N-Tron 100 User Manual

100 Series

Media Converter &

Industrial Ethernet Switches

User Manual &

Installation

Guide

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Industrial Media Converter Installation Guide

102MC-XX 102MCE-XX-YY 104TX 105TX 108TX

Where: XX = ST or SC and YY = -15, -40, or -80

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Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. All other product names, company names, logos or other designations mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners.

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. N-TRON Corp. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall N-TRON Corp. be liable for any incidental, special, indirect or consequential damages whatsoever included but not limited to lost profits arising out of errors or omissions in this manual or the information contained herein.

Contact Information

N-TRON Corp. 820 South University Blvd. Suite 4E Mobile, AL 36609 TEL: (251) 342-2164 FAX: (251) 342-6353 Website: www.n-tron.com Email: support@n-tron.com

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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING: Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gasses or fumes. Operating

electrical equipment in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.

WARNING: If the equipment is used in the manner not specified by N-TRON Corp., the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

WARNING: Do not perform any services on the unit unless qualified to do so. Do not substitute unauthorized parts or make unauthorized modifications to the unit.

WARNING: Do not operate the unit with the end plates removed, as this could create a shock or fire hazard.

WARNING: Do not operate the equipment in a manner not specified by this manual.

ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING: Disconnect the power and allow to cool 5 minutes before touching.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING: Disconnect the power cable before removing the end plates.

WARNING: Do not operate the unit with the end plates removed.

WARNING: Do not work on equipment or cables during periods of lightning activity.

WARNING: Do not perform any services on the unit unless qualified to do so.

WARNING: Observe proper DC Voltage polarity when installing power input cables. Reversing voltage

polarity can cause permanent damage to the unit and void the warranty.

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HAZARDOUS LOCATION INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

1. This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Div 2, Groups A, B, C, and D, or unclassified or non-

hazardous locations.

2. WARNING: Explosion Hazard - Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I,

Division 2.

3. WARNING: Explosion hazard, do not disconnect while the circuit is live or unless the area is known to be

non-hazardous.

4. WARNING: Explosion Hazard - Do not remove or replace the device unless power has been switched off

or the area is known to be non-hazardous.

5. Use 60/75ºC rated Copper wire, (022Nm) 2 inch-lbs Tightening torque for field installed connectors.

6. WARNING: Install only in accordance with Local & National Codes of Authorities Having Jurisdiction.

7. Class I, Div 2 Installations require that power connections must be current limited at the power source with

an in-line fuse rated at 0.5A.

8. Class I, Div 2 installations require that all devices connected to this product must be UL listed for the area in

which it is installed.

9. Limited Operating Voltage: 12-30V for Class I, Div 2 installations.

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100 Series Industrial Ethernet Switches

The 100 Series Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switches support high speed layer 2 switching between ports. This series of switches are housed in a ruggedized aluminum enclosure, and provide Category-5 compliant 10/100-BaseT connections for high performance network design, and hub/repeater upgrades.

The 102MC/MCE is a two port unmanaged media converter that converts 10/100BaseTX copper to 100BaseFX full duplex fiber.

The 104TX, 105TX, and 108TX are affordable and share a small footprint. Each switch is capable of auto negotiating 10/100 Mb and half/full duplex communications.

The 102MC utilizes the IEEE compliant SC or ST duplex connectors for fiber optic communication. All 10/100Base-TX ports utilize the RJ45 shielded connectors.

Key Features

• Full IEEE 802.3 & 100Base-FX Compliance

• Extended Environmental Specifications

• Support for Full/Half Duplex Operation

• LED Link/Activity Status Indication

• Autonegotiation, Autosensing Speed, Duplex, and Flow Control

• Up to 1.0 Gb/s Maximum Throughput

• Industry Standard 35mm DIN Rail Mounted Enclosure

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