Omnitron Systems Technology miConverter 10/100 User manual

miConverter
miConverter TM
Miniature 10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Ethernet
media converter
Supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 100BASE-FX and
the IEEE 802.3 specication
Supports Full/Half-Duplex UTP auto-negotiation
Automatically detects and adjusts crossover function
 Multimode, single-mode and single-ber options
 ST or SC ber connector options
 Domestic, Universal and Country/Region specic AC
power supply options available
 Optional USB power adapter cable available for
operation without AC power adapter
The miConverter 10/100 Plus features DIP-switches for
UTP and Link Mode congurations
 LED indicators for UTP and ber status
 Wall-mount with optional mounting brackets or in an
18-Module Powered Chassis
 Cost-effective
 Small and light, weighs only 5 ounces
 Lifetime Warranty and free 24/7 Technical Support
miConverter 10/100 and miConverter 10/100 Plus
10/100TX to 100FX Ethernet Media Converters
The miniature miConverter 10/100 and miConverter 10/100
Plus are rate-switching 10/100 UTP copper to 100BASE-FX
fiber media converters. The miConverter provides cost-
effective ber connectivity from Ethernet switches to diagnostic
equipment, desktop and laptop computers.
They can be powered by a computer’s USB port using
the optional USB Power Adaptor Cable, which reduces
the module’s weight and eliminates the need to tether the
miConverter to an electrical outlet that provide cost-effective
ber network extension and connectivity.
The UTP port can auto-negotiate by detecting the speed and
duplex-mode of the connected device. Upon connection to the
UTP device, the UTP port speed adjusts to either 10Mbps or
100Mbps, and the duplex-mode adjusts to either Full-Duplex
or Half-Duplex. Auto-crossover enables the connection to
workstations (MDI port) or hub/switches (MDI-X port) without
requiring a crossover cable.
The 100BASE-FX ber port operates in Full-Duplex mode.
Models are available for single-mode or multimode fiber
with ST or SC ber connectors. Multimode ber models
support distances up to 5km and single-mode ber models
support distances up to 120km. Single-ber models feature
Bi-Directional ber and support distances up to 40km.
The miConverter 10/100 Plus features DIP-switches for the
conguration of the UTP port and four different Link Modes
(fault-detection capabilities). The DIP-switches allow manual
conguration of the UTP speed and duplex mode while the Link
Modes assist in the identication and isolation of link failures.
The available modes are Link Segment, Link Propagate,
Remote Fault Detection and Symmetrical Fault Detection.
Diagnostic data is provided through LED indicators that assist
in network installation and maintenance. The LEDs report the
availability of power, port activity and link status, speed and
duplex modes of the UTP port.
The external AC power supply is available in US, Universal
and Country/Region specic models. Country/Region specic
models feature optional interchangeable connectors, allowing
for compatibility with electrical outlet types found around the
world.
The miConverter 10/100 and miConverter 10/100 Plus can
be mounted in the miConverter 18-Module Power Chassis
to consolidate individual modules into a rack-mount form
factor that can be deployed where multiple ber optic links
are distributed from UTP switch equipment. The chassis
powers converter modules with barrel-style DC connectors,
and is available with a single universal AC, 24VDC or 48VDC
internal power supply. This compact, high-density chassis is
1.5 rack units high, and can be mounted in a standard 19” or
23” equipment rack.
Key Features
Shown with optional wall-mounting bracket kit

The miConverter 10/100 and 10/100 Plus combine reliable
Ethernet connectivity with the lightweight design and low-power
consumption required for both permanent deployment and
mobile service networks.
Weighing less than 5 oz. with the USB Power Adapter Cable,
the miConverter 10/100 and 10/100 Plus can easily t into any
pocket or laptop carrying case. It can also be attached to
portable equipment using the included Velcro®strips or wall-
mounted using the optional wall-mounting bracket kit.
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speciFications
miConverter 10/100 and 10/100 Plus
application example
The application diagram depicts a laptop computer used in a
ber network. The miniature size and low power consumption
of the miConverter 10/100 and 10/100 Plus make it the ideal
media converter in this scenario.
The miConverter connects to the laptop via two cables. The
rst cable is the USB Power Adapter which draws electrical
current from the laptop’s USB (1.0 or 2.0) port to power the
miConverter. The other cable is the UTP cable that links the
laptop network port and the miConverter copper port. The
miConverter converts the UTP signal to ber signal, which can
extend up to 120km. Power from the USB port of the computer
is automatically shut off when the computer is powered down,
turning off the miConverter when ber conversion is no longer
needed.
The cost-effective miConverter is ideal for connecting large
numbers of workstations in unmanaged ber-to-the-desktop
Enterprise network applications. These applications can
include remote edge locations where power outlets are
at a premium, such as portable, temporary facilities. The
miConverter is also an excellent solution for construction and
military ber-to-the-laptop applications where Ethernet ber
connectivity is required and local power is not available.
Model Type miConverter 10/100 and
miConverter 10/100 Plus
Description Miniature 10/100 UTP to 100FX
Fiber Media Converter
Protocols 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 100BASE-FX
with 1536 bytes max. frame size
Compliance UL, CE, FCC Class A
Cable Types UTP:
Fiber:
EIA/TIA 568A/B, Cat 5 and higher
Multimode:
50/125, 62.5/125, 100/140μm
Single-mode: 9/125μm
Connector Types
UTP:
Fiber:
RJ45
Dual ber: SC, ST
Single-ber: SC
LED Display Pwr, FO-Lk/Act, UTP-Lk/Act, UTP-10/100,
HDX/FDX
Dimensions W:1.71” x L:4.10” x H:0.84”
Weight
without power adapter
with USB power adapter
with AC power adapter [US]
4 oz.
5 oz.
12 oz.
Power Requirements
DC Power 0.5A @ 5VDC
DC Power Connector 2.5mm DC Jack
AC Power Adapter
[US]
100-120VAC/60Hz
0.03A @ 120VAC
AC Power Adapter
[Universal]
100-240VAC/50-60Hz
0.03A @ 120VAC
Operational Temperature
Standard
Wide
Storage
0 to +50°C
-40 to +60°C
-50 to +80°C
Humidity (non-condensing) 5 to 95%
Altitude -100m to 4000m
MTBF (hrs)
without power adapter 1,340,000
with US and Country/
Region Specic power
adapter
250,000
with Universal power
adapter 100,000

ordering inFormation
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miConverter 10/100 and 10/100 Plus
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Trademarks are owned by their respective companies. Specications subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
091-11100-001G 3/11
18-Module AC Powered Chassis 1020-1
18-Module 48VDC Powered Chassis 1025-1
18-Module 24VDC Powered Chassis 1026-1
Wall Mounting Hardware Kit 1091-0
USB Power Adapter 9130-2
US Domestic AC Power Adapter 9113-PS
Universal AC Power Adapter (requires AC power cord) 9115-PS
AC Country/Region Specic Power Adapter w/ European Connector Clip 9116-PS-3
AC Country/Region Specic Power Adapter w/ UK Connector Clip 9116-PS-4
AC Country/Region Specic Power Adapter w/ Australian Connector Clip 9116-PS-5
AC Country/Region Specic Power Adapter w/ Japanese Connector Clip 9116-PS-8
Country/Region Specic European Connector Clip** 9116-3
Country/Region Specic UK Connector Clip** 9116-4
Country/Region Specic Australian Connector Clip** 9116-5
Country/Region Specic Japanese Connector Clip** 9116-8
**All spare Connector Clips can be used with AC Power Adapters 9116-PS-3, 9116-PS-4, 9116-PS-5 and 9116-PS-8
Fiber Type Distances
Connector Types
Tx λ (nm) Rx λ (nm)
Min. Tx
Power
(dBm)
Max. Tx
Power
(dBm)
Min. Rx
Sense
(dBm)
Max. Rx
Sense
(dBm)
Link
Budget
(dBm)
miConverter 10/100 miConverter 10/100 Plus
ST SC ST SC
MM/DF 5km 1100-0-x 1102-0-x 1120-0-x 1122-0-x 1310 1310 -24 -14 -31 -14 7
SM/DF 30km 1101-1-x 1103-1-x 1121-1-x 1123-1-x 1310 1310 -15 -8 -31 -8 16
SM/DF 60km 1101-2-x 1103-2-x 1121-2-x 1123-2-x 1310 1310 -5 0 -31 -3* 26
SM/DF 120km - 1103-3-x - 1123-3-x 1550 1550 -5 0 -31 -3* 26
SM/SF 20km - 1110-1-x - 1130-1-x 1310 1550 -15 -5 -30 -3 15
SM/SF 20km - 1111-1-x - 1131-1-x 1550 1310 -15 -5 -30 -3 15
SM/SF 40km - 1110-2-x - 1130-2-x 1310 1550 -8 0 -30 -3* 22
SM/SF 40km - 1111-2-x - 1131-2-x 1550 1310 -8 0 -30 -3* 22
SM/SF 60km - 1110-3-x - 1130-3-x 1310 1550 -5 0 -31 -3* 26
SM/SF 60km - 1111-3-x - 1131-3-x 1550 1310 -5 0 -31 -3* 26
MM = multimode, SM = single-mode, DF = dual ber, SF = single-ber
When choosing power options, replace (-x) in the model number with the sufx number that corresponds to the power supply of choice below.
-1 US Power Supply - 120Volt / 60Hz
-2 Universal Power Supply (requires AC power cord) - 100-240Volt / 50-60Hz
-3 European Power Supply - 100-240Volt / 50-60Hz
-4 UK Power Supply - 100-240Volt / 50-60Hz
-5 Australian Power Supply - 100-240Volt / 50-60Hz
-6 USB Power Adapter -8 US/JPN Power Supply - 100-240Volt / 50-60Hz
-8 US/JPN Power Supply - 100-240Volt / 50-60Hz
Example: 1103-3-6 stands for 1103-3-x with USB Power Adapter.
When ordering models with Wide Temperature Range support, add “W” after the designated power option.
Example: 1103-3-2W = SC/SM/DF/120km with Universal Power Supply and Wide Temperature Range support.
For power supplies -3, -4, -5 and -8, country/region specic clips are used to provide the necessary power connection.
When using single-ber media converter models, the Tx wavelength on one end has to match the Rx wavelength on the other. Contact Omnitron for other
ber options and operational temperature ranges.
* A minimum attenuation of 3db is required for these models.