Alloy AC Series User manual

AC Series Gigabit Ethernet Media Converters
User Manual
Version: 1.0.1 October 2016
AC1000SC
AC1000SFP
AC1000SC.20
AC1020SC.20

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Caution
Electronic Circuit devices are sensitive to static electricity. Dry weather conditions or walking
across a carpeted floor may cause you to acquire a static electric charge.
To protect your switch, always:
•Touch the metal chassis of your computer to ground the static electrical charge before
you handle the switch.
•Pick up the switch by holding it on the left and right edges only.
Electronic Emission Notices
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment.
European Community (CE) Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the protection requirements of
European Emission Standard EN55022/EN60555-2 and the Generic European Immunity
Standard EN50082-1.
EMC:
Australian RCM Compliance.
This equipment is compliant with the required Australian RCM standards
EN55022(1988)/CISPR-22(1985)
class A
EN60555-2(1995)
class A
EN60555-3
IEC1000-4-2(1995)
4K V CD, 8KV, AD
IEC1000-4-3(1995)
3V/m
IEC1000-4-4(1995)
1KV – (power line), 0.5KV – (signal line)

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1. Introduction
Alloy’s AC1000 series are the latest edition to the Alloy media converter family. With a cut
down feature set from the GCR2000 series, the AC1000 series is designed for price sensitive
markets that do not require the added feature set found on the GCR2000 series.
The AC1000 series can be used either as standalone Gigabit Ethernet Media Converters, or
can be installed as Media converter Modules in the new ACC1400 series 14-slot Media
Converter Chassis. The AC1000 series is one of the most comprehensive Gigabit Ethernet
Converter range available, and comprises of models within three broad technology groups:
- UTP to Multimode fibre
- UTP to Singlemode fibre
- Multimode to Single Mode fibre
2. Features
•Standalone and Rackmount Installation
•Ethernet RJ-45 to multimode fibre
•auto-configuring speed/duplex mode
•Rugged, compact all metal case
•3 Year Warranty
3. Model Description
Model
Description
AC1000SC
10/100/1000Base-TX to 1000Base-SX Multimode Fibre 1310nm (SC) Converter.
2Km
AC1000ST
10/100/1000Base-TX to 1000Base-SX Multimode Fibre 1310nm (ST) Converter.
2Km
AC1000SFP
10/100/1000Base-TX to 1000Base-SX Multimode Fibre (SFP) Converter. SFP
Module not included
AC1000SC.20
10/100/1000Base-TX to 1000Base-LX Single Mode Fibre 1310nm (SC) Converter.
20Km
AC1020SC.20
1000Base-SX Multimode to 1000Base-LX Single Mode Fibre (SC) Converter.
20Km
Model
Power Description
TP↔/SC/SFP AC-DC +5V
By AC-DC Adapter
The 1000Mbps Fibre Transceiver
Wavelength
SC multi-mode 2Km
1310nm
SC 20Km single-mode
1310nm
SFP Multimode/Single Mode (SFP Module dependant)
SC Multimode to Single Mode
MM: 1310nm
SM: 1310nm

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4. Checklist
Before you start installing your equipment, verify that the package contains the following:
•The AC1000xx Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter
•DC Power Supply
•Warranty Information
Please notify your supplier immediately if any of the aforementioned items are missing or
damaged.
5. Installation
Note: When used in the ACC1400 Chassis the Media Converter is hot-swappable.
Wear a grounding device for electrostatic discharge.
As a standalone unit:
⇒Verify the AC-DC adapter conforms to your country AC power requirement and insert
the power plug
For use in the ACC1400:
⇒Slide the media converter into one of the spare slots on the ACC1400 chassis.
Fig. 1 Basic Network Connection
1000FX
Fibre
Network
10/100/1000Base-TX
Network
TP-to-1000FX
Converter
TX
R
TX
RX

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6. LED Description
LED Status Function
FX LNK/ACT
On
Lit when fibre connection is good
Blink
Blinks when fibre data is present
TP LNK/ACT
On
Lit when TP connection is good
Blink
Blinks when TP data is present
FDX
On
Lit when full-duplex mode is active
Off
Off when half-duplex is active
PWR
On
Lit when +5V power is active
1000M
On
On when speed is 1000Mbps
7. DC Jack and AC-DC Power Adapter
The DC jack's central post is 2.5mm wide, it conforms to the
DC receptacle (2.5mm) on the 19-inch Converter Rack slot.
Keep the AC-DC adapter as spare parts when Media Converter is installed in a 19-inch Media
Converter Rack.
DC Jack: 2.5mm
DC Input
: +5V
(Converter DC Current Consumption: 2A
when operation at full load)
Fig. 4 DC+5V Input Jack and Dimension

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8. Technical Specifications
•Standards:
IEEE802.3u 10/100Base-TX, IEEE802.3z Gigabit Ethernet,
1000Base-SX/LX
•UTP Cable:
Cat. 5e or above cable and up to100m
Fibre Cable:
50/125, 62.5/125 or 100/140 µ m multi-mode
8.3/125, 8.7/125, 9/125 or 10/125 µ m single-mode
•LED Indicators: POWER, TP LNK/ACT, FX LNK/ACT, FDX, 1000M
•Connector: TX: RJ-45
FX: SC/SFP
•Speed: TX: 10/100/1000Mbps
FX: 1000Mbps
•Data Transfer Rate:
Speed
Forwarding Rate
1000Mbps
1,488,000 PPS
100Mbps
148,800 PPS
10Mbps
14,880 PPS
•Flow Control: IEEE802.3x compliant for full-duplex
•Wavelength: Multimode: 1310nm
Single Mode: 20Km 1310nm
•Power Requirement: Standalone: 1A@+5VDC from AC-DC Adapter
Rackmount: ACC1400 Chassis
•Ambient Temperature: -10°to 55°C
•Humidity: 5% to 90%
•Dimensions: 26(H) ×70(W) ×94(D) mm
•Weight: 225 grams