Black Box LHC013A-R3 User manual

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LHC013A-R3LHC029A-R3LHC042A-R3LHC301A-R3
LHC014A-R3LHC036A-R3LHC043A-R3FEMR347948
LHC015A-R3LHC040A-R3
LHC028A-R3LHC041A-R3
Miniature Media Converter 10/100 Switching and Miniature Media
Converter w/SFP
These tiny media converters
are perfect for bringing
fiber to the desktop.

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TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB
Technologies, Inc.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the
property of the trademark owners.

FCC and IC RFI Statements
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FCC and Industry Canada RF Interference Statements
Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
telephone reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables and power cords are required to
connect this device to a personal computer or other Class B certified device.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of
Industry Canada.

Certifications
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Certifications
European Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE) requires that any equipment that
bears this symbol on product or packaging must not be disposed of with
unsorted municipal waste. This symbol indicates that the equipment should be
disposed of separately from regular household waste. It is the consumer’s
responsibility to dispose of this and all equipment so marked through
designated collection facilities appointed by government or local authorities.
Following these steps through proper disposal and recycling will help prevent
potential negative consequences to the environment and human health. For
more detailed information about proper disposal, please contact local
authorities, waste disposal services, or the point of purchase for this equipment.
Class 1 Laser product, Luokan 1 Laserlaite,
Laser Klasse 1, Appareil A’Laser de Classe
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Part Numbers ......................................................................................................6
1. Specifications .........................................................................................7
2. Overview: About the Miniature Media Converter 10/100 Switching and
Miniature Media Converter w/SFP .........................................................8
3. Install the Miniature Media Converter 10/100 Switching and Miniature
Media Converter w/SFP.........................................................................9
3.1 DIN Rail Mounting ..................................................................................9
3.2 Cascading DC Power.............................................................................9
3.3 Powering the Miniature Media Converter 10/100 Switching and
Miniature Media Converter w/SFP .........................................................9
4. Operation..............................................................................................10
4.1 LED Operation......................................................................................10
5. Contacting Black Box ...........................................................................12
6. Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines...........................................................13
7. Electrostatic Discharge Precautions ....................................................14

Part Numbers
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Part Numbers
Part Number
Description
LHC013A-R3
TP-TX/FX-MM1300-ST
LHC014A-R3
TP-TX/FX-MM1300-SC
LHC015A-R3
TP-TX/FX-SM1310/PLUS-SC
LHC028A-R3
TP-TX/SSFX-SM1310-SC
(1310xmt/1550rcv - with AC adapter)
LHC029A-R3
TP-TX/SSFX-SM1550-SC
(1550xmt/1310rcv - with AC adapter)
LHC036A-R3 TP-TX/FX-SM1310/PLUS-ST
LHC040A-R3 TP-TX/FX-MM850-ST
LHC041A-R3 TP-TX/FX-MM850-SC
LHC042A-R3
TP-TX/SSFX-MM1300-SC (1300xmt/1550rcv - with AC
adapter)
LHC043A-R3
TP-TX/SSFX-MM1550-SC (1550xmt/1300rcv - with AC
adapter)
LHC301A-R3*
TP-TX/SFP
*FEMR347948
TP-TX/FX-MM1300-ST with Custom Cable
NOTE
Single Strand (SS) versions display the transmit channel wavelength.
* Custom Kit with 12” USB Power Cable
*Requires one SFP/155Mbpx, available in a variety of fiber types.

Chapter 1: Specifications
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1. Specifications
Ethernet Connections
10/100 BASE-T
Auto Negotiation
AutoCross
Flow Control
1916 MTU
Full Line-Rate Forwarding
AC Wall Adapter
100 to 240 ±10% VAC input,
5 VDC output, 2A max.
Input Power Consumption
(Typical, varies with optical transceiver
type)
500 mA @ 5 VDC
Operating Temperature
+14°F to +122°F (-10°C to +50°C)
Storage Temperature
-31°F to +167°F (-35°C to +75°C)
Humidity
5% to 95% (non-condensing)
0 –10,000 ft. altitude
Dimensions
0.83"H x 1.80"W x 3.35"D
(2.11cm x 4.57cm x 8.51cm)
NOTE
Use only the supplied Black Box wall adapter or USB cable with this product. Using a
non-Black Box power source will void the warranty.

Chapter 2: Overview
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2. Overview: About the Miniature Media Converter 10/100 Switching and
Miniature Media Converter w/SFP
The Miniature Media Converter 10/100 Switching and Miniature Media
Converter w/SFP provide a single conversion between 10/100 Base-T twisted
pair and 100 Base-SX/FX fiber. This device Auto Negotiates speed and duplex
on the copper port and the fiber is fixed at 100Mbps. There is a fixed fiber and
an SFP version available; both support jumbo frames up to 1916 MTU.
The Miniature Media Converter 10/100 Switching is a fixed fiber transceiver
model, includes one 10/100Mbps RJ-45 connector and one 100Mbps SC fiber
connector which can support Single Mode fiber or Multi Mode fiber in Dual
Strand or Single Strand fiber.
The Miniature Media Converter w/SFP is an SFP port-based model, includes
one 10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45 connector and one SFP port, which was designed
to support MSA-compliant 100Mbps SFPs. The model will detect the SFP and
run at the speed for which the SFP was designed.

Chapter 3: Install the Miniature Media Converter 10/100 Switching and
Miniature Media Converter w/SFP
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3. Install the Miniature Media Converter 10/100 Switching and Miniature
Media Converter w/SFP
The Miniature Media Converters install virtually anywhere as a standalone
device in locations with extremely limited space. Installation options include:
Velcro®strips
DIN rail mounting with DIN Rail clips
PowerTray/18 for high density applications
3.1 DIN Rail Mounting
The Miniature Media Converters can be mounted with two DIN Rail clips.
Depending on the installation, the Miniature Media Converters can be mounted
parallel or perpendicular to the DIN rail. Use the supplied screws to attach the
DIN clips to the Miniature Media Converter, and then snap the converter to the
DIN rail.
To remove the converter from the DIN rail, use a flat-head screwdriver in the
slot to gently pry the converter from the rail.
NOTE
The DIN clips are designed for use on a DIN-35 rail (part number LXC-DR).
3.2 Cascading DC Power
When installing multiple Miniature Media Converters on a DIN rail, the end user
can connect to one DC input source, and then cascade from one DC block to
the next, until reaching the maximum current available.
3.3 Powering the Miniature Media Converter 10/100 Switching and
Miniature Media Converter w/SFP
The Miniature Media Converter 10/100 Switching and Miniature Media
Converter w/SFP include multiple powering options:
A country-specific, high-reliability AC power adapter (included)
IE PowerTray 18-Slot AC for Rack Mounting
USB power cable

Chapter 4: Operation
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4. Operation
4.1 LED Operation
Each Miniature Media Converter includes two LEDs, located on the RJ-45
connector. LED functions are as follows:
FX TX
FX TX
FX LNK/ACT
Glows green when a link is established on the fiber port;
blinks green when activity is detected on the fiber port.
TX LNK/ACT
Glows green when a link is established on the copper port;
blinks green when activity is detected on the copper port.

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LFPT
The Miniature Media Converter with LFPT includes a DIP Switch,
located on the back of the unit. DIP Switch functions are as follows:
Switch Up
LFPT ON
Switch
Down
LFPT OFF
Link Fault Pass-Through (LFPT) is a troubleshooting feature that
combines TX and FX LinkLoss from both the local and remote MiniMc,
TX-FX/SFP modules. LFPT is enabled by turning on the DSW on both
modules. This feature allows either end of the conversion to detect a link
fault occurring at the other end of the media conversion chain.
Regardless if there is a break in segment 1, 2 or 3, the link will drop on
the switches at both ends. The link fault is passed through the media
conversion and is observed at each end. It acts just like it would if the
devices were directly connected.

Chapter 5: Contacting Black Box
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5. Contacting Black Box
Black Box Customer Service
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX
(outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)
Free technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call: 724-746-5500 or Fax: [phone]
Mail order: Black Box Corporation
1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

Chapter 6: Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines
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6. Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines
Fiber Optic transmitters and receivers are extremely susceptible to
contamination by particles of dirt or dust, which can obstruct the optic path and
cause performance degradation. Good system performance requires clean
optics and connector ferrules.
1.Use fiber patch cords (or connectors, if you terminate your own fiber) only from a
reputable supplier; low-quality components can cause many hard-to-diagnose
problems in an installation.
2.Dust caps are installed at Black Box to ensure factory-clean optical devices.
These protective caps should not be removed until the moment of connecting the
fiber cable to the device. If you need to disconnect the fiber device, reinstall the
protective dust caps.
3.Store spare caps in a dust-free environment such as a sealed plastic bag or box
so that when reinstalled they do not introduce any contamination to the optics.
4.If you suspect that the optics have been contaminated, alternate between blasting
with clean, dry, compressed air and flushing with methanol to remove particles of
dirt.

Chapter 7: Electrostatic Discharge Precautions
7. Electrostatic Discharge Precautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause damage to any product, add-in
modules or stand alone units, containing electronic components. Always
observe the following precautions when installing or handling these kinds of
products.
1.Do not remove unit from its protective packaging until ready to install.
2.Wear an ESD wrist grounding strap before handling any module or component. If
the wrist strap is not available, maintain grounded contact with the system unit
throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection.
3.Hold the units by the edges; do not touch the electronic components or gold
connectors.
4.After removal, always place the boards on a grounded, static-free surface, ESD
pad or in a proper ESD bag. Do not slide the modules or stand alone units over
any surface.
WARNING! Integrated circuits and fiber optic components
are extremely susceptible to electrostatic discharge damage.
Do not handle these components directly unless you are a
qualified service technician and use tools and techniques that
conform to accepted industry practices.

LHC013A-R3 Rev. 2
55-80632BB-00 Rev. C2