Transition Networks SBFTF10XX-15X User Manual

User’s Guide

SBFTF10xx-15x

Stand-Alone Media Converter

• Copper to Fiber

• 10/100 Bridging (2-Port)

• 10Base-T/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX

The SBFTF10xx-15x 2-port Ethernet/Fast Ethernet 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.

Part Number Port One - Copper

10Base-T/100Base-TX

SBFTF1011-150 RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

SBFTF1013-150 RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

SBFTF1014-150 RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

SBFTF1015-150 RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

SBFTF1018-150 RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

SBFTF1029-150** RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

SBFTF1029-151** RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

SBFTF1029-152*** RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

SBFTF1029-153*** RJ-45

100 m (328 ft)*

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

physical characteristics of the network. (TX) = transmit (RX) = receive

** SBFTF1029-

network where one is the local converter and the other is the remote converter.

*** SBFTF1029-

are intended to be installed in the same network where one is the local converter and the other is the remote converter.

150 and SBFTF1029-151 are intended to be installed in the same

152 and SBFTF1029-153

Port Two - Duplex Fiber-Optic

100Base-FX

ST, 1300 nm multimode 2 km (1.2 miles)*

SC, 1300 nm multimode 2 km (1.2 miles)*

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

SC, 1310 nm single mode 40 km (24.8 miles)*

MT-RJ, 1300 nm multimode 2 km (1.2 miles)*

SC, 1310 mn (TX)/1550 nm (RX) single mode, 20 km (12.4 miles)*

SC, 1550 mn (TX)/1310 nm (RX) single mode, 20 km (12.4 miles)*

SC, 1310 mn (TX)/1550 nm (RX) single mode, 40 km (24.8 miles)*

SC, 1550 mn (TX)/1310 nm (RX) single mode, 40 km (24.8 miles)*

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

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .7

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . .9

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Compliance Information . . . . . . .12

SBFTF10xx-15x

Installation

CAUTION: Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge precautions when setting the 4-position switch. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to, and subsequent failure of, the media converter.

Set the 4-Position Switch

• The 4-position switch is located on the side of the media converter.

• Use a small flat-blade screwdriver or a similar device to set the recessed switches.

• Refer to the drawing for the locations of the four individual switches.

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 on the copper port.

2. Copper Mode

(Applies only if switch 1 is down.) Up Forces full-duplex operation on the copper port. Down Forces half-duplex operation on the copper port.

Auto-Negotiation (up=Enabled)

Copper Mode (up=Full-Duplex)

Speed (up=100Mb/s)

Fiber Mode (up=Full-Duplex)

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Installation -- Continued

CAUTION: Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge precautions when setting the jumper. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to, and subsequent failure of, the media converter.

Set the Jumper

The Far-End Fault jumper is labeled “FE” for enable Far-End Fault and “FD” for disable Far-End Fault (see page 6).

Enable A fault on the fiber link causes the media

converter to transmit a Far-End Fault signal.

Disable No Far-End Fault signal is transmitted when

a fault occurs.

To set the jumper:

1. Using a small screwdriver, remove the four (4) screws that secure the cover and carefully remove the cover from the media converter.

2. Locate the jumper on the circuit board labeled “FE” and “FD”.

3. Using small needle-nosed pliers or similar device, move the jumper to the desired position. (Refer to the drawings above.)

4. Carefully replace the cover on the media converter and replace the four (4) screws that secure the cover to the media converter.

FE FD

Enable Far-End Fault

FE FD

Disable Far-End Faul

3. Speed

(Applies only if switch 1 is down.) Up Forces 100 Mb/s operation on the copper port. Down Forces 10 Mb/s operation on the copper port.

4. Fiber Mode

Up Forces full-duplex operation on the fiber port. Down Forces half-duplex operation on the fiber port.

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SBFTF10xx-15x

Installation -- Continued

Install the Fiber Cable

1. Locate or build 100Base-FX 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 to the female TX connector.

• Connect the male RX cable connector to the female RX connector.

3. Connect the fiber cables to the other device (another media converter, hub, etc.) as described:

• Connect the male TX cable connector to the female RX connector.

• Connect the male RX cable connector to the female TX connector.

Connect the fiber cable to the media converter as shown.

Install the Twisted-Pair Copper Cable

1. Locate or build 10Base-T or 100Base-TX copper cables with male, RJ-45 connectors installed at both ends.

2. Connect the RJ-45 connector at one end of the cable to the RJ-45 port connector on the media converter.

3. Connect the RJ-45 connector at the other end of the cable to the RJ-45 port connector 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.

Connect the fiber cable

to the other device

(media converter,

hub, etc.) as shown

Operation

Power the Media Converter

1. Connect the barrel connector on the power adapter to the media converter’s power port (located on 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.

For DC power, consult the user’s guide for the Transition Networks SPS1872xx DC external power supply for powering the media converter.

NOTE: The external power supply provided with this product is UL listed by the power supply’s manufacturer.

Status LEDs

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

PWR (Power)

On = Connection to external AC or DC power.

FLNK (Fiber Link)

On = Fiber link connection.

Flashing = Fiber network activity.

FDPX (Fiber Duplex)

On = Full-duplex fiber connection.

Off = Half-duplex fiber connection.

TLKN (Twisted-Pair Link)

On = Copper link connection.

Flashing = Copper network activity.

TDPX (Twisted-Pair Duplex)

On = Full-duplex copper connection.

Off = Half-duplex copper connection.

TSPD (Twisted-Pair Speed)

On = 100 Mb/s.

Off = 10 Mb/s.

RJ-45 port

on the media

converter

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RJ-45 port

on the other device

(switch, work station, etc.)

PWR

FLNK

TSPD

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TLNK

TDPX

FDPX

100Base-FX

10/100Base-TX

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