
Moxa Industrial Media Converter
PTC-101
Hardware Installation Guide
Second Edition, February 2010
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Overview
Moxa Industrial Media Converter, which is specially designed for reliable and
stable operation in harsh industrial environments, provides industrial grade
media conversion between 10/100BaseT(X) and 100BaseFX. PTC-101’s
reliable industrial design is excellent for keeping your industrial automation
applications running continuously, and comes with a relay output warning
alarm to help prevent damages and losses.
This product has a wide operating temperature range, from -40 to 85°C, and is
designed to withstand a high degree of vibration and shock. The rugged
hardware design makes PTC-101 perfect for ensuring that your Ethernet
equipment can withstand critical industrial applications, such as in hazardous
locations, and complies with FCC, UL, and CE standards.
Package Checklist
Moxa Industrial Media Converter is shipped with the following items. If any of
these items is missing or damaged, please contact your customer service
representative for assistance.
y Moxa Industrial Media Converter
y Hardware Installation Guide
y Moxa Product Warranty booklet
Features
y Supports 10/100Base-TX auto-negotiation and auto-MDI/MDI-X.
y Multi mode, single mode with SC or, ST, or LC fiber connector available.
y Supports Link Fault Pass-Through.
y Power failure by relay output (LV model only).
y Redundant dual VDC power inputs.
y -40 to 85°C operating temperature range.
y Integrated high-reliability power supply eliminates the need for external
power transformer.
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Panel Layout of PTC-101 Series
Top Panel View
Rear Panel View
Front Panel View
(PTC-101-M-ST-LV)
Front Panel View
(PTC-101-M-SC-HV)
3
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
3
1
2
4
Rear Panel View
12
5
6
7
8
11
9
10
1. Grounding screw
2. Terminal block for power
input
3. Heat dissipation vents
and relay output
4. DIP switch
5. Power input PWR LED
6. Fiber Link/Active LED
7. 100BaseFX Port
(ST/SC/LC connector)
8. 10/100BaseT(X)
9. TP port 10 Mbps LED
10. TP port 100 Mbps LED
11. Model Name
12. DIN-Rail mounting kit
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Dimensions (For PTC-101-M-SC-HV.
Others are provided by requests.)
144.15 mm (5.68 in)
67.4 mm (2.65 in)
15 mm
(0.59 in)
19 mm
(0.75 in)
26.2 mm
(1.03 in)
26.06 mm
(1.03 in)
30.5 mm
(1.2 in)
34 mm
(1.34 in)
51.6 mm (2.03 in)
54 mm (2.13 in)
67 mm (2.64 in)
101.4 mm (3.99 in)
111.4 mm (4.39 in)
123.46 mm (4.86 in)
135.1 mm (5.32 in)
66.65 mm (2.62 in)
Front View
Rear View Panel Mounting Kit (Optional)
144.15 mm (5.68 in)
12.06 mm (0.47 in)
42.4 mm (1.67 in)
40 mm (1.57 in)
19 mm (0.75 in)
101.4 mm (3.99 in)
111.4 mm (4.39 in)
123.46 mm (4.86 in)
Side View (HV Models) Side View (LV Models)
PTC-101-M-SC-HV
Wiring Requirements
ATTENTION
Safety First!
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or
wiring your Moxa Industrial Media Converter.
ATTENTION
Safety First!
Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire
and common wire. Observe all electrical codes dictating the
maximum current allowable for each wire size.
If the current goes above the maximum ratings, the wiring
could overheat, causing serious damage to your equipment.
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