EtherWAN EL8000 User manual

User’s Guide
EL8000 Hardened Media Converter

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Preface
Audience
This guide is designed for the person who installs, configures, deploys, and maintains the Ethernet
network. This document assumes the reader has moderate hardware, computer, and Internet skills.
Document Revision Level
This section provides a history of the revision changes to this document.
Revision
Document Version
Date
Description
A
Version 1
1/3/2018
A
2
03/14/2018
Safety and Warnings
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Symbol
Meaning
Description
Note
Notes emphasize or supplement important points of the main text.
Tip
Tips provide helpful information, guidelines, or suggestions for performing
tasks more effectively.
Warning
Warnings indicate that failure to take a specified action could result in
damage to the device, or could result in serious bodily injury.
Electric Shock
Hazard
This symbol warns users of electric shock hazard. Failure to take
appropriate precautions such as not opening or touching hazardous
areas of the equipment could result in injury or death.

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Contents
Preface..................................................................................................................... iii
Safety and Warnings.................................................................................................iii
Contents.................................................................................................................. iv
Introduction.............................................................................................................. 5
Unpacking.................................................................................................................6
Select Installation Location........................................................................................6
Connect Power..........................................................................................................7
LED Indicators...........................................................................................................8
DIP Switches.............................................................................................................9
Link Fault Pass Through (LFPT)..........................................................................9
Relay Output Alarm.................................................................................................10
Specifications..........................................................................................................11
Manufacturer’s Information......................................................................................12

Introduction
EL8000 Hardened Media Converter
1000Base-TX to 1000Base-SX / LX / BX
1000Base-TX to 1000 SFP
The EL8000 Series provides media conversion between 1000BASE-TX and 1000BASE -
SX/LX/BX/SFP Fiber. Built specifically for mission critical applications in harsh environments, the
EL8000’s hardened design features high shock & vibration resistance, electrical noise immunity, wide
operating temperature range from -40 to 75°C, and aluminum housing. With two power inputs, link
down alarming, Link-Fault-Pass-Through and a wide range of fiber connectivity options, the EL8000 is
the ideal media converter for environments where connectivity is crucial.

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Unpacking
Open the carton and unpack the items. Your package should include an EL8000 media converter and
this Quick Install Guide. If items are missing or damaged, notify your EtherWAN representative.
Select Installation Location
Installation is DIN rail-mount, or wall mount (in an enclosure or industrial panel). Ensure that the power
source is within 6 feet (1.8 meters), and check that there is adequate airflow.
Place the media converter on the DIN rail from above using the slot. Push the front of the media
converter toward the mounting surface until it audibly snaps into place.
Startup: Connect the supply voltage to start up the media converter via the terminal block.
Dismantling: Pull out the lower edge and then remove the media converter from the DIN rail.

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Connect Power
The media converter is equipped with an eight-contact terminal block. The terminal block provides dual
DC power inputs, and a relay output contact. Redundant power supply is supported, but onlyone power
input is required for operation. Note that the media converter does not have a power switch; it is turned
on/off by connecting/disconnecting power.
Input voltage is 12 to 48VDC.
The power dissipation under full load is as follows:
12VDC/0.4A
48VDC/0.11A
Note: Use qualified power supply by SELV or double insulation of UL 60950 or UL 61010-1 or UL
61010-2-201 standards.
Insert the DC input wires into the corresponding terminals, and tighten the clamp screws to hold them in
place. Make sure that the plastic terminal block connector prongs are plugged firmly into the terminal
block receptacles.
Power wiring information:
Use cable type - AWG (American Wire Gauge) 18-24 and the corresponding pin type cable terminals.
Use torque value 1.7 lb-in, do not use excessive force when fixing wiring.
Label clean up:
Indoor use and pollution degree II, it must be wiped with a dry cloth for clean up the labelling.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.
Environment:
The media converter shall be mounted in an industrial control panel and ambient temperature is not
exceed 75 degree Celsius.
Altitude up to 2000 meters.
Humidity range (Operational): 5% to 95%, non-condensation.
The product is open type.
Make sure that the equipment receives adequate ventilation. Do not block the ventilation holes of the
equipment.

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LED Indicators
LED
State
Indication
Fault
Steady
Power redundancy or port malfunction
Off
Power redundancy/ports functioning
normally
PW1
Steady
Power1 on
Off
Power1 off
PW2
Steady
Power2 on
Off
Power2 off
LNK/ACT
Steady
Connection established
Flashing
Transmitting or receiving data
Off
No connection established
LFPT
Steady
LFPT function enabled
Off
LFPT function disabled

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DIP Switches
Port, power and LFPT settings are made very simple by means of DIP (Dual Inline Package) switches
on the bottom panel of the hardened media converter.
No.
DOWN (Default)
UP
1
Enable LFPT*
Disable LFPT*
2
Enable link down alarm for
copper port
Disable link down alarm for
copper port
3
Enable link down alarm for fiber
port
Disable link downalarm for
fiber port
4
Enable Auto-negotiation
Enable Force mode
5
Reserved
6
Reserved
* LFPT=Link Fault Pass Through
If Force mode is enabled, the media converter must be restarted in order for the new setting to
take effect.
Link Fault Pass Through (LFPT)
LFPT (Link Fault Pass Through) is a feature that will pass a link fault through the device at each
segment. If either of the copper TX links fails, the media converter will pass the fail state on throughout
the link, taking down the middle fiber as well as the copper link on the opposite end. This prevents the
connected switches from sending packets that would end up lost. LFTP is designed for use with media
converters arranged in pairs, and both devices must support LFPT.

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Relay Output Alarm
The media converter is equipped with relay output contacts on the terminal block for signaling of a
power or port failure. The relay output can be connected to an alarm signaling device. Current is 0.6A
@ 30VDC.
Relay contact
PW1
PW2
Point
1 - 2
Point
2 - 3
Alarm
Off
Off
Closed
Open
Alarm
Off
On
Closed
Open
Alarm
On
Off
Closed
Open
Non-Alarm
On
On
Open
Closed

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Specifications
Applicable standards
IEEE802.3ab 1000BASE-T
IEEE802.3z 1000BASE-SX/1000BASE-LX
IEEE802.3x full duplex
Forwarding and filtering rate
1,488,100pps for 1000Mbps
Dimensions
35.8 x 90 x 100mm (W x D x H)
(1.41" x 3.54" x 3.94")
Weight
0.23Kg (0.51lbs.)
Input voltage
12 to 48VDC
Power Consumption
9.12W Max, 0.76A@12VDC, 0.38A@24VDC,
0.19A@48VDC
Operating Temperature
-40°C ~ 75°C (-40°F ~ 167°F)
Storage Temperature
-40°C ~ 85°C (-40°F ~ 185°F)
Humidity
5 ~ 95%, non-condensing
Safety
UL 61010
EMI
FCCPart 15B Class A
VCCI Class A
EN 55032
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
EN 61000-6-3
EMS
EN 61000-6-2
EN 61000-4-2 (ESD Standard)
EN 61000-4-3 (Radiated RFI Standards)
EN 61000-4-4 (Burst Standards)
EN 61000-4-5 (Surge Standards)
EN 61000-4-6 (Induced RFI Standards)
EN 61000-4-8 (Magnetic Field Standards)
Environmental Test
Compliance
IEC 60068-2-6 Fc (Vibration Resistance)
IEC 60068-2-27 Ea (Shock)
FED STD 101C Method 5007.1 (Free Fall)

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Manufacturer’s Information
EtherWAN System, Inc.
www.etherwan.com
EtherWAN has made a good faith effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this document and disclaims
the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and makes no express warranties,
except as may be stated in its written agreement with and for its customers.
EtherWAN shall not be held liable to anyone for any indirect, special or consequential damages due to omissions
or errors. The information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice.
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EL8000 Media Converter
March 14, 2018
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