Transition Networks LANMaster T8-FL User Manual

10BASE-FL CABLE SPECIFICATIONS

10BASE-FL Cable Characteristics:

MULTIMODE

Fiber Optic Cable Recommended: 62.5 / 125 µm multimode fiber

Optional: 100 / 140 µm multimode fiber

85 / 125 µm multimode fiber

50 / 125 µm multimode fiber
Fiber Optic Transmitter Power: Average: -15 dBm
Fiber Optic Receiver Sensitivity: Average : -33 dBm
Wavelength: 850nM
Bit error rate: ≤10

-10

Maximum Cable Distance: 2 kilometers (6,600 feet)

10BASE-FL Connector Characteristics:

ST type connectors

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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.

Compliance Information
UL Listed
C-UL Listed (Canada)
CISPR/EN60950 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.

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.

Copyright Restrictions

© 1998 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.

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owners.

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einschliesslich der gegenseitigen Anerkennung ihrer Konformität.

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1. INTRODUCTION

This guide is intended for the system or network administrator
responsible for installing and monitoring a TRANSITION Networks
LANMaster™ T8-FL 8-Port Ethernet™ Repeater Hub. A working
knowledge of local area network (LAN) operations, including
familiarity with communications protocols used on interconnected
LANs, is assumed.

The LANMaster T8-FL

The TRANSITION Networks LANMaster T8-FL 8-Port Ethernet
Repeater Hub is a 10 Mb/s network device with eight (8) 10BASE-T
connectors at the front of the hub and one (1) 10BASE-FL-compliant
duplex ST connector set at the back of the hub.

Features:

• Eight fixed RJ-45 twisted-pair connectors at front provide
terminal device connections

• Optional RJ-45 uplink port connector at front eliminates need
for crossover cable between hubs

• 10BASE-FL-compliant duplex ST connectors at back provides
optional connection to 10BASE-FL fiber backbone or to any

10BASE-FL-compliant device

• LED indicators at front monitor LANMaster T8-FL network
traffic

1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X 7X 8X 8I

LANMaster T8 Front

5 6 7 8 TX Collision

1 2 3 4 FL Power

Link/RX

10BASE-T PORTS

LANMaster T8 Back

RX

TX

Fiber

The sole purpose of this remedy shall be provided the customer with the replacement or
repair of non-conforming goods in the manner described in this Warranty statement. This
exclusive remedy shall not be deemed to have failed of its essential purpose so long as TN is
willing and able to repair or replace the defective item(s) or refund the purchase price.

TN reserves the right to inspect products claimed to be defective under warranty either at the
customer’s location or at TN’s plant. TN assumes no liability for liability charges incidental
to the adjustment, service, repairing, removal or replacement of the product, or other costs,
or the expense of repairs made outside of its factory, except when made with TN’s prior
written consent. Additionally, Transition Networks reserves the right to charge for all testing
and shipping incurred, if after testing, a return is classified as “No Problem Found”.

TN’s total liability in connection with the products and their installation to all persons and
from all causes in the aggregate, whether in contract, tort, or strict liability, shall not exceed
the amount paid to TN for the product directly related to the alleged damage. However, in
no event shall TN have any liability to a customer or any third party for products
manufactures according to the customer’s specifications.

C. Return Procedure

The customer must follow this procedure for the return of defective items:

1. Locate the serial number(s) of the item(s) to be returned.

2. Determine the date the item(s) was received.

3. Contact Transition Networks Technical Support to determine if the problem can be
corrected on site.

If not, and the product is covered by warranty, then:

• Call the distributor directly or contact TN.

• Request a Return Material Authorization (RMA).

• Ship the item, prepaid in original packaging to Transition Networks at the above
address.

• Include the RMA number on the outside of the carton and/or on the Packing List.

• Include a copy of the RMA form.

• Include a copy of the original invoice or packing list (if possible) to expedite
processing.

• The item(s) may be shipped by the customer or the distributor.

• Transition Networks will repair or replace the unit, at TN’s discretion, and cover the
cost of the return freight to the distributor or to the customer, whichever requested
the RMA number.

If the item(s) was received more than five years ago, or if the item(s) is no longer covered by
warranty for other reasons, then:

• Call the distributor or contact TN.

• Request a Material Repair Authorization number (MRA).

• Ship the item(s), prepaid, in the original packaging to Transition Networks at the
above address.

• Include the MRA number on the outside of the carton add/or on the Packing List.

• Include a copy of the MRA form.

• Include a copy of the original invoice or packing list (if possible) to expedite processing.

• Only the customer (end-user) may send the items(s) to TN.

• TN will contact the customer after the item(s) have been received, inspected, and a
cost estimate of the repair determined.

• The repair charges may be billed, with customer’s approval, though the distributor, or
on a prepaid or C.O.D. basis directly to the customer. The charges will include the
cost of shipping.

The return authorization numbers are valid only for 90 days from the date issued.