Omnitron Systems Technology OC3FF specifications iConverter, Overview, Link Modes, Led Indicators

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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