
SCALANCE X-100 media converter
Industrial Ethernet switches
SCALANCE X-100 media converter
Description of the device

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1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 On the Operating Instructions ................................................................................................... 5
1.2 On the product .......................................................................................................................... 7
2 Network topologies ............................................................................................................................... 11
2.1 Possible network topologies ................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Coupling of network segments ............................................................................................... 14
3 Description of the device ....................................................................................................................... 15
3.1 Overview of the SCALANCE X-100 media converters ........................................................... 15
3.2 Product characteristics............................................................................................................ 16
3.2.1 SCALANCE X101-1 ................................................................................................................ 16
3.2.2 SCALANCE X101-1LD ........................................................................................................... 17
3.3 TP ports (twisted pair) ............................................................................................................. 18
3.4 FO port (fiber optic) ................................................................................................................. 20
3.4.1 SCALANCE X101-1 ................................................................................................................ 20
3.4.2 SCALANCE X101-1LD ........................................................................................................... 21
3.5 LEDs ....................................................................................................................................... 22
3.6 SET button .............................................................................................................................. 24
3.7 Cascading two media converters ............................................................................................ 26
4 Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 27
4.1 Types of installation ................................................................................................................ 27
4.2 Installation on a DIN rail .......................................................................................................... 28
4.3 Installation on a standard rail .................................................................................................. 30
4.4 Wall mounting ......................................................................................................................... 31
5 Connecting up ....................................................................................................................................... 33
5.1 Wiring rules ............................................................................................................................. 33
5.2 Power supply .......................................................................................................................... 33
5.3 Signaling contact ..................................................................................................................... 35
5.4 Grounding ............................................................................................................................... 36
5.5 IE FC RJ-45 Plug 180 ............................................................................................................. 36
6 Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................... 39
7 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................................ 41
7.1 SCALANCE X101-1 ................................................................................................................ 41

Table of contents
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7.2 SCALANCE X101-1LD .......................................................................................................... 43
8 Approvals ............................................................................................................................................. 47
9 Dimension drawings .............................................................................................................................. 51
Index .................................................................................................................................................... 55

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On the Operating Instructions
Purpose of the Operating Instructions
These operating instructions support you when commissioning networks with the media
converters of the SCALANCE X-100.
Validity of the Operating Instructions
These operating instructions are valid for the following devices:
SCALANCE X101-1 6GK5101-1BB00-2AA3
The "SIMATIC NET Industrial Ethernet Twisted Pair and Fiber Optic Networks" manual
contains additional information on other SIMATIC NET products that you can operate along
with the media converters of the SCALANCE X-100 product line in an Industrial Ethernet
network.
You can order the manual "SIMATIC NET Industrial Twisted Pair and Fiber Optic Networks",
release 05/2001, using the following order numbers:
6GK1970-1BA10-0AA0 German
6GK1970-1BA10-0AA1 English
6GK1970-1BA10-0AA2 French
6GK1970-1BA10-0AA4 Italian
You will also find this network manual on the Internet pages of Service & Support under the
following entry ID: 1172207 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/1172207
).
You will find further information in the "System Manual Industrial Ethernet" in the Manual
Collection.
You will find further information on the SCALANCE system on the Internet at
www.siemens.com/scalance (www.siemens.com/scalance
).
You can obtain the "PROFINET Installation Guide" from the PROFIBUS User Organization
(PNO).
These Operating Instructions are intended for persons commissioning networks with
SCALANCE X-100 media converters.

Introduction
1.1 On the Operating Instructions
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Explanations of many of the specialist terms used in this documentation can be found in the
SIMATIC NET glossary.
You will find the SIMATIC NET glossary on the Internet at the following address:
50305045 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/50305045
)
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Introduction
1.2 On the product
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On the product
What is possible?
The media converters of the SCALANCE X-100 allow the cost-effective installation of
Industrial Ethernet linear (bus) and star structures with transitions from one media to
another.
The passive use of two identical SCALANCE X-100 media converters in series (cascaded)
within a redundant ring is possible. In this case, the media converters behave "like a section
of cable". A simple, passive coupling of two rings is also possible. See also "Coupling of
network segments (Page 14)".
Note
If devices are supplied over long 24 V power supply lines or networks, measures are
necessary to prevent interference by strong electromagnetic pulses on the supply lines.
These can result, for example, due to lightning or switching of large inductive load
One of the tests used to attest the immunity of these devices to electromagnetic interference
is the "surge immunity test" according to EN 61000
-4-5. This test requires overvoltage
protection for the power supply lines. A suitable device is, for exampl
BVT AVD 24 V type no. 918 422 or a comparable protective element.
Manufacturer:
DEHN+SÖHNE GmbH+Co.KG Hans Dehn Str.1 Postfach 1640 D
When used in hazardous environments corresponding to Class I, Division 2 or Class I,
Zone 2, the device must be installed in a cabinet or a suitable enclosure.
To comply with EU Directive 94/9 (ATEX95), this enclosure must meet the requirements of
at least IP54 in compliance with EN 60529.
DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT WHEN A FLAMMABLE OR
COMBUSTIBLE ATMOSPHERE IS PRESENT.

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1.2 On the product
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Ambient temperature above 55 °C
If a device is operated in an ambient temperature of more than 55 °C, the temperature of
the device housing may be higher than 70 °C. The device must therefore be installed so
that it is only accessible to service personnel or users that are aware of the reason for
restricted access and the required safety measures at an ambient temperature higher than
55 °C.
The following components are supplied with a SCALANCE X-100 media converter:
● SCALANCE X-100 media converter
● 2-pin plug-in terminal block (signaling contact)
● 4-terminal plug-in block (power supply)
● Product information
IE FC TP standard cable GP
IE FC TP trailing cable GP
IE FC TP flexible cable GP 1 6XV1 870-2B

Introduction
1.2 On the product
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Do not use any parts that show evidence of damage
If you use damaged parts, there is no guarantee that the device will function according to
the specification.
If you use damaged parts, this can lead to the following problems:
• Injury to persons
• Loss of the approvals
• Violation of the EMC regulations
• Damage to the device and other components
Use only undamaged parts.
1. Make sure that the package is complete.
2. Check all the parts for transport damage.
Electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD)
Electronic modules contain electrostatic sensitive components
These components can easily be destroyed if handled incorrectly.
Note the following instructions to avoid damage.
• Touch electronic modules only when you absolutely need to work on them.
• If electronic modules need to be touched, the body of the person involved must first be
electrostatically discharged and grounded.
• Do not bring electronic modules in contact with electrically isolating materials such as
plastic film, isolating table top pads or clothing made of synthetic fibers.
• Place the modules only on conductive surfaces.
• Pack, store and transport electronic modules and components only in conductive
packaging such as metalized plastic or metal containers, conductive foam or household
aluminum foil.

Introduction
1.2 On the product
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Possible network topologies
Switching technology allows extensive networks to be set up with numerous nodes and
simplifies network expansion.
Which topologies can be implemented?
Using the media converters of the SCALANCE X-100 product line, you can implement bus
and star topologies. It is also possible to link rings and to use two identical media converters
in a ring structure. See also "Cascading two media converters (Page 26)".
Note
Keep to the maximum permitted cable lengths of the devices you are
permitted cable lengths in the section "
Technical specifications (Page 41)".
Figure 2-1 Example of an electrical/optical bus topology with SCALANCE X101-1

Network topologies
2.1 Possible network topologies
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The following figure shows an optical star structure with the IE switches X-400 and X106-1.
A SCALANCE W access point and SIMATIC NET 200 systems are electrically connected via
the media converters SCALANCE X101-1 or SCALANCE X101-1LD.
Figure 2-2 Example of an optical star topology with SCALANCE X101-1 or SCALANCE X101-1LD

Network topologies
2.1 Possible network topologies
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The following figure shows an electrical ring with a SCALANCE X204IRT as redundancy
manager and SCALANCE X208 IE switches. Using the media converters SCALANCE X1011 or SCALANCE X101-1LD, there is a conversion to an optical section.
Figure 2-3 Example of an electrical ring with SCALANCE X101-1 or SCALANCE X101-1LD

Network topologies
2.2 Coupling of network segments
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Coupling of network segments
The example of a coupling between two ring networks using two SCALANCE X101-1 media
converters is only indirectly possible via nodes capable of redundancy (e.g. SCALANCE X-
400). This applies to all SCALANCE X-100 media converters.
The following figure shows the standby coupling of two redundant rings using the
master/slave concept of the SCALANCE X-400 with SCALANCE X101-1 or SCALANCE
X101-1LD media converters.
Figure 2-4 Example of a standby coupling of two redundant rings

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Overview of the SCALANCE X-100 media converters
Table 3- 1 Overview of the product characteristics
Compact housing 40 mm (securing collar, etc.)
Signaling contact + on-site operation
Diagnostics: Web, SNMP, PROFINET
Table 3- 2 Overview of the connection options
Fast Ethernet 10 / 100 Mbps
1 1
Fiber multimode (BFOC)
1 -
Fiber long distance single mode (BFOC)
1310 nm
- 1

Description of the device
3.2 Product characteristics
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Product characteristics
3.2.1
SCALANCE X101-1
Possible attachments
The SCALANCE X101-1 media converter has an RJ-45 jack and a BFOC socket for
connecting end devices or further network segments.
Note
The BFOC socket (Bayonet
Fiber Optic Connector) corresponds to the ST socket.
Figure 3-1 SCALANCE X101-1