Transition Networks PCM16-FX-SC5-01, PCM16-FX-SC20-01, PCM16-FX-SC-01, PCM16-FX-ST-01, PCM32-FX-LC-01 User Manual

*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.

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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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Diagnostic LEDs -- continued

Table 2 shows LED functionality for 32-bit PCMxx-FX-xx-01 cards.

Cable Specifications

Fiber cable

Single mode fiber: 8.3/125. 8.7/125, 9/125, or 10/125μm
Multimode fiber: 50/125, 62.5/125, or 100/140μm

PCMxx-FX-ST-01, PCMxx-FX-SC-01, PCMxx-FX-MT-01, PCMxx-FX-LC-01

1300 nm multimode
Fiber optic transmitter power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Fiber optic receiver sensitivity: min: -31.0 dBm max: -17.0 dBm
Link budget: 12.0 dB

PCMxx-FX-SC5-01 1310 nm single mode
Fiber optic transmitter power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Fiber optic receiver sensitivity: min: -31.0 dBm max: -7.5 dBm
Link budget: 12.0 dB

PCMxx-FX-SC20-01 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: 0.0 dBm
Link budget: 16.0 dB

The fiber optic transmitters on the device meet Class I Laser safety requirements per
IEC-825/CDRH standard, and comply with 21CRF1040.10 and 21CRF1040.11 laser
safety standards.

Link

Act

TX

LED Color Function

Link Green ON = communication link

Act Green Flashing = Traffic present

Table 2: 32-Bit PCMCIA LED Functionality

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Technical Specifications

For models PCMxx-FX-xx-01, 16-bit and 32-bit Fast Ethernet cards

Standards: IEEE 802.3u, PCMCIA release 2.x Type II

Cardbus, JEIDA 4.x

Data rate: 100Mbps fiber media
Card slot: PC Card 68-pin connector to PC
LED: LINK/ACT 32-bit models

LINK/ACT/FDX 16-bit models

LAN Drivers: PCM16-FX-xx-01:

• Netware 3.x, 4.0

• Netware DOS Client ODI

• Windows 95,98, ME, 2000, NT4.0, XP

PCM32-FX-xx-01:

• Netware 3.x, 4.0

• Netware DOS Client ODI

• Windows 95,98, ME, 2000, NT3.51, NT4.0, XP,
Vista, Windows for workgroups 3.1/3.11

• Linux 2.4x, 2.6x

PCM dimensions: 2.1” W x 4.7” D x 0.6” H

(54 mm x 120 mm x 16 mm)

Shipping weight: 1.0 lb. (0.45kg) approximately
Power: 0.7A @ +5V
MTBF: PCM16 series = 156,494 hours (Bellcore7 V5.0)

PCM32 series = 160,323 hours (Bellcore7 V5.0)

Operating temp: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Storage temp: -25°C to 85°C (-13°C to 185°F)
Humidity: 5% to 90%, non-condensing
Altitude: 0 to 10,000 feet
Warranty: Lifetime

WARNING:

Visible and invisible laser radiation: DO NOT stare into the laser beam
or view it directly with optical instruments. Failure to observe this warning could result
in damage to your eyesight or blindness.

WARNING:

Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

The information in this manual is subject to change without further notice.

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`Troubleshooting

The laptop and system can not find the PCMCIA card:

1. Is the Laptop powered up?
NO

• Power up the laptop.

YES

• Move to Step 2.

2. Is the PCMCIA card fully installed into the Type II PC card slot?
NO

• Remove the PCMCIA card and reinsert it fully in to the slot.

• Contact Tech Support: US/Canada: 1-800-260-1312

International: 00-1-952-941-7600

YES

• Move to Step 3.

3. Is the correct driver installed on the laptop?
NO

• 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.

YES

• Move to Step 4.

4. Is the Link or Link/Act LED lit?
NO

• Ensure that the fiber cables are installed as shown below.

YES

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

International: 00-1-952-941-7600

4.

Link/Act

TX

RX

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Contact Us

Technical support

Technical support is available at [e-mail]

• US and Canada: 1-800-260-1312 (24 hours)

• International: 00-1-952-941-7600 (24 hours)

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www.transition.com and click the Transition Now link.

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www.transition.com and click the Learning Center link.

Email

Ask a question anytime by sending an email to our technical support staff:
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Address

Transition Networks

6475 City West Parkway

Minneapolis, MN 55344, U.S.A.

Telephone: [phone],

Toll free: 800-526-9267

Fax: [phone]

Declaration of Conformity

Name of Mfg: Transition Networks, 6475 City West Parkway,

Minneapolis, MN 55344 U.S.A.

Model: PCMxx-FX-xx-01 Fiber Adapter Cards

Part Number: PCMxx-FX-ST-01, PCMxx-FX-SC-01, PCMxx-FX-MT-01, PCMxx-

FX-LC-01, PCMxx-FX-SC5-01, PCMxx-FX-SC20-01

Regulation: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC

Purpose: To declare that the PCMxx-FX-xx-01, to which this declaration

refers, is in conformity with the following standards:

CISPR 22:1997+A1:2000; EN 55022:1998+A1:2000 Class A; FCC Part 15 Subpart B; 21CFR
subpart J

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the
above Directive(s) and Standard(s).

January, 2008

Stephen Anderson, Vice-President of Engineering Date

33348.C

Printed in the U.S.A.

Trademark notice

All registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Copyright restrictions

© 2004-2005 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

PCM16 & PCM32 Fast Ethernet Cards

Compliance Information

CISPR22/EN55022 Class A, CE Mark, CISPR22/EN55022 Class A + EN55024, CE Mark

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

Caution: 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.

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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.

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.