Transition Networks F-xM-MM-05 User Manual
User’s Guide
F-xM-MM-05
Stand-Alone Media Converter
• 10 Mb/s Ethernet
• 16 Mb/s Token Ring
• SM to MM
Transition Networks F-SM-MM-05 and the
F-MM-MM-05 Media Converters extend
Ethernet or Token Ring networks over
singlemode fiber-optic cable up to 20 km and
multimode to 2 km.
Part Number Port One - Fiber-Optic Port Two - Fiber-Optic
F-SM-MM-05 ST, 850 nm multimode
2 km (1.2 miles)*
ST, 1310 nm singlemode
20 km (12.4 miles)*
F-MM-MM-05 ST, 850 nm multimode
2 km (1.2 miles)*
ST, 850 nm multimode
2 km (1.2 miles)*
* Typical maximum cable distance. (Actual distance is dependent upon the physical
characteristics of the network.)
Optional Accessories (sold separately)
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .5
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . .8
Part No Description
SPS-2460-SA Optional External Power Supply; 18-72VDC Stand-Alone
Output: 12.6VDC, 1.0 A
SPS-2460-CC Optional External Power Supply; 18-72VDC Piggy-back;
Output: 12.6VDC, 1.0 A
E-MCR-05 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
Length: 4.0 in. (102 mm), Fits converter length: 4.7 in. (119 mm)
WMBV Optional Vertical Mount Bracket; Length: 5.0 in. (127 mm)
WMBD Optional DIN Rail Mount Bracket; Length: 5.0 in. (127 mm)
WMBD-F Optional DIN Rail Mount Bracket (flat); Length: 3.3in. (84 mm)
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F-xM-MM-05
Tech Support: 800-260-1312 International: 952-941-7600 7am-6pm CST
Installation
Installing the Cable
Fiber
1. Locate or build 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 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.
RX
TX
TX
RX
Device
Device
Power the Media Converter
AC
1. Install the power adapter cord to the back of the Media Converter.
2. Connect the power adapter plug to AC power.
3. Verify that the Media Converter is powered by observing the illuminated LED
power indicator light.
DC
Consult the User’s Guide for the Transition Networks SPS2460-xx DC External
Power Suppy for powering the Media Converter.
techsupport@transition.com -- Select the “Transition Now” Link for a Live Web Chat
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Link
PWR
Multimod e
TX RXTX RX
Link
Multimod e
Link
PWR
Single Mode
TX RXTX RX
Link
Multimode
F-MM-MM-05
F-SM-MM-05
Operation
Using Status LEDs
Use the status LEDs to monitor the Media Converter operation in the network.
Pwr Steady LED indicates connection to external AC or DC power.
Link (left) Steady LED indicates multimode fiber link connection.
Link (right) Steady LED indicates single mode fiber link connection (F-SM-MM-05
only).
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