Omnitron Systems Technology iConverter T3-E3 User Manual

the Receive must attach to the Transmit.

Function

"Legend"

Color OFF State ON / Blinking s tate

Power "Pwr"

Amber No Power On: Power available

Fiber Activity "Act"

Green No valid data Fast blink (10Hz): Data Received

Fiber AIS "AIS"

Amber -- Fast blink (10Hz): AIS Received.

Fiber Test detected "TS T"

Amber

No Test Data

Received

Local unit asserting Remote Loopback: Fast blink (10Hz): Test pattern received. Slow blink (1 Hz): Unexpected pattern received. Special Case: Three quick blinks (2Hz) and pause (1sec.): Illegal dip-switch selection.

Fiber Loopback "FLB"

Amber Normal

ON: Local Fiber Loopback. If "CLB" also "ON" indicates that the unit is the Local Unit in Remote Loopback Mode. Slow blink (1Hz) and also "CLB" in slow blink: indicates that the unit is the Remote Unit in Remote Loopback Mode.

Coax Loopback "CLB"

Amber Normal

ON: Local Coax Loopback. If "FLB" also "ON" indicates that the unit is the Local Unit in Remote Loopback Mode. Slow blink (1Hz) and also "FLB" in slow blink: indicates that the unit is the Remote Unit in Remote Loopback Mode.

Coax Activity "ACT"

Green No valid data Fast blink (10Hz): Data Received

Coax AIS detected "AIS"

Amber -- Fast blink (10Hz): AIS Received.

Coax PRBS detected "PRBS"

Amber --

Blink 10 Hz: PRBS Received. Blink 1 Hz: Forcing PRBS onto BNC-Out.

d. Connect an appropriate multimode or single-mode ber cable to the ber port of the

installed module. It is important to ensure that the transmit (TX) is attached to the

receive side of the device at the other end and the receive (RX) is attached to the

transmit side. Single-ber (SF) media converter models operate in pairs. The TX wavelength must match the RX wavelength at the other end and the RX wavelength must match the TX wavelength at the other end.

3) VERIFY OPERATION

Once the module has been installed and congured per steps 1 and 2, verify the module is operational by viewing the LED indicators.

The Power LED indicates the module is receiving power.

The Fiber Optic link LED indicates the ber optic connection has been established.

The Coax LED indicates a T3/E3 signal has been detected.

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iConverter® T3/E3 Standalone Module USER MANUAL

The iConverter T3/E3 media converter provides standard T3 (44.736Mbps) or E3

(34.368Mbps) coax to ber conversion and can be used to connect to devices such as PBXs, multiplexers, routers and video servers via ber. T3/E3 media converters operate in pairs, extending distances over ber, which improves noise immunity, quality of service, intrusion protection and network security.

The T3/E3 supports Small Form Pluggable (SFP) transceivers, enabling adaptability to different fiber types, distances and wavelengths, providing maximum exibility across a variety of network architectures and topologies.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1) Congure DIP-Switches

2) Install Standalone Module and Connect Cables

3) Verify Operation

1) CONFIGURE DIP-SWITCHES

FRONT PANEL DIP-SWITCHES

“FLB” - Fiber Loopback

This DIP-switch facilitates the testing of the ber cables. When the “FLB” DIP-switch is in the UP position, it sets the ber port to a Local Fiber Loopback Mode (Figure B) and the “FLB” LED is turned on. When in this mode, data received at the Fiber-In is forwarded to the BNC-Out and the Fiber-Out. If no data is received at Fiber-In, an AIS pattern is transmitted out both BNC-Out and Fiber-Out. By returning the DIP-switch to the DOWN position, the unit resumes normal operation.

Figure B: Fiber Loopback and DIP-Switch Settings

“CLB” - Coax Loopback

This DIP-switch facilitates the testing of the coax cables. When the “CLB” DIP-switch is in the UP position, it sets the coax port to a Local Coax Loopback Mode (Figure C) and the “CLB” LED is turned on. When in this mode, data received at the BNC-In is

Figure A: DIP-Switch Location

forwarded to the BNC-Out and the Fiber-Out. If no data is received at BNC-In, an AIS

OFF

<225

OFF

DOWN

CEN

FEN

OFF

- - -

STS-1

>225

CDIS

FDIS

PRBS

- - -

pattern is transmitted out both BNC-Out and Fiber-Out. By returning the DIP-switch to the DOWN position, the unit resumes normal operation.

Figure C: Coax Loopback and DIP-Switch Settings

“FLB” + “CLB” - Remote Loopback Mode

When both the “FLB” and “CLB” DIP-switches are in the UP position, they force the remote unit at the other end of the ber to loop back its ber and coax ports (Figure D). This facilitates test of the ber cables and the remote unit without having to physically set DIP-switches on the remote unit. While in this mode, the local unit’s BNC is set to a local loopback, and its “FLB” and “CLB” LEDs are turned on.

While in the remote loopback mode, the local unit sends a test pattern to the remote unit. This pattern forces the remote unit into the loopback mode and is also returned back to the local unit. When forced into the remote loopback mode, the remote unit’s “FLB” and “CLB” LEDs blink slowly (1Hz).

When the test pattern is received successfully at the local unit’s Fiber-In, the “TST” LED blinks rapidly (10Hz). Any other data causes slow blinking (1Hz) on the “TST” LED. If no data is returned to Fiber-In, the LED is turned OFF.

Returning both DIP-switches to the DOWN position, causes the local and remote units to resume normal operation.

Figure D: Remote Loopback and DIP-Switch Settings

“FAIS” - Force 1s to Fiber (AIS)

When the “FAIS” DIP-switch is in the UP position, an “all ones” pattern is forced out the Fiber-Out port. The Coax-In data is discarded and Fiber-In data is passed through to BNC-Out. By returning the DIP-switch to the DOWN position, the unit resumes normal operation.

“CAIS” - Force 1s to Coax (AIS)

When the “CAIS” DIP-switch is in the UP position, an “all ones” pattern is forced out the BNC-Out port. The Fiber-In data is discarded and BNC-In data is passed through to Fiber-Out. By returning the DIP-switch to the DOWN position, the unit resumes normal operation.

ON-BOARD DIP-SWITCHES

“T3”, “E3” and “STS-1” - Select Protocol

When the “T3” DIP-switch is in the UP position, the T3 protocol is selected. When the “E3” DIP-switch is in the UP position, the E3 protocol is selected. When the “STS-1” DIP-switch is in the UP position, the STS-1 protocol is selected.

Only one of the three DIP-switches may be in the UP position at any one time. The default setting of the module is T3.

“<225”/”>225” - Coax Distance

When this DIP-switch is in the DOWN position, a distance of less than 225 ft. is selected. When in the UP position, a distance of 225 ft. or higher is selected. Select the appropriate distance for your application.

Figure E: Board Mounted DIP-Switches

“CEN”/”CDIS” and “FEN”/”FDIS” - Port Control

When both DIP-switches are in the DOWN position, the ports are enabled. When the “CEN”/”CDIS” is in the UP position, the coax port is disabled. When the “FEN”/”FDIS” is in the UP position, the ber port is disabled.

“PRBS” - Pseudo Random Pattern Generator

When in the UP position, the converter forces Pseudo Random pattern out of the Coax-Out port. The data received at Fiber-In is discarded and the data at Coax-In is passed through to Fiber-Out.

Note: Some combinations of DIP-switch settings are illegal, and will be indicated by the Fiber Test “TST” LED blinking quickly three times followed by a pause.

2) INSTALL STANDALONE MODULE AND CONNECT CABLES

a. The T3/E3 Media Converter is available in wall-mount models. For wall-mounting,

attach the unit to a wall, backboard or other at surfaces.

To power the unit using the AC/DC adapter, connect the AC/DC adapter to the AC

outlet. Then connect the barrel plug at the end of the wire on the AC/DC adapter to the 2.5mm DC barrel connector (center-positive) on the chassis. Conrm that the unit has powered up properly by checking the power status LED located on the front of the unit.

To power the unit using a DC power source, prepare a power cable using a two-

conductor insulated wire (not supplied) with a 14 AWG gauge minimum. Cut the power cable to the length required. Strip approximately 3/8 of an inch of insulation from the power cable wires. Connect the power cables to the standalone unit by fastening the stripped ends to the DC power connector.

Connect the power wires to the DC power source. The Power LED should indicate

the presence of power.

WARNING: Note the wire colors used in making the positive and negative

connections. Use the same color assignment for the connection at the DC power source.

NOTE: If mounting with a safety ground attachment, use the safety ground

screw at the rear of the unit.

b. When using the SFP model (8759-0), insert the SFP Fiber transceiver into the Port

1 SFP receptacle on the T3/E3 converter (see the SFP Data Sheet 091-17000-001 for supported transceivers).

NOTE: The release latch of the SFP Fiber transceiver must be in the closed

(up) position before insertion.

c. Connect the BNC cables to the T3/E3 converter and attach the other end of the

cables to appropriate network equipment. The Transmit must attach to the Receive and