iConverter®

100FF, OC3FF, OC12FF, 1000FF and xFF Fiber-to-Fiber Converter User Manual

Port 1 (P1)

Port 2 (P2)

OVERVIEW:

The iConverter FF modules are fiber-to-fiber media converters providing single-mode (SM) to multimode (MM), dual fiber to single-fiber, wavelength conversion and fiber extension. Fixed-fiber models are available for Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet and SONET/SDH applications. Small Form Pluggable (SFP) model is protocol transparent and also supports Fibre Channel.

The iConverter FF media converters can be used in an unmanaged or managed fashion. When unmanaged, they can be installed in a chassis without a Network Management Module (NMM). To be managed, an NMM or

amedia converter with built-in management must be installed in the same chassis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

iConverter 100FF Dual Fiber Modules

 

 

 

 

iConverter 1000FF Dual Fiber Modules

 

 

 

 

iConverter OC3FF Dual Fiber Modules

 

Connector

Fiber Type

Distances

Tx

Rx

 

 

Connector

Fiber Type

Distances

Tx

Rx Wavelength

 

 

Connector

Fiber Type

Distances

Tx

Rx

 

 

(Port 1

(Port 1

Wavelength

Wavelength

 

 

(Port 1

(Port 1

Wavelength

 

 

 

 

(Port 1

(Port 1

Wavelength

Wavelength

ST/ST

SC/SC

Port 2)

Port 2)

(nm)

(nm)

 

 

SC/SC

Port 2)

Port 2)

(nm)

 

(nm)

 

 

ST/ST

SC/SC

Port 2)

Port 2)

(nm)

(nm)

8620-1

8622-1

MM

5km

1310

1310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MM

5km

1310

1310

 

MM

220/550m1

850

 

850

 

 

8660-1

8661-1

 

 

SM

30km

1310

1310

 

 

8642-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SM

30km

1310

1310

 

 

MM

220/550m1

850

 

850

 

 

 

 

8620-2

8622-2

MM

5km

1310

1310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MM

5km

1310

1310

 

 

 

MM

220/550m1

850

 

850

 

 

8660-2

8661-2

 

 

SM

60km

1310

1310

 

 

8642-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SM

60km

1310

1310

-

8622-3

MM

5km

1310

1310

 

 

 

SM

12km

1310

 

1310

 

 

 

 

MM

5km

1310

1310

SM

120km

1550

1550

 

 

8642-2

MM

220/550m1

850

 

850

 

 

 

8661-3

SM

120km

1550

1550

ST/SC

SC/SC

iConverter 100FF Single-Fiber Modules

 

 

 

SM

34km

1310

 

1310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ST/SC

SC/SC

iConverter OC3FF Single-Fiber Modules

 

 

MM

5 km

1310

1310

 

 

8642-3

MM

220/550m1

850

 

850

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8630-1

8634-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

SM

80km

1550

 

1550

 

 

8670-1

8674-1

MM

5 km

1310

1310

SM SF

20 km

1310

1550

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SM SF

20 km

1310

1550

8631-1

8635-1

MM

5 km

1310

1310

 

 

8643-2

SM

12km

1310

 

1310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MM

5 km

1310

1310

 

 

 

 

 

 

SM

34km

1310

 

1310

 

 

 

 

SM SF

20 km

1550

1310

 

 

 

 

 

8671-1

8675-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SM SF

20 km

1550

1310

8630-2

8634-2

MM

5 km

1310

1310

 

 

8643-3

SM

12km

1310

 

1310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MM

5 km

1310

1310

SM SF

40 km

1310

1550

 

 

SM

80km

1550

 

1550

 

 

8670-2

8674-2

 

 

MM

5 km

1310

1310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SM SF

40 km

1310

1550

8631-2

8635-2

 

 

ST/SC

iConverter 1000FF Single-Fiber Modules

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MM

5 km

1310

1310

 

 

SM SF

40 km

1550

1310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8671-2

8675-2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MM

220/550m1

850

 

850

 

 

 

 

 

 

8632-1

8636-1

SM

30 km

1310

1310

 

 

8650-1

 

SM SF

40 km

1550

1310

 

 

SM SF

20 km

1310

 

1550

 

 

 

 

 

 

SM SF

20 km

1310

1550

 

 

 

 

 

 

8672-1

8676-1

SM

30 km

1310

1310

8633-1

8637-1

SM

30 km

1310

1310

 

 

8651-1

MM

220/550m1

850

 

850

 

 

SM SF

20 km

1310

1550

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SM

20 km

1550

1310

 

 

SM SF

20 km

1550

 

1310

 

 

8673-1

8677-1

SM

30 km

1310

1310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SM SF

30 km

1310

1310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SM SF

20 km

1550

1310

8632-2

8636-2

 

 

 

SM

12 km

1310

 

1310

 

 

 

 

SM

40 km

1310

1550

 

 

8652-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SM SF

20 km

1310

 

1550

 

 

8672-2

8676-2

SM

30 km

1310

1310

 

 

SM

30 km

1310

1310

 

 

 

 

 

 

8633-2

8637-2

 

 

 

 

 

 

SM SF

40 km

1310

1550

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SM

12 km

1310

 

1310

 

 

 

 

 

 

SM SF

40 km

1550

1310

 

 

8653-1

 

 

 

8673-2

8677-2

SM

30 km

1310

1310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SM SF

20 km

1550

 

1310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SM SF

40 km

1550

1310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8650-2

MM

220/550m1

850

 

850

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SM SF

40 km

1310

 

1550

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8651-2

MM

220/550m1

850

 

850

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SM SF

40 km

1550

 

1310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8652-2

SM

12 km

1310

 

1310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SM SF

40 km

1310

 

1550

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8653-2

SM

12 km

1310

 

1310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SM SF

40 km

1550

 

1310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

162.5/125µm, 100/140µm multimode fiber up to 220m. 50/125µm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

multimode fiber up to 550m. Refer to the fiber cable manufacturer for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

multimode distance specifications.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

iConverter OC12FF Dual Fiber Modules

Connector

Fiber Type

Distances

Tx

Rx

SC/SC

(Port 1

(Port 1

Wavelength

Wavelength

Port 2)

Port 2)

(nm)

(nm)

 

8681-1

MM

220/550m1

1310

1310

SM

12km

1310

1310

 

8681-2

MM

220/550m1

1310

1310

 

 

 

 

SM

34km

1310

1310

 

8681-3

MM

220/550m1

1310

1310

SM

80km

1550

1550

 

SC/SC

iConverter OC12FF Single-Fiber Modules

 

 

 

 

 

8690-1

MM

220/550m1

1310

1310

SM SF

20 km

1310

1550

 

8691-1

MM

220/550m1

1310

1310

 

 

 

 

SM SF

20 km

1550

1310

 

 

 

 

 

 

8692-1

SM

12 km

1310

1310

SM SF

20 km

1310

1550

 

8693-1

SM

12 km

1310

1310

SM SF

20 km

1550

1310

 

 

 

 

 

 

162.5/125µm, 100/140µm multimode fiber up to 220m. 50/125µm multimode fiber up to 550m. Refer to the fiber cable manufacturer for multimode distance specifications.

iConverter xFF Dual Fiber Modules

Connector

Fiber Type

Distances

Tx

Rx Wavelength

(Port 1

(Port 1

Wavelength

SFP

Port 2)

Port 2)

(nm)

(nm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8699-0

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

Refer to the SFP data sheet for supported transceivers.

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LINK MODES:

In order to accommodate different user needs, the iConverter FF media converters support two different linking modes.

Fig. 1 Link Modes

In Link Propagate (LP) mode (sometimes referred to as Link Loss Carry Forward), a port transmits a Link signal only when receiving a Link on the other front-plane port, and a loss of a received Link at one port causes the other front-plane port to stop transmitting its link signal. For example, P1 transmits a Link only when receiving a Link at P2 [Fig 1(a)].

In Remote Fault Detection (RFD) mode, a port transmits a Link signal only when both itself and the other port are receiving Link signals. A loss of a received Link signal at a port is Looped-back and the port stops transmitting a Link signal. The same loss of Link is propagated to the other port which also stops transmitting the Link signal. For example, the loss of Link into P2 causes both P1 and P2 ports to stop transmission of the Link signal [Fig 1(b)].

Note: Connecting two adjacent converters which are both set to RFD is not permitted and will cause a “deadly embrace” lockup.

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FRONT PANEL DIP-SWITCH SETTINGS:

Fig. 2 Front Panel Dip-Switches

Link Segment/Link Propagation “LS/LP” Dip-Switch: This DIP-Switch has no affect. The LS function of this DIP-Switch has been disabled to enhance compatibility with third-party fiber optic devices. iConverter Fiber-to-Fiber media converters normally operate in LP mode.

Remote Fault Detection Switch “RFD” Dip-Switch: When in the Remote Fault Detection “RFD” position, the Remote Fault Detection mode is enabled and LP mode is disabled. When in the Normal “Norm” position (factory setting), Remote Fault Detection is disabled and LP mode is enabled.

LED INDICATORS:

LED

Color

Description

Pwr:

Yellow

On--Power on

Lk/Rx (P1):

Green

On--Link

Lk/Rx (P2):

Green

On--Link

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MOUNTING AND CABLE ATTACHMENT:

iConverter modules are hot-swappable and can be installed into any chassis in the iConverter family.

1.Carefully slide the iConverter module into installation slot, aligning the module with the installation guides. NOTE: Ensure that the module is firmly seated against backplane.

2.Secure the module by securing panel fastener screw (attached to module) to chassis front.

3.When using an SFP model (8699-0), insert the SFP Fiber transceiver into the SFP receptacle on the module.

Note: The release latch of the SFP Fiber transceiver must be in the closed position before insertion.

4.Attach an appropriate multimode or single-mode fiber cable to each fiber connector. The transmit cable (Tx) must attach to the receive side on the other device; the receive cable (Rx) must attach to the transmit.

5.When using single-fiber (SF) models, the Tx wavelength on one end must match the Rx wavelength on the other and the converters must be used in matched pairs (example: model 8670-1 must be matched with model 8671-1).

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FIBER-TO-FIBER SPECIFICATIONS:

Model Type

100FF

1000FF

 

OC3FF

 

 

OC12FF

xFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

100BASE-FX,

1000BASE-SX,

 

 

 

 

 

100BASE-FX,

Protocols

100BASE-BX,

1000BASE-LX,

 

OC-3

 

 

OC-12

1000BASE-X,

 

100BASE-LX

1000BASE-ZX,

 

 

 

 

 

OC-3, OC-12

 

1000BASE-BX

 

 

 

 

 

Fibre Channel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum

155Mbps

1.25Gbps

 

155Mbps

 

1.25Gbps

1.25Gbps

Data Rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fiber

SC, ST,

SC,

 

SC, ST,

 

 

SC,

 

Single-Fiber

Single-Fiber

 

Single-Fiber

 

Single-Fiber

SFP

Connectors

 

 

SC

SC

 

SC

 

 

SC

 

 

 

 

 

 

Controls

 

Link Propagate, Remote Fault Detection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LED

 

 

 

Power,

 

 

 

 

Displays

 

Fiber Optic Link (2)

 

Dimensions

 

W:0.85" x D:4.5" x H:2.8"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weight

 

 

 

8 oz.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compliance

 

UL, CE, FCC Class A,

 

 

 

 

NEBS Level 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power

0.5A @

0.5A @

 

0.5A @

 

 

0.5A @

0.5A @

Requirement

 

 

 

3.3VDC

3.3VDC

 

3.3VDC

 

 

3.3VDC

3.3VDC

(typical)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Temperature

 

Standard:

 

0 to 50º C

 

 

 

Wide:

 

-40 to 60º

C

 

 

 

 

Storage:

 

-40 to 80º

C

 

 

Humidity

 

 

 

5 to 95%

 

 

 

 

 

 

(non-condensing)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Altitude

 

 

-100m to 4000m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTBF (hrs)

 

 

1,300,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Warning

The operating description in this Instruction Manual is for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid electrical shock, do not perform any servicing of this unit other than that contained in the operating instructions, unless you are qualified and certified to do so by Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc.

Warranty

This product is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 YEARS from the date of shipment. A LIFETIME limited warranty may be obtained by the original purchaser by REGISTERING this product with Omnitron within 90 days from the date of shipment. To register, complete and mail or fax the enclosed Registration Card to the indicated address. You may also register your product on the internet at www.omnitron-systems.com/Register. During the warranty period, Omnitron will, at its option, repair or replace a product which is proven to be defective.

For warranty service, the product must be sent to an Omnitron designated facility, at Buyer’s expense. Omnitron will pay the shipping charge to return the product to Buyer’s designated US address (within the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia) using Omnitron’s standard shipping method.

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Limitation of Warranty

The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate use and/or maintenance of the equipment by Buyer, Buyer-supplied equipment, Buyer- supplied interfacing, unauthorized modifications or tampering with equipment (including repairs of equipment by personnel not specifically authorized and certified by Omnitron, or misuse, or operating outside the environmental specification of the product (including but not limited to voltage, ambient temperature, radiation, unusual dust, etc.), or improper site preparation or maintenance.

No other warranty is expressed or implied. Omnitron specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for any particular purpose.

Exclusive Remedies

The remedies provided herein are the Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies. Omnitron shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any legal theory.

Technical Support:

For help with this product, contact our Technical Support:

Phone:

(949) 250-6510

Fax:

(949) 250-6514

Address: Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc.

 

140 Technology Dr., #500

 

Irvine, CA 92618 USA

E-mail:

support@omnitron-systems.com

URL:

www.omnitron-systems.com

Form: 040-08600-001L 3/08

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Omnitron Systems Technology OC3FF specifications Overview, Link Modes, Front Panel DIP-SWITCH Settings, LED Indicators

xFF, 1000FF, OC3FF, 100FF specifications

Omnitron Systems Technology is renowned for its innovative solutions in the field of networking and communications. Among its impressive product offerings, the company has engineered a robust range of fiber media converters that are instrumental in optimizing network performance. This article highlights the prominent features, technologies, and characteristics of the Omnitron Systems Technology 100FF, xFF, 1000FF, and OC3FF series.

The 100FF series stands out for its simplicity and effectiveness in converting Fast Ethernet (100Base-FX) to copper (100Base-TX). This converter supports various fiber types, including single-mode and multi-mode, making it versatile for various applications. Its compact design allows for easy installation in networking closets or remote locations, hence bolstering efficiency and reliability. Key features include plug-and-play functionality, which eliminates the need for complex configuration, and the ability to extend network distances significantly, thus enhancing operational reach.

In the xFF series, users can expect advanced functionality tailored for high-capacity networking environments. This series provides support for various protocols and speeds, including Ethernet over Fiber. Enhanced diagnostic capabilities are integrated, giving network administrators the tools needed for proactive management and optimization of their systems. The xFF series also emphasizes adaptive link technology, which automatically adjusts to varying network conditions, ensuring stable performance under diverse scenarios.

Moving on to the 1000FF series, this range supports Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. This capability is vital for organizations requiring high-bandwidth applications, such as video conferencing and extensive data transfers. The 1000FF series offers flexibility in terms of the types of SFP modules used, allowing for greater customization based on the needs of the network. Its redundancy features ensure that the network remains resilient in case of failing components, thus minimizing potential downtime.

Lastly, the OC3FF series is a game-changer for telecommunications, specifically focusing on facilitating OC-3 connections. Ideal for service providers and large enterprises, this converter adeptly manages STM-1 signals while supporting various network topologies. Characteristics such as high availability and speed flexibility make the OC3FF series a critical tool for ensuring seamless transitions between fiber and legacy networks.

Combining these features, technologies, and characteristics, Omnitron Systems Technology delivers unparalleled solutions designed to meet the evolving demands of modern networking environments. Their fiber media converters and interfaces exemplify the commitment to quality and performance, setting a benchmark in the industry. Whether it’s for enterprise use or service provider applications, Omnitron’s innovations are instrumental in advancing the capabilities of network infrastructures.