Omnitron Systems Technology miConverter GX, miConverter GT, miConverter GX/T User Manual

Page 2 Page 3

Page 6

Page 4

Page 5

Page 7 Page 8

the Rx wavelength must match the Tx wavelength at
the other end.

4.) When using a

GX/T SFP model, insert the SFP

Fiber transceiver into the Port 1 SFP receptacle on the
GX/T.

NOTE: The release latch of the SFP Fiber transceiver
must be in the closed (up) position before insertion.

5.) Mount the miConverter GX/T using the included
Velcro® strips or optional wall-mounting bracket kit
(P/N 1091-0).

6.) 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 unit. Confirm 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, prep are 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

GX/T 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.

DESCRIPTION

The miConverter GX/T is a 10/100/1000BASE-T UTP
to 1000BASE-X fiber media converter that supports
jumbo frames up to 10,240 bytes. The

GX/T features

fixed fiber and Small Form Pluggable (SFP) transceivers
that support multimode, single-mode and single-mode
single-fiber options.

Both the fiber port and the UTP port support auto­negotiation, an IEEE standard which defines how all the
communicating devices automatically perform their
configuration functions.

The auto-negotiation feature can be disabled on both
ports (for manual configuration) using DIP-switches on
the product. This is useful in a situation where the

GX/T is connected to a non-negotiating device and the

configuration parameters must be set manually.

WARNING!

Before inserting the Power Adapter, verify

that the power on the adapter is appropriate

for your AC line voltage source.

POWER ADAPTER NOTICE

This product should only be used with Omnitron supplied
Power Supply model numbers 9113-PS, 9115-PS,
9116-PS-3, 91 16-PS-4, 91 16-PS-5 or 91 16-PS-8.

When powering the

miConverter GX/T using the USB

Power Adapter cable (P/N 9130-2), the cable must be
connected to a Full-Powered USB Type-A port (5V,
500mA).

Note: Not all USB Type-A ports are Full-Powered
USB ports.

INSTALLA TION PROCEDURE

1.) Configure the appropriate miConverter GX/T
DIP-Switch settings.

2.) Connect the UTP port via a Category 5 or better
cable to a 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T
Ethernet device.

3.) When using fixed fiber port models, connect the
appropriate multimode or single-mode fiber cable to the
fiber 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-fiber (SF) media
converter models operate in pairs. The Tx wavelength
must match the Rx wavelength at the other end and

miConverter

™

GX/T Media Converter

User Manual

DIP-SWITCH SETTINGS

Fig. 1 DIP-switches

Link Segment/Link Propagate “LS/LP” DIP-switch

Setting the DIP-switch to LS (Link Segment), a port
transmits a Link signal independently of any received
Link at any other port. For example, the UTP transmits
a Link regardless of the fiber receiving a Link [Fig. 2(a)
& (b)].

Setting the DIP-switch to LP (Link Propagate), a port
transmits a Link signal only when receiving a Link at
its other port. For example, the UTP transmits a Link
only when receiving a Link at the fiber port [Fig. 2(c)].

Unit shown with optional wall-mounting bracket kit

Fig. 2 Link Modes

Link Propagate “LP”
UTP Mode 1

F/O Auto-negotiate “AN”

UTP Mode 2

UTP Mode 1

F/O Manual Negotiate “Man”

UTP Mode 2

Link Segment “LS”

UP

DOWN

Fiber Type Distance

Connector Type

ST SC SFP

SFP -

- - 1239-0-x

MM 220 / 550m

1

1220-0-x 1222-0-x -

SM 12km

1221-1-x 1223-1-x -

SM 34km

- 1223-2-x -

SM 80km

- 1223-3-x -

SM 110km

- 1223-4-x -

SM 140km

- 1223-5-x -

SM-SF

1310/1550

20km

- 1230-1-x -

SM-SF

1550/1310

20km

- 1231-1-x -

SM-SF

1310/1550

40km

- 1230-2-x -

SM-SF

1550/1310

40km

- 1231-2-x -

When choosing power op tions, replace (-x) in the model number
with the suffix number that corresponds to the selected power
supply.

-1 US Power Supply - 120Volt / 60Hz

-2 Universal Power Supply (requires AC power cord) - 100-240Volt / 50-60Hz

-3 European Power Supply - 100-240Volt / 50-60Hz

-4 UK Power Supply - 100-240Volt / 50-60Hz

-5 Australian Power Supply - 100-240Volt / 50-60Hz

-6 USB Power Adapter Cable

-8 US/JPN Power Supply - 100-240Volt / 50-60Hz

-9 2 Pin Terminal Connector

Example: 1223-3-6 = SM / DF / 80KM with a USB P ower Adapter
Cable.

For power supplies -3, -4 -5 and -8, country/region specific clips
are used to provide the necessary pow er c on ne ction.

Single-Fiber converters must be used in pairs. The Tx wavelength
on one end has to match the Rx wavelength on the other.

UTP Mode Configuration DIP-Switches

See the table on page 7.
When configured for auto-negotiation, Pause is always

advertised. Each port will resolve Pause capability
independently during auto-negotiation. If NO Pause is
resolved, the port will not send or respond to Pause
frames.

UTP

Mode 1

UTP

Mode 2

UTP Mode of Operation

Down Down

Confi gured for A uto Ne goti a tion.

(1000F, 1000H, 100F, 100H, 10F,
10H and Pause capable)

Down Up Manual 10M FD x

Up Down Manual 100M HDx

Up Up Manual 100M FDx

When the module is configured for auto-negotiation, the

module will advertise in the order shown in the parenthesis.

F/O Manual/Auto “Man/AN” DIP-Switch

Setting this DIP-Switch to Auto-Negotiate “AN” (factory
setting) enables the fiber port to determine duplex mode
automatically. If a connection can not be established,
the fiber port will automatically attempt to connect to
the device by reconfiguring to manual mode.

If the connected device cannot provide the proper
signal to indicate its own mode of operation or the fiber
port can establish a link after attempting a manual
connection, this DIP-Switch should be set to Manual
“Man.” This feature allows connections with legacy
devices that do not support auto-negotiation.

NOTE: When the fiber port is configured for Manual
Mode, a link may not occur with the connected
device. Configure both devices to Manual mode
to establish a link.

LED INDICATO RS

LED Function

"Legend"

Color Off State

On / Blinking S ta te

Power
"Power"

Green No power

On: Module has power

Fiber Activity
"F/O Link-Act"

Green No actvity

On: UTP port linked at 1000Mbps
Blinking (10Hz): Link activity at

1000Mbps
Blinking (1 Hz): Energy detected

F/O AN
"F/O-Auto-Neg"

Green

Port configured for
manual negotiation

On: Fiber port configured for AN
Blinking (1 Hz): Configured as AN

but linked in Manual mode

F/O Activity
+
F/O AN

Green NA

Synchronized Blinking (1Hz):

AN error or Remote Fault bit
detected

UTP Activity
"100 Link-Act"

Green No activity

On: UTP port linked at 100Mbps
Blinking (10Hz): Link activity at

100Mbps

UTP Activity
"1000 Link-Act"

Green No activity

On: UTP port linked at 1000Mbps
Blinking (10Hz): Link activity at

1000Mbps

UTP Activity
"10 Link-Act"
(100 + 1000)

Green No activity

On: UTP port linked at 10Mbps
Blinking (10Hz): Link activity at

10Mbps

Page 1

Switch 1 Converter A Converter B Switch 2

LS

Fiber

UTP

UTP

UTP

UTP

Fiber

LS

Switch 1 Converter A Converter B Switch 2

LS

LS

Switch 1 Converter A Converter B Switch 2

LP

LP

LED Lit LED OffLED Lit

(A)

(B)

(C)

Page 15

Page 10 Page 11

Page 12

Page 9

Page 14

Page 16

SPECIFICATIONS

Form: 040-12200-001A 9/08

Warning

The operating description in this Instruction Manual
is for use by qualified 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 qualified and certified
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 http://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, Buyer­supplied equipment, Buyer-supplied interfacing,
unauthorized modifications or tampering with
equipment (including removal of equipment cover
by personnel not specifically authorized and
certified by Omnitron), or misuse, or operating
outside the environmental specification 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 fitness 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 :

For help with this product, contact Omnitron’s Tech.
Support:

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Address: Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc.

140 Technology #500

Irvine, CA 92618 USA
E-mail: [e-mail]
URL: http://www.omnitron-systems.com

SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.)

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem:

The Power LED does not illuminate after installation is
complete.

Possible Causes:

A. Confirm that the power supply is connected.
B. Confirm that the correct power supply is being used.

Problem:

The Fiber Optic link LED does not illuminate after
installation is complete.

Possible Causes:

A. Confirm that the fiber optic cable is properly
connected to the

miConverter GX/T and the remote

fiber optic device.
B. Confirm that the fiber cable type matches the fiber

transceiver type (multimode, single-mode) on the

miConverter GX/T

C. If using a dual-fiber model, confirm that the
transmitter (Tx) is attached to the receiver side of its
link partner, and that the receiver (Rx) is attached to
the transmitter.

D. If using a single-fiber model, confirm that the Tx
wavelength on the

miConverter GX/T matches the Rx

of the connected fiber optic device.

Problem:

The UTP link LED does not illuminate after installation
is complete.

Possible Causes:

A. Confirm that the UTP cable is connected properly
to the

miConverter GX/T and the attached UTP device.

B. Confirm that the UTP cable pin-out is correct (EIA/
TIA-568-A).

C. Verify the

miConverter GX/T UTP port is configured

with the proper settings based on the attached device
(AN or MAN, 1000,100 or 10, HD or FD).

Note: If corrective actions do not resolve your
situation, please contact Omnitron Systems
Technical Support.

Page 13

Model miConverter GX/T
Description 10/100/1000BASE-T UTP to 1000BASE-X

Fiber Converter

Protocols

10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T,

1000BASE-X

Frame Size

10,240 byte max frame size

Cable Types

UTP

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

Fiber

Multimode: 50/125, 62.5/125, 100/140 um,

Single-mode: 9/125 um

Connector Types

UTP

RJ45

Fiber
Dual Fiber
Single-Fiber
SFP

SC, ST

SC
LC

LED Display Pwr, AN, F/O Lk,

UTP-10, UTP-100, UTP-1000

Power Requirements

DC Power
(Typical)

5 to 12VDC

0.35A @ 5VDC

DC Power Connector 2.5mm DC Jack

or

2 Pin Terminal Connector

AC Power Adapter
[US]

100-120VAC/60Hz

0.02A @ 120VAC

AC Power Adapter
[Universal or
Country/Region Specific]

100-240VAC/50-60Hz

0.02A @ 120VAC

Dimension

W:1.71" x L:4.10" x H:0.84"

Weight

without power adapter

5 oz.

with USB power adapter

6 oz.

with AC power adapter
[US]

12 oz.

Compliance
Operational Temperature

Standard

0 to +50

o

C

Storage Temperature

-50 to +80

o

C

Humidity
(non-condensing)

5 to 95%

Altitude

-100m to 4000m

MTBF [hrs]

without power adapter

878,000

with
US or
Country/Region Specific
power adapter

250,000

with
Universal power adapter

100,000