Omnitron Systems Technology miConverter 10/100, miConverter 10/100 Plus Specifications

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miConverter

miConverter

miConverter 10/100 and miConverter 10/100 Plus

10/100TX to 100FX Ethernet Media Converters

The miniature miConverter 10/100 and miConverter 10/100

are rate-switching 10/100 UTP copper to 100BASE-FX

Plus

fiber media converters. The miConverter provides cost-
effective ber connectivity from Ethernet switches to diagnostic

equipment, desktop and laptop computers.

They can be powered by a computer’s USB port using
the optional USB Power Adaptor Cable, which reduces
the module’s weight and eliminates the need to tether the

miConverter to an electrical outlet that provide cost-effective

ber network extension and connectivity.

The UTP port can auto-negotiate by detecting the speed and

duplex-mode of the connected device. Upon connection to the

UTP device, the UTP port speed adjusts to either 10Mbps or
100Mbps, and the duplex-mode adjusts to either Full-Duplex
or Half-Duplex. Auto-crossover enables the connection to
workstations (MDI port) or hub/switches (MDI-X port) without
requiring a crossover cable.

The 100BASE-FX ber port operates in Full-Duplex mode.
Models are available for single-mode or multimode fiber
with ST or SC ber connectors. Multimode ber models
support distances up to 5km and single-mode ber models
support distances up to 120km. Single-ber models feature
Bi-Directional ber and support distances up to 40km.

The miConverter 10/100 Plus features DIP-switches for the

conguration of the UTP port and four different Link Modes
(fault-detection capabilities). The DIP-switches allow manual
conguration of the UTP speed and duplex mode while the Link
Modes assist in the identication and isolation of link failures.
The available modes are Link Segment, Link Propagate,

Remote Fault Detection and Symmetrical Fault Detection.

Diagnostic data is provided through LED indicators that assist
in network installation and maintenance. The LEDs report the

availability of power, port activity and link status, speed and

duplex modes of the UTP port.

The external AC power supply is available in US, Universal
and Country/Region specic models. Country/Region specic
models feature optional interchangeable connectors, allowing
for compatibility with electrical outlet types found around the

world.

The miConverter 10/100 and miConverter 10/100 Plus can
be mounted in the miConverter 18-Module Power Chassis
to consolidate individual modules into a rack-mount form

factor that can be deployed where multiple ber optic links
are distributed from UTP switch equipment. The chassis
powers converter modules with barrel-style DC connectors,
and is available with a single universal AC, 24VDC or 48VDC

internal power supply. This compact, high-density chassis is

1.5 rack units high, and can be mounted in a standard 19” or
23” equipment rack.

Key Features

 Miniature 10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Ethernet

media converter

 Supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 100BASE-FX and

the IEEE 802.3 specication

 Supports Full/Half-Duplex UTP auto-negotiation

 Automatically detects and adjusts crossover function

 Multimode, single-mode and single-ber options

 ST or SC ber connector options

 Domestic, Universal and Country/Region specic AC

power supply options available

 Optional USB power adapter cable available for

operation without AC power adapter

 The miConverter 10/100 Plus features DIP-switches for

UTP and Link Mode congurations

 LED indicators for UTP and ber status

 Wall-mount with optional mounting brackets or in an

18-Module Powered Chassis

 Cost-effective

 Small and light, weighs only 5 ounces

 Lifetime Warranty and free 24/7 Technical Support

Shown with optional wall-mounting bracket kit

speciFications

Model Type

Description

Protocols

Compliance UL, CE, FCC Class A

Cable Types UTP:

Connector Types

LED Display

Dimensions W:1.71” x L:4.10” x H:0.84”

Weight

Power Requirements

Operational Temperature

Humidity (non-condensing) 5 to 95%

Altitude -100m to 4000m

MTBF (hrs)

miConverter 10/100 and
miConverter 10/100 Plus

Miniature 10/100 UTP to 100FX

Fiber Media Converter

10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 100BASE-FX

with 1536 bytes max. frame size

EIA/TIA 568A/B, Cat 5 and higher

Fiber:

Multimode:

Single-mode: 9/125μm

UTP:

RJ45

Fiber:

Dual ber: SC, ST
Single-ber: SC

Pwr, FO-Lk/Act, UTP-Lk/Act, UTP-10/100,
HDX/FDX

without power adapter
with USB power adapter
with AC power adapter [US]

DC Power 0.5A @ 5VDC

DC Power Connector 2.5mm DC Jack

AC Power Adapter
[US]

AC Power Adapter
[Universal]

Standard
Wide
Storage

without power adapter 1,340,000

with US and Country/

Region Specic power

adapter

with Universal power
adapter

50/125, 62.5/125, 100/140μm

4 oz.
5 oz.
12 oz.

100-120VAC/60Hz

0.03A @ 120VAC

100-240VAC/50-60Hz

0.03A @ 120VAC

0 to +50°C

-40 to +60°C

-50 to +80°C

250,000

100,000

The miConverter 10/100 and 10/100 Plus combine reliable
Ethernet connectivity with the lightweight design and low-power

consumption required for both permanent deployment and
mobile service networks.

Weighing less than 5 oz. with the USB Power Adapter Cable,

the

miConverter 10/100 and 10/100 Plus can easily t into any

pocket or laptop carrying case. It can also be attached to
portable equipment using the included Velcro® strips or wall­mounted using the optional wall-mounting bracket kit.

application example

The application diagram depicts a laptop computer used in a

ber network. The miniature size and low power consumption

of the miConverter 10/100 and 10/100 Plus make it the ideal
media converter in this scenario.

The miConverter connects to the laptop via two cables. The

rst cable is the USB Power Adapter which draws electrical
current from the laptop’s USB (1.0 or 2.0) port to power the

miConverter. The other cable is the UTP cable that links the

laptop network port and the miConverter copper port. The

miConverter converts the UTP signal to ber signal, which can

extend up to 120km. Power from the USB port of the computer
is automatically shut off when the computer is powered down,
turning off the miConverter when ber conversion is no longer
needed.

miConverter 10/100 and 10/100 Plus

The cost-effective miConverter is ideal for connecting large

numbers of workstations in unmanaged ber-to-the-desktop

Enterprise network applications. These applications can
include remote edge locations where power outlets are

at a premium, such as portable, temporary facilities. The

miConverter is also an excellent solution for construction and

military ber-to-the-laptop applications where Ethernet ber
connectivity is required and local power is not available.

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