Black Box LMC7001A-R4 User manual

Convert either 10BASE-T or
100BASE-TX to fiber with this autosensing
10-/100-Mbps media converter.
Convert either 10BASE-T or
100BASE-TX to fiber with this autosensing
10-/100-Mbps media converter.
10-/100-Mbps Autosensing Media Converters
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FEATURES
• 10-/100-Mbps autosensing on the
copper port.
• Choose multimode or single-mode,
ST or SC connectors.
• Internal power supply is included.
• Only 1U high—fits nearly anywhere!
Use a pair of media converters to connect two multimode
fiber optic network segments via single-mode fiber.
OVERVIEW
Connect 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX devices to your fiber-
based cabling infrastructure with a BLACK BOX®10-/100-Mbps
Autosensing Media Converters. You can use these versatile
media converters to convert 10BASE-T to fiber now and
100BASE-TX to 100BASE-SX or 100BASE-FX fiber later.
Reduce fiber connectivity costs by using these 1U-high
media converters as the link between your fiber network
and your copper-based switches. Not only are they ideal
for future-proofing your fiber-to-desktop applications,
they also make upgrading to 100-Mbps workstations
affordable. All you have to do is change the network
interface card. It’s that simple!
The converters are available in multimode and single-
mode versions with ST or SC connectors. Choose multimode
for shorter distances (up to 984.3 ft. [300 meters]) and short-
wave transmissions over 850-nm fiber in accordance with the
100BASE-SX standard. Or choose the multimode models that
support 1300-nm fiber at distances up to 1.2 miles (2 km).
Single-mode versions support distances up to 49.7 miles
(80 km) and transmit over 1300- or 1550-nm fiber. The
1300-nm multimode versions and the single-mode versions
are 100BASE-FX compliant.
Power is supplied through an internal 100-/240-VAC power
supply, eliminating the need for unreliable, bulky external
AC/DC transformers.
Link-Fault Detection helps you easily locate faults. When
faults occur, the front-panel LEDs light and show you exactly
where the cable fault is located. The converters also feature a
button by the twisted-pair port for selecting a crossover
workstation connection or a pass-through
repeater/hub/switch connection.
The converter has three modes of operation:
• PNP/Transparent. Autonegotiating, in which the
converter automatically configures for 10 or 100 Mbps
and half- or full duplex. This is the default operation
mode.
• Force-10. The unit acts as a regular 10BASE-T↔
10BASE-FL converter.
• Force-100. The unit functions as a 100BASE-TX↔
100BASE-SX (LMC7001A-R4–LMC7002A-R4), or
100BASE-TX↔100BASE-FX converter (LMC7005A–
LM7006A, LMC7003A-R4–LMC7004A-R4, LMC7007A–
LM7009A).
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
These media converters are ideally suited for small
companies and remote campuses requiring minimal fiber
connectivity.
The typical user has a 10-Mbps fiber network, plans to
upgrade to 100 Mbps in the future, and doesn’t want to
buy new media converters for the upgrade.
10-Mbps NIC or
100-Mbps NIC
10-/100-Mbps Autosensing
Media Converter
10-/100-Mbps Autosensing
Media Converter
10/100 switch Multimode fiber
Single-mode fiber
Multimode fiber
NOTE: This application will not work with a 10-/100-Mbps
autosensing network interface card (NIC).

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TECH SPECS
Fiber Cable Requirements —
LMC7001A-R4–LMC7002A-R4: Multimode duplex, 850 nm;
LMC7005A–LMC7006A: Multimode duplex, 1300 nm
LMC7003A-R4–LMC7004A-R4, LMC7007A–LMC7008A: Single-mode
duplex, 1310 nm;
LMC7009A: Single-mode duplex, 1550 nm
Full-Duplex Distance (Maximum) —
LMC7001A-R4–LMC7002A-R4: 984.3 ft. (300 m);
LMC7005A–LMC7006A: 1.2 mi. (2 km);
LMC7003A-R4–LMC7004A-R4: 24.8 mi. (40 km);
LMC7007A–LMC7009A: 49.7 mi. (80 km)
Standards —
All: IEEE 802.3: 10BASE-T, 10BASE-FL;
LMC7001A-R4–LMC7002A-R4: 100BASE-TX, 100BASE-SX;
LMC7005A–LMC7006A, LMC7003A-R4–LMC7004A-R4,
LMC7007A–LMC7009A: IEEE 802.3u: 100BASE-TX, 100BASE-FX
User Controls — (1) external 8-position DIP switch, (1) twisted-pair
crossover/pass-through button
Connectors — All: (1) RJ-45, (1) IEC 320 power connector;
LMC7001A-R4, LMC7005A, LMC7003A-R4, LMC7007A: (1) pair of ST®;
LMC7002A-R4, LMC7006A, LMC7004A-R4, LMC7008A–LMC7009A:
(1) pair of SC
Indicators — (9) LEDs:
(1) PWR: On when unit has power;
Twisted-pair ports (TX): (1) Link; (1) Act;
(1) 100: On when 100-Mbps data is detected;
(1) LFD: On when Link Fault Detection is available (only in
PNP/Transparent mode);
(1) A: On when PNP/Transparent mode is enabled;
Fiber ports (SX):
(1) Link: On when link is established and all cables are connected;
(1) Act: Blinks when data is detected;
(1) 100: On when 100-Mbps data is detected
Power — 100/240 VAC (±10%), 50/60 Hz, 0.1/0.05 A
Size — 1.75"H (1U) x 4.7"W x 4.4"D (4.4 x 11.9 x 11.2 cm)
Weight — 1.3 lb. (0.6 kg)
Item Code
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-SX Autosensing Media
Converters
Multimode
850-nm, 300 m
ST LMC7001A-R4
SC LMC7002A-R4
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Autosensing Media
Converters
Multimode
1300-nm, 2 km
ST LMC7005A
SC LMC7006A
Single-Mode
1310-nm, 40 km
ST LMC7003A-R4
SC LMC7004A-R4
1310-nm, 80 km
ST LMC7007A
SC LMC7008A
1550-nm, 80 km
SC LMC7009A
You may also want to order cable…
Multimode Duplex Fiber Optic Cable, PVC,
Custom Lengths
ST–ST EFN062-CC
SC–SC EFN4025
Single-Mode Duplex Fiber Optic Cable, PVC,
Custom Lengths
ST–ST EFN5009
SC–SC EFN5010
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