“twister”™ 10MBPS MEDIA CONVERTERS
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1. System LEDs The twister media converter provides LEDs for the visible verification of unit status and proper functionality as well as aiding in troubleshooting and overall network diagnosis and management LEDs indicate the following PWR power the unit is ON and functioning in normal operation mode LK link twisted pair and fiber optic ports satisfactory link status on the respective port AT activity the port is receiving data COL collision detection of a collision condition and subsequent JAM packets generated on both segments Once power is applied to the unit correct connectivity can be verified via the LK LED Applies to the LE612A R4 R5 BNC only 16 User Guide Link Loss Carry Forward LLCF The twister has been designed with an LLCF function for troubleshooting a remote connection The unit is shipped with the LLCF disabled When LLCF is enabled the fiber optic ports as well as the twisted pair ports on the twister do not transmit a link signal until they receive a link signal from the opposite port For example if LLCF is enabled and two twister media converters are connected via a fiber cable with nothing else connected to them the Link LED does not illuminate When a valid link is established at the twisted pair port a complete connection is accomplished The diagram below shows a typical network configuration using a twister media converter for r2. but shipping damage does occasionally occur Inspect your order carefully If you discover any shipping damage notify the carrier and follow their instructions for damage and claims Save the original shipping carton in case return or storage of the unit is necessary Choose an appropriate location The twister media converter is intended for use in either office or industrial environments The unit must be located within six 6 feet of the AC power source being used and placed as far away as possible from electrical noise generating equipment such as copiers electrostatic printers and other motorized equipment If exposed twisted pair wiring is used nearby the wiring should be routed as far away as possible from power cords and data cables to minimize interference The units may be oriented in any manner which permits the user to make physical connection to the power supply and leaves a minimum of six 6 inches of space for proper ventilation TUV Compliance Note For pluggable equipment the socket outlet must be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible Bei Ger ten mit Steckanschluf muf die Steckdose nahe dem Ger t angebracht und leicht zug nglich sein twister Media Converter 7 Set the Switches Link Loss Carry Forward LLCF Switch The media converter incorporates Link Loss Carry Forward LLCF functionality as an aid in troubleshooting a remote connection A switch for enabling disabling LLC
3. 15km singlemode F O Twisted pair Links F O Links 18 User Guide Enterprise Switch twister lle 2km multimode F O Switch twister E twister Media Converter 20 Technical Specifications Data Rate 10Mbps half duplex 20Mbps full duplex Bit Delay lt 5 bits Power Input 90 260V AC 50 60 Hz Power Output 5VDC 1 2 A Network Connections Twisted Pair Interface Connector Shielded RJ 45 8 pin jack Impedance 100 Ohms nominal Signal Level Output differential 2 0 to 2 8V Signal Level Input 350mV minimum Supported Link Length 100m Cable Type Category 3 4 or 5 UTP Multimode Fiber Optic Interface Connector ST SMA or SC RX Input Sensitivity 32 5 dBm peak minimum Output Power 21 8 dBm to 16 8 dBm 50 125 um Supported Link Length 19 dBm to 14 dBm 62 5 125 um up to 2km full duplex Cable Type 50 125 62 5 125 100 140 um F O Singlemode Fiber Optic Interface Connector ST RX Input Sensitivity 32 5 dBm peak minimum Output Power 17 dBm to 23 dBm 9 125 um Supported Link Length up to 15km full duplex Cable Type 8 3 125 8 7 125 9 125 10 125 um F O Thinnet Coax Interface Connector BNC receptacle Internal Transceiver IEEE 802 3 Termination disabled Supported Link Length up to 185m Cable Type RG 58
4. coaxial cable Environmental Operating Temperature 0 55 C 25 70 C Storage Temperature Relative Humidity 5 95 non condensing Physical Case Fully enclosed metal construction Dimensions 4 83 Lx 3 26 W x 1 71 H Weight User Guide 3 lbs including power supply Product Safety EMC and Compliance Statements This equipment complies with the following requirements UL CSA EN60950 safety FCC Part 15 Class A EN55022 Class A emissions EN50082 1 immunity IEEE 802 3 IEC 825 1 Classification Class 1 Laser Product Radio Frequency Interference Statement FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Caution Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance c
5. of the appropriate symbol Use the following table as a guide A device that is wired straight through needs one crossover connection If the cable is the MDI II to MDI X Switch Setting should be straight through X crossover A device that is wired crossover needs a parallel connection If the cable is the MDI II to MDI X Switch Setting should be straight through ll crossover X twister Media Converter 9 Connect to the network The twister media converter offers the ease of plug and play installation Please refer to the appropriate section below for more information and guidelines regarding specific network connections Twisted pair Connections all models The twister provides one shielded RJ 45 connector for Category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair segments and supports a maximum link length of 100 meters NOTE Be sure you have set the MDI Il to MDI X switch located on the bottom of the unit to the proper configuration Refer back to STEP 3 if necessary Once power is applied to the unit correct connectivity can be verified via the LK link LED 10BASE FL 10BASE T 10 Installation Guide Fiber Optic Connections These twister models support 10BASE FL segments via ST SMA or SC connectors the LE611A SC R4 provides one set of FL multimode SC connectors and support a maximum segment len
6. F is located on the rear panel of the converter When LLCF is enabled the fiber optic ports as well as the twisted pair ports on the twister media converter do not transmit a link signal until they receive a link signal from the opposite port Refer to the page titled Link Loss Carry Forward in the User Guide section of this manual for more detailed information The unit is shipped with the LLCF disabled To re set the LLCF simply slide the switch to the appropriate setting DC INPUT 5VDC LLCF Switch default is OFF Does not apply to the LEG 12A R4 R5 Installation Guide MDI II to MDI X Switch All twister media converters with twisted pair ports have an MDI II to MDI X switch that eliminates the need for crossover cables This switch is located on the bottom of the unit directly below the RJ 45 connector and allows simple setup in either straight through or crossover configurations Refer to the illustration below 10BASE FL 10BASE T 1 d TX s T AT MDI II MDI X Switch When setting the MDI II to MDI X switch observe the positioning of the following symbols the parallel symbol Il indicates a straight through or parallel connection the cross symbol X indicates a crossover connection These symbols are clearly marked on the bottom of the unit Using a pointed object simply slide the switch in the direction
7. a Black Box Corporation 000000000000 xX The World s Source for Cabling and Network Connectivity JULY 1999 LE612A R4 LE612A R5 LE611A ST R4 LE611A ST R5 LE615A R4 LE615A R5 LE611A SMA R4 LE611A SC R4 twister 10MBPS MEDIA CONVERTERS TOBASE 2 TOBASE T TOBASE FL WE tim RX amp ok ares S ae K N Y S 2 10BASE FL 10BASE T 10BASE FL 10BASE T fF NS K J Installation amp User Guide CUSTOMER Order toll free in the U S 24 hours 7 A M Monday to midnight Friday 877 877 BBOX SUPPORT FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 INFORMATION Mail order Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com 1999 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved Printed in USA Black Box and the Black Box logo are registered trademarks of Black Box Corporation All other trademarks appearing in this manual are the property of their owners This publication is protected by the copyright laws of the United States and other countries with all rights reserved No part of this pu
8. blication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system translated transcribed or transmitted in any form or by any means manual electric electronic electromagnetic mechanical chemical optical or otherwise without prior explicit written permission of Black Box Corporation The information contained in this document is assumed to be correct and current The manufacturer is not responsible for errors or omissions and reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice twister 10Mbps Media Converter Installation amp User Guide Introducti0N 4 Overview iota pur eR UP PERS 5 Installation Guide sessioissa iia 7 STEP 1 Unpacking the twister and Accessories 7 STEP 2 Choosing an Appropriate Location 7 STEP 3 Setting the Switches 8 STEP 4 Connecting to the Network 10 Twisted patr 10 Fiber Opie 11 a a e a ie iaa ia oi 12 STEP 5 Applying Power sees 14 User Guide vivida a EN 16 System LEDS cucuta tees 16 Link Loss Carry Forward LLCE eese 17 Topology Solutions eese 18 Technical Specifications eese 20 Product Safety EMC and Compliance Statements 21 Thank you for choosing twister media converters Media conv
9. eatures A Link Loss Carry Forward LLCF enable disable switch is included to provide an easy means for troubleshooting a remote network connection Refer to the section of this guide titled Link Loss Carry Forward for more information All twisted pair ports are equipped with an MDI II to MDI X switch eliminating the need for crossover cables e Auto polarity support on all twisted pair ports Whether you are updating or expanding your existing network the line of twister media converters supports a wide range of configuration needs The twister includes the following media conversion combinations Universal Power Supply 90 250V LE612A R4 RJ 45 to BNC LE612A R5 RJ 45 to BNC CABLE IN A BOX LE611A SC R4 45 to FL multimode SC LE611A ST R4 RJ 45 to FL multimode ST LE611A ST R5 RJ 45 to FL multimode ST CABLE IN A BOX LE615A R4 RJ 45 to FL singlemode ST LE615A R5 RJ 45 to FL singlemode ST CABLE IN A BOX LE611A SMA R4 RJ 45 to FL multimode SMA Does not apply to the LE612A R4 R5 BNC twister Media Converter 5 Follow the simple steps outlined in this section of the guide to install and start using your twister media converter Unpack the twister and any accessories Check that the following components have been included with your order twister media converter Power Supply Power Cord Four 4 Rubber Feet Your order has been provided with the safest possible packaging
10. emote connectivity Management Switch Hub Switch Hub Management Station w SNMP twister twister w SNMP Station e Remote up to 15km LED lit established link O LED unlit no link If the fiber connection breaks or the remote device fails the twister media converter carries that link loss all the way to the switch hub which generates a trap to the management station The administrator can then look at the media converter to determine the source of the loss Management Switch Hub Switch Hub Management Station w SN MP twister twister w SNMP Station e e o Broken O e e Remote Trap generated Cable Trap generated Link Loss Carried LED lit established link O LED unlit no link IMPORTANT When connecting a twister media converter to a port that supports auto negotiation it is strongly recommended to fix the port setting to the appropriate speed 100Mbps or 10Mbps and to either full or half duplex This allows the media converter to sense receive link and select the active port Does not apply to the LE612A R4 R5 BNC twister Media Converter 17 Topology Solutions Em Servers Q twister Switch twister 2km multimode F O
11. eration mode and automatically provides the appropri ate signal translation between the connected network segments Be sure to verify correct segment connectivity via the LK link LEDs on the front of the unit If an additional extension cord is used to connect the power module to the power source the following guidelines must be followed While one end of the AC power cord can be fitted with whatever plug is standard for the country of operation the end that connects to the twister power supply module must have a female plug that fits this type of AC receptacle e AC 115V North American use a UL listed and CSA certified cord set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG type SVT or SJT three conductor cord a maximum of 15 feet in length and a parallel blade grounding type attachment plug rated 15A 125V AC 230V USA use a UL listed cord set consisting of a minimum No 18 AWG type SVT three conductor cord a maximum of 15 feet in length and a Tandem blade grounding type attachment plug rated 15A 250V 240V outside USA use a cord set consisting of a minimum No 18 AWG cord and grounding type attachment plug rated 15A 250V The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the twister is installed and should be marked HAR twister Media Converter 15 This section contains more detailed user information regarding certain operating features for your twister Media Converter
12. erters represent the hottest technology available for extending Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networks twister media conversion has become a standard for providing a cost effective means of integrating a mixed media environment As LANs grow and evolve this technology provides an ideal solution for building effective migration strategies These IEEE 802 3 compliant media converters are compatible with Ethernet devices from other leading network technology providers This increases the flexibility of your network configuration by ensuring reliable data transmission in multi vendor as well as mixed media environments The information in this guide will help you to install and start using your twister media converter The twister 10Mbps media converters provide seamless integration of 10BASE T Category 3 4 and 5 twisted pair with singlemode and multimode 1OBASE FL fiber optic segments as well as thinnet coax in Ethernet environments To optimize your Ethernet network the media converter provides seamless operation in half duplex or full duplex environments Full signal restoration with a low bit delay ensures accurate data transmission to and from LANs within an organization All signal activity is completely converted ensuring accurate communication and collision detection in connected segments and allowing maximum media length to be achieved on either side of the device The twister provides the following key f
13. gth of up to 2km for remote links the LE611A ST R4 R5 provides one set of FL multimode ST connectors and support a maximum segment length of up to 2km for remote links the LE615A R4 R5 provides one set of FL singlemode ST connectors and support a maximum segment length of up to 15km for remote links the LE611A SMA R4 provides one set of FL multimode SMA connectors and support a maximum segment length of up to 2km for remote links 10BASE FL 10BASE T twister Media Converter 11 12 When making fiber optic connections be sure that the transmit TX port of the twister connects to the receive RX port of the connected device and be sure that the transmit TX port of the connected device connects to the receive RX port of the twister unit Once power is applied to the unit correct connectivity can be verified via the LK Link LED BNC Connections The LE612A R4 R5 attaches to thinnet coaxial cable via a standard BNC connector and supports a maximum segment length of 185 meters The unit is shipped from the factory with the termination disabled Use the unit in a daisy chain configura tion or use a T connector for proper termination Installation Guide IMPORTANT The coaxial cable of a LAN must be properly terminated at each end regardless of the device used at the end of each cable A BNC terminator must be a
14. l aparato el ctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posici n no interfiera su uso La colocaci n del aparato el ctrico sobre una cama sof alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilaci n no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n 10 El equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que producen calor User Guide 11 El aparato el ctrico deber ser connectado a una fuente de poder s lo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operaci n o como se indique en el aparato 12 Precauci n debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizaci n del equipo no sea eliminada 13 Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos poniendo particular atenci n a los contactos y recept culos donde salen del aparato 14 El equipo el ctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante 15 En caso de existir una antena externa deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia 16 El cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo 17 Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u
15. orificios de ventilaci n 18 Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da ado u Objectos han ca do o l quido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato o El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempe o o El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido da ada ocv iss twister Media Converter 23 e Black Box Corporation The World s Source for Cabling and Network Connectivity Copyright 1999 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved A AN AAN A A ES FS E EY EET OR BEE E E A 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 5660 211112 002 A 7 99
16. ould void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canadian Radio Frequency Interference Statement This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada twister Media Converter 21 22 Electrical Safety Statement Normas Oficiales Mexicanas NOM INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1 Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser le das antes de que el aparato el ctrico sea operado Las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser guardadas para referencia futura Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctrico y en sus instrucciones de operaci n deben ser respetadas Todas las instrucciones de operaci n y uso deben ser seguidas El aparato el ctrico no deber ser usado cerca del agua por ejemplo cerca de la tina de ba o lavabo s tano mojado o cerca de una alberca etc El aparato el ctrico debe ser usado nicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante El aparato el ctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo s lo como sea recomendado por el fabricante Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s all a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operaci n Todo otro servicio deber ser referido a personal de servicio calificado E
17. ttached to each end of each trunk segment One of the two terminators on each segment must be grounded Refer to the illustration below SEGMENT 1 0 5 meters min 185 meters max Workstation Workstation Grounded BNC Terminator Repeater TWISTER Ground Wire BNC T Connector Wall Outlet upto100meters BNC Terminator Wall Outlet i Ground Wire i Grounded BNC Terminator twister Workstation m m gt Workstation gt Workstation Us Workstation U gt Workstation SEGMENT 2 0 5 meters min 185 meters max twister Media Converter 13 Apply power Power is provided to the twister unit from the desktop power supply module This power module is equipped with a S760 hollow type plug for insertion into the DC jack located on the back of the twister unit and standard IEC 320 type AC power receptacle When making power connections it is recommended that the DC power cord be connected to the DC input jack located on the back of the twister media converter before making the AC connection to the outlet Be sure to seat the power cord into the strain relief clip to ensure against accidental disconnection Strain Relief Clip 14 Installation Guide Upon receiving power the twister media converter goes into normal op
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