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Chapter 2: Overview

2. Overview

2.1 Introduction

The Hardened Ethernet Extender provides one channel for Ethernet over existing voice-grade twisted-pair copper wire. This Hardened Ethernet Extender solution fits perfectly in an industrial application or rugged environment.

2.2 Features

•Meets NEMA TS1/TS2 environmental requirements: temperature, shock, and vibration for traffic control equipment.

•Meets EN61000-6-2 and EN61000-6-4 EMC generic standard Immunity for industrial environment.

•Operates transparent to higher layer protocols such as TCP/IP.

•Ethernet port: Supports IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3x. Autonegotiation: 10/100 Mbps, full-/half-duplex; Auto MDI/MDI-X.

•Complies with IEEE 802.3at standard for high-power input required device and also compatible with IEEE 802.3af powered devices (Only available for Hardened IEEE 802.3at PoE PSE Ethernet Extender version.)

•Ethernet Extender port (RJ-11 and terminal block): Symmetrical on the VDSL, full-duplex 50-Mbps communications link over existing twisted-pair copper telephone line.

•One DIP switch for configuring Local (Loc) and Remote (Rmt).

•Ten speeds with speed indicator LEDs on front panel of unit, up to 50 Mbps @ about 984 feet (300 meters), down to 1 Mbps @ about 6232 feet (1900 meters).

•4-port 10/100BASE-TX (2-port IEEE 802.3at PoE PSE) Ethernet Extender: 2.88 A @ 24 VDC, 1.44 A @ 48 VDC.

Power consumption: 69.12 W Max.

•1-port IEEE 802.3at PoE PSE Ethernet Extender: 1.6 A @ 24 VDC, 0.8 A @ 48 VDC. Power consumption: 38.4W Max.

•4-port 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet Extender: 0.36 A @ 24 VDC, 0.18 A @ 48 VDC. Power consumption: 8.64 W Max.

•Power Supply: Redundant 24-48 VDC Terminal Block power inputs and 48 VDC. DC jack with 100–240 VAC external power supply.

•Field Wiring Terminal Markings: Use copper conductors only, 140/167° F (60/75° C), wire range 12-24 AWG, torque value

7 lb-in.

•Operating temperature range @ -40 to 167° F (-40 to 75° C). Tested for functional operation @ -40 to 185° F (-40 to 85° C). UL® 508 Industrial Control Equipment certified. Maximum surrounding air temperature @ 167° F (75° C).

•For use in Pollution Degree 2 Environment.

•Supports DIN rail, panel, and rackmounting installation.

2.3 What’s Included

Your package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com.

•Hardened Ethernet Extender

•AC to DC power adapter and power cable (optional)

•This user’s manual on CD-ROM

•Printed quick-start guide

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