Signamax™ Connectivity Systems 100BaseTX/FX to 100BaseFX Converter Series U S E R ’ S G U I D E
Signamax™ Connectivity Systems 100BaseTX/FX to 100BaseFX Converter Series User’s Guide
Signamax™ 10/100TX to 100FX Media Converter FCC Warning 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.
Signamax™ 10/100TX to 100FX Media Converter Preface This manual describes how to install and use the Signamax™ Ethernet Media Converter with the link-fault-pass-through function and USB bus power. The Signamax™ Ethernet Media Converter introduced here provides one channel media conversion between 10/100BaseTX and 100BaseFX. The Signamax™ Ethernet Media Converter fully complies with IEEE802.3 10BaseT and IEEE802.3u 100BaseTX/FX standards.
Signamax™ 10/100TX to 100FX Media Converter Table of Contents FCC WARNING ............................................................. 1 CE MARK WARNING .................................................... 1 TRADEMARKS ............................................................... 1 PREFACE ....................................................................... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................... 3 INTRODUCTION .........................................................
Signamax™ 10/100TX to 100FX Media Converter Introduction The media converter provides one channel for media conversion between 10/100BaseTX and 100BaseFX. It can be used as a stand-alone device or with a standard 19” chassis as shown below. Product Overview 4 The chassis is to be ordered separately.
Signamax™ 10/100TX to 100FX Media Converter Product Features One-channel media conversion between 10/100BaseTX and 100BaseFX Fiber media allows: Multi-mode fiber using SC, ST, VF-45, MT-RJ or LC connector Single-mode fiber using SC connector WDM single-fiber (bi-direction) transceiver: Single-mode WDM fiber uses SC connector A type: WDM single-fiber (bi-direction) transceiver transmits with 1310nm wavelength and receives with 1550nm wavelength B type: WDM single-fiber (bi-direction) transceiver transmits w
Signamax™ 10/100TX to 100FX Media Converter One-Channel Media Converter Ports The Converter provides one TX port and one FX port. For the FX port, it provides options of multi-mode fiber using SC, ST, VF-45, MT-RJ or LC connector, single-mode fiber using SC connector, and WDM single-fiber (bi-direction) transceiver using SC connector. For the TX port, it uses RJ-45 connector and auto senses the speed of 10/100Mbps.
Signamax™ 10/100TX to 100FX Media Converter First, disconnect the converter from the power. Then toggle Pin 2 of the DIP switch to the up position to enable the forced mode for TX port. Pin 2 must be toggled up prior to speed and duplex mode settings manually. Toggle down Pin 3 to force the TX port at the speed of 100Mbps. Or toggle up Pin 3 for 10Mbps speed. Toggle down Pin 4 to force the TX port at full duplex mode. Or toggle up Pin 4 for half duplex mode.
Signamax™ 10/100TX to 100FX Media Converter Link-Fault-Pass-Through Connect the FX ports of two Media Converter A and B through the fiber cable. Link Fault of the FX port: A Link Fault condition will be sensed on the TX port whenever the media converter detects a Link Fault condition on the FX port. Thus, the 100, LNK/ACT, and FDX/COL LEDs of the media converter would be off.
Signamax™ 10/100TX to 100FX Media Converter Installation This chapter gives step-by-step installation instructions for the Converter. Selecting a Site for the Equipment As with any electric device, you should place the equipment where it will not be subjected to extreme temperatures, humidity, or electromagnetic interference. Specifically, the site you select should meet the following requirements: The ambient temperature should be between 32 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 40 degrees Celsius).
Signamax™ 10/100TX to 100FX Media Converter Installing in a Chassis The Converter can be fit into any of the expansion slots on a special designed chassis. First, install the converter onto a carrier supplied with the chassis: Step 1- Unscrew the carrier from the desired expansion slot on the chassis. Step 2- Fit the converter onto the carrier. When the converter is completely seated onto the carrier, insert the carrier to the guide rails of the expansion slot.
Signamax™ 10/100TX to 100FX Media Converter Contact Information SIGNAMAX™ CONNECTIVITY SYSTEMS An AESP Company 1810 N.E. 144th Street. North Miami, Florida 33181, U.S.A. Phone: 305-944-7710 Fax: 305-652-8489 Sales: 800-446-2377 Tech. Support: 800-446-2377, ext. 201 Http://www.signamax.com E-mail: info@signamax.com EUROPE AESP Ukraine. (UKRAINE) 2 Timiryazevskaya St. 47 252014 Kiev, Ukraine Phone: +380 44 296.53.57 Fax: +380 44 294.88.60 Http://www.aesp.com.ua E-mail: aesp@aesp.com.ua AESP Sweden.
