Industrial 10/100Base-TX to
100Base-FX Media Converter
IFT-802
User's Manual
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FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
Instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at whose own expense.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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Revision
PLANET Industrial Fast Ethernet Media Converter User's Manual
For model: IFT-802
Revision: 1.0(February.2006)
Part No. EM_IFT802(2081-AH0010-000)
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Packet Contents.............................................................................................................. 4
1.2 How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Product Feature............................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Product Specification....................................................................................................... 5
2. INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Product Description......................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Mounting Installation ......................................................................................................11
3. Hardware Installation........................................................................................................ 14
4. TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................ 16
4.1 Incorrect connections.................................................................................................... 16
4.2 Diagnosing LED Indicators............................................................................................ 16
Appendix A Networking Connection ................................................................................... 18
A.1 Switch‘s RJ-45 Pin Assignments .................................................................................. 18
A.2 RJ-45 cable pin assignment ......................................................................................... 18
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Packet Contents
Check the contents of your package for following parts:
▫ Industrial Media Converter x1
▫ DIN-Rail kit (screwed on the switch)
▫ Wall-mount kit (wall-mount plate with 6 screws)
▫ CD-ROM user's manual x1
If any of these are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately, if possible, retain the
carton including the original packing material, and use them against to repack the product in case there is
a need to return it to us for repair.
1.2 How to Use This Manual
This User Manual is structured as follows:
Chapter 2, HARDWARE NSTALLATION
The chapter explains the functions of the Converter and how to physically install the Converter.
Chapter 3, NETWORK INSTALLATION
The chapter explains how to install the Converter in the network.
Chapter 4, TROUBLE SHOOTING
The chapter explains how to trouble shooting of the Converter.
Chapter 5, APPENDIX A Networking Connection
The chapter contains cable information of the Converter.
1.3 Product Feature
Hardware Feature:
▫ UTP to Fiber Media Converter
▫ Auto Negotiation Speed and Half / Full Duplex
▫ Support 12 to 48VDC power inputs
▫ TX port support Auto MDI/MDI-X
▫ Relay alarm output for port link failure
▫ IEEE 802.3x flow control support
▫ Flow control on full-duplex
▫ Back pressure on half-duplex
▫ Built-in Link Lose Forwarding Technology
▫ DIN-Rail or wall mountable
▫ DIP-switches to set the operation mode and Link- Lost-Forwarding function.
Industrial Conformance:
▫ 12~48V DC, redundant power with polarity reverse protect function and connective
removable terminal block for master and slave power
▫ 0 to 60 Degree C operation temperature
▫ IP-30 Aluminum case
▫ EMI complies with FCC Class A, CE EN6100-4-2, CE EN6100-4-3, CE EN6100-4-4, CE
EN6100-4-5 and CE EN6100-4-6
▫ Stability testing with IEC60068-2-32(Free fall), IEC60068-2-27(Shock) and
IEC60068-2-6(Vibration)
1.4 Product Specification
Model IFT-802
Standard IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX / 100BASE-FX
IEEE 802.3x Flow Control and Back pressure
10/100Mbps TP CAT-3/5 (10/100Mbps) Twisted Pair cable Auto MDI/MDI-X and Auto-Negotiation
Function Support
Fiber Connector Multi-Mode SC connector
Architecture Store and forward
Fiber Parameters Fiber Core: Multi-Mode (62.5/125µm, 50/125µm). Wavelength: 1310nm
Fiber Distance: Multi-Mode Fiber, up to 2Km
Link Lost Forward TX to Fiber: If TX port link down, the media converter will force Fiber port to link down
Fiber to TX: If Fiber port link down, the media converter will force TX port to link down.
DIP Switch DIP Switch 1:
ON: Enables Port Alarm
OFF: Disables Port Alarm
DIP Switch 2:
ON: Enables LLF (Link Lose Forwarding)
OFF: Disables LLF (Link Lose Forwarding)
DIP Switch 3:
ON: 100Base-FX Half-mode
OFF: 100Base-FX Full-mode
DIP Switch 4:
ON: 100Base-TX Full-duplex mode
OFF: Auto-Negotiation
LED Power (Green), Power1 (Green), Power2 (Green), Fault (Orange)
Fiber: Link/Activity (Green)
Half/Full Duplex (Orange)
TX: 10/100(Green)
Link (Green)
Half/Full Duplex (Orange)
Power Supply 12~48 VDC, Redundant power with polarity reverse and overlap current protection
function
Power Consumption 4.6 Watts
Installation Provide DIN rail kit and wall mount plate for 3-way installation
Operating environment 0~60 Degree C, 5%~90%RH (Non-condensing)
Storage environment -40~85 Degree C, 5%~90%RH (Non-condensing)
Dimension (W x D x H) 54 × 105 × 155 mm
Emission FCC Class A, CE mark
Stability testing IEC60068-2-32(Free fall), IEC60068-2-27(Shock), IEC60068-2-6(Vibration)
2. INSTALLATION
This section describes the functionalities of the Converter’s components and guides how to install it on
the rack or mount to the wall. Basic knowledge of networking is assumed. Please read this chapter
completely before continuing.
2.1 Product Description
2.1.1 Product Overview
The PLANET IFT-802 industrial 10/100BaseTX to 100BaseFX Media Converter is a cost- effective
solution for the converting 10/100Base-TX (Auto MDI/MDIX) to 100Base-FX cabling. It provides two
power inputs that can be connected simultaneously to the DC power sources. If one power input fails, the
other one acts as a backup.
The PLANET IFT-802 also provides relay alarm outputs to warn when the port link failure, so the
technician can respond quickly with appropriate emergency operation procedures. Also, there are DIP-
switches to set the operation mode for relay alarm, Fiber ports, link loss forwarding function, and UTP
operation mode.
2.1.2 Switch Front Panel
Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of the converter.
Figure 2-1 IFT-802 Front Panel
2.1.3 LED Indications
There are 9 diagnostic LEDs located on the Front panel of industrial media converter. They provide
real-time information of system and optional status. The following table provides description of the LED
status and their meanings for the industrial media converter.
LED Status Meaning
Green When the IFT-802 has power input s the LED will light on
Power
Off No any power inputs
Green Power on
Power 1
Off No power inputs
Green Power on
Power 2
Off No power inputs
Orange Power failure or UTP port failure or Fiber port failure
Fault
LNK/ACT(Fiber)
FDX (Fiber)
10/100(UTP)
LNK/ACT(UTP)
Off
No Power failure or UTP port failure or Fiber port failure occurs or the
port alarm disable
Green The port is linking with its link partner.
Blinks The port is transmitting or receiving packets from the FX device.
Off No device attached
Orange The port is operating in full-duplex mode.
Off Half-duplex mode or no device attached
Green In 100Mbps transmitting speed
Off In 10Mbps transmitting speed
Green The port is linking with its link partner.
Blinks The unit is transmitting or receiving packets from the devices.
Off No device attached
FDX (UTP)
Orange The port is operating in full-duplex mode.
Off Half-duplex mode or no device attached
2.1.4 DIP-Switch
The DIP-switch is used to configure operation mode for LLF (Link Lost Forwarding) operation mode for
UTP/Fiber port and relay alarm operation mode. The factory default mode of DIP switch is OFF.
DIP Switch No Status Description
1
2
3
4
Link Lose Forwarding:
When LLF is enabling, allow UTP link failures to be reported to the fiber side and also allow Fiber link
failure to be reported to the UTP side. Therefore, a link lost forward feature is provided in both UTP and
Fiber side.
ON Enable Port Alarm. If the port’s link fails, the fault LED will light up.
OFF Disable Port Alarm
ON LLF Enable
OFF LLF Disable
ON 100Base-FX Half Duplex mode
OFF 100Base-FX Full Duplex mode
ON 100Base-TX Full Duplex mode
OFF UTP Auto-Negotiation
#Notice:
Please don't change the DIP-switch setting when UTP or fiber port is transmitting or receiving data. It
may cause some data error. After change the DIP-switch setting, must execute Power OFF/ON to enable
new configures.
2.1.5 Converter Bottom Panel
The bottom panel of the Converter consist one terminal block connector within two DC power inputs and
one DC IN power jack for extra AC/DC power adapter. Figure 2-2 shows the bottom panel of the switch.
Figure 2-2 IFT-802 Bottom Panel.
2.1.6 Wiring the Power Inputs
Please follow below steps to insert the power wire.
V - V + V - V +
1. Insert the positive and negative wires into the V+ and V- connector on the terminal block connector.
2. To tighten the wire-clamp screws for preventing the DC wires to loose.
2.1.7 Wiring the Fault Alarm Contact
The fault alarm contact is in the middle of terminal block connector as below figure shows. By inserting
the wires and set the DIPswitch at "ON" status, it will detect when power is failure or port link failure and
form an open circuit. And, the following figure shows an application example for the fault alarm contact.
Inset the wires into the falult alarm contact
Power Notice:
The wire range of terminal block is from 12~ 24 AWG.
Fault Alarm Contact
The open circuit will form
when the power failure or
port link failure.
24V DC Buzzer 24V Battery
The fault alarm device will
send a warning signal t
warn the user, ex: alarm
sound or flash light.
2.2 Mounting Installation
This section describes how to install the Converter and make connections to it. Please read the following
topics and perform the procedures in the order being presented.
2.2.1 DIN-Rail mounting
The DIN-Rail is screwed on the Converter when out of factory. If the DIN-Rail is not screwed on the
Converter, please see the following figure to screw the DIN-Rail on the switch. To hang the Converter,
follow the below steps:
Step1: Insert the top of DIN-Rail into the track.
Step2: Lightly push the button of DIN-Rail into the track.
Step3: Check the DIN-Rail is tightly on the track.
Step4: To remove the Converter from the track, reverse steps above.
2.2.2 Wall Mount Plate Mounting
To install the converter to the wall, please follows the instructions described below.
Step1: Remove the DIN-Rail from the industrial switch; loose the screws to remove the DIN-Rail.
Step2: Place the wall mount plate on the rear panel of the industrial switch.
Step3: Use the screws to screw the wall mount plate on the Converter.
Step4: Use the hook holes at the corners of the wall mount plate to hang the Converter on the wall.
Step5: To remove the wall mount plate, reverse steps above.
3. Hardware Installation
In this section, we will describe how to install the 10/100BaseTX to 100BaseFX Media Converter and the
installation points for the attention. In Figure G, it is an example application for the Converter.
Installation Steps
Step1: Unpacked the Industrial media converter.
Step2: Check the DIN-Rail is screwed on the Industrial media converter. Please refer to DIN-Rail
Mounting section for DIN-Rail installation if the DIN-Rail is not screwed on the Industrial media converter.
If you want to wall mount the Industrial media converter, then please refer to Wall Mount Plate Mountin g
section for wall mount plate installation.
Step3: To insert the Industrial media converter into the track or hang on the wall, please refer to the
Mounting Installation section.
Step4: Power on the Industrial media converter. The power LED on the Industrial media converter will
light up. Please refer to the LED Indicators section for meaning of LED lights.
Step5: Prepare the twisted-pair, straight through Category 5 cable for Ethernet connection and optic fiber
cable for fiber connection.
#Notice:
The Fiber port has single-mode and multi-mode. To check your Industrial media converter fiber connector
type, look for the sticker on the Industrial media converter.
The multi-mode connector type must use 50 or 62.5/125 µm multi-mode fiber cable. The connect
distance between two devices is up to 2Km.
Step6: Insert one side of Category 5 cables into the Industrial media converter Ethernet port (RJ-45 port)
and another side of category 5 cables to the network switch's Ethernet port (RJ-45 port). The UTP port
(RJ-45) LED on the Industrial media converter will light up when the cable connected with the switch.
Please refer to the LED Indicators section for LED light meaning.
#Notice:
Be sure the connected local switch's Ethernet port support MDI/MDI-X. If it does not support then use the
crossover category 5 Cable.
Step7: Insert one side of fiber cable into the Industrial media converter fiber port and another side to the
convert in the opposite side connection. The fiber port LED on the converter will light up when the cable
connected. Please refer to the LED Indicators section for LED light meaning.
Step8: When all connections are all set and LED lights all show in normal, the installation is complete.
4. TROUBLESHOOTING
This section is intended to help you solve the most common problems on the Industrial Media Converter.
4.1 Incorrect connections
The switch port can auto detect straight or crossover cable when you link switch with other Ethernet
device. For the RJ-45 connector should use correct UTP or STP cable, 10/100Mbps port use 2-pairs
twisted cable. If the RJ-45 connector is not correct pin on right position then the link will fail. For fiber
connection, please notice that fiber cable mode and fiber module should be match.
4.1.1 Faulty or loose cables
Look for loose or obviously faulty connections. If they appear to be OK, make sure the connections are
snug. IF that does not correct the problem, try a different cable.
4.1.2 Non-standard cables
Non-standard and miss-wired cables may cause numerous network collisions and other network problem,
and can seriously impair network performance. A category 5-cable tester is a recommended tool for
every 100Base-T network installation.
4.1.3 Improper Network Topologies
It is important to make sure that you have a valid network topology. Common topology faults include
excessive cable length and too many repeaters (hubs) between end nodes. In addition, you should make
sure that your network topology contains no data path loops. Between any two ends nodes, there should
be only one active cabling path at any time. Data path loops will cause broadcast storms that will severely
impact your network performance.
4.1.4 Incorrect Power Input
Verify that you are using the right power cord/adapter (DC 12-48V), please don't use the power adapter
with DC output bigger than 48V, or it will burn this converter down.
4.2 Diagnosing LED Indicators
The Switch can be easily monitored through panel indicators to assist in identifying problems, which
describes common problems you may encounter and where you can find possible solutions.
IF the power indicator does turn on when the power cord is plugged in, you may have a problem with
power outlet, or power cord. However, if the Switch powers off after running for a while check for loose
power connections, power losses or surges at power outlet. IF you still cannot resolve the problem,
contact your local dealer for assistance.
4.2.1 Cabling
RJ-45 ports: use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shield twisted-pair (STP) cable for RJ-45 connections:
100Ω Category 3, 4 or 5 Cable for 10Mbps connections or 100Ω Category 5 cable for 100Mbps
connections. Also be sure that the length of any twisted-pair connection does not exceed 100 meters
(328 feet).
Diagnosing LED Indicators: the Switch can be easily monitored through panel indicators to assist in
identifying problems, which describes common problems you may encounter and where you can find
possible solutions.
IF the power indicator does not turn on when the power cord is plugged in, you may have a problem with
power cord. Than check for loose power connections, power losses or surges at power outlet. IF you still
cannot resolve the problem, contact your local dealer for assistance.
If the Industrial switch LED indicators are normal and the connected cables are correct and the packets
still cannot transmit. Please check your system's Ethernet devices' configuration or status.
Appendix A Networking Connection
A.1 Switch‘s RJ-45 Pin Assignments
Contact MDI MDI-X
1 1 (TX +) 3
2 2 (TX -) 6
3 3 (RX +) 1
6 6 (RX -) 2
4, 5, 7, 8 Not used Not used
A.2 RJ-45 cable pin assignment
2 1
3 6
2 1 3 6
6
3
2
1
There are 8 wires on a standard UTP/STP cable and each wire is color-coded. The following shows the
pin allocation and color of straight cable and crossover cable connection:
Figure A-1: Straight-Through and Crossover Cable
Please make sure your connected cables are with same pin assignment and color as above picture
before deploying the cables into your network.
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