Technica Engineering USB 100BASE-T1 MEDIACONVERTER User manual

100BASE-T1
MEDIACONVERTER USB
Hardware-Version: 2.2
USER MANUAL
Manual-Version: 2.4
July 2020
Firmware v3.2.0.0

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Content
1Product description.......................................................................................... 3
1.1 Functionality.......................................................................................................... 3
1.1.1 Features.......................................................................................................... 3
1.1.2 Technical data................................................................................................ 3
1.1.3 Links................................................................................................................ 3
1.1.4 General operating and safety strategy of TE Products .............................. 4
1.1.5 General design rules for the power supply of TE products........................ 4
1.2 Warranty and safety information......................................................................... 5
1.3 RoHS certificate of compliance........................................................................... 7
1.4 Scope of delivery .................................................................................................. 7
2Hardware interfaces......................................................................................... 8
2.1 Connectors............................................................................................................ 8
2.1.1 Black MQS connector (2).............................................................................. 8
2.1.2 Universal serial bus connector (3) ............................................................... 9
2.2 Other interfaces .................................................................................................... 9
2.2.1 Status LED(1) ................................................................................................. 9
3Installation..................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Installation for windows..................................................................................... 10
3.2 Installation for linux............................................................................................12
3.2.1 Driver installation.........................................................................................12
3.2.2 Try application installation..........................................................................12
4Configuration.................................................................................................14
4.1 In windows .......................................................................................................... 14
4.2 In linux..................................................................................................................14
5Additional information ................................................................................... 15
6List of figures................................................................................................. 16
7Changelog...................................................................................................... 17
8Contact .......................................................................................................... 18
9Declaration of conformity............................................................................... 19

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1Product description
1.1 Functionality
Figure 1-1: 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter USB
The Technica Engineering 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter USB transmits data frames
from the physical layer BroadR-Reach (100BASE-T1) to USB 2.0-LAN.
1.1.1 Features
The main features of 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter USB are summarized below:
1 port 100BASE-T1 with Broadcom BroadR-Reach Technology
1 port USB 2.0 mini B
1 Status LED
1.1.2 Technical data
Voltage requirement:
5V
Power consumption:
2,5 Watt
1.1.3 Links
The User can download the latest driver and documentation for the USB 100BASE-T1
MediaConverter here:

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1.1.4 General operating and safety strategy of TE Products
Technica Engineering’s products are designed for operation in automotive systems
and for supply voltages of nominal 12 V or 24 V. The applicable limit, values adhere to
the standard norms for 12 V or 24 V automotive onboard power systems
correspondingly and can be found in the mentioned norms.
Should Technica Engineering’s products be operated in voltage ranges beyond those
specified in the norms, which represents a breach of the conditions of operation, then
this will void the product warranty and Technica Engineering will assume no liability
whatsoever for the results and/or consequences thereof.
This is especially valid whenever the voltage level reaches or exceeds the limits of the
low-voltage directive. In this case, damage to the devices cannot be excluded. Due to
the manufacturing characteristics of the devices, there is no imminent fire hazard from
the device itself, if the devices are being operated in an environment according to the
conditions of use. A secondary fire hazard cannot be excluded, should those
conditions not be met. Protection against overvoltage cannot be provided in such a
breach of the conditions of use.
1.1.5 General design rules for the power supply of TE
products
The power supply solution of Technica Engineering’s products is equipped with a self-
protection mechanism. This automatic function protects the internal electronic
components against excessive temperature and too high supply-voltage by switching
the device off. This automatic switch-off function is independent of any software
function. Excessive temperatures in the device, can be caused by high environmental
temperatures or internal failures of the device. The device can protect itself by shutting
down its own power supply avoiding further damage to itself.
The operator/user of this devices must take measures for the right protection of the
power supply lines and the according connector. The maximum power consumption
of the Technica Engineering products is written in this user manual.
Please take care that some of the products are working with a step-up converter. So,
the current needed in case of undervoltage conditions must be considered as higher
than at nominal voltage level. The user must choose the right fuse or other over current
protection measures.

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1.2 Warranty and safety information
Before operating the device, read this manual thoroughly and retain
it for your reference.
The latest documentation for the 100BASE-T1 Media Converter USB
can be downloaded here:
As a user of this device, you may only perform tasks that are
described in this document valid for the corresponding firmware
version.
Technica Engineering assumes no liability for any kind of damages
arising from the use of or in relation with the use of our devices. Full
responsibility of operation rests on the side of the end user.
Manufacturer warranty of Technica Engineering products only
applies as long as the user ensures proper installation, configuration
and use of the device as described in this user manual.
Use the device only as described in this manual.
Use only in dry conditions.
Do not insert any foreign object in the slots/openings of the housing.
Do not apply power to a damaged device.
The device is to be used only by specialists.
Do not open the device. Otherwise, the warranty will be lost.

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This product is intended for use in automobiles or automotive-like
environments. An automotive-like environment includes test setups
or test benches in the office, laboratory and workshop areas. In the
test setups, the same environmental conditions apply as in vehicle
electrical systems. Technica Engineering products are not intended
to be used as standard IT equipment. The test systems and
products from Technica Engineering are designed as customer and
application-specific test modules that are only used by specialists
for the development and test facilities.
When integrating the modules in a vehicle or test set-up, the user
must ensure appropriate ventilation or air convection.
Technica Engineering products must not be considered as a safety
element out of context when using safety-critical systems and must
be included in the safety assessment when used. The development
class in a safety system must be taken into account with standard
QM referred to ISO26262.
The device can get hot
Do not cover the device due to fire danger.
Do not place the device near highly flammable materials due to fire
danger.
Do not use the device above the specified operating temperature.
The operating temperature is the ambient temperature of the
installation space.
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard
this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask
for the correct method of disposal. Technica Engineering GmbH is
registered as a manufacturer of the brand "Technica Engineering"
and the device type "Small devices of Information- and
Telecommunications- technology for exclusive use in non-private
Households”. WEEE reg. No. DE 20776859
Please refer to CHAPTER 9for the EU Declaration of Conformity
following Directive 2014/30/EU.

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1.3 RoHS certificate of compliance
Technica Engineering’s 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter USB complies with RoHS
(Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive) Certificate of Compliance.
1.4 Scope of delivery
The delivery includes:
1x USB 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter
1x Cable set
oCable for USB 2.0 to Mikro USB plug
oConnector for MQS
o100BASE-T1 Cabling
oCrimp contacts

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2Hardware interfaces
2.1 Connectors
On the label on top of the device, you can see an overview of all HW-Interfaces of the
100BASE-T1 MediaConverter USB.
Figure 2-1: 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter USB
2.1.1 Black MQS connector (2)
The pinning of the ECU connectors is listed on the label on top of the device as well.
(See TABLE 2-1)
The Tyco Electronics (TE) Micro Quad Lock System (MQS) is used.
Name
Picture
Part Number
Tyco, MQS Buchsengehäuse 3 Pol
4-1718346-1
Tyco crimp contact
928999-1
Table 2-1: Parts of black MQS connector
1
2
3

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You can use the official Tyco tool for these crimp contacts. A cheap variant is the
crimp tool for “PSK” contacts.
Pin
Function
1
n.c.
2
100BASE-T1 Port, positive
3
100BASE-T1 Port, negative
Table 2-2: Pinning of black MQS connector
2.1.2 Universal serial bus connector (3)
There is one USB 2.0 mini B Port for connection to a laptop or PC. Since the chip used
is a USB-LAN chip, your PC will identify a new Ethernet Network Interface Card.
2.2 Other interfaces
2.2.1 Status LED(1)
The USB 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter has one status LED at the front side of the case
for the 100BASE-T1 Port. It is lit when there is a linkup. It is toggling when there is
communication.
There is a bug in the used BroadR-Reach PHY. When the 100BASE-T1 Plus and
Minus lines are swapped, and the 100BASE-T1 port is set to Slave then the Link
LED is lit, but there is no data transmission possible. So please ensure that the
100BASE-T1 lines (positive/positive and negative/negative) are connected
correctly.

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3Installation
A driver is available for the following operating Systems and can be downloaded from
the link.
Linux x64
Windows x32 and x64
3.1 Installation for windows
Unzip the downloaded driver pack somewhere. It contains the file USB-BR.exe
Double click to the USB-BR.exe-file for execution
Click “Next”
If you accept the agreement click “Next”

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In case you have an old application running the installer will prompt to close automatically
Click “Install” for completing the installation
Click Finish for closing the installation setup

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3.2 Installation for linux
Unzip the downloaded driver pack for Linux. It
contains the device drivers and tries application.
Drivers must be installed before the try
application.
3.2.1 Driver installation
Navigate to the driver folder \technica-usbbr_linux\linux-technicausbbr-vx.x.x\linux-
technicausbbr-master and follow instructions in the readme file to install the drivers.
Alternatively, you can follow the instructions here:
Requirements:
DKMS (for automatic kernel module installation). To install the DKMS package
execute sudo apt-get install dkms.
kernel version v4.12 or higher
Installation:
To install drivers using DKMS, run:
sudo make install-dkms
To uninstall drivers using DKMS, run
sudo make uninstall-dkms
3.2.2 Try application installation
Navigate to \technica-usbbr_linux\linux-technicausbbr-tray-vx.x.x\linux-
technicausbbr-tray-master folder to install tray application. This package provides a
tray application to manage Technica Engineering USB BroadR-Reach converters.
Requirements/Dependencies:
cmake (v3.1 or higher)
gtk+-3.0
libudev
libappindicator
Installation:
1. If you are using Ubuntu then execute the following command to install dependencies:
sudo apt-get install cmake libgtk-3-dev libudev-dev libappindicator3-dev
2. To install, please run:
./install.sh

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3. Enter your superuser (sudo) password when
asked. After successful installation, a tray icon will
appear (top right) with the Technica application
that will allow you to configure the device.
4. To uninstall, run ./uninstall.sh
5. Enter your superuser (sudo) password when asked
Troubleshooting:
If the application doesn't appear automatically in the tray area, then try the following
options:
Restart the machine
After the restart, if the application is still not visible then check Gnome-extensions and
ensure the Ubuntu Appindicators option is enabled.
Alternatively, the application can be launched in the tray manually by executing the
following command:
technicabr-tray

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4Configuration
4.1 In windows
The USB 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter is configured by using the Configurator
window or using directly the system tray icon.
After successful installation, you will see a new window with
a drop-down menu containing a list of all Technica
Engineering 100BASE-T1 USB devices connected to your PC.
Configuration Options:
The “Master” button can be used to configure the BroadR-
Reach port to work in Master mode.
The “Slave” button can be used to configure the BroadR-Reach
port to work in Slave mode.
When new devices are connected, they are detected automatically and appear on the
drop-down list.
If you connect a new device and it doesn’t appear automatically on the list, please
press the "↻" button.
In a BroadR-Reach Link, one device must be set as Master, the other must be set
as Slave.
The user documentation is linked to the “?” icon.
You can close the window by clicking on the “x”, you can then find it
again in the system tray:
Please double click the symbol, then the window is in the taskbar
available again.
4.2 In linux
After successful installation of drivers, it is already possible to control master/slave
mode by using ethtool:
For master mode: sudo ethtool -s <interface name> mdix off
For slave mode: sudo ethtool -s <interface name> mdix on
With Tray Application, it is the same as in Windows
Figure 4-1: Tray Application

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5Additional information
The maximum cable length for BroadR-Reach segments is limited to 15 meters.
The single unshielded twisted pair cable (UTP) must fulfill the IEEE 100BASE-T1
specifications

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6List of figures
Figure 1-1: 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter USB ................................................................. 3
Figure 2-1: 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter USB ................................................................. 8
Figure 4-1: Tray Application .............................................................................................14

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7Changelog
Version
Chapter
Description
Date
1.0
All
First release
2.0
All
Second Release
09.2018
2.1.1
All
New Design and added Configuration for NIC
02.2019
2.1.2
All
Adaptions for new driver version 1.4, minor enhancements
02.2019
2.3
All
Rework of content
03.2020
2.4
1.1.4
Added information on General Operating and Safety Strategy
of Technica Engineering’s Products
July 2020
1.1.5
Added information on General Design Rules for the Power
Supply of Technica Engineering’s Products
1.2
Warranty and Safety Information updated
1.3
RoHS Certificate of Compliance added
9
Declaration of conformity added

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8Contact
If you have any questions regarding this product, please feel free to contact us:
Technica Engineering GmbH
Leopoldstr. 236
80807 München
Germany
Technical support:
[email protected]
General information:
[email protected]
Most current user manuals and product information:
https://technica-engineering.de/en/

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9Declaration of conformity
Български
С настоящото Technica Engineering GmbH
декларира, че продуктът Модул за улавяне
100BASE-T1 MediaConverter USB (TE-1350),
е в съответств ие с Директива 2014/30/ЕС.
Цялостният текст на ЕС декларацията за
съответствие може да се намери н а
следния интернет адрес:
https://technica-engineering.de/wp-
content/uploads/2021/03/eu-declaration-of-
conformity-te-1350.pdf
Čeština
Tímto Technica Engineering GmbH prohlašuje,
že produkt 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter USB
(TE-1350), je v souladu se směrnicí
2014/30/EU. Úplné znění EU prohlášení o
shodě je k dispozici na této internetové
adrese:
https://technica-engineering.de/wp-
content/uploads/2021/03/eu-declaration-of-
conformity-te-1350.pdf
Dansk
Hermed erklærer Technica Engineering
GmbH, at produktet 100BASE-T1
MediaConverter USB (TE-1350), er i
overensstemmelse med Direktiv 2014/30/EU.
EU-overensstemmelseserklæringens fulde
tekst kan findes p følgende internetadresse:
https://technica-engineering.de/wp-
content/uploads/2021/03/eu-declaration-of-
conformity-te-1350.pdf
Deutsch
Hiermit erklärt Technica Engineering GmbH,
dass das Produkt 100BASE-T1
MediaConverter USB (TE-1350) die Richtlinie
2014/30/EU entspricht. Der vollständige Text
der EU-Konformitätserklärung ist unter der
folgenden Internetadresse verfügbar:
https://technica-engineering.de/wp-
content/uploads/2021/03/eu-declaration-of-
conformity-te-1350.pdf
Eesti
Käesolevaga deklareerib Technica
Engineering GmbH, et toode hõivamismoodul
100BASE-T1 MediaConverter USB (TE-1350),
vastab direktiivi 2014/30/EL nuetele. ELi
vastavusdeklaratsiooni tielik tekst on
kttesaadav jrgmisel internetiaadressil:
https://technica-engineering.de/wp-
content/uploads/2021/03/eu-declaration-of-
conformity-te-1350.pdf
English
Hereby, Technica Engineering GmbH declares
that the product 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter
USB (TE-1350), complies with Directive
2014/30/EU. The full text of the EU declaration
of conformity is available at the following
internet address:
https://technica-engineering.de/wp-
content/uploads/2021/03/eu-declaration-of-
conformity-te-1350.pdf
Español
Por la presente, Technica Engineering GmbH
declara que el producto 100BASE-T1
MediaConverter USB (TE-1350), es conforme
con la Directiva 2014/30/UE. El texto
completo de la declaración UE de
conformidad está disponible en la página web
siguiente:
https://technica-engineering.de/wp-
content/uploads/2021/03/eu-declaration-of-
conformity-te-1350.pdf
Ελληνικά
Με την παρούσα ο/ηTechnica Engineering
GmbH, ότι το προϊόν 100BASE-T1
MediaConverter USB (TE-1350), πληροί την
οδηγία 2014/30/ΕΕ. Το πλήρες κείμενο της
δήλωσης συμμόρ φωσης ΕΕ διατίθεται στην
ακόλουθη ιστοσελίδα στο διαδίκτυο:
https://technica-engineering.de/wp-
content/uploads/2021/03/eu-declaration-of-
conformity-te-1350.pdf
Français
Le soussigné, Technica Engineering GmbH,
déclare que le produit 100BASE-T1
MediaConverter USB (TE-1350), est conforme
la directive 2014/30/UE. Le texte complet de
la déclaration UE de conformité est disponible
l'adresse internet suivante:
https://technica-engineering.de/wp-
content/uploads/2021/03/eu-declaration-of-
conformity-te-1350.pdf
Hrvatski
Technica Engineering GmbH ovime
izjavljuje da je proizvod 100BASE-T1
MediaConverter USB (TE-1350) u skladu s
Direktivom 2014/30/EU. Cjeloviti tekst EU
izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na sljedećoj
internetskoj adresi:
https://technica-engineering.de/wp-
content/uploads/2021/03/eu-declaration-of-
conformity-te-1350.pdf

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Italiano
Il fabbricante, Technica Engineering GmbH,
dichiara che il prodotto 100BASE-T1
MediaConverter USB (TE-1350), conforme alla
direttiva 2014/30/UE. Il testo completo della
dichiarazione di conformità UE disponibile al
seguente indirizzo Internet:
https://technica-engineering.de/wp-
content/uploads/2021/03/eu-declaration-of-
conformity-te-1350.pdf
Latviešu
Ar šo Technica Engineering GmbH deklarē, ka
produkts 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter USB
(TE-1350), atbilst Direktīvai 2014/30/ES. Pilns
ES atbilstības deklarācijas teksts ir pieejams
šādā interneta v ietnē:
https://technica-engineering.de/wp-
content/uploads/2021/03/eu-declaration-of-
conformity-te-1350.pdf
Lietuvių
Aš, Technica Engineering GmbH,
patvirtinu, kad produktas sugavimo modulis
100BASE-T1 MediaConverter USB (TE-1350),
atitinka Direktyvą 2014/30/ES. Visas ES
atitikties deklaracijos tekstas prieinamas šiuo
internet adresu:
https://technica-engineering.de/wp-
content/uploads/2021/03/eu-declaration-of-
conformity-te-1350.pdf
Magyar
Technica Engineering GmbH igazolja, hogy a
termék 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter USB (TE-
1350) a 2014/30/EU irányelvnek. Az
EUmegfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege
elérhető a következő internetes címen:
https://technica-engineering.de/wp-
content/uploads/2021/03/eu-declaration-of-
conformity-te-1350.pdf
Malti
B'dan, Technica Engineering GmbH,
niddikjara li l-prodott 100BASE-T1
MediaConverter USB (TE-1350), huwa
konformi madDirettiva 2014/30/UE. It-test
kollu tad-dikjarazzjoni ta' konformit tal-UE
huwa disponibbli f'dan l-indirizz talInternet li
ġej:
https://technica-engineering.de/wp-
content/uploads/2021/03/eu-declaration-of-
conformity-te-1350.pdf
Nederlands
Hierbij verklaar ik, Technica Engineering
GmbH, dat het 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter
USB (TE-1350) product voldoet aan richtlijn
2014/30/EU. De volledige tekst van de
EUconformiteitsverklaring kan worden
geraadpleegd op het volgende internetadres:
https://technica-engineering.de/wp-
content/uploads/2021/03/eu-declaration-of-
conformity-te-1350.pdf
Polski
Technica Engineering GmbH niniejszym
oświadcza, że produkt 100BASE-T1
MediaConverter USB (TE-1350), jest zgodny z
dyrektywą 2014/30/UE. Pełny tekst deklaracji
zgodnośc I UE jest dostępny pod
następującym adre sem internetowym:
https://technica-engineering.de/wp-
content/uploads/2021/03/eu-declaration-of-
conformity-te-1350.pdf
Português
O(a) abaixo assinado(a) Technica Engineering
GmbH declara que o produto 100BASE-T1
MediaConverter USB (TE-1350), está em
conformidade com a Diretiva 2014/30/UE. O
texto integral da declarao de conformidade
está disponível no seguinte endereo de
Internet:
https://technica-engineering.de/wp-
content/uploads/2021/03/eu-declaration-of-
conformity-te-1350.pdf
Română
Prin prezenta Technica Engineering GmbH
declară ca produsul 100BASE-T1
MediaConverter USB (TE-1350), este în
conformitate cu Directiva 2014/30/UE. Textul
integral al declarației UE de conformitate este
disponibil la următoarea adresă internet:
https://technica-engineering.de/wp-
content/uploads/2021/03/eu-declaration-of-
conformity-te-1350.pdf
Slovensko
Technica Engineering GmbH potrjuje, da je
izdelek 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter USB (TE-
1350), skladen z irektivo 2014/30/EU. Celotno
besedilo izjave EU o skladnosti je na voljo na
naslednjem spletnem naslovu:
https://technica-engineering.de/wp-
content/uploads/2021/03/eu-declaration-of-
conformity-te-1350.pdf