Star FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 User manual

FL3X Media 100BASE-T1
Instructions for Use

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Any semiconductor devices have an inherent chance of failure. You have to protect against injury, damage or loss
from such failures by incorporating safety design measures into your facility and equipment such as redundancy,
fire protection, and prevention of over-current levels and other abnormal operating conditions.
The safety and handling instructions in this document have to be followed strictly.
EC Conformity
The FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 complies with the essential requirements of the following applicable European
Community Directive(s) including current amendments, and carries the CE marking accordingly:
2014/30/EU EMC Directive
The following standard(s) have been used to assess the product:
EN 61000-4-2:2009
EN 61000-4-3:2006 + A1:2008 + A2:2010
EN 61000-4-4:2012
EN 61000-4-6:2014
EN 61000-6-2:2005
EN 61000-6-4:2007 + A1:2011
EN 61326-1:2013
The FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 is designed, intended and authorized for industrial use only. Using the product in
domestic environment may lead to electromagnetic disturbances.
This product is compliant with the European Community Directive 2011/65/EC on the restriction of the use of
certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS).
UK Conformity
The FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 complies with the essential requirements of the following applicable UK Regulations
including current amendments, and carries the UK marking accordingly:
2016 Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations
The following standard(s) have been used to assess the product:
EN 61000-4-2:2009
EN 61000-4-3:2006 + A1:2008 + A2:2010
EN 61000-4-4:2012
EN 61000-4-6:2014
EN 61000-6-2:2005
EN 61000-6-4:2007 + A1:2011
EN 61326-1:2013
The FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 is designed, intended and authorized for industrial use only. Using the product in
domestic environment may lead to electromagnetic disturbances.
This product is compliant with “the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012”.

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Revision History
Document number: 3-0093-0A01-D04
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D1V0-F 23-Apr-2019 First release
D1V1-F 01-Feb-2022 Updated chapter EC Conformity
Added chapter UK Conformity
changed product pictures
D1V2-F 20-Feb-2023 Product name changed
Related Hardware / Software Versions
Product
Reference No.
Version
Remarks
FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 3-0093-A01-01 20 Old Product:
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Contents
1General ..................................................................................................................................................6
1.1 Intended use........................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Used Pictograms..................................................................................................................................6
1.3 Safety and Handling Instructions..........................................................................................................6
1.4 User Group ..........................................................................................................................................7
1.5 Meaning of Text Styles .........................................................................................................................7
2Product Description ..............................................................................................................................8
2.1 FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 at a glance ....................................................................................................8
2.2 Accessory Parts ...................................................................................................................................8
3Technical Data.......................................................................................................................................9
3.1 Electrical Characteristics .....................................................................................................................9
3.2 Physical Characteristics .......................................................................................................................9
3.3 Environmental Conditions ....................................................................................................................9
3.4 Interfaces ............................................................................................................................................9
3.4.1 Power ..................................................................................................................................................9
3.4.2 Ethernet (RJ45) ..................................................................................................................................10
3.4.3 Status LED and DIP-switch .................................................................................................................11
3.4.4 2-Wire Ethernet (D-Sub) .....................................................................................................................11
4Getting Started................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1 Assembly and Line-up ........................................................................................................................13
4.2 Configuration and Operation ..............................................................................................................13
5Shipping, Maintenance and Disposal................................................................................................. 14
6Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................. 15
7Ordering Information ......................................................................................................................... 16
7.1 FL3X Media 100BASE-T1....................................................................................................................16
7.2 Accessory Parts .................................................................................................................................16
7.3 Related Documents............................................................................................................................16
8Appendix............................................................................................................................................. 17
8.1 Appendix A: Guideline for handling ESD sensitive Products.................................................................17
8.2 Appendix B: .......................................................................................................................................17
8.2.1 Acronyms and Abbreviations ..............................................................................................................17
8.2.2 List of Tables .....................................................................................................................................17
8.2.3 List of Figures ....................................................................................................................................17

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1General
1.1 Intended use
The FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 is solely used to convert “100BASE-TX” into “100BASE-T1” and vice versa.
Only the herein described accessory parts are allowed to be used together with the FL3X Media 100BASE-
T1.
The FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 is designed, intended, and authorized only for laboratory applications use.
Any other use without the prior written consent of STAR ELECTRONICS GmbH & Co. KG prohibited.
The FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 is NOT designed, intended, or authorized for
use as part of medical systems,
life support applications,
aviation, space, nuclear, or military applications,
use in areas where combustible or explosive gas mixtures are likely to occur,
other applications in which a mistake or malfunction may result in death, personal injury or
severe physical damage.
The product described in this document is an industrial device, i.e. is designed, intended, or authorized for
professional use. It is not designed, intended, or authorized for home applications or consumers. For this
reason, use by non-professionals is forbidden.
1.2 Used Pictograms
The meaning of used pictograms is shortly described below.
Follow the specific instructions in the document where these pictograms are placed.
NOTICE
Used to indicate a situation which may result in an operating failure.
Damage of the product may occur, but there is no hazard of injury
if not avoided.
Information
Used to indicate information provided only for purposes of clarification, illustration, and
general information.
Reference
References to other documents.
Product marking which shows the compliance of the product with the European Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2012/19/EU.
1.3 Safety and Handling Instructions
Please read the instructions for use carefully. To protect the device or the application against damage, or
to avoid personal injury the FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 has to be handled as described herein.
Changes or modifications of the FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 are not allowed for safety and warranty reasons!
STAR ELECTRONICS GmbH & Co. KG is not liable for any damages arising from non-observance of the
product information.
Follow the
a) specific safety and handling instructions placed at dedicated document positions
b) general safety and handling instructions below:

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NOTICE
To prevent damage to the FL3X Media 100BASE-T1, or consequential damages:
Do not open the FL3X Media 100BASE-T1.
Do not connect any other signals to the interfaces as described in the chapter
“Interfaces”. Ensure that all signals are within the specified range.
High temperatures can damage the FL3X Media 100BASE-T1. Keep the FL3X Media
100BASE-T1 away from heaters, stoves, fireplaces, and other sources of heat.
Do not expose the FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 to rain or use it near water.
Do not use the FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 in areas of explosion hazard.
The maximum allowed length of the power cable is 3m.
Do not use the FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 in DC power supply networks.
1.4 User Group
This document is written for expert technicians who are familiar with electronic components and systems.
Each person involved with assembly, line-up, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the FL3X Media
100BASE-T1 has to
be a qualified technician, or electrician, or engineer
strictly adhere to this manual
receive a briefing by an authorized person
1.5 Meaning of Text Styles
In this document filenames, are marked with a different text format.

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2Product Description
2.1 FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 at a glance
The FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 is a bidirectional 100 Mbit Ethernet converter between the 2-wire standard
100BASE-T1 and the 4-wire standard 100BASE-Tx.
The Broadcom BCM89810 transceiver is used for the 100BASE-T1 conversion.
•Master and slave feature selectable with DIP-switch
•RJ45 connector for Ethernet
•D-Sub 9 pin for 2 wire Ethernet
•Power supply range: 8 – 48 V
Field of application
•Testing
•Diagnostics
2.2 Accessory Parts
For further information about accessories for the FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 see chapter 7.2 Accessory
Parts.
NOTICE
Use only accessory parts from STAR ELECTRONICS GmbH & Co. KG listed in chapter 7.2
Accessory Parts to ensure proper function and for warranty reasons!
Other accessories without prior written consent of STAR ELECTRONICS GmbH & Co. KG
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3Technical Data
3.1 Electrical Characteristics
Supply voltage
Min. Typ. Max.
Operating +8.0 V - +48.0 V
Absolute maximum
(non-operating)
-60.0 V - +60.0 V
Supply current - operating Typ.: 80 mA; Max.: 140 mA
Table 1: Electrical characteristics
3.2 Physical Characteristics
Connectors RJ45, D-Sub 9
Weight approx.
145 g
Dimensions approx. L x W x H
92 * 65 * 28 mm
3
Table 2: Physical characteristics
3.3 Environmental Conditions
Temperature
Operating: -40°C – +85°C
Non-operating: -40°C – +85°C
Storage: -40°C – +85°C
Relative Humidity 0% – 90% r. H., non-condensing
Table 3: Environmental conditions
3.4 Interfaces
The FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 has a power cable, two connectors, a 2 pin DIP-switch and some LED’s. The
following figures show the position of each interface.
Figure 1: Side with Power and Ethernet
Figure 2: Side with 100BASE-T1
3.4.1 Power
The valid range of the power supply for the FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 is within 8 - 48 V DC. The power
supply input of the FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 is EMC and reverse protected.

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Internal voltage regulators generate the operating voltages out of this supply voltage.
NOTICE
The maximum allowed length of the power cable is 3m.
Do
not
use the FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 in DC power supply networks.
The green LED near the power cable shows the power supply status, if the LED is on, the power is OK.
Figure 3: Power cable and green power LED
Power cable
Pin
Signal Name
Description
1
GND
Ground signal
2
Uin
Power in allowed in the range from 8 – 48 V
Table 4: Power cable
3.4.2 Ethernet (RJ45)
The FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 support a 100BASE-TX (100 Mbit/s Ethernet) interface at the power
connector side. This connector supports only “100MBit/s full-duplex” mode.
NOTICE
The maximum allowed length of the Ethernet cable is 30m.
There are two LEDs near the RJ45 connector, a green LED and a yellow LED. The yellow LED shows the link
state. The green LED shows traffic.
Link
Active
Power

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Figure 4: Ethernet connector with yellow and green LED
Connector RJ45 (Ethernet)
Pin
Signal Name
Description
1
TP0+
Ethernet signal plus 0.
2
TP0-
Ethernet signal minus 0.
3
TP1+
Ethernet signal plus 2.
4
TP2+
Not needed (100 Mbit/s only)
5
TP2-
Not needed (100 Mbit/s only)
6
TP1-
Ethernet signal minus 1.
7
TP3+
Not needed (100 Mbit/s only)
8
TP3-
Not needed (100 Mbit/s only)
Table 5: Ethernet (RJ45) Connector
3.4.3 Status LED and DIP-switch
The FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 has a yellow Status LED at the power connector side.
Status LED
Description
blinking The device tries to establish a link at the 100BASE-TX connector.
permanently ON A link is established at the 100BASE-TX connector.
The DIP-Switch ‘1’ configures the 100BASE-T1 interface – it changes between Master or Slave function. If
the switch is up the transceiver is configured as Slave, if the switch is down it is configured as Master.
The DIP-Switch ‘2’ has no function (reserved).
Figure 5: Yellow status LED and DIP-switch
3.4.4 2-Wire Ethernet (D-Sub)
The FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 support a 100BASE-T1 interface.
There are two LEDs near the D-Sub connector: a green LED and a yellow LED. The yellow LED shows the
link state. The green LED shows traffic.
The following LED states are shown:
State
Link LED
Active LED
Description
No Link cyclically switching between
ON and OFF (period 2s)
permanently ON The device tries to establish a link.
Link permanently ON toggles between
ON and OFF
The active LED has inverted logic. If no
communication is present, the LED is
ON. Any communication switches the
LED OFF.
1
2
Status
Ma./Sl.
Res.

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Figure 6: 100BASE-T1 D-Sub connector with yellow and green LED
Connector DSub (100BASE-T1 2-wire ethernet)
Pin
Signal Name
Description
1, 2,
6 - 9
NC Not connected
3
ETH-GND
Ground for ethernet, connect over an inductor to internal ground.
4
ETH_BP
100BASE-T1 bus plus signal.
5
ETH_BM
100BASE-T1 bus minus signal
Table 6: Connector for DSub (2-wire ethernet)
Link
Active

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4Getting Started
4.1 Assembly and Line-up
Read and follow these instructions when connecting and using the FL3X Media 100BASE-T1:
NOTICE
Ensure that all signal lines connected to the FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 are in the
allowed range.
Be sure to connect all cables as described in this manual.
Never insert anything metallic into the openings of the FL3X Media 100BASE-T1.
Ensure to grasp the plug and not the cable when disconnecting the FL3X Media
100BASE-T1.
4.2 Configuration and Operation
Use the power cable of the FL3X Media 100BASE-T1 to connect with a power-supply within the correct
voltage range.
Connect the 100BASE-T1 and 100BASE-Tx with their networks. Check the pinouts.
Check the state of the LEDs. Adjust the DIP-Switch if necessary.

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5Shipping, Maintenance and Disposal
Dispose off properly per regulations of the country where end-of-life occurs.

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6Troubleshooting
This chapter contains some frequently asked questions about the FL3X Media 100BASE-T1.
1
Effect
No LINK at the 100BASE-T1 connector.
Solution
Check the DIP-Switch for correct Master/Slave configuration.
A 100BASE-T1 communication is a Point-to-Point- Connection where on
communication partner acts as ‘Master’ and one communication partner acts as
‘Slave’.
2
Effect
No LINK at the Ethernet connector.
Solution Check the “Link Speed & Duplex” settings of the connected network adapter. See
chapter 3.4.2 for supported configurations.

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7Ordering Information
7.1 FL3X Media 100BASE-T1
Product
Description
Ordering number
FL3X Media BASE100-T1 FL3X Media BASE100-T1 3-V0930A01
7.2 Accessory Parts
Product
Description
Ordering number
Customer specific parts
Please contact
STAR ELECTRONICS
GmbH & Co. KG
7.3 Related Documents
Document
Description
Ordering number
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8Appendix
8.1 Appendix A: Guideline for handling ESD sensitive Products
Any tester, equipment, or tool used at any production step or for any manipulation of semi-
conductor devices must have its shield connected to ground.
The product itself and the carrier system of the product respectively must be placed on a
conductive table top or covered by an antistatic surface (superficial resistivity equal to or higher
than 0.5MΩ/cm2), grounded through a ground cable (conductive cable from protected equipment to
ground isolated through a 1MΩ resistor placed in series).
All manipulation of finished goods has to be made at such a grounded worktable.
The worktable must be free of all non-antistatic objects.
An antistatic floor covering grounded through a conductive ground cable (with serial resistor
between 0.9MΩand 1.5MΩ) should be used.
It is recommended that you wear an antistatic wrist or ankle strap, connected to the antistatic floor
covering or to the grounded equipment.
If no antistatic wrist or ankle strap is worn, touch the surface of the grounded worktable before
each manipulation of the ESD sensitive product.
It is recommended that antistatic gloves or finger coats be worn.
It is recommended that nylon clothing be avoided while performing any manipulation of parts.
8.2 Appendix B:
8.2.1 Acronyms and Abbreviations
Item
Definition
BD Bus driver
BP Bus plus
BM Bus minus
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
ESD
Electro Static Discharge
NC
Not Connected
PCB Printed Circuit Board
PL Physical Layer
8.2.2 List of Tables
Table 1: Electrical characteristics .........................................................................................................................9
Table 2: Physical characteristics...........................................................................................................................9
Table 3: Environmental conditions ........................................................................................................................9
Table 4: Power cable ..........................................................................................................................................10
Table 5: Ethernet (RJ45) Connector.....................................................................................................................11
Table 6: Connector for DSub (2-wire ethernet) ....................................................................................................12
8.2.3 List of Figures
Figure 1: Side with Power and Ethernet ................................................................................................................9
Figure 2: Side with 100BASE-T1............................................................................................................................9
Figure 3: Power cable and green power LED .......................................................................................................10
Figure 4: Ethernet connector with yellow and green LED.....................................................................................11
Figure 5: Yellow status LED and DIP-switch.........................................................................................................11

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Figure 6: 100BASE-T1 D-Sub connector with yellow and green LED.....................................................................12

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STAR ELECTRONICS GmbH & Co. KG
A Company of the STAR COOPERATION Group
Jahnstraße 86
73037 Goeppingen
Germany
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.flex-product.com