Patton electronics EnviroNET 2100 Series User manual

EnviroNET™ 2100 Series
Ethernet Extenders
User Manual
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Document Number: 06401U2-001, Rev. A
Part Number: 07MEN2100-UM
Revised: October 22, 2007
Important –This is a Class A device and is intended for use in an industrial environment. It is not intended nor approved for use in a
residential environment.
Important
–This device is NOT intended nor approved for connection to the PSTN. It is intended only for connection to customer
premise equipment.
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Contents
Contents ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
About this guide ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Audience................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Structure................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Precautions ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Safety when working with electricity .................................................................................................................7
1General Information........................................................................................................................................ 8
Overview .................................................................................................................................................................9
Features ...................................................................................................................................................................9
Types of EnviroNET models.................................................................................................................................10
Interface Options...................................................................................................................................................11
2Installing the EnviroNET.............................................................................................................................. 12
Before you begin....................................................................................................................................................13
What you will need .........................................................................................................................................13
Opening the case .............................................................................................................................................13
About the Hardware..............................................................................................................................................14
PC Board ........................................................................................................................................................15
AC/DC Power Supply ....................................................................................................................................16
Interface Board ...............................................................................................................................................16
Wiring the power ..................................................................................................................................................17
Running the power cable through the gland ....................................................................................................17
Connecting the power cable wires to the EnviroNET .....................................................................................18
Wiring the terminal block .....................................................................................................................................19
Running the twisted pair wires through the gland ...........................................................................................19
Connecting the twisted pair wires to the EnviroNET ......................................................................................20
Configuring the EnviroNET .................................................................................................................................21
Mounting the EnviroNET.....................................................................................................................................21
Wall mount ....................................................................................................................................................21
Pole mount .....................................................................................................................................................21
3Configuring the EnviroNET.......................................................................................................................... 22
Configuring the EnviroNET .................................................................................................................................23
EnviroNET Model 2172 .......................................................................................................................................23
Configuring DIP Switch S2 ............................................................................................................................24
Switch 1: Symmetric/Asymmetric Operation ............................................................................................25
Switches 2 and 3: Data Rate ......................................................................................................................25
Switches 4, 5 and 6: Ethernet Configuration .............................................................................................25
Switch 7: Ethernet Shutdown ....................................................................................................................26
Switch 8: Remote Configuration ...............................................................................................................26
EnviroNET Model 2168 .......................................................................................................................................27

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Configuring DIP Switch S1 ............................................................................................................................28
Switch 1: Ethernet Auto Sense ..................................................................................................................29
Switches 2, 3, and 4: Data Rate .................................................................................................................29
Switches 5, 6, 7, and 8: Reserved ...............................................................................................................30
Other Models ........................................................................................................................................................30
4Operating the EnviroNET............................................................................................................................. 31
Powering up the EnviroNET.................................................................................................................................32
LEDs (ET and EC models only)............................................................................................................................32
ET models ......................................................................................................................................................32
EC models ......................................................................................................................................................32
About Thermal Operation (ET Models only)........................................................................................................33
Operating the EnviroNET.....................................................................................................................................33
5Contacting Patton for assistance ................................................................................................................... 34
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................35
Contact information..............................................................................................................................................35
Patton support headquarters in the USA .........................................................................................................35
Alternate Patton support for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) ..........................................................35
Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)...................................................................35
Warranty coverage ..........................................................................................................................................35
Out-of-warranty service .............................................................................................................................36
Returns for credit ......................................................................................................................................36
Return for credit policy .............................................................................................................................36
RMA numbers ................................................................................................................................................36
Shipping instructions ................................................................................................................................36
ACompliance .................................................................................................................................................. 37
Compliance ...........................................................................................................................................................38
EMC Compliance: ..........................................................................................................................................38
Safety Compliance: .........................................................................................................................................38
PSTN Regulatory Compliance: .......................................................................................................................38
Radio and TV Interference (FCC Part 15) ............................................................................................................38
CE Declaration of Conformity ..............................................................................................................................38
Authorized European Representative .....................................................................................................................39
BSpecifications ................................................................................................................................................ 40
EnviroNET Model 2156 .......................................................................................................................................41
EnviroNET Model 2157 .......................................................................................................................................42
EnviroNET Model 2168 .......................................................................................................................................42
EnviroNET Model 2172 .......................................................................................................................................43

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About this guide
This guide describes the EnviroNET Ethernet Extenders Series hardware, installation and basic configuration.
Audience
This guide is intended for the following users:
•Operators
•Installers
•Maintenance technicians
Structure
This guide contains the following chapters and appendices:
•Chapter 1 on page 8 provides basic information about EnviroNET features and interface options
•Chapter 2 on page 12 contains instructions on installing, wiring, and mounting the EnviroNET
•Chapter 3 on page 22 provides information on configuring specific models
•Chapter 4 on page 31 provides information about operating the EnviroNET
•Chapter 5 on page 34 contains information on contacting Patton technical support for assistance
•Appendix A on page 37 provides compliance information
•Appendix B on page 40 contains specifications for the EnviroNET
For best results, read the contents of this guide before you install the EnviroNET.

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EnviroNET User Manual About this guide
Precautions
Notes, cautions, and warnings, which have the following meanings, are used throughout this guide to help you
become aware of potential problems. Warnings are intended to prevent safety hazards that could result in per-
sonal injury. Cautions are intended to prevent situations that could result in property damage or
impaired functioning.
Note
A note presents additional information or interesting sidelights.
The alert symbol and IMPORTANT heading calls attention to
important information.
The alert symbol and CAUTION heading indicate a potential
hazard. Strictly follow the instructions to avoid
property damage.
The shock hazard symbol and CAUTION heading indicate a
potential electric shock hazard. Strictly follow the instructions to
avoid property damage caused by electric shock.
The alert symbol and WARNING heading indicate a potential safety hazard.
Strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid personal injury.
The shock hazard symbol and WARNING heading indicate a potential electric
shock hazard. Strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid injury caused
by electric shock.

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EnviroNET User Manual About this guide
Safety when working with electricity
•
This device is to be installed only by qualified service person-
nel. It contains no user serviceable parts, and shall be
returned to Patton Electronics for repairs, or repaired by qual-
ified service personnel.
•
Hazardous network voltages are present in WAN ports
regardless of whether power to the unit is ON or OFF. To
avoid electric shock, use caution when near WAN ports.
When detaching the cables, detach the end away from the
device first.
•
Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables
during periods of lightning activity.
•
This device is NOT intended nor approved for connection to
the PSTN. It is intended only for connection to customer
premise equipment.
In accordance with the requirements of council directive 2002/
96/EC on Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE),
ensure that at end-of-life you separate this product from other
waste and scrap and deliver to the WEEE collection system in
your country for recycling..

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Chapter 1 General Information
Chapter contents
Overview .................................................................................................................................................................9
Features ...................................................................................................................................................................9
Types of EnviroNET models.................................................................................................................................10
Interface Options...................................................................................................................................................11

Overview 9
EnviroNET User Manual 1 • General Information
Overview
EnviroNET™ Ethernet Extenders provide transparent extension of your 10/100 Ethernet LANs at distances
up to 8 km over a single twisted pair or line rates up to 50 Mbps! EnviroNET Ethernet Extenders operate at
line rates from 192 kbps to 50 Mbps depending on the model selected.
EnviroNET™ Ethernet Extenders are housed in a NEMA 4 enclosure and operate in extreme temperatures,
ranging from -40 to 85°C. EnviroNET Ethernet Extenders are the ideal solution for extending or providing
Ethernet terminations to locations where harsh environmental elements such as heating, cooling, dust, and
moisture cannot be controlled.
Features
EnviroNET Ethernet Extenders offer these features:
• Ethernet Extension —Extends 10/100Base-TX Ethernet at distances up to 8km over 2-wire 24 AWG
unconditioned lines.
• Extended Temperature -40 to 85°C—Operates in environments that do not have heating or cooling
options.
• NEMA 4 Case —Protection against elements such as dirt, rain, sleet, snow, dust, and the external formation
of ice on the enclosure.
• Auto-sensing Full-Duplex Ethernet —Auto 10 or 100Base-TX and full or half-duplex Ethernet operation.
• Transparent LAN Bridging —Passes higher layer protocols and supports 802.1Q VLAN tagging.
The Patton EnviroNET Ethernet Extender offers a reliable and robust solutions for connecting peered
10/100Base-T Ethernet LANs; reaching remote PCs and equipment; or delivering last-mile ISP services—at
line rates up to 50 Mbps! Patton’s EnviroNET allows the Ethernet Extenders to operate under harsh tempera-
tures (-40 to 85°C and -40 to 185ºF) and resist various environmental elements such as dust, rain, snow, sleet,
etc. Just co-locate an EnviroNET Ethernet Extender at any outdoor data acquisition location and pair it up
with an equivalent Patton Ethernet Extender inside the building.
The EnviroNET is targeted for harsh industrial and outdoor applications. It is the pairing of standard Patton
products into environmentally compatible enclosures to form a complete solution.
The enclosure is NEMA 4/IP-65 rated, which means that it offers protection against dirt, rain, sleet, snow,
dust, and ice. The EnviroNET enclosure includes a sealed door, gasket cable management, and internal elec-
tronics for temperature control.

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EnviroNET User Manual 1 • General Information
Types of EnviroNET models
The EnviroNET Ethernet Extender comes in three different model configurations: Extended, Hardened, and
Controlled.
• Extended (ET)
-Temperature from -40ºC to 85ºC (-40ºF to 185ºF)
-Has a heater and a fan
-Has 2 LEDs, Power and Temperature Control Indicator
• Hardened (EH)
-Temperature from 0ºC to 50ºC (32ºF to 122ºF)
-Does not have a fan or heater
-Does not have LEDs
• Controlled (EC)
-Temperature from 0ºC to 85ºC (32ºF to 185ºF)
-Has a fan
-Has 2 LEDS, Power and Temperature Control Indicator
Figure 1. EnviroNET Ethernet Extension Application

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Interface Options
The EnviroNET Ethernet Extender can be made with different models from the Patton CopperLink Ethernet
Extender product line. The EnviroNET Ethernet Extender models and features are listed in table 1.
Note
For more information about the specific CopperLink model that
comes with your EnviroNET, see Appendix B, “Specifications” on
page 40.
Table 1. EnviroNET Ethernet Extender Models and Features
Model Temperature Case Rating Media Type Max Line Rate Max Distance
ET2172 -40 to 85ºC
-40 to 185ºF
NEMA 4 2-Wire
Twisted Pair
50 Mbps 2.1 km
(1.3 miles)
EH2172 0 to 50ºC
32 to 185ºF
NEMA 4 2-Wire
Twisted Pair
50 Mbps 2.1 km
(1.3 miles)
EC2172 0 to 50ºC
32 to 122ºF
NEMA 4 2-Wire
Twisted Pair
50 Mbps 2.1 km
(1.3 miles)
ET2168 -40 to 85ºC
-40 to 185ºF
NEMA 4 2-Wire
Twisted Pair
16 Mbps 1.2 km
(4,000 feet)
EH2168 0 to 50ºC
32 to 185ºF
NEMA 4 2-Wire
Twisted Pair
16 Mbps 1.2 km
(4,000 feet)
EC2168 0 to 50ºC
32 to 122ºF
NEMA 4 2-Wire
Twisted Pair
16 Mbps 1.2 km
(4,000 feet)
ET2157 -40 to 85ºC
-40 to 185ºF
NEMA 4 2-Wire
Twisted Pair
4.6 Mbps 8 km
(5 miles)
EH2157 0 to 50ºC
32 to 185ºF
NEMA 4 2-Wire
Twisted Pair
4.6 Mbps 8 km
(5 miles)
EC2157 0 to 50ºC
32 to 122ºF
NEMA 4 2-Wire
Twisted Pair
4.6 Mbps 8 km
(5 miles)
ET2156 -40 to 85ºC
-40 to 185ºF
NEMA 4 2-Wire
Twisted Pair
2.3 Mbps 8 km
(5 miles)
EH2156 0 to 50ºC
32 to 185ºF
NEMA 4 2-Wire
Twisted Pair
2.3 Mbps 8 km
(5 miles)
EC2156 0 to 50ºC
32 to 122ºF
NEMA 4 2-Wire
Twisted Pair
2.3 Mbps 8 km
(5 miles)

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Chapter 2 Installing the EnviroNET
Chapter contents
Before you begin....................................................................................................................................................13
What you will need .........................................................................................................................................13
Opening the case .............................................................................................................................................13
About the Hardware..............................................................................................................................................14
PC Board ........................................................................................................................................................15
AC/DC Power Supply ....................................................................................................................................16
Interface Board ...............................................................................................................................................16
Wiring the power ..................................................................................................................................................17
Running the power cable through the gland ....................................................................................................17
Connecting the power cable wires to the EnviroNET .....................................................................................18
Wiring the terminal block .....................................................................................................................................19
Running the twisted pair wires through the gland ...........................................................................................19
Connecting the twisted pair wires to the EnviroNET ......................................................................................20
Configuring the EnviroNET .................................................................................................................................21
Mounting the EnviroNET.....................................................................................................................................21
Wall mount ....................................................................................................................................................21
Pole mount .....................................................................................................................................................21

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Before you begin...
Before you can use the EnviroNET, you must first wire the power cable, wire the terminal block, and configure
the unit.
Note
You should complete the wiring and configuration of the EnviroNET
before you mount the unit.
What you will need
The following components are included :
•EnviroNET unit, including PC board, power supply, and interface board
You will need the following components ( not included ):
•Flat-tip (large-bladed) screwdriver
•Crescent® (adjustable) wrench
•Desired length of power cable
•Desired length of CAT5 (twisted pair) cable
•4 bolts for mounting (A mounting kit can be purchased seperately).
Opening the case
To open the EnviroNET case (Figure 2):
1. Take a flat tip (large-bladed) screwdriver and insert it into the slot on a lock on the front of the case.
2. Turn the screwdriver counter-clockwise to unlock that lock.
3. Repeat Steps 1-2 for the other lock on the front of the case.
4. Lift the case door gently.
Figure 2. Opening the EnviroNET case
EnviroNET™
Turn screwdriver
counter-clockwise
to open the case.

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Note
If you are unsure about the location or nature of the EnviroNET
components, refer to the following section, “About the Hardware” on
page 14, before you begin connecting cables and wiring the Enviro-
NET.
About the Hardware
This section offers information about hardware components that come with the EnviroNET, including the PC
board, the AC/DC power supply, and the interface board.
Figure 3. Diagram of EnviroNET components (Models 2168 and 2172)
Terminal block
wiring diagram Power supply
Internal
power connection External
power connection Fan
(ET/EC only)
Heater
connection
(ET only)
Alarm
(ET/EC only) LED connections
(ET/EC only)
External
terminal block
connections
Power jack
Ethernet port
DIP Switch
Line port
POWER ONE
BLP-30
LEDs
(ET/EC only
S
1234
ON
5 6 7 8
AC IN
100-240V
0.15A
50/60Hz
POWER
BLOCK DC OUT
12V/0.42A
PWB-5002

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Figure 4. Diagram of EnviroNET components (Models 2156 and 2157)
PC Board
The PC Board contains the following connections:
•User-configurable Dip switches (S1 or S2)
•Line port
•Ethernet port
•Power jack
These connections are wired internally by the factory, but you will still need to wire the external connections
on the terminal block for the PC board connections to work.
(See “Wiring the terminal block” on page 19).
Terminal block
wiring diagram Power supply
Internal
power connection External
power connection Fan
(ET/EC only)
Heater
connection
(ET only)
Alarm
(ET/EC only) LED connections
(ET/EC only)
External
terminal block
connections
Power jack
Ethernet port
Console port Line port
POWER ONE
BLP-30
LEDs
(ET/EC only
MDIX Switch
AC IN
100-240V
0.15A
50/60Hz
POWER
BLOCK DC OUT
12V/0.42A
PWB-5002

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AC/DC Power Supply
The AC/DC power supply is installed internally by the factory. However, you will need to wire the power cable
externally for the EnviroNET to have power. (See “Wiring the power” on page 17).
Interface Board
The Interface Board contains the following connections:
•Internal power
•External power
•Heater (ET model only)
•Temperature Control Indicator (ET and EC models only)
•Fan (ET and EC models only)
•External terminal block connections
•Internal terminal block connections
•Power and Temperature Control Indicator LED connections (ET and EC models only)
The user will need to wire the external terminal block connections and the external power connection only.
The factory has already wired the internal power and internal terminal block connections, as well as the heater,
temperature control indicator, fan, and LEDs.

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Wiring the power
Inside the EnviroNET, the power cable is wired to the power supply, but it is not wired externally because dif-
ferent customers require different lengths of power cable for their specific EnviroNET environments. You will
need to provide your desired length of power cable for the unit.
You should run the power cable through the brass gland that is placed to the far left on the bottom panel of the
EnviroNET. (See figure 5). The steps to wiring the power include: running the power cable wires through the
gland, and connecting the power cable wires to the EnviroNET unit.
Running the power cable through the gland
To run the power cable through the gland:
1. Locate the gland that the power cable should be run through. (See figure 5).
Figure 5. Gland designated for the power cable
2. You may unscrew the gland to allow more flexibility when threading the power cable wires. To unscrew the
gland, either by hand or with a Crescent® (adjustable) wrench, turn the gland to the left until it is loos-
ened.
3. Carefully thread the wires through the gland from the outside into the EnviroNET.
Note The brass glands on the bottom panel of the EnviroNET can prop-
erly seal cables with an outer diameter between 3mm and 8mm.
Power cable
gland

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Connecting the power cable wires to the EnviroNET
To connect the power cable wires to the EnviroNET:
1. Run the power cable wires from outside of the EnviroNET through the unscrewed gland (on the far left)
to the inside of the unit.
2. Connect the power cable wires to the external power connection block that is labeled, E N L, as described
in table 2. (Also, see figure 6).
Figure 6. Connecting the power cable wires to the EnviroNET
3. Be sure to leave a little slack on the wires so that they are not stressed or pulled too tightly. Also, make sure
that the power cable wires are secured tightly in the E N L block.
4. To ensure that the cables are properly secured in the gland, tighten the gland by turning the loose pieces all
the way to the right using a Crescent® (adjustable) wrench.
Table 2. Power cable wires
Designated Slot Power Wire (Color)
Earth (E) Green
Neutral (N) White
Line (L) Black
AC IN
100-240V
0.15A
50/60Hz
POWER
BLOCK
DC OUT
12V/0.42A
PWB-5002
ENL

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Wiring the terminal block
Inside the EnviroNET, the terminal block is wired to the PC board, but it is not wired externally because dif-
ferent customers require different lengths of wire for their specific EnviroNET environments. You will need to
provide your desired length of CAT5 (twisted pair) wires for the unit.
You should run the twisted pair wires through the brass glands that are placed on the right on the bottom panel
of the EnviroNET. (See figure 7). The steps to wiring the terminal block include: running the twisted pair
wires through the gland, and connecting the twisted pair wires to the EnviroNET unit.
Running the twisted pair wires through the gland
To run the twsited pair wires through the gland:
1. Locate the glands that the twisted pair wires should run through. (See figure 7).
Figure 7. Glands designated for the terminal block
2. You may unscrew the gland to allow more flexibility when threading the wires. To unscrew the gland,
either by hand or with a Crescent® (adjustable) wrench, turn the gland to the left until it is loosened.
3. Carefully thread the wires through the gland from the outside into the EnviroNET.
Note The brass glands on the bottom panel of the EnviroNET can prop-
erly seal cables with an outer diameter between 3mm and 8mm.
Terminal block
glands

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Connecting the twisted pair wires to the EnviroNET
To connect the twisted pair wires to the EnviroNET:
1. Run the twisted pair wires from outside of the EnviroNET through the unscrewed glands (on the right) to
the inside of the unit.
2. Connect the appropriate wires to the appropriate slots in the terminal block. There should be one wire per
gland. Follow the wiring diagram that is on the inside of the EnviroNET door (see figure 8).
Figure 8. Terminal block diagram (Displayed on the inside of the EnviroNET door)
3. Be sure to leave a little slack on the wires so that they are not stressed or pulled too tightly. Also, make sure
that the twisted pair wires are secured tightly in the terminal block.
4. To ensure that the cables are properly secured in the gland, tighten the gland by turning the loose pieces all
the way to the right using a Crescent® (adjustable) wrench.
Note The black plugs for the brass glands on the bottom panel of the
EnviroNET should not be removed.