Patton CopperLink 1211 User manual

CopperLink™ Model 1211/1212
High Speed Ethernet Extender
User Manual
This is a Class A device and is not intended for use in a residential environment.
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Part Number: 07MCL1212-UM, Rev. C
Revised: December 12, 2014

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The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Patton
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Warranty Information
Patton Electronics warrants all CopperLink 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 the product fails to perform
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 specifically disclaims all other warran-
ties, expressed or implied, and the installation or use of this product shall be deemed
an acceptance of these terms by the user.

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Summary Table of Contents
1General information .......................................................................................................................................... 12
2Installation ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
3Configuration.................................................................................................................................................... 20
4Operation.......................................................................................................................................................... 24
5Contacting Patton for assistance......................................................................................................................... 26
ACompliance Information ................................................................................................................................... 29
BSpecifications .................................................................................................................................................... 32
CFactory Replacement Parts and Accessories ........................................................................................................ 34
DInterface Pin Assignment .................................................................................................................................. 36
ELine Rate & Reach Chart .................................................................................................................................. 38

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Table of Contents
Summary Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................................................4
List of Figures .........................................................................................................................................................6
List of Tables ..........................................................................................................................................................7
About This Guide ..................................................................................................................................................8
Safety When Working With Electricity ...........................................................................................................10
1General information .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Overview ...............................................................................................................................................................13
Features .................................................................................................................................................................13
Description............................................................................................................................................................13
2Installation ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
Planning the Installation........................................................................................................................................16
Connecting the Line Interface ...............................................................................................................................17
Connecting the Line Interface for CL1212 .....................................................................................................17
Connecting the Line Interface for CL1212/BNC ............................................................................................18
Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet Interface..................................................................................................18
Connecting Power.................................................................................................................................................19
3Configuration.................................................................................................................................................... 20
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................21
Accessing the DIP Switches ...................................................................................................................................21
Configuring DIP Switch S1...................................................................................................................................22
Switch S1-1: Local/Remote Configuration ......................................................................................................22
Switches S1-2 and S1-3: Symmetric/Asymmetric Operation ...........................................................................22
Switch S1-5: General Protection (Signal to Noise Ratio) .................................................................................23
4Operation.......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................25
Front Panel LED Status Monitors .........................................................................................................................25
5Contacting Patton for assistance......................................................................................................................... 26
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................27
Contact information..............................................................................................................................................27
Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)...................................................................27
Warranty Coverage .........................................................................................................................................27
Out-of-Warranty Service .................................................................................................................................27
Returns for Credit ...........................................................................................................................................27
RMA Numbers ...............................................................................................................................................28
Shipping Instructions ......................................................................................................................................28
ACompliance Information ................................................................................................................................... 29
Regulatory Information .........................................................................................................................................30
EMC Directive: ..............................................................................................................................................30

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Low-Voltage Directive (Safety): ......................................................................................................................30
PSTN: ............................................................................................................................................................30
Radio and TV Interference (FCC Part 15) ............................................................................................................30
CE Declaration of Conformity ..............................................................................................................................30
Authorized European Representative .....................................................................................................................30
Service ...................................................................................................................................................................31
BSpecifications .................................................................................................................................................... 32
Line Connector .....................................................................................................................................................33
LAN Connectors ...................................................................................................................................................33
Transmission Line .................................................................................................................................................33
LED Status Indicators ...........................................................................................................................................33
Power Supply ........................................................................................................................................................33
External AC option: ........................................................................................................................................33
Physical .................................................................................................................................................................33
Operating Temperature Range ........................................................................................................................33
Humidity ........................................................................................................................................................33
Dimensions .....................................................................................................................................................33
CFactory Replacement Parts and Accessories ........................................................................................................ 34
CL1211/CL1212 Factory Replacement Parts and Accessories ...............................................................................35
DInterface Pin Assignment .................................................................................................................................. 36
10/100Base-T Interface .........................................................................................................................................37
RJ-45 ..............................................................................................................................................................37
Line Interface ........................................................................................................................................................37
RJ-45 ..............................................................................................................................................................37
Terminal Block ...............................................................................................................................................37
ELine Rate & Reach Chart .................................................................................................................................. 38
Line Rate & Reach Chart Based on 24 AWG (0.5 mm)........................................................................................39

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List of Figures
1 Typical applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2 CL1212 rear panel options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3 CL1212 (RJ-45) twisted pair line interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4 CL1212 (Terminal Block) twisted pair line interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5 CL1212 10/100Base-T RJ-45 Connector Pin-out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6 Removing protective cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7 DIP switch orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
8 CL1212 front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
9 CL1212 10/100Base-T RJ-45 Connector Pin-out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
10 CL1212 RJ-45 Twisted-Pair Line Interface Connector Pin-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
11 CL1212 Line Interface Terminal Block Pin-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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List of Tables
1 S1 Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2 Local/Remote Unit Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3 Symmetric/Asymmetric Selection Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4 Signal to Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5 Front panel LED description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6 Line Rate & Reach Chart Using Twisted-Pair (Long Range) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
7 Line Rate & Reach Chart Using Twisted-Pair (High Speed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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CopperLink 1211/1212 User Manual About This Guide
About This Guide
This guide describes the CopperLink Model 1211/1212 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 12 provides information about CL1212 features and capabilities
•Chapter 2 on page 15 provides information about installing the CL1212 interfaces
•Chapter 3 on page 20 provides information about the CL1212 configuration
•Chapter 4 on page 24 provides information about the CL1212 operation
•Appendix A on page 29 provides compliance information for the CL1212
•Appendix B on page 32 provides specifications for the CL1212
•Appendix C on page 34 provides a table of replacements for parts and accessories
•Appendix D on page 36 provides diagrams of detailed pin assignments
•Appendix E on page 38 provides a line range and reach chart for the CL1212
For best results, read the contents of this guide before you install the CopperLink 1212.
Precautions
Notes and cautions, which have the following meanings, are used throughout this guide to help you become
aware of potential Router modem problems. Warnings relate to personal injury issues, and Cautions refer to
potential property damage.
A note presents additional information or interesting sidelights.
IMPORTAN
T
The alert symbol and IMPORTANT heading calls attention to
important information.

CAUTION
The alert symbol and CAUTION heading indicate a potential
hazard. Strictly follow the instructions to avoid property dam-
age.
CAUTION
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.
WARNING
The alert symbol and WARNING heading indicate a poten-
tial safety hazard. Strictly follow the warning instructions
to avoid personal injury.
WARNING
The shock hazard symbol and WARNING heading indicate
a potential electric shock hazard. Strictly follow the warn-
ing instructions to avoid injury caused by electric shock.
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Safety When Working With Electricity
WARNING
•This device contains no user serviceable parts. This
device can only be repaired by qualified service person-
nel.
•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 compli-
ance 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 interconnecting
cables are rated for proper voltage, current, anticipated
temperature, flammability, and mechanical serviceability.
•WAN, LAN & PSTN ports (connections) may have hazard-
ous voltages present regardless of whether the device is
powered ON or OFF. PSTN relates to interfaces such as
telephone lines, FXS, FXO, DSL, xDSL, T1, E1, ISDN,
Voice, etc. These are known as “hazardous network volt-
ages” and to avoid electric shock use caution when
working near these ports. When disconnecting cables for
these ports, detach the far end connection first.
•Do not work on the device or connect or disconnect
cables during periods of lightning activity.
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.

WARNING
This device contains no user serviceable parts. This
device can only be repaired by qualified service personnel.
WARNING
This device is NOT intended nor approved for connection
to the PSTN. It is intended only for connection to customer
premise equipment.
CAUTION
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and
impair electrical circuitry. It occurs when electronic printed cir-
cuit cards are improperly handled and can result in complete or
intermittent failures. Do the following to prevent ESD:
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•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 channel 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.

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Chapter 1 General information
Chapter contents
Features .................................................................................................................................................................13
Description............................................................................................................................................................13

Overview 13
CopperLink 1211/1212 User Manual 1• General information
Overview
Thank you for purchasing 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].
Features
•Variable rate CopperLink Ethernet extender - Easy to configure
•Auto-MDIX Ethernet
•Configurable 10/100, Full/Half, and Auto-Negotiating Ethernet
•Extends up to 1 or 2 10/100Base-TX Ethernet beyond 328-foot (100-meter) limitation over a single
twisted-pair, Cat 5e/6/7, or coaxial cable
•Variable line rate settings via DIP switch
•Transparent operation
•LED indicators for Power, Line, Local, Remote, Ethernet 0 and 1 (Eth 0 and Eth 1), and Ethernet Link/
Activity
Description
Patton Electronics CL1212 Ethernet extenders provide high-speed LAN connections between peered Ethernet
LANs, remote PCs, or any other network-enabled 10/100Base-T device.
Operating in pairs, one CL1212 is configured as the (L) Local unit located at one end of the LAN extension
and the other CL1212 is configured as the (R) Remote unit at the other end. The CL1212 is configured as an
L or R via the switch on the bottom of the unit. These units can automatically forward LAN broadcasts, multi-
casts, and frames across a 2-wire voice-grade twisted-pair or BNC link. The data is passed transparently
(unmodified) through the CL1212. The CL1212s automatically add and delete MAC addresses, only passing
packets across the Line link that are meant for the remote peered LAN.

Description 14
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Figure 1. Typical applications
The pair of CL1212 models work together to create a transparent extension between two peered Ethernet
LANs using twisted pair (2-wire) or Cat5+. Figure 1 shows typical applications.

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Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter contents
Planning the Installation........................................................................................................................................16
Connecting the Line Interface ...............................................................................................................................17
Connecting the Line Interface for CL1212 .....................................................................................................17
Connecting the Line Interface for CL1212/BNC ............................................................................................18
Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet Interface..................................................................................................18
Connecting Power.................................................................................................................................................19

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Planning the Installation
CAUTION
The Interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external use
and shall be rated for the proper application with respect to volt-
age, current, anticipated temperature, flammability, and
mechanical serviceability.
To install the CL1212 Ethernet Extender, do the following:
1. Connect the line interface between the units (refer to “Connecting the Line Interface” on page 17)
Note See figure 2 for the CL1212’s rear panel.
2. Connect the Ethernet interface (refer to “Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet Interface” on page 18).
3. Connect the power plug (refer to “Connecting Power” on page 19).
S
Figure 2. CL1212 rear panel options
Ethernet1
Line
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Ethernet 0 Power
Ethernet 1
Line
Made in theUSA
Ethernet 0 Power
CL1211/BNC/EUI
(Line: BNC Coaxial)
CL1211/TB/EUI
(Line: Terminal Block)
Ethernet 1
Line
Made in theUSA
Power
Ethernet 0
CL1211/EUI
(Line: RJ-45)
Line
MadeintheUSA
Ethernet 1 Ethernet 0 Power
CL1212/BNC/EUI
(Line: BNC Coaxial)
Line
Madein theUSA
Ethernet 1E
thernet0 Power
CL1212/TB/EUI
(Line: Terminal Block)
Line
MadeintheUSA
Ethernet 1 Ethernet 0 Power
CL1212/EUI
(Line: RJ-45)

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Connecting the Line Interface
CAUTION
The interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external use
and shall be rated for the proper application with respect to volt-
age, current, anticipated temperature, flammability, and
mechanical serviceability.
The CL1212 supports communication between two peer Ethernet LAN sites over a distance of up to 10,000 ft
(3 km) over 24 AWG (0.5 mm) twisted-pair wire, Cat5+, or 75-ohm BNC.
Note Actual distance and link performance may vary depending on the environ-
ment and type/gauge of wire used.
Follow the steps below to connect the CL1212 interfaces.
Note The CL1212 units work in pairs. One of the units must be configured as a
(L) Local unit, and the other unit must be configured as a (R) Remote unit.
Connecting the Line Interface for CL1212
1. To function properly, the two CL1212s 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 CL1212is equipped with an RJ-45 interface jack (figure 3)
The RJ-45 connector on the CL1212’s twisted pair interface is polarity insensitive and is wired for a two-wire
interface. The signal/pin relationship is shown in figure 3.
1 (no connection)
2 (no connection)
3 (no connection)
4 (RING)
5 (TIP)
6 (no connection)
7 (no connection)
8 (no connection)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Figure 3. CL1212 (RJ-45) twisted pair line interface.

Line
MadeintheUSA
Ethernet 1 Ethernet 0 Power
RingTip
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Figure 4. CL1212 (Terminal Block) twisted pair line interface
Connecting the Line Interface for CL1212/BNC
To connect the line interface of the CL1212/BNC, simply use a coaxial cable with a BNC connector at each
end to connect the pair of CL1212s.
Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet Interface
CAUTION
The interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external use
and shall be rated for the proper application with respect to volt-
age, current, anticipated temperature, flammability, and
mechanical serviceability.
The RJ-45 ports labeled Eth 0 and Eth 1 are Auto-MDIX 10/100Base-T interfaces. These ports are designed to
connect directly to a 10/100Base-T device or network. Figure 5 shows the signal/pin relationships on this inter-
face. You may connect this port to a hub or PC using a straight through or crossover cable that is up to
328 ft long.
Figure 5. CL1212 10/100Base-T RJ-45 Connector Pin-out.
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
7
8

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Connecting Power
CAUTION
The interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external use
and shall be rated for the proper application with respect to volt-
age, current, anticipated temperature, flammability, and
mechanical serviceability.
The CL1212 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 connection is made via the barrel jack on the
rear panel of the CL1212. No configuration is necessary for the power supply.
DC power (supplied via the power supply jack to the CL1212) must meet the following requirements; DC
power supplied must be regulated 5 VDC ±5%, 1.0A minimum. Center pin is +5 V. The barrel type plug has
2.5/5.5/10mm I.D./O.D./Shaft Length dimensions.

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Chapter 3 Configuration
Chapter contents
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................21
Accessing the DIP Switches ...................................................................................................................................21
Configuring DIP Switch S1...................................................................................................................................22
Switch S1-1: Local/Remote Configuration ......................................................................................................22
Switches S1-2 and S1-3: Symmetric/Asymmetric Operation ...........................................................................22
Switch S1-5: General Protection (Signal to Noise Ratio) .................................................................................23