Patton electronics CopperLINK 2173 User manual

USER
MANUAL
MODEL 2173
CopperLINK™ High Speed
Ethernet Extender
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Part# 07M2173-UM
Rev. B
Revised 8/31/10
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Company
This is a Class A device and is not intended for
use in a residential environment.

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CONTENTS
1.0 Warranty Information ................................................................. 4
1.1 Regulatory Information ................................................................. 4
EMC Directive:.............................................................................. 4
Low-Voltage Direcive (Safety):..................................................... 4
PSTN:........................................................................................... 4
1.2 Radio and TV Interference (FCC Part 15).................................... 4
1.3 CE Declaration of Conformity....................................................... 5
1.4 Authorized European Representative........................................... 5
1.5 Service.......................................................................................... 5
1.6 Safety When Working With Electricity .......................................... 6
2.0 General Information.................................................................... 8
2.1 Features........................................................................................ 8
2.2 Description.................................................................................... 8
3.0 Installation................................................................................... 9
3.1 Connecting the Twisted-Pair Line Interface................................ 10
3.2 Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet Interface ...................... 11
3.3 Connecting Power ...................................................................... 12
4.0 Configuration ............................................................................ 12
4.1 Configuring the hardware DIP switches...................................... 12
4.2 Configuring DIP Switch S1 ......................................................... 14
5.0 Operation................................................................................... 14
5.1 Power Up.................................................................................... 14
5.2 Front Panel LED Status Monitors ............................................... 15
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Specifications ........................................................................... 16
A.1 LAN Connection ......................................................................... 16
A.2 Transmission Line ....................................................................... 16
A.3 CopperLINK Line Rate and CopperLINK Distance .................... 16
A.4 LED Status Indicators ................................................................. 16
A.5 Power Supply .............................................................................. 16
A.6 Temperature Range .................................................................... 16
A.7 Humidity ...................................................................................... 16
A.8 Dimensions ................................................................................. 16
B
Model 2173 Series Factory
Replacement Parts and Accessories...................................... 17
C
Model 2173 Series Interface Pin Assignment ........................ 18
C.1 10/100Base-T Interface .............................................................. 18
RJ-45.......................................................................................... 18
C.2 CopperLINK Interface ................................................................ 18
RJ-45.......................................................................................... 18

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Sample Rates/Distance Chart, Based on 24 AWG (0.5 MM) . 19

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1.0 WARRANTY INFORMATION
Patton Electronics warrants all Model 2173 components to be free from
defects, and will—at our option—repair or replace the product should it
fail within one year from the first date of the shipment.
This warranty is limited to defects in workmanship or materials, and does
not cover customer damage, abuse or unauthorized modification. If this
product fails or does not performs as warranted, your sole recourse shall
be repair or replacement as described above. Under no condition shall
Patton Electronics be liable for any damages incurred by the use of this
product. These damages include, but are not limited to, the following: lost
profits, lost savings and incidental or consequential damages arising
from the use of or inability to use this product. Patton Electronics spe-
cifically disclaims all other warranties, expressed or implied, and the
installation or use of this product shall be deemed an acceptance of
these terms by the user.
Note Conformity documents of all Patton products can be viewed
online at www.patton.com under the appropriate product page.
1.1 REGULATORY INFORMATION
EMC Directive:
• FCC Part 15, Class A
• EN55022, Class A
• EN55024
• A-tick
Low-Voltage Direcive (Safety):
• IEC/EN60950-1, 2nd Edition
• AS/NZS 60950-1, A-tick
PSTN:
• This device is not intended nor approved for connection to the PSTN
1.2 RADIO AND TV INTERFERENCE (FCC PART 15)
This device generates and uses radio frequency energy, and if not
installed and used properly-that is, in strict accordance with the manufac-
turer’s instructions-may cause interference to radio and television recep-

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tion. The device has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a
Class A computing device in accordance with specifications in Subpart B
of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable pro-
tection from such interference in a commercial installation. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal-
lation. If the device does cause interference to radio or television recep-
tion, which can be determined by disconnecting the unit, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the follow-
ing measures: moving the computing equipment away from the receiver,
re-orienting the receiving antenna and/or plugging the receiving equip-
ment into a different AC outlet (such that the computing equipment and
receiver are on different branches).
1.3 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Patton Electronics, Inc declares that this device is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
2004/108/EC relating to electromagnetic compatibility and Directive
2006/95/EC relating to electrical equipment designed for use within cer-
tain voltage limits. The Declaration of Conformity may be obtained from
Patton Electronics, Inc at www.patton.com/certifications.
The safety advice in the documentation accompanying this device shall
be obeyed. The conformity to the above directive is indicated by CE
mark on the device.
1.4 AUTHORIZED EUROPEAN REPRESENTATIVE
D R M Green
European Compliance Services Limited.
Avalon House, Marcham Road
Abingdon, Oxon OX14 1UD, UK
1.5 SERVICE
All warranty and non-warranty repairs must be returned freight prepaid
and insured to Patton Electronics. All returns must have a Return Materi-
als Authorization number on the outside of the shipping container. This
number may be obtained from Patton Electronics Technical Services at:
•Tel:[phone]
•Email:[e-mail]
• URL: http://www.patton.com
Note Packages received without an RMA number will not be
accepted.

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1.6 SAFETY WHEN WORKING WITH ELECTRICITY
• This device contains no user serviceable parts. This
device can only be repaired by qualified service per-
sonnel.
• Do not open the device when the power cord is con-
nected. For systems without a power switch and without
an external power adapter, line voltages are present
within the device when the power cord is connected.
• For devices with an external power adapter, the power
adapter shall be a listed Limited Power Source. The
mains outlet that is utilized to power the device shall be
within 10 feet (3 meters) of the device, shall be easily
accessible, and protected by a circuit breaker in com-
pliance with local regulatory requirements.
• For AC powered devices, ensure that the power cable
used meets all applicable standards for the country in
which it is to be installed.
• For AC powered devices which have 3 conductor
power plugs (L1, L2 & GND or Hot, Neutral &
Safety/Protective Ground), the wall outlet (or socket)
must have an earth ground.
• For DC powered devices, ensure that the interconnect-
ing cables are rated for proper voltage, current, antici-
pated temperature, flammability, and mechanical
serviceability.
• WAN, LAN & PSTN ports (connections) may have haz-
ardous voltages present regardless of whether the
device is powered ON or OFF. PSTN relates to inter-
faces such as telephone lines, FXS, FXO, DSL, xDSL,
T1, E1, ISDN, Voice, etc. These are known as “hazard-
ous network voltages” and to avoid electric shock use
caution when working near these ports. When discon-
necting cables for these ports, detach the far end con-
nection first.
• Do not work on the device or connect or disconnect
cables during periods of lightning activity.
WARNING

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In accordance with the requirements of council direc-
tive 2002/96/EC on Waste of Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE), ensure that at end-of-life you sepa-
rate this product from other waste and scrap and deliver
to the WEEE collection system in your country for recy-
cling.
This device contains no user serviceable parts. This
device can only be repaired by qualified service per-
sonnel.
This device is NOT intended nor approved for connec-
tion to the PSTN. It is intended only for connection to
customer premise equipment.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage equipment
and impair electrical circuitry. It occurs when electronic
printed circuit cards are improperly handled and can
result in complete or intermittent failures. Do the fol-
lowing to prevent ESD:
• Always follow ESD prevention procedures when
removing and replacing cards.
• Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, ensuring that it
makes good skin contact. Connect the clip to an
unpainted surface of the chassis frame to safely chan-
nel unwanted ESD voltages to ground.
• To properly guard against ESD damage and shocks,
the wrist strap and cord must operate effectively. If no
wrist strap is available, ground yourself by touching the
metal part of the chassis.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING

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2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
Thank you for your purchase of this Patton Electronics product. This
product has been thoroughly inspected and tested and is warranted for
one year for parts and labor. If any questions or problems arise during
installation or use of this product, contact Patton Electronics Technical
Support at [phone].
2.1 FEATURES
• Variable rate CopperLINK extender - Easy to configure
• Auto-MDIX Ethernet
• Configurable 10/100, Full/Half, and Auto-Negotiating Ethernet
• Extends network connections up to 5,500 ft (1.6 km) over 2-wire 24-
AWG unconditioned lines
• Auto-Rate line rates up to 100 Mbps downstream/70 Mbps upstream
• Symmetric or asymmetric settings via DIP switch
• Transparent operation
• LED indicators for Power, Link, Ethernet Link & Activity, and Remote/Local
2.2 DESCRIPTION
The Patton Electronics Model 2173 CopperLink modems provide high-
speed LAN connections between peeredEthernet LANs, remote PC’s, or
any other network enabled 10/100Base-T device.
Operating in pairs, one Model 2173 is configured as the (L) Local unit
located at one end of the LAN extension and the other Model 2173 is con-
figured as the (R) Remote unit at the other end. The Model 2173 is config-
ured as a L or R via the switch on the bottom of the unit. These units can
automatically forward LAN broadcasts, multicasts, and frames across a 2-
wire voice-grade twisted-pair link. The data is passed transparently
(unmodified) through the 2173s. The 2173s automatically add and delete
MAC addresses, only passing packets across the CopperLINK link that
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Figure 1. Typical application
The pair of 2173 models work together to create a transparent extension
between two peered Ethernet LANs. Figure 1 shows a typical point-to-
point application.
3.0 INSTALLATION
To install the 2173 Ethernet Extender, do the following:
1. Connect the line interface between the units (refer to section 3.1,
“Connecting the Twisted-Pair Line Interface” on page 10)
Note See Figure 2 for the standalone unit’s rear panel arrangements.
2. Connect the Ethernet interface (refer to section 3.2, “Connecting the
10/100Base-T Ethernet Interface” on page 11).
3. Connect the power plug (refer to section 3.3, “Connecting Power” on
page 12).
The Interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for
external use and shall be rated for the proper applica-
tion with respect to voltage, current, anticipated tem-
perature, flammability, and mechanical serviceability.
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Figure 2. Model 2173 standalone rear panel
3.1 CONNECTING THE TWISTED-PAIR LINE INTERFACE
The Model 2173 supports communication between two peer Ethernet
LAN sites over a distance of up to 5,500 ft (1.6 km) over 24 AWG
(0.5 mm) twisted-pair wire.
Note Actual distance and link performance may vary depending on
the environment and type/gauge of wire used.
Follow the steps below to connect the Model 2173 CopperLINK Inter-
faces.
Note The Model 2173 units work in pairs. One of the units must be
configured as a (L) Local unit, and the other unit must be config-
ured as a (R) Remote unit.
The Interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for
external use and shall be rated for the proper applica-
tion with respect to voltage, current, anticipated tem-
perature, flammability, and mechanical serviceability.
Line Power
Made in the USA
Ethernet
Model 2173
Power
jack
Dual 10/100
Ethernet ports
CopperLINK
twisted-pair
RJ-45 interfac
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1. To function properly, the two Model 2173s must be connected
together using twisted-pair, unconditioned, dry, metal wire, between
19 (0.9mm) and 26 AWG (0.4mm). Leased circuits that run through
signal equalization equipment are not acceptable.
2. The Model 2173 is equipped with an RJ-45 interface jack that can be
used on the CopperLINK interface. The CopperLINK interface is a
two-wire interface. Observe the signal/pin relationships on the Model
2173's CopperLINK interface jack.
The RJ-45 connector on the Model 2173's twisted pair interface is polar-
ity insensitive and is wired for a two-wire interface. The signal/pin rela-
tionship is shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3. Model 2173 (RJ-45) twisted pair line interface.
3.2 CONNECTING THE 10/100BASE-T ETHERNET INTERFACE
The shielded RJ-45 ports labeled Ethernet are the Auto-
MDIX10/100Base-T interface. These ports are designed to connect
directly to a 10/100Base-T network. Figure 4 shows the signal/pin rela-
tionships on this interface. You may connect this port to a hub or PC
using a straight through or crossover cable that is up to 328 ft long.
The Interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for
external use and shall be rated for the proper applica-
tion with respect to voltage, current, anticipated tem-
perature, flammability, and mechanical serviceability.
1 (no connection
)
2 (no connection
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3 (no connection
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4 (RING)
5 (TIP)
6 (no connection
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7 (no connection
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8 (no connection
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Figure 4. Model 2173 10/100Base-T RJ-45 Connector Pinout.
3.3 CONNECTING POWER
The Model 2173 does not have a power switch, so it powers up as soon
as it is plugged in.
An external AC or DC power supply is available separately. This connec-
tion is made via the barrel jack on the rear panel of the Model 2173. No
configuration is necessary for the power supply (See Appendix B for
domestic and international power supply and cord options).
DC power (supplied via the power supply jack to the 2173) must meet
the following requirements; DC power supplied must be regulated
+5VDC ±5%, 1.0A minimum. Center pin is +5V. The barrel type plug has
a 2.5/5.5/10mm I.D./O.D./Shaft Length dimensions.
4.0 CONFIGURATION
The Model 2173 has four DIP switches (S1) for configuring the unit for a
wide variety of applications. This section describes switch locations and
explains the different configurations.
4.1 CONFIGURING THE HARDWARE DIP SWITCHES
Using a small flat-tip screwdriver, remove the protective cover located on
the underside of the Model 2173 (see Figure 5).
The Interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for
external use and shall be rated for the proper applica-
tion with respect to voltage, current, anticipated tem-
perature, flammability, and mechanical serviceability.
1 TX+/RX+
2 TX-/RX-
3 RX+/TX+
4 (no connection)
5 (no connection)
6 RX-/TX-
7 (no connection)
8 (no connection)
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Figure 5. Removing protective cover
Figure 6 on page 13 shows the orientation of the DIP switches in the On
and Off positions.
Figure 6. DIP switch orientation
Power
Link
Ethernet1
CopperLINK™
HighSpeedEthernetExtender
Ethernet 2
Local
Remote
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ON
Push toggle up
for ON position
Switch toggle
Push toggle
down for
OFF position
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ON
S1
S1
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RearFront
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4.2 CONFIGURING DIP SWITCH S1
DIP switchS1 is where you configurethe CopperLINK line. The following
tables describe the configuration for the 2173.
S1-2: Impulse Noise Protection
•Fast Mode: Direct data transmission with latency less than 1ms
•Interleave Mode: Provides data transmission protection for up to 250
ms impulse noise with latency less than 6 ms
S1-3: Rate Limit
S1-4: General Protection (Signal to Noise Ratio)
•6dB: Original line noise protection with 6dB SNR
•9dB: Better line noise protection with SNR up to 9dB
5.0 OPERATION
Once the Model 2173s are properly installed, they should operate trans-
parently. No user settings required. This section describes reading the
LED status monitors.
5.1 POWER UP
Before applying power to the Model 2173, please review section 3.3,
“Connecting Power” on page 12 to verify that the unit is connected to the
appropriate power source.
Table 1: 2173 Firmware Configuration
Position
S1-1 S1-2 S1-3 S1-4
Master/
Slave Mode Rate SNR
ON Slave
(CPE) Fast Auto 6dB
OFF Master
(CO) Interleave 25/25 9dB
S1-3 Rate
OFF 25/25
ON Auto

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5.2 FRONT PANEL LED STATUS MONITORS
The Model 2173 features six front panel LEDs that monitor power, the
Ethernet signals, the CopperLINK connection, and the remote/local set-
ting. Figure 7 shows the front panel location of each LED. Table 2 on
page 15 describes the LED functions.
Figure 7. Model 2173 front panel
Table 2: Front panel LED description
LED Status Description
Power Green The device is powered on.
Off The device is powered off.
CopperLink Green The port is connected.
Blinking Green Data transceiving.
Off No valid link on this port.
Ethernet Green The port is connected.
*
Blinking Green
*. Once the unit connects to a power source, the Link LED will
blink as the 2173 automatically looks for the other unit in the
pair.
Data transceiving.
Local Green The device acts in Local mode.
Off Local mode is off.
Remote Green The device acts in Remote mode.
Off Remote mode is off.
Power
LED
Link
LED
Ethernet 1
LED
Ethernet 2
LED
CopperLINK
High Speed Ethernet Extender
Power
Link
Ethernet 1
Ethernet 2
Local
Remote
Local
LED
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APPENDIX A
SPECIFICATIONS
A.1 LAN CONNECTION
• Two shielded RJ-45, 10/100Base-T, IEEE 802.3 Ethernet
• CopperLINK Connection: Shielded RJ-45
A.2 TRANSMISSION LINE
Two-wire unconditioned twisted pair.
A.3 COPPERLINK LINE RATE AND COPPERLINK DISTANCE
• Line Rate: Up to 155 Mbps aggregate (upstream/downstream) via
Auto Rate; and 25/25 Mbps via DIP switch settings.
• Distance: Up to 5,500 ft (1.6 km)
Note Distances depend on line rate and line conditions.
A.4 LED STATUS INDICATORS
• Power (Green)
• CopperLINK: Link (Green)
• Ethernet: Link (Green) & Activity (Flashing Green)
• Remote (Green)
• Local (Green)
A.5 POWER SUPPLY
External AC and DC options:
• AC: 120 VAC, 220 VAC, and UI (120–240 VAC)
• DC: 12 VDC, 24 VDC and 48 VDC
• Power consumption: 860mA at 5V
A.6 TEMPERATURE RANGE
0–40°C
A.7 HUMIDITY
Up to 90% non-condensing.
A.8 DIMENSIONS
1.58H x 4.16W x 3.75D in. (10.6H x 4.1W x 8.8D cm)

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APPENDIX B
MODEL 2173 SERIES FACTORY
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
*Only required with optional UI power supply (08055DCUI)
Patton Model # Description
Base Models
2173/E CopperLINK Multi Rate 100 Mbps Ethernet Extender;
No power supply
2173/E-2PK CopperLINK Multi Rate 100 Mbps Ethernet Extender Kit (2 units
preset to local and remote); No power supply
2173/EUI-2PK CopperLINK Multi Rate 100 Mbps Ethernet Extender Kit (2 units
preset to local and remote); 110-240VAC
07M2173-UM User Manual
Power Supplies
08055DCUI
08055-120-5-1 100-240VAC (+5V reg. DC/2A) Universal Input Adapter. 120 VAC (+5V reg. DC/1A) Input Adapter
12V-PSM 12 VDC Input Adapter
24V-PSM 24 VDC Input Adapter
48V-PSM 48 VDC Input Adapter
Power Cords*
0805US American Power Cord
0805EUR European Power Cord CEE 7
0805UK United Kingdom Power Cord
0805AUS Australian Power Cord
0805DEN Denmark Power Cord
0805FR France/Belgium Power Cord
0805IN India Power Cord
0805IS Israel Power Cord
0805JAP Japan Power Cord
0805SW Switzerland Power Cord

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APPENDIX C
MODEL 2173 SERIES INTERFACE PIN ASSIGNMENT
C.1 10/100BASE-T INTERFACE
RJ-45
• Pin 1: TX+
• Pin 2: TX-
• Pin 3: RX+
• Pin 6: RX-
• Pins 4, 5, 7, 8: no connection
C.2 COPPERLINK INTERFACE
RJ-45
• Pin 4: RING
• Pin 5: TIP
• Pins 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8: no connection

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APPENDIX D
SAMPLE RATES/DISTANCE CHART, BASED ON 24 AWG (0.5 MM)
Note The actual distance and link performance may vary depending
on the environment and type/gauge of wire used.
Note DS = downstream, US = upstream
Rate Mode Distance in
Feet (km)
Throughput
at Max
Distance
(megabits per
second)
4/1 Fast 5,500
(1.6 km) 4.00 (DS) 1.00 (US)
4/1 Interleave 5,500
(1.6 km) 4.00 (DS) 1.00 (US)
100/70 Fast 500 ft
(0.15 km) 83 (DS) 69.5 (US)
100/70 Interleave 250
(0.07 km) 83 (DS) 69.5 (US)
25/25
*
*. For the 25/25 rate, set S1-3 to the OFF position.
Interleave 2,250
(0.6 km) 24.89 (DS) 24.89 (US)
50/50 Fast 1,750
(0.5 km) 49.78 (DS) 49.78 (US)
50/50 Interleave 1,750
(0.5 km) 49.78 (DS) 49.78 (US)
70/70 Fast 1,750
(0.5 km) 51 (DS) 51 (US)
70/70 Interleave 1,750
(0.5 km) 51 (DS) 51 (US)

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