Transition Networks PCM16-FX-SC5-01, PCM16-FX-SC20-01, PCM16-FX-SC-01, PCM16-FX-ST-01, PCM32-FX-LC-01 User Manual
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*Typical maximum cable distance. Actual distance is dependent upon the physical
characteristics of the network installation.
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .4
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . .5
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Part Number Duplex Fiber-Optic Port
PCM16-FX-ST-01 100Base-FX, 1300 nm multimode ST, 2km (1.2 miles)
PCM16-FX-SC-01 100Base-FX, 1300 nm multimode SC, 2km (1.2 miles)
PCM16-FX-LC-01 100Base-FX, 1300 nm multimode LC, 2km (1.2 miles)
PCM16-FX-SC5-01 100Base-FX, 1310 nm single mode SC, 5km (3.1 miles)
PCM16-FX-SC20-01 100Base-FX, 1310 nm single mode SC, 20km (12.4 miles)
Part Number Duplex Fiber-Optic Port
PCM32-FX-ST-01 100Base-FX, 1300 nm multimode ST, 2km (1.2 miles)
PCM32-FX-SC-01 100Base-FX, 1300 nm multimode SC, 2km (1.2 miles)
PCM32-FX-MT-01 100Base-FX, 1300 nm multimode MT, 2km (1.2 miles)
PCM32-FX-LC-01 100Base-FX, 1300 nm multimode LC, 2km (1.2 miles)
PCM32-FX-SC5-01 100Base-FX, 1310 nm single mode SC, 5km (3.1 miles)
PCM32-FX-SC20-01 100Base-FX, 1310 nm single mode SC, 20km (12.4 miles)
PCM16-FX-xx-01 PC Card
PCM32FX-xx-01 PC CardBus
USER’S GUIDE
PCM16 (16-bit PC Card)
PCM32 (32-Bit CardBus)
Fast Ethernet PCMCIAcards provide a 100BaseFX fiber port to deliver fiber optic connectivity to
laptops in high-security, fiber-rich LAN
environments. They are offered in either 16-bit
PC card or high-performance 32-bit Cardbus
versions to match virtually any laptop PC. This
eliminates the need for a docking station and a
fixed, fiber NIC.
Installation
Checklist
Before installing the PCMCIA card, verify that the box contains the following
items:
• Fast Ethernet card (PCM16 or PCM32)
• LAN Driver Diskette (if no floppy drive, go to “www.transition.com/technical
support/download/NIC drivers” to get the required driver).
• This User's Manual
Please notify your sales representative if any item is missing or damaged.
Description
The PCM16- and PCM32-bit fast Ethernet cards can be used in Type II PC card slots.
The LED indicators (LINK, ACT, or FDX/Col) oversee the network/board link and
activities.
Installing the PCM card
CAUTION: Circuit boards are sensitive to static electricity, which can damage their
delicate electronics. You can easily pick up static electricity in dry weather or by
walking on a carpeted floor. Flow the rules below to protect your card.
• Ground yourself by touching the metal chassis of your computer before picking up
the card.
• Handle the card by the edges only.
To install the PCMCIA cards, do the following:
1. Power OFF the Laptop computer.
2. Gently slide the PCMCIA card all the way into the slot as shown below.
PCM16 & PCM32 Fast Ethernet CIA Cards
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Installation -- continued
Installing the fiber cables
1. Connect the PCMCIA card to the network by using a fiber cable. Ensure that the
TX/RX of the cable are paired at both ends as shown below.
2. Power on the computer.
3.
Insert the provided LAN drive diskette into the laptop floppy drive, or go to
“www.transition.com/technical support/download/NIC drivers” to get the
required driver.
Refer to the read me file for operating system specific details.
Diagnostic LEDs
Tables 1 and 2 show LED functionality for the 16- and 32-bit PCMxx-FX-xx-01 cards.
RX
TX
RX
TX
Connect fiber cable
to PCM card as shown
Connect fiber cable
to other Network
device as shown
PCMCIA Card
FDX/Col
Link/Act
TX
RX
Table 1: 16-Bit PCMCIA LED Functionality
LED Color Function
Link/Act Green
• ON when cable connection to a remote device is good
• Blinks when any traffic is present
• OFF when cable connection to a remote device is not
good
FDX/Col Green
• Lit when full-duplex mode is active
• Blinks when any collision is present
• OFF when half-duplex mode is active
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