Transition Networks C-E-100BTX-FRL-03SM, C-E-100BTX-FRL-03SC, C-E-100BTX-FRL-03 User Manual

The TRANSITION Networks 100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX slide-in-module media
converters,

C/E-100BTX-FRL-03, C/E-100BTX-FRL-03(SC) and C/E-100BTX-FRL-03(SM),

which are designed to be installed in the TRANSITION Networks Media Conversion
Center,

E-MCC-1600

, connect 100BASE-TX unshielded twisted pair cable to 100BASE­FX multimode OR singlemode fiber-optic cable. All media converters function in half-
duplex mode or, when connected to devices capable of full-duplex connectivity, in full­duplex mode. An MDI/MDI-X switch allows straight-through twisted-pair cable to be
used for crossover 100BASE-TX connections.

Minneapolis, MN 55344 USA

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.

Compliance Information

UL Listed
C-UL Listed (Canada)
CISPR/EN55022 Class B

FCC Regulations

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B 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 B limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out on
the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Copyright Restrictions

© 1998, 1999 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.

Trademark Notice

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Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten über Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen
einschliesslich der gegenseitigen Anerkennung ihrer Konformität.

MEDIA CONVERTER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Standards IEEE 802.3u
Environment Temperature: 0-40°C (32° to 104° F )

Humidity 10-90%, non condensing
Altitude 0-10,000 feet

Warranty Five years

100BASE-TX/100BASE-FX

Slide-In-Module Media Converters

C/E-100BTX-FRL-03, C/E-100BTX-FRL-03(SC), C/E-100BTX-FRL-03(SM)

USER’S GUIDE

C/E-100BTX-FRL-03

Provides an RJ-45 twisted pair 100BASE-TX
connector and a set of RX (receive) and TX
(transmit) ST 100BASE-FX connectors to
multimode fiber-optic cable.

C/E-100BTX-FRL-03(SC)

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

C/E-100BTX-FRL-03(SM)

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

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

port is connected to device.

RXC Receive/Copper: Flashing green LED indicates packets

are seen on RJ-45 port.

RXF Receive/Fiber: Flashing green LED indicates packets are

seen on fiber port.

P

Status LEDs

Straight-through Cable Configuration

Straight-through/crossover 100BASE-TX requirements are satisfied using the
MDI/MDI-X switch with straight-through cable.

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.

Straight Through Cable

Twisted
Pair #1

Twisted
Pair #2

1
2

3
6

1
2

3
6

P

100BASE-FX 100BASE-TX

TM

Fast Ethernet

C/E-100BTX-FRL

-03

C/100BTX-FRL-03

100BASE-TX

100BASE-FX 100BASE-TX

TM

-

Copper

100BASE-FX
Multimode
Fiber

-

-

-

P

100BASE-FX 100BASE-TX

TM

Fast Ethernet

C/E-100BTX-FRL

-03

P

Fast Ethernet

C/E-100BTX-FRL

-03

100BASE-TX
Copper

100BASE-FX
Multimode
Fiber

100BASE-TX
Copper

100BASE-FX
Singlemode
Fiber

1. Is the power LED on the media converter illuminated?

NO

• Is the Slide-In-Module properly connected to the Media Conversion Center
chasis backplane?

• Is the Power Supply Module properly connected both to the Media Conversion
Center chasis backplane and to the AC outlet?

• Contact Technical Support at [phone]/ (800) LAN-WANS.

YES

• Proceed to step 2.

2. Is the 100BASE-TX Link LED illuminated?

NO

• Check UTP cables for proper connection and pin assignment. (See above.)

• Contact Technical Support at [phone]/ (800) LAN-WANS.

YES

• Proceed to step 3.

3. Is the fiber Link 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]/ (800) LAN-WANS.

YES

• Contact Technical Support at [phone]/ (800) LAN-WANS.

Troubleshooting

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

802.3u 100BASE-TX and 100BASE-FX specifications.

ETHERNET CABLE SPECIFICATIONS

100BASE-FX CABLE SPECIFICATIONS

SINGLEMODE

Fiber-optic Cable Recommended: 9 µm singlemode fiber
Fiber-optic Transmitter Power: min: -15.0

dBm max: -8.0 dBm

Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -32.5 dBm max: -8.0 dBm
Wavelength: 1300nM
Bit error rate: ≤10

-9

Maximum Cable Distance: 20 kilometers

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
Fiber-optic Transmitter Power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -32.5 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Wavelength: 1300nM
Bit error rate: ≤10

-9

Maximum Cable Distance: 2 kilometers

100BASE-TX CABLE SPECIFICATIONS

Category 5 wire or better is required. Either shielded twisted pair
(STP) or unshielded twisted pair (UTP) can be used. Use a straight­through cable configuration (see back page).

CATEGORY 5:

Gauge 24 to 22 AWG
Attenuation 20 dB/1000’ @ 10 MHz
Impedance 100 Ω ±10% @ 10 MHz

Maximum Cable Distance: 100 meters (330 feet)

Installing Slide-In-Module(s)

CAUTION: Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge precautions when
installing Media Converter Slide-in-Module(s) in the 16-Slot Media Conversion Center.
Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to, and subsequent failure of, the
Media Converter Slide-in-Module(s).

NOTE: Media Converter Slide-in-Modules can be installed in any installation slot, in any
order.

To install the Media Converter Slide-in-Module in the E-MCC-1600 chassis:

1. Remove Media Converter Slide-in-Module protective plate from selected installation slot
by removing two screws that secure plate to front of E-MCC-1600. Retain one installation
screw.

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

3. Secure Slide-in-Module by installing retained installation screw.

100BASE-FX CABLE CONNECTIONS

• Be certain that the correct mode and wavelength fiber cable is used for single­mode and/or for multimode fiber cable installations.

100BASE-TX CABLE CONNECTIONS

• Be certain that the MDI/MDI-X switch located ON the Slide-In-Module circuit
board is set correctly before installing Slide-In-Module in Media Conversion
Center. Cable connections between a hub and the media converter require the

MDI/MDI-X switch to be set to MDI. Cable connections between the media
converter and a terminal, transceiver or NIC require the switch to be set to MDI­X.

• Using small flatblade
screwdriver or similar tool,
set MDI/MDI-X switch
position for site installation.

C/E-100BTX-FRL-03

MDI
position

Set switch

MDI-X
position

Leave in default position

toward network connectors toward chassis