USER’S GUIDE
E-TBT-FRL-05
Stand-Alone Media Converter
• Ethernet™
• Copper to Fiber
• 10Base-T to 10Base-FL
Transition Networks E-TBT-FRL-05
series Ethernet™ 10Base-T to 10Base-FL
Media Converters connect 10 Mb/s
twisted-pair copper cable to 10 Mb/s
fiber-optic cable.
* Typical maximum cable distance. (Actual distance is dependent upon the
physical characteristics of the network installation.)
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . .4
Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .5
Fault Isolation and Correction . . .6
Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Compliance Information . . . . . . . .8
Part Number Port One - Copper Port Two - Duplex Fiber-Optic
E-TBT-FRL-05
E-TBT-FRL-05(HT)
RJ-45, 10Base-T
100 m (328 ft)*
ST, 10Base-FL, 850 nm multimode
2 km (1.2 miles)*
E-TBT-FRL-05(SC)
E-TBT-FRL-05(SCHT)
RJ-45, 10Base-T
100 m (328 ft)*
SC , 10Base-FL, 850 nm multimode
2 km (1.2 miles)*
E-TBT-FRL-05(MT) RJ-45, 10Base-T
100 m (328 ft)*
MT-RJ , 10Base-FL, 850 nm multimode
2 km (1.2 miles)*
E-TBT-FRL-05(SM) RJ-45, 10Base-T
100 m (328 ft)*
ST, 10Base-FL, 1300 nm singlemode
20 km (12.4 miles)*
E-TBT-FRL-05(SMHT) RJ-45, 10Base-T
100 m (328 ft)*
ST, 10Base-FL, 1300 nm singlemode
2 km (1.2 miles)*
E-TBT-FRL-05(L) RJ-45, 10Base-T
100 m (328 ft)*
ST, 10Base-FL, 1300 nm multimode
5 km (3.1 miles)*
E-TBT-FRL-05(LH) RJ-45, 10Base-T
100 m (328 ft)*
ST, 10Base-FL, 1300 nm multimode
40 km (24.9 miles)*
E-TBT-FRL-05(XC)
E-TBT-FRL-05(XCHT)
RJ-45, 10Base-T
100 m (328 ft)*
SC, 10Base-FL, 1300 nm singlemode
20 km (12.4 miles)*
E-TBT-FRL-05(XLHT) RJ-45, 10Base-T
100 m (328 ft)*
SC, 10Base-FL, 1300 nm singlemode
50 km (31.1 miles)*
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E-TBT-FRL-05
Install the Cable
FIBER
1. Locate or build 10Base-FL compliant fiber cable with male, two-stranded
TX to RX connectors installed at both ends.
2. Connect the fiber cables to the J/E-CF-02 Media Converter as described:
• Connect the male TX cable connector 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 the female RX port.
• Connect the male RX cable connector to the female TX port.
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
Optional Accessories: (sold separately)
INSTALLATION
Set the LinkAlert™ Switch
The LinkAlert™ switch is located on the side of the
Media Converter. Use a small flatblade
screwdriver or a similar device to set the recessed
switches (see page 3).
LEFT Enables the LinkAlert™ function
RIGHT Disables the LinkAlert™ function.
Part Number Description
E-MCR-03 12-Slot Media Converter Rack (includes universal internal power
supply) 17 x 15 x 5 in. (432 x 381 x 127 mm)
WMBS Optional Wall Mount Brackets
Length: 3.2 in. (81 mm), Fits converter length: 3.9 in. (99 mm)
SPS-1872-SA Optional External Power Supply; 18-72VDC Stand-Alone
Output: 12.6VDC, 1.0 A
SPS-1872-CC Optional External Power Supply; 18-72VDC Piggy-Back
Output: 12.6VDC, 1.0 A
LinkAlertTM Disabled
LinkAlert
TM
Enabled