GarrettCom TF14 User Manual

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Magnum TF14 and TB14

10Mb/s Media Converters

Installation and User Guide

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Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01)

Magnum TF14 and TB14 10Mb/s Media Converters

Installation and User Guide

Part #: 84-00121 Rev. C (04/01)

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Important:

user serviceable parts. Attempted service by unau t horized personnel shall
render all warranties null and void. If problems are experienced with Magnum
TF14/TB14 10 Mb/s Media Converters products, consult Section 5,
Troubleshooting, of this User Guide.

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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
specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when 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 required to correct the interference.

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Contacting GarrettCom, Inc

Please use the mailing address, phone and fax numbers and email address listed below:

GarrettCom, Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

1.0 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................1

1.1. Technical Specifications...............................................................................1

1.2. Summary of models and descriptions............................................................7

2.0 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................8

2.1 Inspecting the Package and the Product..........................................................8

2.2 Product Description .......................................................................................9

2.3 Features and Benefits ...................................................................................13

2.4 Applications for TF14 (fiber-series) and TB14 (BNC).................................15

2.5 Full-duplex twisted-pair to fiber applications ............................................18

2.6 Link Pass-through option, applications for the TF14-LP..............................18

3.0 INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................21

3.1 Locating the Media Converter Unit ............................................................21

3.2 TF14-series (fiber units) Power Supply Installation.....................................24

3.3 TB14 (BNC) Power Supply Installation....................................................... 24

3.4 Rack Mount Tray option for TF14’s and TB14’s........................................26

3.5 Calculating Overall Segment Distances........................................................28

3.6 Connecting Ethernet Media..........................................................................31

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) .......................................... Page

3.6.1 Connecting Twisted Pair (RJ-45, standard and Link Pass-through) .31

3.6.2 Connecting Fiber ST, multi-mode & sgl.mode, full/half duplex......33

3.6.3 Power budget calculations for fiber media........................................34

3.6.4 Connecting ThinNet 10BASE2 (BNC) ...........................................35

4.0 OPERATION ........................................................................................................36

4.1 Power Requirements, Power Supply Types for TF14’s vs. TB14’s..............36

4.2 Front Panel LEDs - Magnum TF14, TF14s, TF14-LP (fiber)...................36

4.3 Front Panel LEDs - Magnum TB14 (BNC)..............................................37

4.4 BNC port, Internal Termination Switch……………………………………38

4.5 Up-Link (Cross-over) Switch on RJ-45 port...............................................39

4.6 Full- and half-duplex transparent mode, fiber models................................39

5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING.........................................................................................40

5.1 Before Calling for Assistance.......................................................................40

5.2 When Calling for Assistance.........................................................................42

5.3 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Procedure ....................................... 43

5.4 Shipping and Packaging Information............................................................45

Appendix A: Warranty Information ................................................................................. 46

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Revisions

Rev C 04/01 :

Change the company name to GarrettCom, Inc. (Formerly it was
Garrett Communications). There are no changes to the content of the material at
this time

Rev B 02/00 :
Rev A 02/99 :

The power budged calculations for the fiber media were changed.

This revision is the initial release of the 4K8 Switches user

manual.

GarrettCom, Inc. reserves the right to change specifications, performance characteristics and/or
model offerings without notice.

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1.0 SPECIFICATIONS

1.1.

Technical Specs - fiber full/half Models: TF14,
TF14s

(TP to single-mode fiber),

and TF14-LP

pass), and standard “BNC Collision-indicating”

(TP to multi-mode fiber),

(multi-mode fiber with link-

Model TB14

Performance:

Data Rate: 10 Mbps (IEEE 802.3)

Network Standards:

Ethernet V1.0/2.0 IEEE 802.3: 10BASE2, 10BASE-T, 10BASE-FL
(Magnum Media Converters are physical layer standard Ethernet products,

and operate independently of all software.)

Number of Media Converters in series:

Experience shows that up to three units can be used in series between repeaters.
For 4 or more in series, noise build-up will typically preclude proper operation.

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Maximum Standard Etherne t Segment Lengths:

10BASE-T (twisted pair): 100 m (328 ft)
10BASE2 ThinNet (BNC): 185 m (607 ft)
FOIRL Fiber optic: 1.0 km (3,281 ft)
10BASE-FL Fiber optic : 2.0 km (6,562 ft)
10BASE-FL Single-mode Fiber optic: 10.0 km (32,810ft)

(for single-mode, use full-duplex operation for distances over approx. 4Km.)

Note: Magnum Media Converters
segments. See Section 3.2 of this manual for media lengths and segment
distance calculations.

Operating Environment:

DO NOT

support full length Ethernet

Ambient Temperature: 32ºF to 104ºF (0ºC to 40ºC)
Storage Temperature: -20ºC to 60ºC
Ambient Relative Humidity: 10% to 95% (non-condensing)

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Power Supply (Exter nal):

Power Input: 95 - 125 vac at 60 Hz for “-d” U.S. and Canadian models,

200 - 250 vac at 50 Hz for “-i” international models

Power Consumption: 2 watts typical and 3 watts max. for TF14 (fiber),

4 watts typical and 6 watts max. for the TB14 (BNC) Media Converter

Connectors:

RJ-45 Port: Modular 8-Pin female, with “cross-over” up-link switch
Fiber Port: Fiber optic (standard ST type)
BNC Port: Standard BNC connector, RG-58 ThinNet with internal term sw.

Fiber, Full- and half-duplex :

TF14 Fiber models operate in the full- or half-duplex transparent mode. They do
not detect and do not indicate collisions, even when the traffic is half-duplex.

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Packaging:

Enclosure: High strength sheet metal.
Dimensions, Media Converter unit:

TF14, TF14s, TF14-LP:
TB14:

2.1 in x 3.0 in x 0.8 in (5.3 cm x 7.6cm x 2.0 cm)

2.1”x 3.0”x 0.8” (5.3 cm x 7.6 cm x 2.0 cm)

Dimensions, Power Supply units:

TF14, TF14s, TF14-LP:
TB14:

2.0 in x 2.0 in x 1.5 in (5.1 cm x 5.1 cm x 3.8 cm)

1.7 in x 2.2 in x 1.5 in (4.3 cm x 5.5 cm x 3.8 cm)

Weight:

TF14, TF14s, TF14-LP:
TB14:

4.6 oz. (131g); power supply 10 oz (285g)

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4.6oz. (131g); power supply 5.75 oz (164g)

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Media Converter LED Indicators:

LED TF14
PWR unit unit unit Indicates unit is receiving DC power.
Link TP, Fiber TP, Fiber * TP Steady ON when proper link is

RX TP, Fiber TP, Fiber TP, BNC Indicates port is receiving packets.
POL n.a. n.a. TP. Indicates the unit has detected a TP receive

COL* n.a. n.a. TP, BNC Indicates unit is simultaneously transmitting

JAB* n.a. n.a. unit Indicates jabber (illegal packet length fault)

* for TF14-LP Link Pass-through, either both LEDs are lit or neither is lit. See Section 2.6

NOTE:

TF14s, TF14-LP TB14 Description

established at both ends of the segment.*

wire-pair signal inversion (polarity).

and receiving data from the cables.

condition. Segment is partitioned when lit.

*COL and JAB LEDs, only on TB14 units, are indicators applicable to standard
collision domains with only half-duplex operation.

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Agency Approvals:

115v 60 Hz Power Supply is UL Listed (UL 1950 and cUL) and CE.

230v 50 Hz Power Supply is same.

Emissions: Meets FCC Part 15 Class A, CE

Warranty:

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1.2 Summary of models and descriptions:

FIBER:
Magnum TF-14-d = TP to fiber, transparent hdx/fdx, ST connector, multi-mode, 115V 60Hz AC
Magnum TF-14-i = TP to fiber, transparent hdx/fdx, ST connector, multi-mode, 230V 50Hz AC
Magnum TF-14s-d = TP to fiber, transparent hdx/fdx, ST connector, single-mode, 115V 60Hz AC
Magnum TF-14s-i = TP to fiber, transparent hdx/fdx, ST connector, single-mode, 230V 50Hz AC

Magnum TF-14LP-d = TP to fiber, transparent hdx/fdx, ST, multi-mode, Link Pass-through, 115V

Magnum TF-14LP-i = TP to fiber, transparent hdx/fdx, ST, multi-mode, Link Pass-through , 230V

60Hz AC

50Hz AC

BNC:

Magnum TB-14-d = TP to BNC, half-duplex, 115V 60Hz AC power supply
Magnum TB-14-i = TP to BNC, half-duplex, 230V 50Hz AC power supply

MC14-TRAY = 19” Rack-mount tray for 14-series Media Converters, up to 16 units

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2.0 INTRODUCTION

This section describes the TF14, TF14s, TF14-LP, and TB14 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 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.

This package should contain:

1 Magnum TF14 or TB14 Media Converter Unit

1 External Power Supply, either 115 vac 60 Hz or 230 vac 50 Hz

1 set Metal mounting clips and screws, 2 each

1Velcro

1 User Guide, i.e., this manual

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Tape section, approximately 3 inches in length

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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

Product Description

Magnum TF14 and TB14 10Mb Media Converters offer a compact, cost-effective
way to adapt to non-RJ-45 Ethernet cabling as network requirements change and grow.
The design provides units that are very small, power-efficient, but also full-function.

The “14” series offer a graceful way to convert and transmit data among twisted
pair, fiber and thin coaxial network cabling environments. A variety of twisted-pair-to­fiber models provide for multi-mode or single-mode, transparent full- and half-duplex
mode, and normal or Link Pass-through operation. Magnum TF14 and TB14 Media
Converters cost significantly less than full repeaters and can be used whenever media
distance limitations will not be exceeded in the segment. All units are compatible with
Ethernet V 1.0 / 2.0 specifications and comply with IEEE 802.3 standards.

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