Link Through, LED displays | Microsens 10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX

5.Link Through

Note: Link Through function only takes effect when switch 4 is set to activated.

This bridge supports Link Through (LT) function in TX/FX converter application. The link status on one port is propagated to the other port to notice the remote nodes. If TP port is unplugged, this converter stops transmission on fiber port. This causes the remote fiber node link to fail. The LEDs show a failure on both, TP and fiber ports. If fiber link fails, this converter restarts autonegotiation on TP port but always stays in the link failure state. This causes the remote TP node link to fail. The LEDs also show the link failure on both, TP and fiber port (see fig. 5 and fig. 6).

Warning: The Link Through function works only when these bridges are used in a pair and both have the link through activated. Furthermore both link through bridges should be supplied by the same manufacturer.

Connections coming from old link through bridges or bridges without link through will cease the link through function.

6.LED displays

The bridge has 5 integrated LEDs giving status information which can be used for error diagnostics. Please refer to fig. 8 for a description of these LEDs.

7.Power supply

The bridge is supplied with an external AC power supply. The bridge requires 5 V DC input. Because of warranty reasons it is only allowed to use the original power supply.

The DC jack’s central post is 2.5 mm wide (see fig.7).

Optional the bridge can be powered by an USB port. When selected the USB power mode a special USB cable is included at delivery. With this cable the bridge can be connected to a PC with USB port or a USB hub.

8.Safety notes

DANGER! - Optical components may radiate laser light.

WARNING: Infrared radiation as used for data transmission within the fiber optic area which, although invisible to the human eye, can nevertheless cause damage.

To avoid damage to the eyes:

•Never look straight into the output of fiber optic components – danger of blinding!

•Cover all unused optical connections with caps.

•Commission the transmission link only after completing all connections.

The active laser components used with this product comply with the provisions of Laser Class 1.

DANGER! – Conductive parts from Power- and Telecommunication networks can transport dangerous voltage.

To avoid electrical shocks, all installations must be confirm to the required safety standards if the region where they are used.

Fig. 5 Link Through function normal operation

Fig. 6 Link Through function interruption status

Fig. 7: Power connector

Fig. 8 LEDs
LED	Status	Description

PWR	On	Power supply O.K.,
		ready for operation
	Off	No power supply
FX	On	Fiber connection correct
LNK/	Flashing	Data traffic on fiber port
ACT

FX	On	Full duplex mode active
FDX/	Off	Half duplex mode active
COL	Flashing	Collision on fiber port

TP	On	TP connection correct
LNK/	Flashing	Data traffic on TP port
ACT
TP100	On	TP port working with 100 Mbit/s
	Off	TP port working with 10 Mbit/s

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10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX specifications

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Microsens 10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Link Through, LED displays, Power supply, Safety notes

Models: 10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX