Black Box LE2122A-R4 User manual

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User’s Guide
LE2122A-R4
Stand-Alone Media Converter
Ethernet
Copper to Fiber
10Base-T to 10Base-FL
Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................1
Part Numbers .........................................................................................1
Installation ..............................................................................................2
Set the LinkAlert™Switch ..................................................................2
AutoCross™Feature ..........................................................................2
Install the Copper Cable ....................................................................2
Install the Fiber Cable........................................................................3
Power the Media Converter ...............................................................3
Operation................................................................................................4
Technical Specifications.........................................................................4
Cable Specifications...............................................................................5
Fiber Cable ........................................................................................5
Copper Cable.....................................................................................5
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................6
Contact Us..............................................................................................7
Compliance Information .........................................................................8
FCC Regulations ...............................................................................8
Canadian Regulations .......................................................................8
European Regulations .......................................................................8
Introduction
Black Box Corporation’s LE2122A-R4 series Ethernet 10Base-T to 10Base-FL media converters connect
half-duplex or full-duplex, unshielded or shielded, 10 Mb/s, twisted pair copper cable to half-duplex or full-
duplex, 10 Mb/s, singlemode or multimode fiber optic cable.
Part Numbers
Part Number Port One - Copper Port Two - Duplex Fiber-Optic
LE2122A-R4 RJ-45, 10Base-T
100 m (328 ft)* ST, 10Base-FL, 850 nm multimode 2 km (1.2 miles)*
LE2122A-SM-R4 RJ-45, 10Base-T
100 m (328 ft)*
ST, 10Base-FL, 1300 nm
singlemode
20 km (12.4 miles)*
*Typical maximum cable distance; actual distance depends on the physical characteristics of the network
installation.

LE2122A-R4
Installation
Set the LinkAlert™Switch
The LinkAlert™switch is located on the side of the media converter. Use a small flat blade screwdriver or
a similar device to set the recessed switch.
LEFT Enables the LinkAlert™ function LinkAlert Enabled
RIGHT Disables the LinkAlert™ function. LinkAlert Disabled
Because most Ethernet technologies are unable to recognize downlink faults, a failed link may appear
normal to network management; requiring unnecessary troubleshooting. When the LinkAlert feature is
activated, the media converter passes copper-side link faults to the fiber side and fiber-side links to the
copper side. This feature allows all faults to be detected by network management.
Note: The enable/disable switch allows the LinkAlert™ feature to be disabled. LinkAlert™ may interfere
with the Auto-Negotiation feature of other devices in networks where there are two media converters
installed in series.
AutoCross™Feature
The AutoCross feature allows either straight-through (MDI) or crossover (MDI-X) cables to be used when
connecting to 10Base-TX devices (hubs, transceivers, NICs, etc.). AutoCross determines the
characteristics of the cable connection and automatically configures the unit to link up, regardless of the
cable configuration. (Requires no operator intervention.)
Install the Copper Cable
1. Locate or build 10Base-T compliant copper cables with male, RJ-45 connectors installed at both
ends.
2. Connect the RJ-45 connector at one end of the cable to the RJ-45 port on the media converter.
3. Connect the RJ-45 connector at the other end of the cable to the RJ-45 port on the other device
(switch, workstation, etc.).
RJ-45 port
on the other device
(switch, work station, etc
.)
RJ-45 port
on the media
converter
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Install the Fiber Cable
1. Locate or build 10Base-FL compliant fiber cable with male, two-stranded TX to RX connectors
installed at both ends.
2. Connect the fiber cables to the media converter as described:
Connect the male TX cable connector the female TX port.
Connect the male RX cable connector to the female RX port.
1. Connect the fiber cables to the other device (another media converter, hub, etc.) as described:
Connect the male TX cable connector the female RX port.
Connect the male RX cable connector to the female TX port.
Power the Media Converter
1. Install the power adapter cord to the back of the media converter.
2. Connect the power adapter plug to AC power.
3. Verify that the media converter is powered by observing the illuminated LED power indicator light.

LE2122A-R4
Operation
After installation, the media converter should function without operator intervention. Use the status LEDs
to monitor media converter operation in the network.
Pwr (Power) On = Connection to external AC power.
Link (Fiber) On = 10Base-FL link and normal operation.
Off = Lack of power OR a downed 10Base-FL link.
Link (RJ-45) On = 10Base-T link and normal operation.
Off = Lack of power OR downed 10Base-T link.
RX (Fiber) Flashing = Data reception on the 10Base-FL link.
RX (RJ-45) Flashing = Data reception on 10Base-T link.
Technical Specifications
Standards IEEE 802.3™
Data Rate 10 Mb/s
Case Dimensions 3.9" x 3.0" x 1.0" (99mm x 76mm x 25mm)
Weight 6 oz. (181 g) (approximate)
Power Supply 12 VDC, 0.5 A
DC Output Minimum output regulation: 5%
Connector: 2.1mm barrel, center pin positive
MTBF 54,337 hours (MIL217F2 V5.0) (MIL-HDBK-217F)
131,255 hours (Bellcore7 V5.0)
Environment Tmra*: 0 to 50°C (32° to 122° F)
Storage Temp: -20° to 85°C (-4° to 185°F)
Humidity: 5 to 95%, non condensing
Altitude: 0 to 10,000 feet
Warranty Lifetime
*Manufacturer’s rated ambient temperature.
Product is certified by the manufacturer to comply with DHHS Rule 21/CFR, Subchapter J applicable at
the date of manufacture.
CAUTION: Visible and Invisible Laser Radiation When Open. Do Not Stare Into Beam Or View Directly
With Optical Instruments.
CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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Cable Specifications
The physical characteristics must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3™ specifications.
Fiber Cable
Bit Error Rate: <10-9
Singlemode fiber (recommended): 9 μm
Multimode fiber (recommended): 62.5/125 μm
Multimode fiber (optional): 100/140, 85/140, 50/125 μm
LE2122A-R4 850 nM multimode
Fiber Optic Transmitter Power: min: -20.0 dBm max: -10.0 dBm
Fiber Optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -32.5 dBm max: -7.5 dBm
Link Budget: 12.5 dB
LE2122A-SM-R4 1300 nM singlemode
Fiber Optic Transmitter Power: min: -29.0 dBm max: -10.0 dBm
Fiber Optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -35.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Link Budget: 6.0 dB
Copper Cable
Category 3: Minimum Requirement
Gauge 24 to 22 AWG
Attenuation 11.5 dB/100m @ 5-10 MHz
Straight-Through OR Crossover Twisted-Pair cable may be used.
Shielded Twisted-Pair (STP) OR Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) may be used.
Pins 1&2 and 3&6 are the two active pairs in an Ethernet network.
RJ-45 Pin-out: Pin 1 = TD+, Pin 2 = TD-, Pin 3 = RD+, Pin 6 = RD-
Use only dedicated wire pairs for the active pins:
(e.g., blue/white & white/blue, orange/white & white/orange, etc.)
Do not use flat or silver satin wire.

LE2122A-R4
Troubleshooting
If the media converter fails, isolate and correct the failure by determining the answers to the following
questions and then taking the indicated action:
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4.
• Disconnect and reconnect the 10Base-T cable to restart the initialization process.
• Restart the attached device to restart the initialization process.
• Contact Technical Support: [phone].
YES
• Proceed to step 5.
5. Is the 10Base-FL RX LED illuminated?
NO
• Disconnect and reconnect the 10Base-FL cable to restart the initialization proc
• Restart the attached device to restart the initialization process.
• Contact Technical Support: [phone].
YES
• Contact Technical Support: [phone].
1. Is the P(ower) LED on the media converter illuminat
NO
• Is the power adapter the e and frequenc
NOTE: Refer to “P er fications on page 5.
• Is the power adapter properly installed in the media converter
• Contact Technical Supp 1312.
YES
• Proceed to step 2.
2. Is the 10Base-T Link LED illuminated?
NO
• Check the twisted-pair cable r connection.
• Contact Technical Support: [phone].
YES
• Proceed to
3. Is the 10Base-FL Link LED illuminated?
NO
• Che r f ection.
• Verify that the TX and RX cables on the media converter are c
respectively, on the other device.
• Contact Technical Support: [phone].
YES
• Proceed to step 4.
Is the 10Base-T RX LED illuminated?
NO
ess.
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Information
with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant
of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
is equipment generates,
ccordance with the
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
ent in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the
t the interference at the user's own expense.
an Regulations
does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out on
he Canadian Department of Communications.
e n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables
ux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique
dicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
European Regulations
Warning This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Achtung ! Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb
dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in weichen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende
Gegenmaßnahmen werantwortlich ist.
Attention ! Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environment domestique, ce produit risqué de créer
des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l'utilsateur de prende les measures spécifiques
appropriées.
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Compliance
FCC Regulations
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
to part 15
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uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a
instruction manual,
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