Transition Networks C-100BTX-FX-05, E-100BTX-FX-05, C-100BTX-FX-05LW, E-100BTX-FX-05LW, C-100BTX-FX-05MT User Manual

Designed to be installed in the TRANSITION Networks E-MCC-1600 Media
Converter Chassis, C/E-100BTX-FX-05 series
Ethernet™ 100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX
media converters connect 100 Mb/s
copper cable to 100 Mb/s fiber cable.

100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX

Slide-In-Module Media Converters

C/E-100BTX-FX-05

USER’S GUIDE

C/E-100BTX-FX-05

Provides an RJ-45 twisted pair
100BASE-TX connector and a set of RX
(receive) and TX (transmit) ST
100BASE-FX connectors to 1300 nm

multimode fiber-optic cable.

C/E-100BTX-FX-05(SC)

Provides an RJ-45 twisted pair
100BASE-TX connector and an RX
(receive) and TX (transmit) SC
100BASE-FX connector to 1300 nm

multimode fiber-optic cable.

C/E-100BTX-FX-05(MT)

Provides an RJ-45 twisted pair
100BASE-TX connector and an RX
(receive) and TX (transmit) MT-RJ
100BASE-FX connector to 1300 nm

multimode fiber-optic cable.

C/E-100BTX-FX-05(SM)

Provides an RJ-45 twisted pair
100BASE-TX connector and an RX
(receive) and TX (transmit) SC
100BASE-FX connector to 1300 nm

singlemode fiber-optic cable.

C/E-100BTX-FX-05(SMLC)

Provides an RJ-45 twisted pair
100BASE-TX connector and an RX
(receive) and TX (transmit) LC
100BASE-FX connector to 1300 nm

singlemode fiber-optic cable.

C/E-100BTX-FX-05(LH)

Provides an RJ-45 twisted pair
100BASE-TX connector and an RX
(receive) and TX (transmit) SC
100BASE-FX connector to 1300 nm

singlemode fiber-optic cable.

C/E-100BTX-FX-05(XL)

Provides an RJ-45 twisted pair
100BASE-TX connector and an RX
(receive) and TX (transmit) SC
100BASE-FX connector to 1300 nm

singlemode fiber-optic cable.

C/E-100BTX-FX-05(LW)

Provides an RJ-45 twisted pair
100BASE-TX connector and an RX
(receive) and TX (transmit) SC
100BASE-FX connector to 1550 nm
singlemode fiber-optic cable.

Power Modules

Media
Conversion
Center

Power

In Use

Power

In Use

1

2

Management
Module

Power

Link

TX

RX

C/E-100BTX-FX-05 in the Network . . .2

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Fault Isolation and Correction . . . . .8

Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . .11

Compliance Information . . . . . . . . .12

C/E-100BTX-FX-05 IN THE NETWORK

Use the media converter (or two media converters in pairs) to connect a
workstation to a remote hub or to connect two hubs, switches, or workstations.

TRANSITION Networks C/E-100BTX-FX-05 100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX media
converters connect 100BASE-TX Ethernet

™

copper cable to 100BASE-FX Ethernet

™

fiber cable.

The default copper connection to the media converter is autocrossed, so that
either straight-through or crossover cable can be used when connecting the media
converter through twisted-pair copper to a device. An internal jumper allows the
autocross feature to be disabled. (See INSTALLATION.).

A four-position switch allows selection of autonegotiation, of half-duplex or full­duplex, and of fault detection/handling.

C/E-100BTX-FX-05

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INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge
precautions when installing Media Converter Slide-in-Module in the Media
Conversion Center. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to,
and subsequent failure of, the Media Converter Slide-in-Module.

Optionally Modify Two-Position Jumper Settings

NOTE: Jumpers, located on C/E-100BTX-FX-05 series media converter circuit
boards, are shipped with the default J3 jumper settings

ENABLE Autocross

.

ONLY IF THE SITE REQUIRES JUMPER SETTINGS THAT

DISABLE

AUTOCROSS

SHOULD THE JUMPER SETTINGS BE CHANGED.

ENABLE AUTOCROSS When

Jumper J3 is in the enabled (DEFAULT)

position,

either straight-through or crossover cable can be used when
connecting the media converter through twisted-pair copper to a device. The
media converter determines the characteristics of the cable connection and
automatically configures the media converter to link up with the attached
device.

DISABLE AUTOCROSS When

Jumper J3 is in the disabled position,

straight­through or crossover cables must be selected and installed according to the
device connected to the media converter

.

(See page 10.)

To optionally set two-position jumper J3:

1. Locate two-position jumper on circuit
board.

2. Using small needle-nosed pliers or
similar device and referring to drawing
for jumper positions, move jumper to
new position.

3

Disable AutoCross

Enable AutoCross

D

J 3

J 3

INSTALLATION (continued)

Set Four-Position Switch

Switches are located at side of Media Converter Slide-in-Module circuit
board.

FOUR-POSITION SWITCH SETTINGS

1 (UP) Advertises 100 Mb/s FULL-DUPLEX ONLY during autonegotiation.
(DOWN) (Used primarily when connecting

to hub.) Operates at 100 Mb/s in duplex
mode of attached device.

2

Applies only if

FULL-DUPLEX

Switch 1 is
UP AND media converter is connected to
autonegotiating device(s) capable of Pause
Control Frame propagation.

(UP) ALLOWS

Pause Control Frame propagation. (See page

7.) (DOWN) Does NOT allow Pause
Control Frame propagation.

3 (UP) Enables Link Pass-Through. (See page

7.) (DOWN) Disables Link Pass-Through.
4 (UP) Enables Far-End Fault. (See page 7.) (DOWN) Disables Far-End Fault.

To set four-position switch:

1. Locate four-position switch at side of circuit board.

2. Using small flatblade screwdriver or similar device and referring to
drawing, set switch according to site requirements.

*When RJ-45 cable is installed at a device that is “hard-set” to a specific
speed and mode, the connecting device may not go through the
autonegotiation sequence. Therefore, set Dip Switch 1 DOWN to run the
Media Converter at the speed and mode of the connecting device.

Install Slide-In-Module in Media Conversion Center Chassis

NOTE : Install Media Converter Slide-in-Modules in any slot, in any order.

To install Media Converter Slide-in-Module:

1 . Remove Media Converter Slide-in-Module protective plate from

selected installation slot by removing screw that secures plate to
Media Conversion Center.

2. Carefully slide Media Converter Slide-in-Module into installation
slot, aligning with installation guides. NOTE: Ensure that Media
Converter Slide-in-Module is firmly seated against the backplane.

3. Secure Media Converter Slide-in-Module by rotating panel fastener
screw attached to Media Converter Slide-in-Module clockwise.

C/E-100BTX-FX-05

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Fiber Port UP=ON

etwork connectors toward chas

s

Copper Port UP=ON

LinkAlert™ U

P

AutoCross™ UP=O

N

Install Cable

FIBER

1. Locate or build 802.3 compliant fiber cable with male two-stranded
TX to RX connectors installed at both ends.

2. Connect cable with connector installed at TX location on media
converter to RX location on attached device.

3. Connect cable with connector installed at RX location on media
converter to TX location on attached device.

COPPER

NOTE: Do NOT exceed 100 meters distance on twisted-pair cable runs.

1. Locate or build IEEE 802.3 compliant straight-through* twisted-pair
copper cables (if the default autocross jumper configuration is
used), with male RJ-45 plug connectors at both ends.

2. Connect male RJ-45 plug connector at one end of cable to media
converter RJ-45 jack connector.

3. Connect male RJ-45 plug connector at other end of cable to DTE
terminal device or hub RJ-45 jack connector.

*If the default autocross jumper configuration (see page 3) is NOT used,
install crossover twisted-pair copper cable between the media converter
and a terminal device and install straight-through twisted-pair copper
cable between the media converter and a hub. (See page 6.)

Power the Slide-In-Module

NOTE: The Slide-In-Module is powered through the Media Conversion
Center.

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T

X

R

X

TX

RX

OPERATION

After installation, the media converter should function without operator
intervention.

Status LEDs

Use the status LEDs to monitor media converter operation in the network.

Power Illuminated green LED indicates connection to external AC

power.

SDF Signal Detect/Fiber: Steady green LED indicates fiber port is

connected to device.

SDC Signal Detect/Copper: Steady green LED indicates RJ-45

twisted-pair copper port is connected to device.

RXC Receive/Copper: Flashing green LED indicates packets are seen

on twisted-pair copper RJ-45 port.

RXF Receive/Fiber: Flashing green LED indicates packets are seen

on fiber port.

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RX

TX

Fiber

UTP/STP

Power

RXC

RXF

SDF

SDC

Pause Control Frame

When both ends of a full-duplex media coverter link are able to send and
receive Pause Control Frames AND the media converter four-position switch
is set to allow Pause Control Frame propagation (see page 3), then the Pause
Control Frame feature can improve network performance by allowing one
end of the link to signal the other to discontinue frame transmission for a set
period of time to relieve buffer congestion.

Link Pass-Through

When the media converter four-position switch is set to allow Link Pass­Through (see page 4), then a fault on one side of the media coverter stops
signal and data transmission on the other side.

Far-End Fault

When the media converter four-position switch is set to

enable

Far-End Fault
(see page 4), then a fault on an incoming fiber link causes the media
converter to transmit a Far-End Fault signal on the outgoing fiber link.

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100Base-TX

Device

Media Converter

100Base-FX

Device

Original Fault

100Base-TX

Device

Media Converter

100Base-FX

Device

Fiber

Copper

Fiber

Copper

Signal and data

transmission

is stopped

Fiber

Copper

Copper

(Sends a Far-End

Fault)

Media Converter

Media Converter

Fiber

Copper

Copper

Media Converter

(Sends a Far-End

Fault)

Media Converter

100Base-TX

Device

100Base-TX

Device

100Base-FX

Device

100Base-FX

Device

FAULT ISOLATION and CORRECTION

If the media converter fails, isolate and correct the failure by determining the
answers to the following questions and then taking the indicated action:

1. Is the

Power

LED on the media converter illuminated?

NO

• Is the media converter inserted properly into the chassis?

• Is the power cord properly installed in the chassis and at the
external power source?

• Does the external power source provide power?

• Contact Technical Support at [phone].

YES

• Proceed to step 2.

2. Is the

SDC

(Signal Detect/Copper) LED illuminated?

NO

• Check UTP cables for proper connection.

• Contact Technical Support at [phone].

YES

• Proceed to step 3.

3. Is the

SDF

(Signal Detect/Fiber) LED illuminated?

NO

• Check fiber cables for proper connection.

• Verify that TX and RX cables on media converter are connected to
RX and TX ports, respectively, on the other 100BASE-FX device.

• Refer to Tech Tips available at: http://www.transition.com

• Contact Technical Support at [phone].

YES

• Contact Technical Support at [phone].

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CABLE SPECIFICATIONS

The physical characteristics of the media cable must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3 specifications.

Fiber Cable

Bit error rate: <10

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MULTIMODE

Fiber Optic Cable Recommended: 62.5 / 125 µm multimode fiber

Optional: 100 / 140 µm multimode fiber

85 / 125 µm multimode fiber
50 / 125 µm multimode fiber

C/E-100BTX-FX-05 1300 nM
C/E-100BTX-FX-05(SC) 1300 nM

Fiber Optic Transmitter Power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Fiber Optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -30.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Link Budget: 11.0 dB

Typical

Maximum Cable Distance*: 2 kilometers
C/E-100BTX-FX-05(MT) 1300 nM
Fiber Optic Transmitter Power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Fiber Optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -33.5 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Link Budget: 15.0 dB

Typical

Maximum Cable Distance*: 2 kilometers

SINGLEMODE

Fiber Optic Cable Recommended: 9 µm singlemode fiber
C/E-100BTX-FX-05(SM) 1300 nM
Fiber-optic Transmitter Power: min: -15.0 dBm max: -8.0 dBm
Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -31.0 dBm max: -8.0 dBm
Link Budget: 16.0 dB

Typical

Cable Distance*: 20 kilometers
C/E-100BTX-FX-05(SMLC) 1300 nM
Fiber-optic Transmitter Power: min: -15.2 dBm max: -8.0 dBm
Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -32.5 dBm max: -3.0 dBm
Link Budget: 17.3 dB

Typical

Cable Distance*: 20 kilometers
C/E-100BTX-FX-05(LH) 1300 nM
Fiber-optic Transmitter Power: min: -8.0 dBm max: -2.0 dBm
Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -34.0 dBm max: -7.0 dBm
Minimum Attenuation: 8 dB

Typical

Cable Distance*: 40 kilometers
C/E-100BTX-FX-05(XL) 1300 nM
Fiber-optic Transmitter Power: min: -5.0 dBm max: 0.0 dBm
Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -34.0 dBm max: -7.0 dBm
Minimum Attenuation: 7 dB

Typical

Cable Distance*: 60 kilometers
C/E-100BTX-FX-05(LW) 1550 nM
Fiber-optic Transmitter Power: min: -5.0 dBm max: 0.0 dBm
Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -34.0 dBm max: -7.0 dBm
Spectral Width 0.4 nm FWHM
Minimum Attenuation: 7 dB

Typical

Cable Distance*: 80 kilometers

*Actual distance dependent upon physical characteristics of network installation.

The fiber optic transmitters meet Class I Laser safety requirements per IEC-

825/CDRH standards and comply with 21 CFR1040.10 and 1040.11.

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CABLE SPECIFICATIONS (continued)

Copper Cable

Category 5 shielded twisted-pair (STP) or unshielded twisted-pair (UTP)
copper wire is required. DO NOT USE FLAT OR SILVER SATIN WIRE.

CATEGORY 5:

Gauge 24 to 22 AWG
Attenuation 22.0 dB /100m @ 100 MHz
Maximum Cable Distance: 100 meters
RJ-45 Pin-out: Pin 1=TD+, Pin 2=TD-,

Pin 3=RD+, Pin 6=RD-

The two active pairs in a 100BASE-TX network are pins 1 & 2 and pins 3
& 6. Use only dedicated wire pairs (such as blue/white & white/blue,
orange/white & white/orange) for the active pins.

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Crossover Cable

1
2

3
6

Straight-Through Cable

Twisted Pair #1

Twisted Pair #1

Twisted Pair #2

Twisted Pair #2

1
2

3
6

1
2

3
6

1
2

3
6

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Standards IEEE 802.3

Case Dimensions 4.75" x 3.0" x 1.0" (119mm x 76mm x 25mm)

Shipping Weight 3 pounds (1.4 kilograms)

Environment Typical Operating Temperature: 0°

to 50°C (32° to 122°F )

Storage Temperature: -20°

to 85°C (-4° to 185°F)

Humidity 10-90%, non condensing

Altitude 0-10,000 feet

Warranty Lifetime

*Manufacturer’s rated ambient temperature: Tmra range for this slide-in-module
depends on the physical characteristics and the installation configuration of the
Transition Networks PointSystem™ chassis in which this slide-in-module will be
installed.

Product is certified by the manufacturer to comply with DHHS Rule 21/CFR,
Subchapter J applicable at the date of manufacture.

CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into
the beam or view directly with optical instruments.

CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Name of Mfg: Transition Networks

6475 City West Parkway, Minneapolis MN 55344 USA
Model: C/E-100BTX-FX-05 Series Media Converters
Part Number(s): C/E-100BTX-FX-05, C/E-100BTX-FX-05(SC), C/E-100BTX-FX-05(MT),

C/E-100BTX-FX-05(SM), C/E-100BTX-FX-05(SMLC), C/E-100BTX-FX-05(LH),
C/E-100BTX-FX-05(XL), C/E-100BTX-FX-05(LW)

Regulation: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
Purpose : To declare that the

C/E-100BTX-FX-05

to which this declaration refers

is in conformity with the following standards.

CISPR 22:1993; EN 55022: 1994+A1:1995+A2:1997 Class A; EN 55024:1998;
EN 61000-3-2:1995; EN 6100-3-3:1995; 21CFR subpart J

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above
Directive(s) and Standard(s).

_May 1, 2001_____

Stephen Anderson, Vice-President of Engineering Date

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

CISPR/EN55022 Class A

FCC Regulations

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 the user’s own expense.

Canadian Regulations

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out on
the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables
aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique
édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

European Regulations

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.

Achtung !

Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes
Rundfunkstörungen auftreten. In diesem Fäll ist der Benutzer für Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich.

Attention !

Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environment domestique, ce produit risque de créer des
interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l’utilsateur de prende les measures spécifiques
appropriées

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© 2001, 2002, 2005 TRANSITION Networks.
All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means –
graphic, electronic, or mechanical – without written permission from TRANSITION Networks.

Printed in the U.S.A.

33206.E

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CAUTION: RJ connectors are NOT INTENDED FOR CONNECTION TO THE
PUBLIC TELEPHONE NETWORK. Failure to observe this caution could result in
damage to the public telephone network.

Der Anschluss dieses Gerätes an ein öffentlickes Telekommunikationsnetz in den EG-Mitgliedstaaten
verstösst gegen die jeweligen einzelstaatlichen Gesetze zur Anwendung der Richtlinie 91/263/EWG zur
Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten über Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen
einschliesslich der gegenseitigen Anerkennung ihrer Konformität.