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for class A device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a commercial installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communication. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case, the user will be required to correct the interference at the
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction 1
About This Guide.....................................................1
Welcome..................................................................1
Purpose...................................................................1
Terms/Usage...........................................................1
Features ..................................................................2
Specifications..........................................................3
Package Contents...................................................4
2 Hardware Description 5
Product Overview....................................................5
3 Installation 7
Location...................................................................8
MDI/MDI-X Connection ...........................................9
Installing Your Converter.......................................10
Desktop Installation...............................................12
Powering On Unit..................................................13
4 LED Indicators 14
Appendix A 15
Mini Converter Chassis.........................................15
Affixing Brackets....................................................16
Installing the Converter .........................................17
Rear view of Chassis and specifications...........18
Rear View of Chassis with AC Power Supply...18
Rear View of Chassis with DC Power Supply...18
Appendix B 19
Application Diagram..............................................19
10Base-T to 10Base-2 Converter
1 Introduction
About This Guide
Welcome
Thank you for choosing our 10Base-T to 10Base-2
Converter. This device integrates Coaxial based
Ethernet to UTP based Ethernet networks in one
flexible package.
Purpose
This guide discusses how to setup and install your
10Base-T to 10Base-2 Converter.
Terms/Usage
In this guide, the term “Converter” (first letter upper
case) refers to your 10Base-T to 10Base-2 Converter,
and “converter” (first letter lower case) refers to other
converters.
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10Base-T to 10Base-2 Converter
Features
z Complies with 802.3 10Base-2 & T standards
z MDI/MDI-X push button selection for RJ-45 port
connection
z Extended distances of up to 285m
z Operates in half duplex mode
z Compatible with other 10Base-2/T devices
z Status LEDs for RCV, LNK, & Part to easily
z monitor network activities
z External and Internal power supplies available
z Suitable as stand-alone or in 19" 4/12-slot rack-
z mount converter chassis or the single slot mini
z chassis (with internal power supply)
z FCC Class A & CE approved
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10Base-T to 10Base-2 Converter
Specifications
Standard: IEEE 802.3 10Bade-T/2
Connector: 1x shielded RJ-45, 1x BNC
Max. Distance: UTP: 100 meters (Cat 3.)
Coaxial: 185 meters
Unit LED: PWR: illuminated for normal operation
PART: illuminated when partitioning occurs
LNK: illuminated when connectors are
attached
RCV: illuminated or flashing when
receiving data packets.
Delay: Same as Class 1 repeater, typically
less than 23 bit
Power: AC voltage to 12V DC @ 0.5A
power adapter
Frequency: 47Hz to 63Hz
Temp: Operating: 0℃ to 50℃
Storage: -20℃ to 70℃
Relative Humidity:
Operating: 10% to 80%RH, non condensing
Storage: 5% to 90%RH non condensing
Dimensions: 109.2 x 73.8 x 23.4mm(L × W × H)
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10Base-T to 10Base-2 Converter
Package Contents
Before proceeding, please check that your package
contains the following items, and that they are in good
order:
• One converter
• One AC adapter
• One BNC T-connector
• Four self-adhesive pads
• One user’s manual
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