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E-100BTX-FX-05
User Guide
Stand-Alone Media Converter
• Fast Ethernet
• Copper to Fiber
• 100Base-TX to 100Base-FX
• Extended Temperature
Contents
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................1
Standard Temperature Models.................................................................................................................2
Extended Temperature Models ................................................................................................................3
Installation.....................................................................................................................................................4
4-Position DIP Switch ...............................................................................................................................4
AutoCross Jumpers..................................................................................................................................5
Installing the Fiber Cable..........................................................................................................................6
Installing the Copper Cable ......................................................................................................................6
Powering the media converter..................................................................................................................7
Operation.......................................................................................................................................................8
Status LEDs..............................................................................................................................................8
Auto-Negotiation.......................................................................................................................................8
Pause Control...........................................................................................................................................8
Link Pass-Through....................................................................................................................................8
Far-End Fault............................................................................................................................................9
Optic and Cable Specifications...............................................................................................................10
Cable Specifications ...............................................................................................................................10
Contact Us...................................................................................................................................................15
Compliance Information..............................................................................................................................16
Declaration of Conformity.......................................................................................................................16
Record of Revisions....................................................................................................................................17
Introduction
Transition Networks E-100BTX-FX-05 Fast Ethernet media converters connect 100Base-TX shielded or
unshielded twisted-pair copper cable to 100Base-FX fiber-optic cable. The E-100BTX-FX-05 series media
converters include both Standard temperature models and Extended temperature models.
Standard Temperature Models: media converters that can be used in a standard temperature
environment from 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Extended Temperature Models: media converters with the “HT” extension in the part number can be
used in an extended temperature environment from -25°C to 65°C (-13°F to 149°F).

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Standard Temperature Models
* Typical maximum cable distance. Actual distance depends on the physical characteristics of the network
installation. For more information, see www.transition.com.

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Extended Temperature Models
Accessories
Accessories are sold separately.
Part Number Description
SPS-2460-SA Optional External Power Supply; 24-60 VDC and 24-42 VRMS
Stand-Alone Wide-Input; Output: 12.25 VDC, 1.0 A
SPS-2460-CC Optional External Power Supply; 24-60 VDC and 24-42 VRMS Piggy-Back
Wide-Input; Output: 12.25 VDC, 1.0 A
E-MCR-05 12-Slot Media Converter Rack (includes universal internal power supply)
17 x 15 x 5 in. (432 x 381 x 127 mm)
WMBL Optional Wall Mount Brackets; 4.0 in. (102 mm)
WMBV Optional Vertical Mount Bracket; 5.0 in. (127 mm)
WMBD Optional DIN Rail Mount Bracket; 5.0 in. (127 mm)
WMBD-FS Optional DIN Rail Mount Bracket (flat, small); 3.1in. (79 mm)

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Installation
CAUTION: Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge precautions when setting the
4-position DIP switch and jumpers. Failure to observe this caution could result in failure of the media
converter.
4-Position DIP Switch
The 4-position DIP switch is located on the side of the media converter. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver
or a similar tool to set the recessed switches.
1. Auto-Negotiation
up Enables Auto-Negotiation for the copper connection.
down Disables Auto-Negotiation for the copper connection.
2. Pause Control
up Enabled
down Disabled
3. Link Pass-Through
up Enabled
down Disabled
4. Far-End Fault
up Enabled
down Disabled

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AutoCross Jumpers
The AutoCross feature allows either straight-through (MDI) or crossover (MDI-X) cables to be used when
connecting to devices such as hubs, transceivers, or network interface cards (NICs). AutoCross
determines the characteristics of the cable connection and automatically configures the unit to link up,
regardless of the cable configuration.
High Temperature Board, J3, 3-Pin Header Settings
1. Orient the board as shown below.
2. Position the jumper as shown below.
Standard Temperature Board, J1, 3-Pin Header Settings
1. Orient the board as shown below.
2. Position the jumper as shown below.

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Installing the Fiber Cable
1. Locate a 100Base-FX compliant fiber cable with male, two-stranded TX to RX connectors installed at
both ends.
2. Connect the fiber cables to the media converter as described:
• Connect the male TX cable connector to the female TX port.
• Connect the male RX cable connector to the female RX port.
3. Connect the fiber cables to the other device (another media converter, hub, etc.) as described:
• Connect the male TX cable connector to the female RX port.
• Connect the male RX cable connector to the female TX port.
Installing the Copper Cable
1. Locate a 100Base-TX compliant copper cable with male, RJ-45 connectors installed at both ends.
2. Connect the RJ-45 connector at one end of the cable to the RJ-45 port on the media converter.
3. Connect the RJ-45 connector at the other end of the cable to the RJ-45 port on the other device
(switch, workstation, etc.).

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Powering the media converter
AC
1. Install the power cord barrel connector into the back of the media converter.
2. Connect the power adapter plug into AC power.
3. Verify that the media converter is powered up by observing the illuminated power indicator LED.
DC
Consult user guide 33455 for information on the SPS-2460-xx DC external power supply.

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Operation
Status LEDs
Use the status LEDs to monitor the E-100BTX-FX-05 media converter operation in the network:
Power (Power) On = Connected to external AC power.
SDF (Signal Detect/Fiber) On = Fiber link is detected.
SDC (Signal Detect/Copper) On = Copper link is detected.
RXC (Receive/Copper) Flashing = A signal is being received on the copper link.
RXF (Receive/Fiber) Flashing = A signal is being received on the fiber link.
Auto-Negotiation
When the Auto-Negotiation feature is activated, the media converter configures itself to achieve the best
possible mode of operation over a link, automatically. The media converter broadcasts its speed (100
Mb/s) and duplex capabilities (either fullor half-duplex) and negotiates the best mode of operation
between the two devices.
Pause Control
The Pause feature can improve network performance by allowing one end of the link to signal the other to
discontinue frame transmission for a set period of time to relieve buffer congestion.
Note: If the Pause feature is available on ALL network devices attached to the media converter(s), enable
the Pause feature on the media converter(s); otherwise, disable the Pause feature.
Link Pass-Through
The Link Pass-Through feature allows the media converter to monitor both the fiber and copper RX
(receive) ports for loss of signal. In the event of a loss of an RX signal (1), the media converter will
automatically disable the TX (transmit) signal (2), thus, “passing through” the link loss (3). The far-end
device is automatically notified of the link loss (4), which prevents the loss of valuable data unknowingly
transmitted over an invalid link.

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Far-End Fault
When a fault occurs on an incoming fiber link (1), the media converter transmits a Far-End Fault signal on
the outgoing fiber link (2). In addition, the Far-End Fault signal also activates the Link Pass-Through,
which in turn disables the link on the copper portion of the network (3) and (4).

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Optic and Cable Specifications
The fiber optic cable physical characteristics must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3ae specification.
Cable Specifications
The physical characteristics must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3™ specifications.
Fiber Cable
Bit Error Rate: <10-9
Single mode fiber (recommended): 9 μm
Multimode fiber (recommended): 62.5/125 μm
Multimode fiber (optional): 100/140, 85/140, 50/125 μm
Extended Temperature Models
E-100BTX-FX-05(HT) 1300 nm multimode
Fiber Optic Transmitter Power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Fiber Optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -30.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Link Budget: 11.0 dbm
E-100BTX-FX-05(SCHT) 1300 nm multimode
Fiber Optic Transmitter Power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Fiber Optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -30.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Link Budget: 11.0 dbm
E-100BTX-FX-05(SMHT) 1310 nm single mode
Fiber-optic Transmitter Power: min: -15.0 dBm max: -8.0 dBm
Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -31.0 dBm max: -8.0 dBm
Link Budget: 16.0 dbm
E-100BTX-FX-05(LHHT) 1310 nm single mode
Fiber-optic Transmitter Power: min: -8.0 dBm max: -2.0 dBm
Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -34.0 dBm max: -7.0 dBm
Link Budget: 26.0 dbm
E-100BTX-FX-05(XLHT) 1310 nm single mode
Fiber-optic Transmitter Power: min: -5.0 dBm max: 0.0 dBm
Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -38.0 dBm max: -8.0 dBm
Link Budget: 33.0 dbm
E-100BTX-FX-05(LWHT) 1550 nm single mode
Fiber-optic Transmitter Power: min: -5.0 dBm max: 0.0 dBm
Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -34.0 dBm max: -7.0 dBm
Link Budget: 29.0 dbm
E-100BTX-FX-05(100HT) 1310Tx/1550Rx nm single mode
E-100BTX-FX-05(101HT) 1550Tx/1310Rx nm single mode
Fiber-optic Transmitter Power: min: -14.0 dBm max:-8.0 dBm
Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -33.0 dBm max: -3.0 dBm
Link Budget: 19.0 dbm

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Standard models
E-100BTX-FX-05 1300 nm multimode
Fiber Optic Transmitter Power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Fiber Optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -30.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Link Budget: 11.0 dbm
E-100BTX-FX-05(SC) & (LC) 1300 nm multimode
Fiber Optic Transmitter Power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Fiber Optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -30.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Link Budget: 11.0 dbm
E-100BTX-FX-05(MT) 1300 nm multimode
Fiber Optic Transmitter Power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Fiber Optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -33.5 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Link Budget: 14.5 dbm
E-100BTX-FX-05(SM) 1310 nm single mode
Fiber-optic Transmitter Power: min: -15.0 dBm max: -8.0 dBm
Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -31.0 dBm max: -8.0 dBm
Link Budget: 16.0 dbm
E-100BTX-FX-05(SMLC) 1310 nm single mode
Fiber-optic Transmitter Power: min: -15.2 dBm max: -8.0 dBm
Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -32.5 dBm max: -3.0 dBm
Link Budget: 17.3 dbm
E-100BTX-FX-05(LH) 1310 nm single mode
Fiber-optic Transmitter Power: min: -8.0 dBm max: -2.0 dBm
Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -34.0 dBm max: -7.0 dBm
Link Budget: 26.0 dbm
E-100BTX-FX-05(XL) 1310 nm single mode
E-100BTX-FX-05(LW) 1550 nm single mode
Fiber-optic Transmitter Power: min: -5.0 dBm max: 0.0 dBm
Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -34.0 dBm max: -7.0 dBm
Link Budget: 29.0 dbm
E-100BTX-FX-05(XLW) 1550 nm single mode
Fiber-optic Transmitter Power: min: 0.0 dBm max: 5.0 dBm
Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -36.0 dBm max: -3.0 dBm
Link Budget: 36.0 dbm
The fiber optic transmitters on this device meet Class I Laser safety requirements per IEC-825/CDRH
standards and comply with 21 CFR1040.10 and 21CFR1040.11.

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Copper cable
Category 5: (minimum requirement)
Gauge: 24 to 22 AWG
Attenuation: 22.0 db /100m @ 100 MHz
Maximum Cable Distance: 100 meters
• Straight-through or crossover cable may be used.
• Shielded twisted-pair (STP) or unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) may be used
• Pins 1&2 and 3&6 are the two active pairs in an Ethernet network .
• RJ-45 Pin-out: Pin 1 = TD+, Pin 2 = TD-, Pin 3 = RD+, Pin 6 = RD-
• Use only dedicated wire pairs for the active pins:
(e.g., blue/white & white/blue, orange/white & white/orange, etc.)
• Do not use flat or silver satin wire.

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Technical Specifications
For use with Transition Networks Model E-100BTX-FX-05(xxxx) or equivalent
Data rate: 100 Mb/s
Dimensions: 4.75" x 3.0" x 1.0" (119mm x 76mm x 25mm)
Weight: 6 oz. (181 g) approximately
MTBF: Greater than 46,768 hours (MIL-HDBK-217F)
Greater than 123,861 hours (Bellcore7 V5.0)
Power supply (standard temperature) 12 VDC, 0.5 A (minimum)
DC output: (extended temperature) 9 VDC, 1.0 A (minimum)
minimum output regulation: 5%
Environment: Tmra* (standard temp): 0°C to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
Storage Temperature: -15°C to 65°C (5 to 149°F)
Tmra* (extended temp): -25°C to 65°C (-13 to 149°F)
Storage Temperature: -25°C to 65°C (5 to 149°F)
Humidity: 10% –90%, non-condensing
Warranty: Lifetime
* Manufacturer’s rated ambient temperature.
CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam or view directly with
optical instruments.
CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION: Copper based media ports, e.g., Twisted Pair (TP) Ethernet, USB, RS232, RS422, RS485,
DS1, DS3, Video Coax, etc., are intended to be connected to intrabuilding (inside plant) link segments
that are not subject to lightening transients or power faults. Copper based media ports, e.g., Twisted Pair
(TP) Ethernet, USB, RS232, RS422, RS485, DS1, DS3, Video Coax, etc., are NOT to be connected to
inter-building (outside plant) link segments that are subject to lightening transients or power faults. Failure
to observe this caution could result in damage to equipment.

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Troubleshooting
If the media converter fails, isolate and correct the fault by determining the answers to the following
questions and then taking the indicated action.
Note: DIP switch positions 3 and 4 must be DOWN before starting the troubleshooting process.
1. Is the Power LED lit?
NO
• Is the power adapter the correct model (check I/O voltage and Hz)?
• Verify the voltage and frequency of the AC outlet?
• Are the power barrel connector and wall plug of the power adapter properly inserted in the media
converter and plugged into a live AC wall outlet?
• Contact Tech Support: 800-260-1312, Int’l: 00-1-952-941-7600.
YES
• Proceed to step 2.
2. Is the SDC (signal detect/copper) LED lit?
NO
• Check the twisted-pair cables for proper connection.
• Contact Tech Support: 800-260-1312, Int’l: 00-1-952-941-7600.
YES
• Proceed to step 3.
3. Is the SDF LED (signal detect/fiber) illuminated?
NO
• Check the fiber cables for proper connection.
• Verify that the TX and RX cables on the media converter are connected to the RX and TX ports,
respectively, on the other device.
• Contact Tech Support: 800-260-1312, Int’l: 00-1-952-941-7600.
YES
• Proceed to step 4.
4. Is the RXC (receive/copper) LED flashing?
NO
• If there is no activity on the UTP/STP port, proceed to step 5.
• If there is activity on the UTP/STP port, disconnect and reconnect the twisted-pair cable to restart the
initialization process.
• Contact Tech Support: 800-260-1312, Int’l: 00-1-952-941-7600.
YES
• Proceed to step 5.
5. Is the RXF (receive/fiber) LED flashing?
NO
• If there is no activity on the fiber port, contact Tech Support.
• If there is activity on the fiber port, disconnect / reconnect the fiber cable to restart initialization process.
• Contact Tech Support: 800-260-1312, Int’l: 00-1-952-941-7600.
YES
• Contact Tech Support: 800-260-1312, Int’l: 00-1-952-941-7600.

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Contact Us
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International: 00-1-952-941-7600
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Compliance Information
Declaration of Conformity
FCC regulations
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user's own expense.
Canadian regulations
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set
out on the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de la Class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage
radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

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European regulations
Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Achtung !
Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses
Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten. In diesem Fäll is der Benutzer für Gegenmaßnahmen
verantwortlich.
Attention !
Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environment domestique, ce produit risque de créer des
interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l'utilsateur de prende les measures spécifiques
appropriées.
In accordance with European Union Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and
of the Council of 27 January 2003, Transition Networks will accept post usage returns of
this product for proper disposal. The contact information for this activity can be found in the
'Contact Us' portion of this document.
CAUTION: RJ connectors are NOT INTENDED FOR CONNECTION TO THE PUBLIC
TELEPHONE NETWORK. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to the
public telephone network.
Der Anschluss dieses Gerätes an ein öffentlickes Telekommunikationsnetz in den EGMitgliedstaaten
verstösst gegen die jeweligen einzelstaatlichen Gesetze zur Anwendung der Richtlinie 91/263/EWG zur
Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten über Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen
einschliesslich der gegenseitigen Anerkennung ihrer Konformität.
Record of Revisions
Rev
Date
Note
N
7/30/08
Added AutoCross text and graphic.
P
2/05/10
Modified the information in the Declaration of Conformity.
Q
8/10/11
Removed UL and CE.
R
10/23/13
Corrected MTBF and Accessories information and updated format.
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