Transition Networks E-TBT-FRL-03(L), E-TBT-FRL-03(MT), E-TBT-FRL-03(SC), E-TBT-FRL-03(SM), E-TBT-FRL-03(XC) User Manual

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

UL Listed
C-UL Listed (Canada)
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 weichen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen
werantwortlich ist.

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

Copyright Restrictions

© 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

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

Printed in the U.S.A. 33032.F

The TRANSITION Networks E-TBT-FRL-03 10BASE-T/10BASE-FL media
converters connect either half­duplex or full-duplex,
unshielded or shielded 10BASE­T twisted-pair copper to either
half-duplex or full-duplex
10BASE-FL multimode fiber.

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.

Minneapolis, MN 55344 USA

10BASE-T/10BASE-FL

Media Converters

E-TBT -FRL-03, E-TBT -FRL-03(SC), E-TBT -FRL-03(SM),

E-TBT-FRL-03(L), E-TBT-FRL-03(MT), E-TBT-FRL-03(XC)

USER’S GUIDE

E-TBT-FRL-03

Provides an RJ-45 unshielded twisted
pair 10BASE-T connector and a set of
RX (receive) and TX (transmit) ST
10BASE-FL 850nm multimode fiber
connectors.

E-TBT-FRL-03 (SC)

Provides an RJ-45 unshielded twisted
pair 10BASE-T connector and a set of
RX (receive) and TX (transmit) SC
10BASE-FL 850nm multimode fiber
connectors.

E-TBT-FRL-03(SM)

Provides an RJ-45 unshielded twisted
pair 10BASE-T connector and an RX
(receive) and TX (transmit) ST 10BASE­FL 1300nm singlemode fiber
connector.

E-TBT-FRL-03(L)

Provides an RJ-45 unshielded twisted
pair 10BASE-T connector and a set of
RX (receive) and TX (transmit) ST
10BASE-FL 1300nm multimode fiber
connectors.

E-TBT-FRL-03(MT)

Provides an RJ-45 unshielded twisted
pair 10BASE-T connector and an RX
(receive) and TX (transmit) MT-RJ
10BASE-FL 850nm multimode fiber
connector.

E-TBT-FRL-03(XC)

Provides an RJ-45 unshielded twisted
pair 10BASE-T connector and an RX
(receive) and TX (transmit) SC 10BASE­FL 1300nm singlemode fiber connector.

E-TBT-FRL-03 in the Network . . .2

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

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Fault Isolation and Correction . .5

Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . .6

Technical Specifications . . . . . . .7

Compliance Information . . . . . . .8

Multimode Fiber

UTP/STP Copper

E-TBT-FRL-03 IN THE NETWORK

Use the E-TBT-FRL-03 media converter (or two E-TBT-FRL-03 media converters
in pairs) to connect a workstation to a remote hub or to connect two hubs.

NOTE: Maximum cable distances apply ONLY to full duplex installations.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Standards IEEE 802.3
Case Dimensions 3.8" x 2.4" x 1.0" (97mm x 61mm x 25mm)
Environment Temperature: 0-50°C (32° to 122° F )

Humidity 5-95%, non condensing
Altitude 0-10,000 feet

Power Supply Requirements

Replace power supply with only the equivalent input

rating (see below) and output rating (regulated 9VDC at 500 mA).

TN PN Requirement Location

3517 240 volts, 50 hertz United Kingdom
3516 230 volts, 50 hertz Europe
3518 120 volts, 60 hertz USA/Canada/Mexico
3514 100 volts, 50-60 hertz Japan
3515 240 volts, 50 hertz Australia

Warranty Lifetime

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Name of Mfg: Transition Networks

6475 City West Parkway, Minneapolis MN 55344 USA
Model: E-TBT-FRL-03 Series Copper-to-Fiber Media Converter
Part Number: E-TBT-FRL-03, E-TBT-FRL-03(SC), E-TBT-FRL-03(SM),

E-TBT-FRL-03(L), E-TBT-FRL-03(MT), E-TBT-FRL-03(XC)

Regulation: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
Purpose: To declare that the E-TBT-FRL-03 to which this declaration refers is in

conformity with the following standards.

EMC-CISPR 22: 1985 Class A; EN 55022: 1988 Class A; EN 50082-1:1992;
EN 60950 A4:1997; IEC 801.2, IEC 801.3, and IEC 801.4; IEC 950

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

_July 7, 1999_____

Stephen Anderson, Vice-President of Engineering Date

2 kilometers - 850 nM multimode

100 meters

100 meters

20 kilometers - 1300 nM singlemode

5 kilometers - 1300 nM multimode

CABLE SPECIFICATIONS

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

Fiber Cable

850NM MULTIMODE

Fiber Optic Cable Recommended: 62.5 / 125 µm multimode fiber
Fiber Optic Transmitter Power: Minimum: -15 dBm
Fiber Optic Receiver Sensitivity: Minimum : -33 dBm

Bit error rate: ≤10

-10

Maximum Cable Distance: 2 kilometers (6,600 feet

1300NM MULTIMODE

Fiber Optic Cable Recommended: 62.5 / 125 µm multimode fiber
Fiber Optic Transmitter Power: Minimum: -17 dBm
Fiber Optic Receiver Sensitivity: Minimum: -35 dBm

Bit

error rate: ≤10

-9

Maximum Cable Distance: 5 kilometers (16,500 feet)

1300NM SINGLEMODE (ST)

Fiber Optic Cable Recommended: 9/125 micron single mode fiber
Fiber Optic Transmitter Power: Minimum: -27 dBm
Fiber Optic Receiver Sensitivity: Minimum: -36 dBm
Bit error rate: ≤10

-10

Maximum Cable Distance: 20 kilometers (66,000 feet)

1300NM SINGLEMODE (SC)

Fiber Optic Cable Recommended: 62.5 / 125 µm multimode fiber
Fiber Optic Transmitter Power: Minimum: -15.5 dBm
Fiber Optic Receiver Sensitivity: Minimum : -36.9 dBm

Bit error rate: ≤10

-10

Maximum Cable Distance: 20 kilometers (66,000 feet)

Copper Cable and Connector

Category 3 or better twisted-pair copper wire is required. Either shielded twisted-pair (STP) or
unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) can be used. DO NOT USE FLAT OR SILVER SATIN WIRE.

CATEGORY 3:

Gauge 24 to 22 AWG
Attenuation £11.5 dB/100m @ 5-10 MHz

Maximum Number of Nodes 2 nodes
Maximum Cable Distance 100 meters (200 meters with better cable
RJ-45 Pin-outs Pin 1=TD+, Pin 2=TD-,

Pin 3=RTD+, Pin 4=RD-

Twisted pair connection requires two active
pairs configured as straight through. The two
active pairs in an Ethernet™ 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
pairs.

INSTALLATION

Set MDI/MDI-X Switch

NOTE: Straight-through/crossover 10BASE-T
requirements are satisfied using the MDI/MDI-X
switch with straight-through cable. See page 6 for
cable configurations.

Using small flatblade screwdriver or similar tool
and referring to label at front of media converter,
set MDI/MDI-X switch position for site installation.

10BASE-T cable connections between a hub and
the media converter require the MDI/MDI-X switch to be set to MDI.
10BASE-T cable connections between the media converter and a terminal,
transceiver or NIC require the switch to be set to MDI-X

Install Cable

NOTE: See page 6 for cable specifications.

COPPER

NOTE: KEEP TWISTED PAIR RUNS AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE.

• Locate or build 10BASE-T-compliant cables with straight-through
or crossover configuration and with male RJ-45 plug connectors
at both ends.

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

• Connect male RJ-45 plug connector at other end of cable to
10BASE-T terminal device RJ-45 jack connector (using straight­through cable configuration) or to 10BASE-T hub RJ-45 jack
connector (using crossover cable configuration).

FIBER

• Locate or build 10BASE-FL-compliant fiber cable with male two­stranded TX to RX connectors at both ends.

• Connect male TX and RX cable connectors at one end of cable to
TX and RX female connectors, respectively, on media converter.

• Connect male TX and RX cable connectors at other end of cable
to RX and TX connectors of 802.3 compliant fiber device.

Connect to Power

• Install power adapter cord at back of media converter.

• Connect power adapter plug to AC power.

• Verify that media converter is powered by observing illuminated

LED(s).

Twisted
Pair #1

Twisted
Pair #2

Straight Through Cable

MDI
position

MDI-X
position

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.

Link

(near 10BASE-FL connector) Steady green LED indicates good

10BASE-FL link and normal operation.
Dark LED indicates lack of power OR downed 10BASE-FL

link.

RX (Receive -

near 10BASE-FL connector) Flashing green LED

indicates data reception on 10BASE-FL link.

Link

(near 10BASE-T connector) Steady green LED indicates good

10BASE-T link and normal operation.
Dark LED indicates lack of power OR downed 10BASE-T

link.

RX (Receive -

near 10BASE-T connector) Flashing green LED

indicates data reception on 10BASE-T link.

P(o)w(e)r Steady green LED indicates connection to external AC

power.

FAULT ISOLATION and CORRECTION

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

1. Is the P(ower) LED on the media converter illuminated?
NO

• Is the power adapter the proper voltage and frequency for AC

outlet? NOTE: Refer to “Power Supply Requirements” on page 7.

• Is the power adapter properly installed in the media converter and

in the outlet?

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

YES

• Proceed to step 2.

2. Is the green 10BASE-T Link LED illuminated?
NO

• Check twisted pair cables for proper connection.

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

YES

• Proceed to step 3.

3. Is the green 10BASE-FL 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 other device.

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

YES

• Proceed to step 4.

4. Is the amber 10BASE-T RX LED illuminated?
NO

• Restart the workstation to restart the initialization process.

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

YES

• Proceed to step 5.

5. Is the amber 10BASE-FL RX LED illuminated?
NO

• Restart the workstation to restart the initialization process.

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

YES

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

10BASE-T

ST Connectors

RX

TX

Link

RX

Link

RX

Pwr

(Fiber)

Link

RX

Pwr

RX

Link

(RJ-45)

RJ-45 Connector

10BASE-T

10BASE-FL