Media Converter LED Indicators:
LED TB14 TB14H Description
PWR unit unit Steady ON when power is applied
Link TP, TP Steady ON when proper link is
established at both ends of the segment.*
RX/A TP, BNC TP, BNC Blinking indicates activity, port is receiving
packets. (Steady On or Off = no RX activity).
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Metal Mounting clips : included
DIN-Rail mounting option: Model # DIN-RAIL KIT
Rack-mount option: MC14-TRAY, see
http://www.garrettcom.com/mc_tray.htm
Agency Approvals:
UL Listed (UL60950), cUL, CE, Emissions meet FCC Part 15, Class A.
NEBS L3 and ETSI compliant
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1.2 Summary of models and descriptions:
TB14-d = TP to BNC, half-duplex, 120V 60Hz AC power supply (office use)
TB14-i = TP to BNC, half-duplex, 230V 50Hz AC power supply (office use)
TB14-Hd = TP to BNC, half-duplex, 100- 240V 50-60Hz AC power supply (Industrial use)
TB14-Hi = TP to BNC, half-duplex, 100- 240V 50-60Hz AC power supply (Industrial use)
TB14H-Hd = TP to BNC, half-dpx, 100-240V 50-60Hz, AC power supply (Extended Temperature)
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2.0 INTRODUCTION
This section describes the TB14 and TB14H models, including appearance,
features and typical applications.
2.1 Inspecting the Package and the Product
Examine the shipping container for obvious damage prior to installing this
product; notify the carrier immediately 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.
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Remove the Magnum 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.
2.2 Pr oduc t Description
Rugged packaging, a selection of extended temperature models, choice of AC
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The TB14 regular-package units are for office and wiring closet environments
and use an external AC power supply for either 0° to 40°C or the more stressful
industrial
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