Transition Networks J/E-CX-TBT-02 User manual

Part Number Port One - Twisted-Pair Port Two - Coax
The Transition Networks J/E-CX-TBT-02
Ethernet media converter connects
10Base-T shielded or unshielded
twisted-pair copper cable to 10Base-2
coaxial copper cable.
The J/E-CX-TBT-02 supports up to 24
daisy-chained devices on one coax
segment per twisted-pair segment.
User’s Guide
J/E-CX-TBT-02
Stand-Alone Media Converter
• Coax to twisted pair
• 10Base-2 to 10Base-T
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .4
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . .5
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
* Typical maximum cable distance. The actual maximum cable distances are
dependent upon the physical characteristics of the network installation.
J/E-CX-TBT-02 RJ-45, 10Base-T
100 m (328 ft)*
BNC, 10Base-2
185 m (610 ft)*

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Power the media converter
NOTE: The external power supply provided with this product is UL listed by the
manufacturer.
Before you begin: Only qualified technical personnel should install this media
converter.
1. Connect the barrel connector on the power adapter to the media converter’s
power port (located on the back of the media converter).
2. Plug the AC end of the power adapter into an appropriate AC power outlet.
3. Verify that the LED power indicator light is ON; if it is not, see the
Troubleshooting section in this manual.
Installation
Checklist
The box should contain the following:
• Converter
• AC/DC power converter
• T-Connector (for TP-BNC converter)
Contact your sales representative if any item is missing.
TP-BNC Converter LED Functions
LED description
Use the LEDs to monitor media converter operation in the network.
LED Color Function
BNC/Act Green Flashing = 10base-2 data traffic
TP/Act Green • ON = 10Base-T link connection
• Flashing = 10Base-T data traffic
Col (Collision) Amber Flashing = collision present
Pwr (Power) Green ON = connected to external power
PwrCal
TP
BNC
ACT
BNC Port RJ-45 Port
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Installation -- continued
Install the coax cable
1. Locate or build 10Base-2 compliant coax cable with female, BNC
connectors installed at both ends.
2. Connect the BNC cable connector at one end of the cable to the BNC port
on the media converter.
3. Connect the BNC cable connector at the other end of the cable to the BNC
port on the 10Base-2 compliant device.
CAUTION: Ensure that the 10Base-2 coax cables are terminated properly at
both ends. In a coax thinnet installation, terminate the first and last device in the
daisy-chain with a 50 Ωterminator. Also, ensure that the 10Base-2 segment is
grounded to earth ground at a single point. Failure to observe this caution will
cause data transfer failures.
Connect the coax cable
to the first media
converter as shown.
Connect the coax cable
to the 10Base-2 compliant
device as shown
RJ-45 port
on the other device
(switch, work station, etc.)
RJ-45 port
on the media
converter
Install the 10Base-T cable
CAUTION: Set the MDI/MDI-X switch (located on the side of the converter) to
MDI-X (default) when connecting the J/E-CX-TBT-02 to a hub, switch, or router.
Set the switch to MDI when connecting to a terminal, transceiver, or NIC. Failure
to observe this caution will cause loss of data.
1. Locate or build 10Base-T compliant copper cables 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, as shown below.
3. Connect the RJ-45 connector at the other end of the cable to the RJ-45 port on
the 10Base-T compliant device, as shown below.
MDI/MDI-X MDI/MDI-X Switch

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Cable Specifications
10Base-2 cable
Cable type: Stranded coaxial RG-58
Impedance: 50 Ω
Maximum cable distance: 185 m (610 ft.)
Minimum cable distance: 0.5 m (1.6 ft.)
Device placement along segment: 0.5 m intervals
Max length of any single series path: 3 segments and 2 links
Maximum number of connections: 30
10Base-T cable
Category 3 (minimum requirement)
Gauge: 24 to 22 AWG
Attenuation: 11.5 dB/100m @ 5-10 MHz
Maximum cable distance: 100 m (328 ft)
Category 5 (recommended)
Gauge: 24 to 22 AWG
Attenuation: 22.0 dB/100m @ 100 MHz
Maximum cable distance: 100 m (328 ft)
Cable considerations:
• Either straight-through or crossover cable can be used.
• Shielded (STP) or unshielded (UTP) twisted-pair cable can be used.
• Pins 1 and 2, 3 and 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 and
white/blue, orange/white and white/orange, etc.
• Do not use flat or silver satin wire.
Crossover Cable
1
2
3
6
Straight-Through Cable
Twisted Pair #1
Twisted Pair #1
Twisted Pair #2
Twisted Pair #2
1
2
3
6
1
2
3
6
1
2
3
6
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Technical Specifications
For the Transition Networks Model J/E-CX-TBT-02 or equivalent.
Standards: IEEE 802.3
Dimensions: 1" x 2.75" x 3.7" (26 mm x 71 mm x 94 mm)
Weight: 6 oz (181 g) approximate
Data Rate: 10 Mb/s (half-duplex mode)
LEDs: BNC/Act, TP/Act, Col, Pwr
Power Supply: 100-240VAC 50/60 Hz, 1.0A @ 5VDC (The external
power supply provided with this product is UL listed
by the power supply’s manufacturer.)
MTBF: 49,000 hours (MIL217F2 V5.0) (MIL-HDBK-217F)
129,000 hours (Bellcore7 V5.0)
Operating Temp: 0°C to 50°C (32° F to 122° F )
Storage Temp: -20°C to 85°C (-4° F to 185° F )
Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing
Altitude: 0 to 10,000 feet
Warranty: Lifetime

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:
1. Is the PWR LED on the media converter illuminated?
NO
• Is the power cord properly installed in the media converter and at the
external power source?
• Does the external power source provide power?
• Contact Technical Support: U.S.A./Canada: 1-800-260-1312,
International: 00-1-952-941-7600.
YES
• Proceed to step 2.
2. Is the TP/ACT LED on the media converter illuminated or flashing?
NO
• Check twisted-pair 10Base-T cables for proper connection.
• Verify that the MDI/MDI-X switch is set correctly. See page 3,
MDI/MDI-X switch setting caution.
• Contact Technical Support
YES
• Proceed to step 3.
3. Is the TP/ACT LED on the media converter illuminated, but not
flashing?
NO
• Disconnect and reconnect the cable to restart the initialization
process.
• Restart the workstation to restart the initialization process.
• Contact Technical Support.
YES
• Proceed to step 4.
4. Is the BNC/ACT LED turned ON?
NO
• Check 10Base-2 cables for proper connection.
• Verify that 10Base-2 cable connections on the media converter and
on the attached device are terminated properly.
• Disconnect and reconnect the cable to restart the initialization
process.
• Restart the workstation to restart the initialization process.
• Contact Technical Support.
YES
• Contact Technical Support.
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Declaration of Conformity
Name of Mfg: Transition Networks
6475 City West Parkway, Minneapolis MN 55344 U.S.A.
Model: J/E-CX-TBT-02 Series Media Converters
Part Number(s): J/E-CX-TBT-02
Regulation: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
Purpose: To declare that the J/E-CX-TBT-02 to which this declaration refers is in
conformity with the following standards.
CISPR 22:1993; EN 55022:1998 Class A; FCC part 15 subpart B
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above
Directive(s) and Standard(s).
July 6, 2005
Stephen Anderson, Vice-President of Engineering Date
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International: 00-1-952-941-7600
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Compliance Information
CISPR22/EN55022 Class A
CE Mark
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.
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 ist 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.
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 EG-
Mitgliedstaaten 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.
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