Transition Networks CFETF1011-105, CFETF1013-105, CFETF1014-105, CFETF1015-105, CFETF1016-105 User Manual

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .7

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . .9

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Compliance Information . . . . . . .12

User’s Guide

CFETF10xx-105

Slide-in-Module Media Converter

• Fast Ethernet™

• Copper to Fiber

• 100Base-TX to 100Base-FX

Transition Networks CFETF10xx-105 series Fast
Ethernet™ 100Base-TX to 100Base-FX media
converters (designed to be installed in a
PointSystem™ chassis) connect 100Base-TX twisted­pair copper cable to multimode or single mode
100Base-FX fiber-optic cable.

*Typical maximum cable distance. Actual distance is dependent upon the physical
characteristics of the network installation.

Part Number Port One - Copper

100Base-TX

Port Two - Fiber-Optic
100Base-FX

CFETF1011-105 RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

ST, 1300 nm multimode
2 km (1.2 miles)*

CFETF1013-105 RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

SC, 1300 nm multimode
2 km (1.2 miles)*

CFETF1014-105 RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

SC, 1300 nm single mode
20 km (12.4 miles)*

CFETF1015-105 RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

SC, 1300 nm single mode
40 km (24.9 miles)*

CFETF1016-105 RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

SC, 1310 nm single mode
60 km (32.3 miles)*

CFETF1017-105 RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

SC, 1550 nm single mode
80 km (49.7 miles)*

CFETF1018-105 RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

MT-RJ, 1300 nm multimode
2 km (1.2 miles)*

CFETF1019-105 RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

LC, 1310 nm single mode
20 km (12.4 miles)*

CFETF1039-105 RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

LC 1300 nm multimode
2 km (1.2 miles)*

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Installation

CAUTION: Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge

precautions when setting the 4-position switch and the jumper and when
installing the slide-in-module media converter. Failure to observe this caution

could result in damage to, and subsequent failure of, the media converter.

Set the 4-Position Switch

• The 4-position switch is located
on the circuit board.

• Use a small flat-blade screwdriver
or a similar device to set the
recessed switches (see the
drawing to the right).

1. Auto-Negotiation™

up Advertises 100 Mb/s full-duplex and half-duplex (only during

Auto-Negotiation). (See page 5.)

down Disable Auto-Negotiation.

2. Link Pass-Through

up Enable Link Pass-Through. (See page 6.)

down Disable Link Pass-Through.

3. AutoCross™

up Enable AutoCross™ - The media converter connects automatically

to either straight-through or crossover twisted-pair copper cable.
(See page 5.)

down Disable AutoCross™ - Either straight-through or crossover twisted-

pair copper cable must be installed, according to the site
requirements.

4. (not used)

Set the Hardware/Software Jumper

The hardware/software jumper is located on the media converter circuit
board. Use small needle-nosed pliers or a similar device to set the jumper.
Refer to the drawings below when setting the media converter for hardware or
software mode.

Hardware The media converter mode is determined by

the 4-position switch settings listed above.

Software The media converter mode is determined by

the most-recently saved, on-board
microprocessor settings.

Software Mode

Hardware Mode

H

S

H

S

Not Used

Link Pass-Through (up=Enable)

AutoCross (up=Enable)

A

uto-Negotiation (up=Enable)

1234

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Installation -- Continued

Install the Slide-In-Module

CAUTION: Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge

precautions when installing the CFETF10xx-105 slide-in-module media
converter. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to, and

subsequent failure of, the media converter.

1. Carefully slide the slide-in-module into the installation slot, aligning the
module with the installation guides.

2. Ensure that the module is firmly seated inside the chassis.

3. Push in and rotate the attached panel fastener screw clockwise to secure
the module to the chassis front.

Connect the Twisted-Pair Copper Cable

1. Locate or build 100Base-TX compliant cables, with male RJ-45
connectors installed at both ends.

2. Connect the RJ-45 connector at one end of the cable to the RJ-45 port on
the CFETF10xx-105 media converter.

3. Connect the RJ-45 connector at the other end of the cable to the RJ-45
port on the other device (switch, workstation, etc.).

CFMFF100

CFMFF100

CETCF100

CFETF100

CFETF110

CFMFF100

SPD

PWR

FRX

CRX

FLNK

CLNK

10/100TX

RX

TX

10/100SX

100BASE-TX

RX

TX
100BASE-FX

Link Alert

E

D

0

50½

LA

PWR

RXF

RXC

LNK

COL

LKS

PWR

LKM

10BASE-2

10BASE-FL

LKS

PWR

LKM

LKS

PWR

LKM

Multimode

Singlemode

TX

RX

TX

RX

Multimode

Singlemode

TX

RX

TX

RX

Multimode

Singlemode

TX

RX

TX

RX

I

0

TERM

INIT

RX

TX

LNK

PWR

CPSMM120

SERIAL

10BASE-T

R
E
S
E
T

I

0

PWR

TX

FX

100BASE-TX

RX

TX

100BASE-FX

panel fastener screw

RJ-45 port

on the other device

(switch, work station, etc.)

RJ-45 port

on the media

converter

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Installation -- Continued

Connect the Fiber Cable

1. Locate or build 100Base-FX compliant fiber cable with male, two­stranded TX to RX connectors installed at both ends.

2. Connect the fiber cables to the CFETF10xx-105 media converter as
described:

• Connect the male TX cable connector to the female TX port.

• Connect the male RX cable connector to the female RX port.

3. Connect the fiber cables to the other device (another media converter,
hub, etc.) as described:

• Connect the male TX cable connector to the female RX port.

• Connect the male RX cable connector to the female TX port.

Power the Media Converter

The slide-in-module media converter is powered through the Transition
Networks PointSystem™ chassis.

Connect the fiber cable
to the media converter
as shown.

Connect the fiber cable

to the other device

(media converter,

hub, etc.) as shown

RX

TX

RX

TX

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Operation

Status LEDs

The CFETF10xx-105 media converter is designed to operate without user
intervention. Use the status LEDs to monitor the media converter operation in
the network.

PWR On = Connection to external AC power.

FX On = A link has been established for the fiber connection.

Flashing = The fiber connection is receiving data.

TX On = A link has been established for the copper connection.

Flashing = The copper connection is receiving data.

Product Features

Auto-Negotiation™

The Auto-Negotiation feature allows the CFETF10xx-105 media converter to
automatically configure itself to achieve the best possible mode of operation
over a link. The media converter broadcasts its speed (100 Mb/s) and duplex
capabilities (full or half) to the other devices and negotiates the best mode of
operation. Auto-Negotiation allows quick and easy installation because the
optimal link is established automatically. No user intervention is required to
determine the best mode of operation.

A scenario where the media converter is linked to a non-negotiating device is
a case where the user may want to disable Auto-Negotiation. In this instance,
the mode of operation will drop to the least common denominator between
the two devices (e.g. 100 Mb/s, half-duplex). Disabling this feature gives the
user the ability to force the connection to the desired speed and duplex mode
of operation.

AutoCross™

When the AutoCross feature is activated, it allows either straight-through
(MDI) or crossover (MDI-X) copper cables to be used when connecting to
100Base-TX devices. AutoCross determines the characteristics of the
connection and automatically configures the unit to link up, regardless if the
copper cable is MDI or MDI-X configuration.

NOTE: Factory default is “enable AutoCross.” Transition networks
recommends leaving the device in the “enable” mode.

PWR

TX

FX

TX

CFETF105

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Operation -- Continued

Link Pass-Through

When the Link Pass-Through feature is activated (see page 2), the media
converter monitors both the fiber and copper RX (receive) ports for loss of signal.
In the event of a loss of an RX signal (1), the media converter will automatically
disable the TX (transmit) signal (2), thus, “passing through” the link loss (3). The
far-end device is automatically notified of the link loss (4), which prevents the
loss of valuable data unknowingly transmitted over an invalid link.

Full-Duplex Network

In a full-duplex network, maximum cable lengths are determined by the type of
cables that are used. See page 1 (front cover) for the cable specifications for the

different CFETF10xx-105 models.

The 512-Bit Rule does not apply in a full-duplex network.

Half-Duplex Network (512-Bit Rule)

In a half-duplex network, the maximum cable lengths are determined by the
round trip delay limitations of each Fast Ethernet™ collision domain. (A
collision domain is the longest path between any two terminal devices, e.g. a
terminal, switch, or router.)

The 512-Bit Rule determines the maximum length of cable permitted by
calculating the round-trip delay in bit-times (BT) of a particular collision
domain. If the result is less than or equal to 512 BT, the path is good.

For more information on the 512-Bit Rule, see the white paper titled “Collision
Domains” on the Transition Networks website at: www.transition.com.

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1

Media

Converter A

Media

Converter B

Near-End

Device

Far-End
Device

original fault

on the copper link

media converter B

disables the copper lin

k

media converter A

disables the fiber TX link

3

2

media converter B

loses the fiber RX link

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Cable Specifications

Copper Cable

Category 5:

Gauge 24 to 22 AWG
Attenuation 22.0 dB /100m @ 100 MHz
Maximum Cable Distance 100 meters

• Straight-through (MDI) or crossover (MDI-X) twisted-pair cable may be used.

• Shielded (STP) or unshielded (UTP) twisted-pair cable may be used.

• Pins 1&2 and 3&6 are the two active pairs in an Ethernet™ network .

• Use only dedicated wire pairs for the active pins:
(e.g., blue/white & white/blue, orange/white & white/orange, etc.)

• Do not use flat or silver satin wire.

Fiber Cable

The physical characteristics must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3™ specifications.

Bit Error Rate: <10-9
Single mode fiber (recommended): 9 µm
Multimode fiber (recommended): 62.5/125 µm
Multimode fiber (optional): 100/140, 85/140, 50/125 µm

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

Operation -- Continued

SNMP

See the on-line documentation that comes with Transition Networks
FocalPoint™ software for applicable commands and usage.

Use SNMP at an attached terminal or at a remote location to monitor the media
converter by monitoring:

• Media converter power

• Copper link and fiber link status

• Hardware switch settings

• Fault condition

Also, use SNMP to enter network commands that:

• Enable/disable full- / half-duplex

• Enable/disable Link Pass-Through (LPT)

• Power down the media converter

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Cable Specifications -- Continued

CFETF1011-105 1300 nm multimode

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

CFETF1013-105 1300 nm multimode
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

CFETF1014-105 1300 nm single mode
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

CFETF1015-105 1300 nm single mode
Fiber-optic Transmitter Power: min: -8.0 dBm max: -2.0 dBm
Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -34.0 dBm max: -7.0 dBm
Link Budget: 26.0 dB

CFETF1016-105 1310 nm single mode
Fiber-optic Transmitter Power: min: -5.0 dBm max: 0.0 dBm
Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -34.0 dBm max: -7.0 dBm
Link Budget: 29.0 dB

CFETF1017-105 1550 nm single mode
Fiber-optic Transmitter Power: min: -5.0 dBm max: 0.0 dBm
Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -34.0 dBm max: -7.0 dBm
Link Budget: 29.0 dB

CFETF1018-105 1300 nm multimode
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: 14.5 dB

CFETF1019-105 1310nm single mode
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

CFETF1039-105 1300 nm multimode
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

The fiber optic transmitters on this device meet Class I Laser safety
requirements per IEC-825/CDRH standards and comply with 21
CFR1040.10 and 21CFR1040.11.

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Technical Specifications

For use with Transition Networks Model CFETF10xx-105 or equivalent.

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

Standards IEEE 802.3™

Data Rate 100 Mb/s

Dimensions 3.4" x 5.0" x 0.87" (86 x 182 x 22 mm)

Weight 3 oz (91 g) (approximate)

Power Consumption 3.5 watts, 200 mA @ 13.9 VDC

MTBF 406,000 hours (MIL217F2 V5.0) (MIL-HDBK-217F)

1,593,000 hours (Bellcore7 V5.0)

Environment Tmra*: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F )

Storage Temp: -20 to 85°C (-4 to 185°F )
Humidity 5 to 95%, non condensing
Altitude 0 to 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.

The information in this user’s guide is subject to change. For the most up-to-date
information on the CFETF10xx-105 media converter, view the user’s guide on­line at: www.transition.com.

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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Troubleshooting

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 PWR LED illuminated?
NO

• Is the media converter slide-in-module installed properly in 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: 1-800-260-1312 (Int’l: 00-1-952-7600).

YES

• Proceed to step 2.

2. Is the TX LED illuminated?
NO

• Check the twisted-pair cables for proper connection.

• Contact Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 (Int’l: 00-1-952-7600).

YES

• Proceed to step 3.

3. Is the FX LED illuminated?
NO

• Check the fiber cables for proper connection.

• Verify that the TX and RX cables on the media converter are

connected to the RX and TX ports, respectively, on the other device.

• Contact Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 (Int’l: 00-1-952-7600).

YES

• Proceed to step 4.

4. Is the TX LED flashing?
NO

• If there is no activity on the 100Base-TX port, proceed to step 5.

• If there is activity on the 100Base-TX port, disconnect and reconnect

the 100Base-TX cable to restart the initialization process.

• Restart the workstation to restart the initialization process.

• Contact Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 (Int’l: 00-1-952-7600).

YES

• Proceed to step 5.

5. Is the FX LED flashing?
NO

• If there is no activity on the 100Base-FX port, continue below

• If there is activity on the 100Base-FX port, disconnect and reconnect

the 100Base-FX cable to restart the initialization process.

• Verify that the TX and RX cables on the media converter are

connected to the RX and TX ports, respectively, on the other device.

• Restart the workstation to restart the initialization process.

• Contact Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 (Int’l: 00-1-952-7600).

YES

• Contact Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 (Int’l: 00-1-952-7600).

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Declaration of Conformity

Name of Mfg: Transition Networks

6475 City West Parkway, Minneapolis MN 55344 U.S.A.
Model: CFETF10xx-105 Series media converters
Part Number(s): CFETF1011-105, CFETF1013-105, CFETF1014-105, CFETF1015-105,

CFETF1016-105, CFETF1017-105, CFETF1018-105, CFETF1019-105
CFETF1039-105

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

CFETF10xx-105

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; FCC Part

15 Subpart B; EN 61000-3-2:1995+A14:2000; EN 61000-3-3: 199521 CFR subpart J

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

September 19, 2005_____

Stephen Anderson, Vice-President of Engineering Date

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All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Copyright Restrictions

© 2001, 2003, 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.

33205.E

Compliance Information

CISPR22/EN55022 Class A + EN55024
CE Mark

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.

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 EG­Mitgliedstaaten 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.