iConverter
®
100FF , OC3FF , OC12FF, 1000FF and xFF
Fiber-to-Fiber Converter User Manual
Port 1 (P1)
Port 2 (P2)
OVERVIEW:
The iConverter FF modules are fiber-to-fiber media
converters providing single-mode (SM) to multimode (MM),
dual fiber to single-fiber, wavelength conversion and
fiber extension. Fixed-fiber models are available for
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet and
SONET/SDH applications. Small Form Pluggable (SFP)
model is protocol transparent and also supports Fibre
Channel.
iConverter FF media converters can be used in an
The
unmanaged or managed fashion. When unmanaged, they
can be installed in a chassis without a Network
Management Module (NMM). T o be managed, an NMM or
a media converter with built-in management must be
installed in the same chassis.
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Connector
ST/ST SC/SC
8620-1 8622-1
8620-2 8622-2
- 8622-3
ST/SC SC/SC
8630-1 8634-1
8631-1 8635-1
8630-2 8634-2
8631-2 8635-2
8632-1 8636-1
8633-1 8637-1
8632-2 8636-2
8633-2 8637-2
iConverter
100FF Dual Fiber Modules
Fiber Type
Distances
(Port 1
(Port 1
Port 2)
MM 5km 1310 1310
SM 30km 1310 1310
MM 5km 1310 1310
SM 60km 1310 1310
MM 5km 1310 1310
SM 120km 1550 1550
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MM 5 km 1310 1310
SM SF 20 km 1310 1550
MM 5 km 1310 1310
SM SF 20 km 1550 1310
MM 5 km 1310 1310
SM SF 40 km 1310 1550
MM 5 km 1310 1310
SM SF 40 km 1550 1310
SM 30 km 1310 1310
SM SF 20 km 1310 1550
SM 30 km 1310 131 0
SM 20 km 1550 131 0
SM SF 30 km 1310 1310
SM 40 km 1310 1550
SM 30 km 1310 131 0
SM SF 40 km 1550 1310
Wavelength
Port 2)
100FF Single-Fiber Modules
Tx
(nm)
Rx
Wavelength
(nm)
iConverter 1000FF Dual Fiber Modules
Connector
1
62.5/125µm, 100/140µm multimode fiber up to 220m. 50/12 5 µm
multimo de fib e r up to 550 m . Re f e r to the fibe r c able manufacturer fo r
multimode distance specifications.
Fiber Type
SC/SC
8642-0
8642-1
8642-2
8642-3
8643-2
8643-3
ST/SC iConverter 1000FF Sing le-Fiber Modules
8650-1
8651-1
8652-1
8653-1
8650-2
8651-2
8652-2
8653-2
Distances
(Port 1
Port 2)
MM 220/550m1850 850
MM 220/550m1850 850
MM 220/550m1850 850
SM 12km 1310 1310
MM 220/550m
SM 34km 1310 1310
MM 220/550m1850 850
SM 80km 1550 1550
SM 12km 1310 1310
SM 34km 1310 1310
SM 12km 1310 1310
SM 80km 1550 1550
MM 220/550m1850 850
SM SF 20 km 1310 1550
MM 220/550m
SM SF 20 km 1550 1310
SM 12 k m 1310 1310
SM SF 20 km 1310 1550
SM 12 km 1310 1310
SM SF 20 km 1550 1310
MM 220/550m1850 850
SM SF 40 km 1310 1550
MM 220/550m
SM SF 40 km 1550 1310
SM 12 k m 1310 1310
SM SF 40 km 1310 1550
SM 12 km 1310 1310
SM SF 40 km 1550 1310
(Port 1
Port 2)
Wavelen gth
1
1
1
Tx
Rx Wavelength
(nm)
850 850
850 850
850 850
(nm)
Connector
ST/ST SC/SC
8660-1 8661-1
8660-2 8661-2
8661-3
ST/SC SC/SC
8670-1 8674-1
8671-1 8675-1
8670-2 8674-2
8671-2 8675-2
8672-1 8676-1
8673-1 8677-1
8672-2 8676-2
8673-2 8677-2
iConverter
OC3FF Dual Fiber Modules
Fiber Type
Distances
(Port 1
Port 2)
SM SF 20 km 1310 1550
SM SF 20 km 1550 1310
SM SF 40 km 1310 1550
SM SF 40 km 1550 1310
SM SF 20 km 1310 1550
SM SF 20 km 1550 1310
SM SF 40 km 1310 1550
SM SF 40 km 1550 1310
(Port 1
Port 2)
MM 5km 1310 1310
SM 30km 1310 1310
MM 5km 1310 1310
SM 60km 1310 1310
MM 5km 1310 1310
SM 120km 1550 1550
iConverter
OC3FF Single-Fiber Modules
MM 5 km 1310 1310
MM 5 km 1310 1310
MM 5 km 1310 1310
MM 5 km 1310 1310
SM 30 km 1310 1310
SM 30 km 1310 1310
SM 30 km 1310 1310
SM 30 km 1310 1310
Tx
Wavelength
(nm)
Rx
Wavelength
(nm)
iConverter
OC12FF Dual Fiber Modules
Connector
Fiber Type
SC/SC
8681-1
8681-2
8681-3
SC/SC
8690-1
8691-1
8692-1
8693-1
1
62.5/125µm, 100/140µm multimode fiber up to 220m. 50/125µm
multimode fiber up to 550m. Refer to the fiber cable manufacturer for
multimode di stance specifications.
(Por t 1
Port 2)
Distances
(Por t 1
Port 2)
Tx
Wavelength
(nm)
Rx
Wavelength
(nm)
MM 220/550m11310 1310
SM 12km 1310 1310
MM 220/550m1 1310 1310
SM 34km 1310 1310
MM 22 0/550m11310 1310
SM 80km 1550 1550
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OC12FF Single- Fiber Mo dules
MM 22 0/550m11310 1310
SM SF 20 km 1310 1550
1
MM 220/550m
1310 1310
SM SF 20 km 1550 1310
SM 12 km 1310 1310
SM SF 20 km 1310 1550
SM 12 km 1310 1310
SM SF 20 km 1550 1310
iConverter xFF Dual Fi ber Modules
Connector
Refer to the S F P data she e t fo r sup ported tra ns c e ivers.
Fiber Type
SFP
8699-0
Distances
(Port 1
Port 2)
(Port 1
Port 2)
-
- - - -
-
Tx
Wavelength
(nm)
Rx Wavelength
- -
(nm)
LINK MODES:
In order to accommodate different user needs, the
iConverter FF media converters support two different
linking modes.
Fig. 1 Link Modes
In Link Propagate (LP) mode (sometimes referred to as
Link Loss Carry Forward), a port transmits a Link signal
only when receiving a Link on the other front-plane port,
and a loss of a received Link at one port causes the
other front-plane port to stop transmitting its link signal.
For example, P1 transmits a Link only when receiving a
Link at P2 [Fig 1(a)].
In Remote Fault Detection (RFD) mode, a port transmits
a Link signal only when both itself and the other port are
receiving Link signals. A loss of a received Link signal
at a port is Looped-back and the port stops transmitting
a Link signal. The same loss of Link is propagated to
the other port which also stops transmitting the Link
signal. For example, the loss of Link into P2 causes
both P1 and P2 ports to stop transmission of the Link
signal [Fig 1(b)].
Note: Connecting two adjacent converters which
are both set to RFD is not permitted and will cause
a “deadly embrace” lockup.
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FRONT PANEL DIP-SWITCH SETTINGS:
Link Segment/Link Propagation “LS/LP” Dip-Switch:
This DIP-Switch has no affect. The LS function of this
DIP-Switch has been disabled to enhance compatibility
with third-party fiber optic devices.
Fiber-to-Fiber media converters normally operate in LP
mode.
Remote Fault Detection Switch “RFD” Dip-Switch:
When in the Remote Fault Detection “RFD” position,
the Remote Fault Detection mode is enabled and LP
mode is disabled. When in the Normal “Norm” position
(factory setting), Remote Fault Detection is disabled
and LP mode is enabled.
Fig. 2 Front Panel Dip-Switches
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LED INDICATORS:
LED Color Description
Pwr: Yellow On--Power on
Lk/Rx (P1): Green On--Link
Lk/Rx (P2): Green On--Link
MOUNTING AND CABLE ATTACHMENT:
iConverter modules are hot-swappable and can be installed
into any chassis in the
1. Carefully slide the
iConverter family.
iConverter module into installation slot,
aligning the module with the installation guides. NOTE:
Ensure that the module is firmly seated against backplane.
2. Secure the module by securing panel fastener screw
(attached to module) to chassis front.
3. When using an SFP model (8699-0), insert the SFP
Fiber transceiver into the SFP receptacle on the module.
Note: The release latch of the SFP Fiber transceiver
must be in the closed position before insertion.
4. Attach an appropriate multimode or single-mode fiber
cable to each fiber connector. The transmit cable (Tx)
must attach to the receive side on the other device; the
receive cable (Rx) must attach to the transmit.
5. When using single-fiber (SF) models, the Tx
wavelength on one end must match the Rx wavelength
on the other and the converters must be used in
matched pairs (example: model 8670-1 must be
matched with model 8671-1).
FIBER-TO-FIBER SPECIFICATIONS:
Model Type 100FF 1000FF OC3FF OC12FF xFF
100BASE-FX,
Protocols
100BASE-BX,
100BASE-LX
Maximum
Data Rate
Fiber
Connectors
Controls
LED
Displays
Dimensions
Weight
Compliance
Power
Requirement
(typical)
Temperature
Humidity
Altitude
MTBF (hrs )
155Mbps 1.25Gbps 155Mbps 1.25Gbps 1.25Gbps
SC, ST,
Single-Fiber
SC
0.5A @
3.3VDC
Standard: 0 to 50º C
Wide: -40 to 60º C
Storage: -40 to 80º C
1000BASE-SX,
1000BASE-LX,
1000BASE-ZX,
1000BASE-BX
Single-Fiber
Link Propagate, Remote Fault Detection
0.5A @
3.3VDC
SC,
Single-Fiber
SC
Fiber Optic Link (2)
W:0.85" x D:4.5" x H:2.8"
UL, CE, FCC Cl a ss A,
NEBS Level 3
5 to 95%
(non-condensing)
-100m to 4000m
1,300,000
OC-3 OC-12
SC, ST,
SC
Power,
8 oz.
0.5A @
3.3VDC
100BASE-FX,
1000BASE-X,
OC-3, OC-12
Fibre Channel
SC,
Single-FiberSCSFP
0.5A @
3.3VDC
0.5A @
3.3VDC
The operating description in this Instruction Manual is for
Warning
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
T echnology , Inc.
Warranty
This product is warranted to the original purchaser against
defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2
YEARS from the date of shipment. A LIFETIME limited
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 Card to the indicated
address. Y ou may also register your product on the internet
at www.omnitron-systems.com/Register. 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 (within the 48 contiguous states
and the District of Columbia) using Omnitron’s standard
shipping method.
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting
Limitation of Warranty
from improper or inadequate use and/or maintenance of
the equipment by Buyer, Buyer-supplied equipment, Buyersupplied interfacing, unauthorized modifications or
tampering with equipment (including repairs of equipment
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 our T echnical Support:
Phone: (949) 250-6510
Fax: (949) 250-6514
Address: Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc.
140 Technology Dr., #500
Irvine, CA 92618 USA
E-mail: support@omnitron-systems.com
URL: www.omnitron-systems.com
Form: 040-08600-001L 3/08