Omnitron Systems Technology iConverter 100Fx-Tx User Manual

Link Prop=Link Propagate
R/Flt Det=Remote Fault Detect
Man=UTP Manual Negotiate
HDX=UTP Half-Duplex

Link Segment=Link Seg

Normal=Norm

UTP Auto Negotiate =AN

UTP Full-Duplex=FDX

SW1

SW4

SW1 SW2 Link Mode

LS Normal Link Segment (LS)

LP Normal Link Propagate (LP)

LS RFD Remote Fault Detection + LP

(RFD +LP)

LP RFD Illegal Setting

SW1 SW2 Link Mode

LS Normal Link Segment (LS)

LP Normal Link Propagate (LP)

LS RFD Remote Fault Detection + LP

(RFD +LP)

LP RFD Symmetrical Fault Detection (SFD)

LED Lit LED Blinking LED Off
LED Status depends on connected device

Switch 1 Converter A Converter B Switch 2

(a)

LS

Fiber

UTP

UTP

Fiber

LS

Switch 1 Converter A Converter B Switch 2

LS

(b)

LS

(c)

Switch 1 Converter A Converter B Switch 2

LP

LP

(d)

Switch 1 Converter A Converter B Switch 2

SFD

SFD

(e)

Switch 1 Converter A Converter B Switch 2

LP

RFD+LP

iConverter

Fiber Type Distance

MM 5 km 8360-0 8362-0 8366-0

SM 30 km 8361-1 8363-1 8367-1

SM 60 km 8361-2 8363-2 8367-2

SM 120 km - 8363-3 8367-3

Fiber /

Connector

Type

SM/SC 20 km 8370-1 8371-1

SM/SC 40 km 8370-2 8371-2

For wide temperature (-40 to 60°C), add a “W” to the end of the model
number. Consult factory for extended temperature (-40 to +75°C)
models. When using single-ber (SF) media converter models, the Tx
wavelength on one end has to match the Rx wavelength on the other.
Consult factory for additonal ber congurations.

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100Fx/Tx User Manual

iConverter 100Fx/Tx Dual Fiber Modules

Connector Types

ST SC LC

iConverter 100Fx/Tx Single-Fiber Modules

Distance

Tx: 1310nm,
Rx: 1550 nm

Tx: 1550nm,
Rx: 1310nm

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OVERVIEW:

The iConverter 100Fx/Tx converters support the IEEE

802.3 Ethernet standard and converts 100BASE-FX ber
to 100BASE-TX unshielded twisted pair (UTP). Models
are available for multimode (MM) and single-mode (SM)
dual ber and single-mode single-ber.

The 100Fx/Tx supports UTP Half-Duplex and Full-Duplex
auto-negotiation with manual override and features a
crossover UTP switch for easy attachment to hubs,
switches and workstations.

The 100Fx/Tx can be used in an unmanaged or managed
fashion. When unmanaged, it can be installed in a chassis
without an iConverter Network Management Module
(NMM) or iConverter 10/100M2. To be managed, an
NMM module or 10/100M2 module must be installed in
the same chassis.

LINK MODES:

In order to accommodate different user needs, the 100Fx/
Tx supports three different linking modes.

The Link Segment (LS) mode transmits a link signal
independently of any received link at any port. Utilizing
this conguration, a loss of a receive link signal will only
affect the port detecting the loss of signal. All the other
ports will continue to generate a link signal. For example
a loss of link on the ber port only affects the ber port;
the other ports remain unaffected [Fig 1(b)].

The Link Propagate (LP) mode transmits a link signal only
when a link signal is detected. Utilizing this conguration,
a loss of a receive link signal will continue to propagate
through to the next port in the network. For example,

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the fault at the ber port is propagated forward causing
the switch port to drop its link due to the propagated
fault [Fig 1(c)].

The Remote Fault Detection (RFD) mode transmits a
link signal only when a link signal is detected. When a
loss of link is detected, this mode will perform both a loop
back and propagate forward. For example, the ber fault
is looped back in the opposite direction causing the port
on the other media converter to lose ber link. It also
propagates the fault forward toward the UTP port causing
the switch port to lose link [Fig 1(d)].

Note: Connecting two converters set to RFD is an
illegal setting and will cause a “deadly embrace”
lockup.

Symmetrical Fault Detection is only supported on
modules with the revision of xx/08.

In Symmetrical Fault Detection (SFD), the UTP port
transmits a Link signal only when receiving a Link at
the ber port. The ber port transmits a Link signal only
when receiving a Link signal at both the ber port and
the UTP port. As a result, ber faults (no Link received
at the ber) are looped back and can be reported to the
network core. In addition, connecting two back-to-back
converters which are both set to SFD facilitates dual­loop-back, where ber faults are reported to both ends of
the network link. A blinking ber link LED on a converter
indicates a fault of the transmit ber or UTP cables of
that converter [Fig. 1(e)].

Note: Converters in SFD mode must be deployed
in pairs.

Fig. 1 Link Modes

FRONT PANEL DIP-SWITCH SETTINGS:

Fig. 2 Front Panel DIP-Switches

Fig. 3 Link Mode Selection Table

Fig 4 Link Mode Selection Table for Revision xx/08

UTP Auto/Manual Negotiate “AN/Man” DIP-Switch:

When this DIP-Switch is in the UTP Auto-Negotiate
“AN” position (factory setting), the converter auto­negotiates and matches the duplex mode of a mating

auto-negotiating device connected to its UTP port.

When in the UTP Manual Negotiate “Man” position,
the converter does not auto-negotiate and operates in
the duplex mode selected by the UTP Full/Half-Duplex
“FDX/HDX” DIP-Switch.

UTP Full/Half Duplex “FDX/HDX” DIP-Switch:

When the UTP Auto/Manual Negotiate “AN/Man”
DIP-Switch is in the Manual “Man” position, the UTP
Full/Half-Duplex “FDX/HDX” DIP-Switch determines the
duplex mode for the converter.

When the UTP Full/Half-Duplex DIP-Switch is in the UTP
Full-Duplex “FDX” position (factory setting), the converter
operates in Full-Duplex mode. When in the UTP Half­Duplex “HDX” position, it operates in Half-Duplex mode.
Set the duplex mode to match the connecting device and
check for link status.

Note: Attaching an auto-negotiating UTP port to a
non-auto-negotiating (manual / forced / hard-coded)
UTP port may result in an unpredictable port setting
with excessive collisions and poor link performance.
When operating in Manual mode both mating ports
MUST be set manually to the same speed and duplex
mode.

RJ45 Crossover “= / X” Switch (Not Shown):

When connecting the UTP to a hub or switch, set this
front-plane switch to Straight-Through “=” (factory
setting). When connecting to a workstation, set it to
Crossover “X”.

LED INDICATORS:
LED Color Description

Pwr: Yellow On - Power on
F/O Lk: Green On - Link; Blink - Activity
AN: Green On - UTP Auto-Negotiation
enabled
FDx: Green On - Full-Duplex mode
UTP/Lk: Green On - UTP Link; Blink - Activity

MOUNTING AND CABLE ATTACHMENT:

The iConverter modules are hot-swappable and can be
installed into any iConverter chassis.

1. Using the chassis module guides for alignment, insert
the module into the selected slot and secure using the
front panel fastener screw.

 Note:  Ensure that the module is rmly seated

against the backplane.

2. Using a Category 5 cable, attach the UTP port to a
100BASE-TX Ethernet device.

3. Using a multimode or single-mode dual-ber cable
as required per the converter type, attach the ber
port to a 100BASE-FX mating Ethernet device. The
transmit (Tx) must attach to the receive side of the
mating device and the receive (Rx) must attach to the
transmit side.

4. Single-ber (SF) converters must be used in matched
pairs. The transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) wavelengths
of one converter must match the receive (Rx) and
transmit (Tx) wavelengths of the mating converter. For
example, an 8370-1 must be connected to an 8371-1.

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100Fx/Tx SPECIFICATIONS:

Model Type 100 Fx/Tx

Protocols 100BASE-FX, 100BASE-TX

Copper
Connectors

Fiber
Connectors

Controls

LED Displays

Dimensions W: 0.85” x D: 4.5” x H: 2.8”

Weight 8 oz.

Compliance

Power
Requirement

Temperature

Humidity 5 to 95% (non-condensing)

Altitude -100m to 4000m

MTBF (hrs) 730,000

RJ-45

SC, ST, LC,

Single-Fiber SC

UTP X-over, LS/LP, RFD,
UTP FDX/HDX, UTP A/N

Power, FO link, UTP link,

Auto, FDX/HDX

UL, CE, FCC Class A,

NEBS Level 3

0.7A @ 3.3VDC (typical)

Standard: 0 to 50°C

Wide: -40 to 60°C

Storage: -40 to 80°C

Warning

The operating description in this Instruction Manual is
for use by qualied personnel only. To avoid electrical
shock, do not perform any servicing of this unit other than
that contained in the operating instructions, unless you
are qualied and certied to do so by Omnitron Systems
Technology, Inc.

Warranty

This product is warranted to the original purchaser
against defects in material and workmanship for a period
of TWO YEARS from the date of shipment. A LIFETIME
warranty may be obtained by the original purchaser by
REGISTERING this product with Omnitron within 90 days
from the date of shipment. TO REGISTER, COMPLETE
AND MAIL OR FAX THE ENCLOSED REGISTRATION
FORM TO THE INDICATED ADDRESS. Or you may
register your product on the Internet at www.omnitron­systems.com. During the warranty period, Omnitron will,
at its option, repair or replace a product which is proven
to be defective.

For warranty service, the product must be sent to
an Omnitron designated facility, at Buyer’s expense.
Omnitron will pay the shipping charge to return the
product to Buyer ’s designated US address using
Omnitron’s standard shipping method.

Limitation of Warranty

The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting
from improper or inadequate use and/or maintenance
of the equipment by Buyer, Buyer-supplied equipment,

Buyer-supplied interfacing, unauthorized modications
or tampering with equipment (including removal of
equipment cover by personnel not specically authorized
and certified by Omnitron), or misuse, or operating
outside the environmental specication of the product
(including but not limited to voltage, ambient temperature,
radiation, unusual dust, etc.), or improper site preparation
or maintenance.

No other warranty is expressed or implied. Omnitron
specifically disclaims the implied warranties of
merchantability and tness for any particular purpose.

Exclusive Remedies

The remedies provided herein are the Buyer ’s sole and
exclusive remedies. Omnitron shall not be liable for any
direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential
damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any legal
theory.

Technical Support:

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Address: Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc.

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