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USER’S GUIDE
E-100BTX-FX-N-02
E-100BTX-FX-NLP-02
PCI Powered Media Converter
• Fast Ethernet
• Copper to Fiber
• 100Base-TX to 100Base-FX
Transition Networks E-100BTX-FX-N02 and E-100BTX-FX-NLP-02 series
media converters connect 100Base-TX
twisted-pair copper cables to 100BaseFX fiber optic cables. These converters
are designed to install directly inside a
PC workstation or file server, and insert
into any slot on a standard PCI bus. No additional power supply is needed since the
power is drawn directly from the PCI slot. The two LEDs on the RJ-45 port facilitate
end-user network monitoring.
* Typical maximum cable distance. Actual distance is dependent upon the physical
characteristics of the network installation.
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .6
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . .8
Part Number Port One - Copper
100Base-TX
Port Two - Duplex Fiber
Optic 100Base-FX
E-100BTX-FX-N-02
E-100BTX-FX-NLP-02
RJ-45
100 m (328 ft)*
ST, 1300 nm multimode
2 km (1.2 miles)*
E-100BTX-FX-N-02(SC)
E-100BTX-FX-NLP-02(SC)
RJ-45
100 m (328 ft)*
SC, 1300 nm multimode
2 km (1.2 miles)*
E-100BTX-FX-N-02(SM)
E-100BTX-FX-NLP-02(SM)
RJ-45
100 m (328 ft)*
SC, 1310 nm single mode
20 km (12.4 miles)*
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Installation
CAUTION: Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge precautions
when setting the 4-position switch. Failure to observe this caution could result in
damage to, and 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 to set the recessed
switches.
1. Auto-Negotiation
up Enable Auto-Negotiation for the copper link.
down Disable Auto-Negotiation for the copper link.
2. Pause Control Frame
up Enable the pause feature.
down Disable the pause feature.
3. Link Pass-Through
up Enable Link Pass-Through.
down Disable Link Pass-Through.
4. Far-End Fault
up Enable Far-End Fault.
down Disable Far-End Fault.
Install the converter module
CAUTION: Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge precautions
when installing the converter module. Failure to observe this caution could result in
damage to, and failure of, the media converter.
To install the E-100BTX-FX-N-02 or the E-100BTX-FX-NLP-02 media converter
module:
1. Locate an empty installation slot on the PC workstation or file server.
2. Remove the screws that secure the cover over the installation slot. Retain the
screws.
3. Carefully insert the converter module into the installation slot, aligning the
module with the installation guides.
4. Ensure that the module is firmly seated in the installation slot.
5. Use the screws from Step 2 to secure the module to the workstation or file
server housing.
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Link Pass-Through (up = enabl
e)
Pause (up = enable)
Auto-Negotiation (up = enable)
Far End Fault
(up = enable)
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Installation — Continued
Install the copper cable
1. Use the enclosed 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 network
interface card (NIC).
Install the fiber cable
1. Locate a100Base-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.
Power the media converter
Both the E-100BTX-FX-N-02 and the E-100BTX-FX-NLP-02 media
converters are powered by the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) edge
connector on the circuit board.
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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 NIC
RJ-45 Port
on the media
converter
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Operation
LED indicators
Use the status LEDs to monitor the media converter operation in the network.
FX LED on = The fiber link has been established.
TX LED on = The copper link has been established.
Product features
Auto-Negotiation
The Auto-Negotiation feature allows the media converter to automatically configure
itself to achieve the best possible mode of operation over a link. This feature allows
quick and easy installation because the optimal link is established automatically.
No user intervention is required to determine the best mode of operation.
Link-Pass Through
The Link Pass-Through feature allows the media converter to monitor 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.
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LINK
TX FX
100Base-TX
100Base-FXTX RX
E-100BTX-FX-NLP-02
FX
TX
LINK
TX FX
100Base-TX
100Base-FXTX RX
TX FX
E-100BTX-F X-N-02
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Media
Conv erter A
Media
Converter B
Near-End
Device
Far-End
Device
original fault
on the copper link
media converter B
disables the copper link
media converter A
disables the fiber TX link
3
2
media converter B
loses the fiber RX link
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Operation — Continued
Pause control frame
The pause feature is used to temporarily suspend data transmission in order to
relieve buffer congestion. If a media converter needs some time to clear network
congestion, it will send a pause signal to the media converter at the other end, which
will wait a predetermined amount of time before re-transmitting the data. This
feature reduces data bottlenecks, allows for a more efficient use of the network
devices, and prevents the loss of valuable data.
Note: Enable the pause feature if it is present on ALL network devices attached to
the media converter(s). Otherwise, disable the pause feature.
Note: Disable the pause feature in networks with E-911, VoIP, or other time-
critical applications.
Far-end fault
When a fault occurs on an incoming fiber link (1), the media converter transmits a
Far-End Fault signal on the outgoing fiber link (2). In addition the Far-End Fault
signal also activates the Link Pass-Through feature, which, in turn, disables the link
on the copper portion of the network (3) and (4).
Far-End Fault
signal is sent
Media
Converter A
Media
Converter B
Near-End
Device
Far-End
Device
original fault
on the fiber link
media converter B
disables the copper link
media converter A
disables the copper link
3
4
2
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Cable Specifications
Copper cable
Wire: Cat 5
Gauge: 24 to 22 AWG
Attenuation: 22.0 dB /100m @ 100 MHz
• Straight-through (MDI) twisted-pair cable must 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 .
• RJ-45 Pin-out: Pin 1 = TD+, Pin 2 = TD-, Pin 3 = RD+, Pin 6 = RD-
• 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.
1
2
3
6
Straight-Through Cabl
e
T
wisted Pair #1
T
wisted Pair #2
1
2
3
6
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Technical Specifications
For use with models E-100BTX-FX-N-02 or E-100BTX-FX-NLP-02 or equivalent.
Standards: IEEE 802.3™
Data Rate: 100 Mb/s
Dimensions: (-NLP) 3.154" x 5.280" x 0.932" (80 mm x 134 mm x 24 mm)
Dimensions: (-N) 4.762" x 5.280" x 0.932" (121 mm x 134 mm x 24 mm)
Shipping Weight: 3 oz. (91g) (approximate)
Power Consumption: 600 mA @ 5 VDC
MTBF: 1,034,000 hours (MIL217F2 V5.0) (MIL-HDBK-217F)
4,735,000 hours (Bellcore7 V5.0)
Environment: Tmra* 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
Storage Temp: -25 to 85°C (-13 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 file server or PC workstation 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.
Cable Specifications — Continued
The physical characteristics must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3™ specifications.
Fiber cable
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
E-100BTX-FX-N-02, E-100BTX-FX-NLP-02
E-100BTX-FX-N-02(SC), E-100BTX-FX-NLP-02(SC) 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
E-100BTX-FX-N-02(SM), E-100BTX-FX-NLP-02(SM) 1310 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
The fiber optic transmitters on this device meet Class I Laser safety requirements per IEC825/CDRH standards and comply with 21 CFR1040.10 and 21CFR1040.11.
Declaration of Conformity
Name of Mfg: Transition Networks
10900 Red Circle Drive, Minnetonka MN 55343 USA
Model Numbers: E-100BTX-FX-N-02, E-100BTX-FX-N-02(SC),
E-100BTX-FX-N-02(SM), E-100BTX-FX-NLP-02, E-100BTX-FXNLP-02(SC), E-100BTX-FX-NLP-02(SM)
Purpose: To declare that the E-100BTX-FX-N-02 and E-100BTX-FX-NLP02 to which
this declaration refers is in conformity with the following standards.
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC; EN 55022:2006+A1:2007 Class A; EN55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003;
EN61000-3-2; EN61000-3-3; CFR Title 47 Part 15 Subpart B Class A; Low Voltage Directive:
2006/95/EC; CFR Title 21 Section 1040.10 Class I
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above
Directive(s) and Standard(s).
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Troubleshooting
1. Are both FX and TX LEDs illuminated?
NO
• Confirm that the media converter is properly inserted into the PC
workstation or the file server.
• Confirm that the PC workstation or the file server is properly connected to
the power source and is turned on.
• Contact Tech Support: 1-800-260-1312, Int’l: 00-1-952-941-7600.
YES
• Proceed to step 2.
2. Is 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
RX and TX ports, respectively, on the other device.
• Disconnect and reconnect the fiber cable to restart the initialization
process.
• Restart the attached device to restart the initialization process.
• Contact Tech Support: 1-800-260-1312, Int’l: 00-1-952-941-7600.
YES
• Proceed to step 3.
3. Is TX LED illuminated?
NO
• Check the twisted-pair copper cables for proper connection.
• Disconnect and reconnect the copper cable to restart the initialization
process.
• Restart the attached device to restart the initialization process.
• Contact Tech Support: 1-800-260-1312, Int’l: 00-1-952-941-7600.
YES
• Contact Tech Support: 1-800-260-1312, Int’l: 00-1-952-941-7600.
November 2010
Stephen Anderson, Vice-President of Engineering Date
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telephone: 952-941-7600, toll free: 800-526-9267, fax: 952-941-2322
Compliance Information
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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, the user is encouraged to correct the interference.
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.
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables
aux appareils numériques de la Class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage
radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
European Regulations
Warning This is a Class B 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 B. 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 B. Dans un environment domestique, ce produit risque de
créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l'utilsateur de prende les measures
spécifiques appropriées.
In accordance with European Union Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament
and of the Council of 27 January 2003, Transition Networks will accept post usage
returns of this product for proper disposal. The contact information for this activity
can be found in the 'Contact Us' portion of this document.
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.
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