RLH Industries 10M ETHERNET User manual

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Ethernet Over Fiber
4RU Plug-in Card
10/100/1000M ETHERNET
Introduction
The RLH 10/100/1000 Ethernet 4RU Interface Card converts a
copper 10Base-T or 100/1000Base-TX to a 1000Base-SX/LX
fiber optic transmission signal of either multimode or single-
mode. The cards transmit the data signals over fiber optic
cable which allow for network extension over long distances,
and provide electrical isolation between both ends of the
network.
The Ethernet over fiber card may be used as a system, with a
card at each end, or the fiber optic cable may be connected
directly to any 1000Base-SX/LX compatible device.
This hardened, rugged system is covered by our Exclusive
Unconditional Lifetime Warranty.
Key Features
• Ideal for critical, high voltage, remote or un-manned
locations that must remain operating 24/7/365
• Compatibility with IEEE 802.3/AB
• RJ45 UTP port with 10/100/1000 auto-negotiation
• Extends network span up to 1.2 miles (2km) on multimode and
up to 74 miles (120km) on single-mode fiber
• Convenient LED status indicators
• Link alarm function for status monitoring
• Dual and Single (bi-directional) fiber models available
• Environmentally hardened to operate in -40°F to +158°F
(-40°C to +70°C) environments
• Standard RLH 4RU form factor
•Covered by our Exclusive Unconditional Lifetime Warranty
2012D-1105
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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USER GUIDE
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Contents
_________________________Introduction !1
_________________General Safety Practices!2
____________Special Handling Requirements!2
___________________________Acronyms !3
_________________________Applications !3
__________________________Installation !4
_______________________LED Indicators !5
_____________________DIP Switch Settings!5
__________________________Link Alarm !6
__________________Ordering Information !6
___________________General Specifications!7
_______________________Troubleshooting!8
___________________________Warranty !8
_____________________Technical Support !8

General Safety Practices
Intended Audience
This guide is intended for use by knowledgeable telco/network installation, operation and repair
personnel. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this guide is accurate.
However, due to constant product improvement, specifications and information contained in this
document are subject to change without notice.
Conventions
Symbols for notes, attention, and caution are used throughout this manual to provide readers with
additional information, advice when special attention is needed, and caution to prevent injury or
equipment damage.
The equipment discussed in this document may require tools designed for the purpose being described.
RLH recommends that service personnel be familiar with the correct handling and use of any installation
equipment used, and follow all safety precautions including the use of protective personal equipment as
required.
Caution - Severe Shock Hazard
• Never install during a lightning storm or where unsafe high voltages are present.
• Active phone lines may carry high DC voltages. Use caution when handling copper wiring.
Warning
The intra-building port(s) of the equipment or subassembly is suitable for connection to intrabuilding or
unexposed wiring or cabling only. The intra-building port(s) of the equipment MUST NOT be metallically
connected to interfaces that connect to the OSP or its wiring. These interfaces are designed for use as
intra-building interfaces only (Type 4 ports as described in GR-1089-CORE, Issue 4) and require isolation
from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of Primary Protectors is not sufficient protection in order to
connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.
Special Handling Requirements
Be careful when handling electronic components
ATTENTION
ELECTROSTATIC
SENSITIVE
DEVICES
• This product contains static sensitive components.
• Handle Fiber Optic Link cards at their edges only.
• Follow proper electrostatic discharge procedures.
This card utilizes circuitry that can be damaged by static electricity. When transporting the card, carry it in
an ESD safe container such as the antistatic bag provided with the card. Before handling cards, discharge
yourself of static electricity by physical bodily contact with earth ground. When handling cards, hold by
outer edges and avoid touching circuitry. Failure to follow ESD precautions may cause serious damage to
the card and prevent proper operation.
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Guidelines for handling terminated fiber cable
• Do not bend fiber cable sharply. Use gradual and smooth bends to avoid damaging glass fiber.
• Keep dust caps on fiber optic connectors at all times when disconnected.
• Do not remove dust caps from unused fiber.
• Keep fiber ends and fiber connectors clean and free from dust, dirt and debris. Contamination will cause signal loss.
• Do not touch fiber ends.
• Store excess fiber on housing spools or fiber spools at site
Acronyms
Commonly used acronyms and abbreviations
Acronym/Abbreviation
Description
UTP
Unshielded Twisted Pair (commonly used in Ethernet networks)
TP
Twisted Pair (same as UTP)
FO
Fiber Optic
TX
Transmit
RX
Receive
PWR
Power
GRN
Green
ORG
Orange
Applications
Network equipment in high voltage areas can be at risk due to Ground Potential Rise (GPR). A copper
network cable referenced to a remote ground can become a path for high voltages during a ground fault.
Placement of all-dielectric fiber optic cable (instead of copper) completely eliminates the presence of a
remote ground, which dramatically increases safety of personnel and reliability of equipment. By utilizing
fiber optic cable, the 10/100/1000 Ethernet over fiber card provides absolute electrical isolation between
both ends of the network.
Copper twisted pair Ethernet is limited to 100m/328ft without extenders. Using fiber optic cable provides
long distance service (up to 120km/74mi.) without any additional equipment. Fiber is immune to EMI/RF
interference, ground loops, and high voltage surges from lightning or ground faults, and is ideal in
electrically noisy environments such as near large power sources, electrical motors, and radio
communications equipment.
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RLH 10/100/1000 4RU
Ethernet over Fiber Card
RLH 10/100/1000 4RU
Ethernet over Fiber Card
24 - 56VDC Power Supply 24 - 56VDC Power Supply
Network
or
Ethernet
Device
Network
or
Ethernet
Device
Ethernet Ethernet
Fiber Optic Cable
Up to 120km / 74 miles
Typical Ethernet System Diagram
Installation
Prior to installation:
• Check for shipping damage
• Check the contents to ensure correct model and fiber type
• Have a clean, dry installation environment ready
Required for installation:
•24-56VDC (3W minimum) power source
•RLH card housing
Measure the DC voltage of the source power to ensure that it is 24-56VDC (3W minimum). All electrical
and fiber optic connection are made directly onto the card. The Ethernet over fiber card is designed to be
installed into any RLH card housing.
Note: In order to maintain high voltage isolation, Fiber Optic Link CO and Sub cards must be powered
from separate isolated power sources.
Connect fiber optic cable
Multimode and single-mode Ethernet cards are equipped with either two ST, SC or FC female optical
connectors, or a single bi-directional connector (SC only). Connect fibers to the Transmit (TX) and Receive
(RX) optical connectors. The other end of the fiber may be connected to another 10/100/1000 Ethernet
card or any 1000SX/LX Ethernet device. For bi-directional, single fiber models, there is only one SC
connector used for transmitting and receiving.
Note: Fiber cable should always be routed loosely avoiding tight bends.
Connect Ethernet cable
The 10/100/1000Base-T copper connection is made via the RJ45 port located on the front of the card
with. The TP port is auto-negotiating and requires no special settings.
Connect Power
Connect a 24-56VDC (200mA minimum) power source to the screw-down terminal on the Ethernet card.
The power input is not polarity sensitive. The terminal unplugs from the card to make wiring easier
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LED Indicators
INPUT POWER
FO LINK/ACT
STATUS
PWR
FDX
TP LINK/ACT
SPEED
Indicator
Color
LED
Description
PWR
GRN
PWR
GRN
TP LINK/ACT
GRN
TP LINK/ACT
GRN
FO LINK/ACT
GRN
FO LINK/ACT
GRN
FDX
GRN
FDX
GRN
SPEED
GRN
SPEED
GRN
SPEED
ORG
STATUS
GRN
STATUS
ORG
ON
Fiber/TP port power is OK
OFF
Fiber/TP port power FAIL
ON
TP connection with remote device is good
Blinking
TP traffic is present
ON
Fiber connection with remote device is good
Blinking
Fiber optic traffic is present
ON
TP port is full duplex
OFF
TP port is half duplex
ON
TP port speed is 10M or no link is present
OFF
TP port is speed is 100M
ON
TP port is speed is 1000M
ON
TP and Fiber link are up
ON
TP and Fiber link are down
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DIP Switch
1
ON
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Switch No.
Description
OFF
ON
1
TP Auto Negotiation
2
Manual TP Speed
3
Manual TP Speed
4
Duplex Mode
5
Flow Control
6
F/O Alarm
7
Link Alarm
8
Transmission Mode
Disable
Enable
10M
100M
N/A
1000M
Half
Full
Disable
Enable
Force
Auto
Disable
Enable
Store and Forward
Pass-through
Notes:
•Default PIN 1, PIN 6 ON
• Before changing TP Speed, Duplex Mode and Flow Control setting, set switch 1 to OFF.
• When manually setting TP speed to 10M or 100M, set switch 3 to OFF.
• 1000M throughput supports full duplex only.
• When switch 8 is ON, TP speed is forced to 1000M and full duplex and flow control are disabled.
• Power reset must be performed after changing any DIP switch setting.
Link Alarm
The link alarm feature allows users to easily identify and diagnose the link status for TP and fiber optic
segments. When link alarm is enabled, TP and F/O ports will link up only when both TP and F/O segment
linking conditions are good.
If either TP or F/O segment is down during operation, the other port will also shut down the link to alert
users and avoid packet loss. When the link alarm is disabled, the TP and F/O port will link up based on
their own segment linking condition. For example, if the F/O segment is down during operation, this
device will not shut down the TP port link to the segment and vice versa.
Troubleshooting
If trouble is encountered, verify all copper and fiber connections and settings. Refer to the LED Indicators
at the front of the card. They show availability of power, modes of operation, and data being received by
the fiber and TP port. If trouble persists, replace the unit and retest. If technical assistance is required,
contact RLH Industries, Inc. technical support department:
800-877-1672 (6 am to 6 pm- PST),
or call our 24/7 Technical/Customer Service: [phone] or [phone]
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Ordering Information
EG4 - XX - 1
See Configuration Code
Config.
Code
Config.
Code
Config.
Code
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
10
11
12
13
14
15
20
21
22
23
24
25
30
31
32
33
34
35
40
41
42
43
44
45
50
51
52
53
54
55
60
61
62
63
64
65
SC
2km/1.25 mi. 20km/12.4 mi. 40km/24.9 mi.
60km/37 mi.
Single Fiber Bi-Directional Dual Fiber
120km/74 mi.
MultimodeSingle Mode
Tx 1310nm Rx 1550nm Tx 1550n
Rx 1310nm
1310nm 1550nm 850nm
Connector Wavelength Range
A B
ST FC
Example: EG4-40-1
RLH 10/100/1000 Ethernet over fiber, 4RU card configured as single mode, dual fiber, SC connector, with
20km/12.4 mi. range.
Bidirectional single fiber models require both an A Side and B Side unit for a complete system.
Bidirectional optic wavelength may be special ordered. Contact factory for availability.
Please contact your RLH sales representative for pricing and delivery information.
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General Specifications
Protocols
1000BASE-SX/LX, 10BASE-T, or 100/1000BASE-TX
1000BASE-SX/LX, 10BASE-T, or 100/1000BASE-TX
1000BASE-SX/LX, 10BASE-T, or 100/1000BASE-TX
1000BASE-SX/LX, 10BASE-T, or 100/1000BASE-TX
1000BASE-SX/LX, 10BASE-T, or 100/1000BASE-TX
Copper
Connector
RJ45 UTP
RJ45 UTP
RJ45 UTP
RJ45 UTP
RJ45 UTP
Copper Distance
100m / 328 feet
100m / 328 feet
100m / 328 feet
100m / 328 feet
100m / 328 feet
Fiber Connector
ST. SC OR FC
ST. SC OR FC
ST. SC OR FC
ST. SC OR FC
ST. SC OR FC
Fiber Connector
Dual fiber (ST, SC or FC), or single fiber (bi-directional, SC only) connectors
Dual fiber (ST, SC or FC), or single fiber (bi-directional, SC only) connectors
Dual fiber (ST, SC or FC), or single fiber (bi-directional, SC only) connectors
Dual fiber (ST, SC or FC), or single fiber (bi-directional, SC only) connectors
Dual fiber (ST, SC or FC), or single fiber (bi-directional, SC only) connectors
Dual Fiber Optics
Fiber Type
Multimode
Single-mode
Single-mode
Single-mode
Dual Fiber Optics
Wavelength TX/RX (nm)
1310
1310
1310
1310
Dual Fiber Optics
Distance
2km / 1.2 mi.
20km / 12 mi.
60km / 36 mi.
120km / 74 mi.
Dual Fiber Optics
Min. TX PWR (dBm)
-18
-15
-6
0
Dual Fiber Optics
Max. TX PWR (dBm)
-10
-8
-3
+5
Dual Fiber Optics
RX Sensitivity (dBm)
-31
-34
-34
-34
Dual Fiber Optics
Link Loss Budget (dBm)
13
19
28
34
Single Fiber
Optics
(Bi-directional)
Fiber Type
Multimode
Single-mode
Single-mode
Single-mode
Single Fiber
Optics
(Bi-directional)
Wavelength (nm)
1550
1550
1550
1550
Single Fiber
Optics
(Bi-directional)
Distance
2km / 1.2 mi.
20km / 12 mi.
40km / 25 mi.
60km / 36 mi.
Single Fiber
Optics
(Bi-directional)
Min. TX PWR (dBm)
2-17
-14
-9
-5
Single Fiber
Optics
(Bi-directional)
Max. TX PWR (dBm)
-10
-8
-5
-3
Single Fiber
Optics
(Bi-directional)
RX Sensitivity (dBm)
-31
-34
-34
-34
Single Fiber
Optics
(Bi-directional)
Link Loss Budget (dBm)
14
20
25
29
LED Indicators
LINK/ACT
Fiber port link - Blink together:Link OK, Blink alternating: link fail
Fiber port link - Blink together:Link OK, Blink alternating: link fail
Fiber port link - Blink together:Link OK, Blink alternating: link fail
Fiber port link - Blink together:Link OK, Blink alternating: link fail
LED Indicators
FX
Fiber signal - ON: fiber signal is OK, Blink: collisions
Fiber signal - ON: fiber signal is OK, Blink: collisions
Fiber signal - ON: fiber signal is OK, Blink: collisions
Fiber signal - ON: fiber signal is OK, Blink: collisions
LED Indicators
10/100/1000
TP port speed - ON: 1000m, OFF: 10/100M
TP port speed - ON: 1000m, OFF: 10/100M
TP port speed - ON: 1000m, OFF: 10/100M
TP port speed - ON: 1000m, OFF: 10/100M
LED Indicators
FDX
TP port full duplex - ON: full duplex, OFF: half, Blink: collisions
TP port full duplex - ON: full duplex, OFF: half, Blink: collisions
TP port full duplex - ON: full duplex, OFF: half, Blink: collisions
TP port full duplex - ON: full duplex, OFF: half, Blink: collisions
LED Indicators
PWR
Fiber/TP power - ON: power OK, OFF: no power
Fiber/TP power - ON: power OK, OFF: no power
Fiber/TP power - ON: power OK, OFF: no power
Fiber/TP power - ON: power OK, OFF: no power
LED Indicators
INPUT POWER
Card power - ON: power OK, OFF: no power
Card power - ON: power OK, OFF: no power
Card power - ON: power OK, OFF: no power
Card power - ON: power OK, OFF: no power
Power Input
24~56VDC @ 3W
24~56VDC @ 3W
24~56VDC @ 3W
24~56VDC @ 3W
24~56VDC @ 3W
Dimensions
7.0” x 4.0” x 1.0”
7.0” x 4.0” x 1.0”
7.0” x 4.0” x 1.0”
7.0” x 4.0” x 1.0”
7.0” x 4.0” x 1.0”
Temperature
Operating
-40˚F to +176˚F (-40˚C to +80˚C)
-40˚F to +176˚F (-40˚C to +80˚C)
-40˚F to +176˚F (-40˚C to +80˚C)
-40˚F to +176˚F (-40˚C to +80˚C)
Temperature
Storage
-40˚F to +194˚F (-40˚C to +90˚C)
-40˚F to +194˚F (-40˚C to +90˚C)
-40˚F to +194˚F (-40˚C to +90˚C)
-40˚F to +194˚F (-40˚C to +90˚C)
Humidity
5~95% non-condensing
5~95% non-condensing
5~95% non-condensing
5~95% non-condensing
5~95% non-condensing
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Warranty
RLH is recognized throughout the U.S. and offers the only UNCONDITIONAL LIFETIME
WARRANTY in the telecommunications industry. We are very proud of our warranty which
simply states that our transmission products are guaranteed to be free of defects in
material and workmanship for the LIFE OF THE PRODUCT. Look for the warranty badge.
We can offer this warranty because:
•We believe our customers shouldn't have to incur additional costs due to failure or damage.
•We engineer and manufacture our Fiber Optic Links in the USA, with total confidence in our quality.
•We understand how safety and reliability impact the total cost of ownership.
•We know that customer support extends beyond the initial sale, so we stand behind our products.
RLH will replace these products or components that fail FOR ANY REASON. This warranty is
UNCONDITIONAL and valid even when products have been abused or mishandled, when unauthorized
repairs have been attempted or performed, or as a result of a natural disaster. Compare this warranty to
our competitors and it becomes clear how RLH products will reduce your costs and simplify your
maintenance activities.
To make a warranty claim, or schedule repair or replacement of your RLH product, contact us for an RMA
number. You will be promptly assisted by one of our warranty specialists. An RMA number is required
before we can receive any items.
Technical Support
Normal technical support:
(Mon - Fri 6am - 6pm PST)
[phone]
Toll Free 1-800-877-1672
Toll Free 1-866-DO-FIBER
Email:
support@fiberopticlink.com
24/7 technical support:
(Outside normal business hours)
Toll Free 1-855-RLH-24X7
Toll Free 1-855-754-2497
Contact Information
Corporate Headquarters:
RLH Industries, Inc.
936 N. Main Street
Orange, CA 92867 USA
Phone:
[phone]
Toll Free 1-800-877-1672
Toll Free 1-866-DO-FIBER
Fax:
[phone]
Email:
info@fiberopticlink.com
Web site:
www.fiberopticlink.com
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RLH Industries, Inc.
936 N. Main Street, Orange, CA 92867 USA
T: [phone]
F: [phone]
Please contact your RLH sales representative for
pricing and delivery information.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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