Transition Networks E-100BTX-FX-05LW, E-100BTX-FX-05MT, E-100BTX-FX-05SM, E-100BTX-FX-05SMLC, E-100BTX-FX-05XL User Manual

User’s Guide

E-100BTX-FX-05

Stand-Alone Media Converter

• Fast Ethernet

• Copper to Fiber

• 100Base-TX to 100Base-FX

• Extended Temperature

Transition Networks E-100BTX-FX-05 Fast
Ethernet media converter connects 100Base­TX shielded or unshielded twisted-pair copper

cable to 100Base-FX fiber-optic cable. The E­100BTX-FX-05 series of media converters include both standard temperature models
(listed below) and extended temperature model.

Standard Temperature Models: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

* Typical maximum cable distance. Actual

distance is dependent upon the physical
characteristics of the network installation.

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

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

Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Compliance Information . . . . . . . . .15

Part Number Port One - Copper

100Base-TX

Port Two - Duplex Fiber­100Base-FX

E-100BTX-FX-05 RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

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

E-100BTX-FX-05(SC) RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

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

E-100BTX-FX-05(LC) RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

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

E-100BTX-FX-05(MT) RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

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

E-100BTX-FX-05(SM) RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

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

E-100BTX-FX-05(SMLC) RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

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

E-100BTX-FX-05(LH) RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

SC, 1310 nm single mode
40 km (24.9 miles)*

E-100BTX-FX-05(XL) RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

SC, 1310 nm single mode
60 km (37.3 miles)*

E-100BTX-FX-05(LW) RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

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

E-100BTX-FX-05(XLW) RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

SC, 1550 nm single mode
120 km (74.56 miles)*

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The media converters with the “HT” extension in the part number can be used in an
extended temperature environment from -25°C to 65°C (-13°F to 149°F).

Part Number Description

SPS-1872-SA Optional External Power Supply; 18-72VDC Stand-Alone Wide-Input;

Output: 12.6VDC, 1.0 A

SPS-1872-CC Optional External Power Supply; 18-72VDC Piggy-Back Wide-Input;

Output: 12.6VDC, 1.0 A

E-MCR-04 12-Slot Media Converter Rack (includes universal internal power supply)

17 x 15 x 5 in. (432 x 381 x 127 mm)

WMBL Optional Wall Mount Brackets; 4.0 in. (102 mm)
WMBV Optional Vertical Mount Bracket; 5.0 in. (127 mm)
WMBD Optional DIN Rail Mount Bracket; 5.0 in. (127 mm)

WMBD-FS Optional DIN Rail Mount Bracket (flat, small); 3.1in. (79 mm)

Part Number Port One - Copper

100Base-TX

Port Two - Duplex Fiber­100Base-FX

E-100BTX-FX-05(HT) RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

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

E-100BTX-FX-05(SCHT) RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

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

E-100BTX-FX-05(SMHT) RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

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

E-100BTX-FX-05(LHHT) RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

SC, 1310 nm single mode
40 km (24.9 miles)*

E-100BTX-FX-05(XLHT) RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

SC, 1310 nm single mode
60 km (37.3 miles)*

E-100BTX-FX-05(LWHT) RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

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

E-100BTX-FX-05(100HT)** RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

SC, 1310Tx/1550Rx nm single
mode
20 km (12.4 miles)*

E-100BTX-FX-05(101HT)** RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

SC, 1550Tx/1310Rx nm single
mode
20 km (12.4 miles)*

Accessories sold separately

**E-100BTX-FX-05(100/101HT) are installed in pairs.

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Installation

CAUTION: Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge
precautions when setting the 4-position switch and jumper. Failure to observe this
caution could result in damage or failure of the media converter.

4-position switch

• The 4-position switch is
located on the side of the
media converter. Use a small
flat-blade screwdriver or a
similar device to set the
recessed switches.

1. Auto-Negotiation

up Enables Auto-

Negotiation for the copper connection.

down Disables Auto-Negotiation for the copper connection.

2. Pause Control

up Enabled
down Disabled

3. Link Pass-Through

up Enabled
down Disabled

4. Far-End Fault

up Enabled
down Disabled

Link Pass-Through (up=Enabl

e)

Pause (up=Enable)

Auto-Negotiation (up=Enable)

Far End Fault

(up=Enable)

1234

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Installation -- Continued

AutoCross Jumpers

The AutoCross feature allows either straight-through (MDI) or crossover
(MDI-X) cables to be used when connecting to devices such as hubs,
transceivers, or network interface cards (NICs). AutoCross determines the
characteristics of the cable connection and automatically configures the unit

to link up, regardless of the cable configuration.

High-temperature board, J3, 3-Pin header settings:

1. Orient the board as shown in the photo.

2. Position the jumper as illustrated below.

SW1 (4-Position )

AutoCross 3-Pin Header

set to En abled

J3 AutoCross 3-Pin
Header

J3

Enable AutoCross

J3

Disable AutoCross

High Temperature Device

Standard board, J1, 3-Pin header settings:

1. Orient the board as shown in the photo.

2. Position the jumper as illustrated below.

J1

J1

J1 AutoCross 3-PinHeader

AC = AutoCross

Enabled

AC = AutoCross

Disabled

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Installation -- Continued

Installing the fiber cable

1. Locate a 100Base-FX compliant fiber cable with male, two-stranded TX to

RX connectors installed at both ends.

2. Connect the fiber cables to the 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.

Installing the copper cable

1. Locate or build 100Base-TX compliant copper 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 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.).

Connect fiber cable
to media converter
as shown.

Connect fiber cable

to other device

(media converter,

hub, etc.) as shown

RX

TX

RX

TX

RJ-45 port

on the other device

(switch, work station, etc

.)

RJ-45 port

on the media

converter