Transition Networks E-TBT-FRL-N-01(SC), E-TBT-FRL-NLP-01(SC), E-TBT-FRL-NLP-01, E-TBT-FRL-N-01 User Manual
Transition Networks E-TBT-FRL-NLP-01 series
and E-TBT-FRL-N-01 series media converters
connect 10Base-T copper to 10Base-FL fiber.
These PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect)
powered media converters are designed to
install directly inside a PC workstation or file
server and mount on any slot on a standard PCI.
No additional power supply is needed since the
power is drawn directly from the PCI slot.Two
LEDs integrated into the RJ-45 10Base-T port
allow for network monitoring.
The E-TBT-FRL-NLP-01 PCI media converter (above) is 3.15” (80mm) wide.
The E-TBT-FRL-N-01 PCI media converter (right) is 4.76” (121mm) wide.
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .4
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . .5
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Compliance Information . . . . . . . .8
User’s Guide
E-TBT-FRL-NLP-01
E-TBT-FRL-N-01
PCI Ethernet Media Converter
• Copper to Fiber
• 10Base-T to 10Base-FL
Part Number Port One - Copper Port Two - Fiber-Optic
E-TBT-FRL-NLP-01 RJ-45, 10Base-T
100 m (328 ft)*
ST, 850 nm multimode
10Base-FL, 2 km (1.2 miles)*
E-TBT-FRL-NLP-01 (SC) RJ-45, 10Base-T
100 m (328 ft)*
SC, 850 nm multimode
10Base-FL, 2 km (1.2 miles)*
* Typical maximum cable distance. Actual distance is dependent upon the
physical characteristics of the network installation.
E-TBT-FRL-N-01 RJ-45, 10Base-T
100 m (328 ft)*
ST, 850 nm multimode
10Base-FL, 2 km (1.2 miles)*
E-TBT-FRL-N-01 (SC) RJ-45, 10Base-T
100 m (328 ft)*
SC, 850 nm multimode
10Base-FL, 2 km (1.2 miles)*
E-TBT-FRL-N-01
E-TBT-FRL-NLP-01
The information in this user’s guide is
subject to change.For the most up-to-date
information, see the user’s guide on-line
at: www.transition.com.
Installation
Set the Link Pass-Through Switch
The Link Pass-Through switch is located on the
edge of the printed circuit board and can be easily
enabled or disabled without the use of tools.
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.
NOTE: If ALL network devices attached to the media converter(s) are capable
of auto-negotiation, enable the Link Pass-Through feature on the media
converter(s). Otherwise, disable the Link Pass-Through feature.
Install the Media Converter
To install the PCI media converter slide-in-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.
3. Carefully slide the media converter into the installation slot, aligning the
module with the installation guides.
4. Ensure that the converter is firmly seated inside the installation slot.
5. Secure the converter by attaching it to the workstation or file server
housing using the screws from step 2.
The E-TBT-FRL-NLP-01 is designed for 3.15” (80 mm) installation slots.
The E-TBT-FRL-N-01 is designed for 4.76” (121 mm) installation slots.
Power the Media Converter
The media converter is powered by the PCI (Peripheral Component
Interconnect) edge connector on the circuit board.
E-TBT-FRL-NLP-01 / E-TBT-FRL-N-01
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ENABLEDISABLE
SW1
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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
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2
media converter B
loses the fiber RX link
Installation -- Continued
NOTE:A 10Base-T twisted-pair copper cable is
included with the PCI media converter.
Install the Copper Cable
1. Use the enclosed 10Base-T copper cable
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).
AutoCross™
The AutoCross allows either straight-through (MDI) or crossover (MDI-X)
copper cables to be used when connecting to 10Base-T 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.
Install the Fiber Cable
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 PCI 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.
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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
RJ-45 port
on the media
converter
RJ-45 port
on the network
interface card (NIC)
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