Net Optics Fiber Mode Converters User Manual

Installation Guide for

Fiber Mode Converters

Doc PUBFMCSAU Rev.1, 06/06

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Product Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Connecting to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Conguration Guidelines for Link Fault Signaling (LFS) Operation . . . . . . . . . 9

Safety Notes on Laser Singlemode type Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Limitations on Warranty and Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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PLEASE READ THESE LEGAL NOTICES CAREFULLY.

By using a Net Optics Fiber Mode Converter you agree to the terms and conditions of usage set forth
by Net Optics, Inc.

No licenses, express or implied, are granted with respect to any of the technology described in this
manual. Net Optics retains all intellectual property rights associated with the technology described in
this manual. This manual is intended to assist application in installing Net Optics products into your

network.

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are respectfully acknowledged.

Additional Information

Net Optics, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in specications and other information contained
in this document without prior notice. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this
document is accurate. Net Optics is not responsible for typographical errors.

Introduction

Net Optics Singlemode to Multimode Converters are simple and reliable
devices for connecting multimode ber trafc to single mode ber devices
and links. Use these bi-directional media converters individually to connect
100Base-FX multimode and singlemode devices, or in pairs at each end of
long-distance singlemode ber links. These Converters are the perfect solution
for dispersed networks where media conversion required between multimode
segments separated by long distances.

Fast and Versatile

The Singlemode to Multimode Converters support seamless media conversion
at 100 Mbps over link distances up to 2 kilometers with 62.5/125 multimode
ber and up to 15 kilometers with 8.5/125 singlemode ber. The Singlemode
to Multimode Converter supports either full or half-duplex transmission.

Fault Tolerant and Reliable

Net Optics Singlemode to Multimode Converters incorporate Link Fault
Signaling, which gives the devices connected to the Converter critical
information about link status. If either side of the bi-directional link fails, the
Converter immediately communicates the fault to both devices, reducing the
time required to activate a redundant path. To control jitter over long optical
links, the Converter features Clock and Data Recovery (CDR). CDR ensures
that the overall jitter budget is not exceeded when deploying converter pairs
with long ber links.

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Key Features

Passive, Secure Technology

• Net Optics’ Fast Ethernet FMC series converters are 100Base-FX to
100Base-FX converters. The units comply with all applicable IEEE 802.3u
specications.

• The FMC series converters are designed to be simple plug-and-play prod­ucts. Just plug the multimode or single mode ber optic connectors into the
appropriate port and the conversion is done.

• Provides transparent conversion at 100 Mbps without data stream interfer­ence or introducing a point of failure

• Link Fault Signaling provides critical link status information

• Clock and Data Recovery (CDR) control overall jitter when deploying
converter pairs

• Compatible with all 100Base-FX singlemode and multimode bers

• Fully RoHS compliant

Ease of Use

• LED indicators show link status and redundant power

• Front-mounted connectors support easy installation and operation

• Optional 19-inch rack frames hold up to 3 or 12 Taps

• Tested and compatible with all major manufacturers’ monitoring devices,
including protocol analyzers, probes, and intrusion detection/prevention

systems

Support

• Net Optics offers free technical support throughout the lifetime of your
purchase. Our technical support team is available from 8 am to 5 pm Pacic
Time, Monday through Friday at [phone] and via email at ts­[e-mail]. FAQs are also available on Net Optics website at
www.netoptics.com.

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