Transition Networks C/E-100BTX-FRL-03 100BASE-FX Cable Connections, 100BASE-TX Cable Connections

100BASE-FX CABLE CONNECTIONS					Installing Slide-In-Module(s)		C/E-100BTX-FRL-03
• Be certain that the correct mode and wavelength fiber cable is used for single-					CAUTION: Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge precautions when
mode and/or for multimode fiber cable installations.					installing Media Converter Slide-in-Module(s) in the 16-Slot Media Conversion Center.
100BASE-TX CABLE CONNECTIONS					Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to, and subsequent failure of, the
• Be certain that the MDI/MDI-X switch located ON the Slide-In-Module circuit					Media Converter Slide-in-Module(s).
board is set correctly before installing Slide-In-Module in Media Conversion					NOTE: Media Converter Slide-in-Modules can be installed in any installation slot, in any
Center. Cable connections between a hub and the media converter require the					order.
MDI/MDI-X switch to be set to MDI. Cable connections between the media					To install the Media Converter Slide-in-Module in the E-MCC-1600 chassis:
converter and a terminal, transceiver or NIC require the switch to be set to MDI-
X.			Set switch		1. Remove Media Converter Slide-in-Module protective plate from selected installation slot
• Using small flatblade	Leave in default position					by removing two screws that secure plate to front of E-MCC-1600. Retain one installation
screwdriver or similar tool,		MDI		MDI-X		screw.
set MDI/MDI-X switch		position		position	2.	Carefully slide Media Converter Slide-in-Module into installation slot, aligning Media
position for site installation.
		toward network connectors		toward chassis		Converter Slide-in-Module with installation guides. NOTE: Ensure that the Media
ETHERNET CABLE SPECIFICATIONS						Converter Slide-in-Module is firmly seated against the backplane.
					3.	Secure Slide-in-Module by installing retained installation screw.
The physical characteristics of the media cable must meet or exceed IEEE
802.3u 100BASE-TX and 100BASE-FX specifications.
100BASE-TX CABLE SPECIFICATIONS
					Troubleshooting
Category 5 wire or better is required. Either shielded twisted pair
(STP) or unshielded twisted pair (UTP) can be used. Use a straight-					1. Is the power LED on the media converter illuminated?
through cable configuration (see back page).
CATEGORY 5:						NO
						• Is the Slide-In-Module properly connected to the Media Conversion Center
Gauge		24 to 22 AWG
						chasis backplane?
Attenuation		20 dB/1000’ @ 10 MHz
						• Is the Power Supply Module properly connected both to the Media Conversion
Impedance		100 Ω ±10% @ 10 MHz
						Center chasis backplane and to the AC outlet?
Maximum Cable Distance:		100 meters (330 feet)
						• Contact Technical Support at (800) 260-1312/ (800) LAN-WANS.
100BASE-FX CABLE SPECIFICATIONS
						YES
SINGLEMODE						• Proceed to step 2.
Fiber-optic Cable Recommended:		9 µm singlemode fiber			2. Is the 100BASE-TX Link LED illuminated?
Fiber-optic Transmitter Power:		min: -15.0 dBm	max: -8.0 dBm
						NO
Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity:		min: -32.5 dBm	max: -8.0 dBm
						• Check UTP cables for proper connection and pin assignment. (See above.)
Wavelength:		1300nM
						• Contact Technical Support at (800) 260-1312/ (800) LAN-WANS.
Bit error rate:		≤ 10-9
						YES
Maximum Cable Distance:		20 kilometers
						• Proceed to step 3.
MULTIMODE					3. Is the fiber Link LED illuminated?
Fiber-optic Cable Recommended:		62.5 / 125 µm multimode fiber
						NO
Optional:		100 / 140 µm multimode fiber
						• Check fiber cables for proper connection.
		85 / 125 µm multimode fiber
						• Verify that TX and RX cables on media converter are connected to RX and TX
		50 / 125 µm multimode fiber
						ports, respectively, on the other 100BASE-FX device.
Fiber-optic Transmitter Power:		min: -19.0 dBm	max: -14.0 dBm
						• Refer to Tech Tips available at: http://www.transition.com
Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity:		min: -32.5 dBm	max: -14.0 dBm
						• Contact Technical Support at (800) 260-1312/ (800) LAN-WANS.
Wavelength:		1300nM
						YES
Bit error rate:		≤ 10-9				• Contact Technical Support at (800) 260-1312/ (800) LAN-WANS.
Maximum Cable Distance:		2 kilometers