Transition Networks J/E-PSW-FX-03 User Manual

User’s Guide

J/E-PSW-FX-03

Stand-Alone Media Converter

• Just Convert-IT

• 10/100 Bridging (2-Port)

• 10Base-T/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX

The J/E-PSW-FX-03 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet 2-port

bridging media converter connects 10Base-T
Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet twisted-pair copper network devices to network
devices on a 100Base-FX Fast Ethernet fiber network.

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .9

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . .13

Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Compliance Information . . . . . . . . .15

*Typical maximum cable distance. Actual distance is dependent upon the physical

characteristics of the network.

**Single Fiber, install in pairs.

Part Number Port 1 - Copper

10Base-T/100Base-TX

Port 2- Duplex Fiber Optic
100Base-FX

J/E-PSW-FX-03 RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

ST, 1310 nm multimode
2 km (1.2 miles)

J/E-PSW-FX-03(SC) RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

SC, 1310 nm multimode
2 km (1.2 miles)

J/E-PSW-FX-03(SM) RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

SC, 1310 nm single mode
20 km (12.4 miles)

J/E-PSW-FX-03(100) RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

SC, 1310 nm TX/1550 nm RX
SM, 20 km(12.4 miles)**

J/E-PSW-FX-03(101) RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

SC, 1550 nm RX/1310 nm TX
SM, 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 DIP switch. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to
the media converter.

4-position DIP switch

The 4-position DIP switch is located on the
rear panel of the media converter. Use a
small, flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool
to set the recessed switches.

SW 1. Auto-Negotiation

UP Enables Auto-Negotiation on

the copper port.
Advertises 100 Mb/s full-duplex and half duplex,
and 10 Mb/s full-duplex and half duplex.

DOWN Disables Auto-Negotiation: copper port will enter Force mode dictated by

SW 1 and SW 2.

SW 2. Copper Mode

(Applies only if SW 1 is DOWN.)

UP Forces full-duplex operation on the copper port.
DOWN Forces half-duplex operation on the copper port.

SW 3. Speed

(Applies only if SW 1 is DOWN.)

UP Forces 100 Mb/s operation on the copper port.
DOWN Forces 10 Mb/s operation on the copper port.

SW 4. Fiber Mode

UP Forces full-duplex operation on the fiber port.
DOWN Forces half-duplex operation on the fiber port.

Part Number Description

SPS-2460-SA Optional External Power Supply; 24-60VDC Stand-Alone;

Output: 12VDC, 1.0 A

SPS-2460-CC Optional External Power Supply; 24-60VDC Piggy-back;

Output: 12VDC, 1.0 A

E-MCR-05 12-Slot Media Converter Rack (includes a 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)

WMBV Optional Vertical Mount Bracket, Length: 5.0 in. (127 mm)

WMBD Optional DIN Rail Mount Bracket, Length: 5.0 in. (127 mm)

WMBD-FS Optional DIN Rail Mount Bracket (flat, small); Length: 3.1in. (79 mm)

Optional Accessories (sold separately)

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Installation — continued

Installing the fiber cable

1. Locate or build a IEEE 803.2™ compliant 100Base-FX fiber cable with male,
two-stranded TX to RX connectors installed at both ends.

2. Connect the fiber cables to the J/E-PSW-FX-03 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.

See illustraton below.

Connect fiber cable
to media converter
as shown.

RX
TX

Connect fiber cable

to other device

(media converter,

hub, etc.) as shown

RX
TX

2. Copper Mode

1. Auto-Negotiation

3. Speed

4. Fiber Mode

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Installing the twisted-pair copper cable

1. Locate or build IEEE 803.2™ compliant 10Base-T or 100Base-TX cables, with
a male RJ-45 connector 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 other device (switch, workstation, etc.).

Note: The MDI (straight-through) or MDI-X (crossover) cable connection is

configured automatically, according to the network conditions.

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Installation — Continued

Powering the media converter

Note: The external power supply provided with this product is UL listed by the

manufacturer of the power supply.

AC

1. Connect the barrel connector on the power adapter to the barrel connector on
the rear panel on the media converter.

2. Connect the plug of the power adapter into an active AC power receptacle.

3. Verify that the media converter has powered ON: the power ON LED should
be lit.

DC

Consult the user’s guide for the Transition Networks SPS-2460-xx DC, which is
an external DC power supply for powering the media converter.

DC power adapter

1. Insert the power adapter connector into the barrel connector on the rear panel
of the media converter.

2. Connect the plug of the power adapter into an active AC power receptacle:
the power LED should be lit on the front panel of the media converter.

Rear Pan el

RJ-45 port

on the media

converter

RJ-45 port

on the other device

(switch, work station, etc

Power

Barrel Connector

4-Position

DIP Switch

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Operation

Using the status LEDs

Use the status LEDs to monitor the media converter and network connections.

Link Act (Fiber Link/Activity)

On = fiber link connection

Flashing = fiber network activity

FD (Fiber Duplex)

On = full-duplex

Off = half-duplex

PWR (Power)

On = connection to external AC or DC power

100 (Copper Speed)

On = 100 Mb/s

Off = 10 Mb/s

Link Act (Copper Link/Act)

On = copper link connection

Flashing = copper network activity

FD (Copper Duplex)

On = full-duplex

Off = half-duplex

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Operation -- Continued

Product features

Auto-Negotiation

The Auto-Negotiation feature allows the J/E-PSW-FX-03 media converter to
automatically configure itself to achieve the best possible mode of operation over a
link. The media converter broadcasts its speed (10 Mb/s or 100 Mb/s)

and duplex
capabilities (full or half) to the other devices and negotiates the best mode of
operation. Auto-Negotiation allows quick and easy installation because the optimal
link is established automatically. No user intervention is required to determine the
best mode of operation.

A scenario where the media converter is linked to a non-negotiating device, disable
Auto-Negotiation. In this instance, the mode of operation will drop to the least
common denominator between the two devices (e.g., 10 Mb/s, half-duplex).
Disabling this feature gives the user the ability to force the connection to the best
mode of operation.

AutoCross™

When the AutoCross feature is activated, it allows either straight-through (MDI) or
crossover (MDI-X) copper cables to be used when connecting to 10Base-T or
100Base-TX devices. AutoCross determines the characteristics of the connection
and then automatically configures the unit to link up, regardless if the copper cable
is MDI or MDI-X configuration.

signal is sent

Far-End Fault

When a fault occurs on an incoming fiber link (1), media converter B
transmits a Far-End Fault signal on the outgoing fiber link (2) to notify the
near end media converter of the link loss.

Front Panel

Lnk
Act

FD

100Bas e-FX

RXTX

Lnk
Act

Pwr

100 F D

10/100Base-TX

Near-End

Device

Media

ConverterA

original fault

on the fiber link

1

2

Far-End Fault

Media

Converter B

Far-End
Device

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Operation — Continued

Product features — continued

Full-Duplex Network

In a full-duplex network, maximum cable lengths are determined by the type of
cables used; see Cable Specifications section for addtional information.

The 512-Bit Rule does not apply in a full-duplex network.

Half-Duplex Network (512-Bit Rule)

In a half-duplex network, the maximum cable lengths are determined by the round
trip delay limitations of each Fast Ethernet collision domain. (A collision domain is

the longest path between any two terminal devices, e.g., a terminal, switch, or
router.)

The 512-Bit Rule determines the maximum length of cable permitted by
calculating the round-trip delay in bit-times (BT) of a particular collision domain.
If the result is less than or equal to 512 BT, the path is good.

For more information on the 512-Bit Rule, see the white paper titled “Collision
Domains” on the Transition Networks website at:

www.transition.com, and then

click on Learn Center/White Papers/Collision Domain

Automatic link restore

This feature will restore the broken link automatically upon correcting the fault
condition.

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Cable Specifications

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

J/E-PSW-FX-03 1310 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

J/E-PSW-FX-03 (SC) 1310 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

J/E-PSW-FX-03 (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

J/E-PSW-FX-03(100)* 1310TX/1550RX nm single mode
J/E-PSW-FX-03(101)* 1550RX/1310TX nm single mode
Fiber Optic Transmitter Power: min: -14.0 dBm max: -8.0 dBm
Fiber Optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -33.0 dBm max: -3.0 dBm
Link Budget: 19.0 dB

* Single Fiber, install in pairs.

The fiber optic transmitters on this device meet Class I Laser safety
requirements per IEC-825/CDRH standards and comply with 21 CFR1040.10
and 21CFR1040.11.

Cable Specifications -- Continued

Copper Cable

Maximum cable distance: 100 meters
Category 3: (May be used for 10 Mb/s operation)
Gauge 24 to 22 AWG
Attenuation 11.5 dB/100m @ 5-10 MHz

Category 5: (required for 100 Mb/s operation)

Gauge 24 to 22 AWG
Attenuation 22.0 dB /100m @ 100 MHz

• Straight-through (MDI) or crossover (MDI-X) cable may be used.

• Shielded (STP) or unshielded (UTP) twisted-pair may be used.

• Pins 1&2 and 3&6 are the two active pairs in an Ethernet network .

• 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.

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Technical Specifications

For use with Transition Networks Model J/E-PSW-FX-03.

IEEE Standards: 802.3; 802.3ab 1998

Data Rate: 10 Mb/s, 100 Mb/s

Dimensions: 76 x 100 x 25 mm (3 x 3.9 x 1 inches)

Weight: 181 g (6 oz.) approximately

Power Consumption: 2.5 W

Power Supply Adapter: 12 VDC, 0.5 A

Packet Size: Memory: 48K bytes (384 Kbits) Unicast MAC addresses: 2 K
Maximum packet size: 522 (if 802.3 ac tagged) 1518 (not tagged) bytes

MTBF: greater than 41,680 hours (MIL-HDBK-217F)

greater than 114,580 hours (Bellcore7 V5.0)

Environment: Tmra*: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F )

Storage Temp: -15 to 65°C (5 to 149°F )
Humidity 5 to 95%, non-condensing

Warranty: Lifetime

*Manufacturer’s rated ambient temperature.

The information in this user’s guide is subject to change. For the most up-to-date
information on the J/E-PSW-FX-03 media converter, view the user’s guide on-line at:

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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.

CAUTION: Copper based media ports, e.g., Twisted Pair (TP) Ethernet, USB,
RS232, RS422, RS485, DS1, DS3, Video Coax, etc., are intended to be connected to
intra-building (inside plant) link segments that are not subject to lightening transients
or power faults. Copper based media ports, e.g., Twisted Pair (TP) Ethernet, USB,
RS232, RS422, RS485, DS1, DS3, Video Coax, etc., are NOT to be connected to inter­building (outside plant) link segments that are subject to lightening transients or power
faults. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to equipment.

wisted Pair #1

wisted Pair #2

Straight-Through Cable

1
2

3
6

1
2

3
6

Twisted Pair #1

Twisted Pair #2

Crossover Cable

1
2

3
6

1
2

3
6

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Troubleshooting

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

1. Is the Pwr LED illuminated?
NO

• Is the power adapter the correct type (voltage and frequency) for the AC

power receptacle?

• Is the power cord properly installed in the media converter and in the AC

power receptacle?

• Contact Technical Support: US/Canada: 1-800-260-1312, International:

00-1-952-941-7600.

YES

• Proceed to step 2.

2. Is the LNK Act (copper link/activity) LED illuminated?
NO

• Check the copper cables for proper connection and pin assignment.

• Contact Technical Support: US/Canada: 1-800-260-1312, International:

00-1-952-941-7600.

YES

• Proceed to step 3.

3. Is the LNK Act (fiber link/activity) LED illuminated?
NO

• Check the fiber cables for proper connection.

• Verify that the TX and RX cables are connected to the RX and TX ports,

respectively, on the 100Base-FX device.

• Contact Technical Support: US/Canada: 1-800-260-1312, International:

00-1-952-941-7600.

YES

• Proceed to step 4.

4. Is the 100 (copper speed) LED illuminated?
NO

• Check the copper cables for proper connection.

• Contact Technical Support: US/Canada: 1-800-260-1312, International:

00-1-952-941-7600.

YES

• On = The media converter has selected 100Mb/s operation.

• Off = The media converter has selected 10Mb/s operation.

• If the speed is not correct, disconnect and reconnect the copper cable to

restart the initialization process.

• Contact Technical Support: US/Canada: 1-800-260-1312, International:

00-1-952-941-7600.

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Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity

Name of Mfg: Transition Networks

10900 Red Circle Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55343 U.S.A.

Model Number(s): J/E-PSW-FX-03, J/E-PSW-FX-03(SC), J/E-PSW-FX-03(SM),

J/E- PSW-FX-03(100), J/E-PSW-FX-03(101)

Purpose: To declare that the J/E-PSW-FX-03 to which this declaration refers is in
conformity with the following directive(s) standard(s):

CISPR 22:1997+A1:2000; EN 55024:1998+A1:2000 Class A; EN55022 Class A; FCC part
15 subpart B; CFR 21 subpart J; EMC 89/336/EEC; CE Mark; UL Listed

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above

Directive(s) and Standard(s).

April, 2009

Stephen Anderson, Vice-President of Engineering Date

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Compliance Information

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 diesem Fäll ist der Benutzer für
Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich.
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.

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.

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.

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