Transition Networks SSETF10XX-200 User manual

USER’S GUIDE
SSETF10xx-200
Stand-Alone Media Converter
• Ethernet™ and Fast Ethernet™
• 10Base-T / 100Base-TX to
10Base-FL / Base-SX
TRANSITION Networks SSETF10xx-200
series Ethernet™ and Fast Ethernet™
Media Converters connect 10Base-T or
100Base TX shielded or unshielded
twisted-pair copper cable to 10Base-FL or
100Base-SX fiber-optic cable.
* Typical maximum cable distance. (Actual distance is dependent upon the
physical characteristics of the network installation.)
Optional Accessories (sold separately)
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .5
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . .6
Half-Duplex Network . . . . . . . . . .7
Fault Isolation and Correction . . .8
Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Compliance Information . . . . . . .11
Part Number Port One - Copper
10Base-T/100Base-TX
Port Two - Fiber-Optic
10Base-FL/100Base-SX
SSETF1011-200 RJ-45
100 m (328 ft)*
ST, 850 nm multimode
2 km (1.2 mi)* @ 10 Mb/s
300 m (980 ft)* @ 100 Mb/s
SSETF1013-200 RJ-45
100 m (328 ft)*
SC, 850 nm multimode
2 km (1.2 mi)* @ 10 Mb/s
300 m (980 ft)* @ 100 Mb/s
Part Number Description
E-MCR-03 12-Slot Media Converter Rack (includes universal internal power
supply) 17 x 15 x 5 in. (432 x 381 x 127 mm)
WMBP Optional Wall Mount Brackets
Length: 5.0 in (127 mm) Fits converter length: 4.716 in. (120 m)
SPS-1872-SA Optional External Power Supply; 18-72VDC Stand-Alone Wide-
Input; Output: 12.6VDC, 1.0 A
SPS-1872-PS Optional External Power Supply; 18-72VDC Piggy-Back Wide-
Input; Output: 12.6VDC, 1.0 A
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Product Features
Full-Duplex / Half-Duplex
The SSETF10xx-200 receives and transmits network signals in either full-
duplex or half-duplex mode (depending upon the network devices to which
the Media Converter is attached).
Fast Ethernet™ in full-duplex mode allows the maximum cable distances
listed on page 1.
Fast Ethernet™ in half-duplex mode requires attention to the 512-bit Rule
(See page 7).
LinkAlert
The SSETF10xx-200 series Media Converter LinkAlert™ feature allows the
Media Converter to pass 10Base-T/100Base-TX-side link faults over the link to
the 10Base-T/100Base-SX side and to pass 10Base-FL/100Base-SX-side link
faults over the link to the 10Base-FL/100Base-TX side.
If the SSETF10xx-200 Media Converter does not detect a good link on the
10Base-T/100Base-TX side, the Media Converter disables all transmission
(including active-idle) on the 10Base-FL/100Base-SX side.
AutoCross*
The AutoCross™ feature allows either straight-through (MDI) or crossover
(MDI-X) cables to be used when connecting to 10Base-T or to 100Base-TX
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.
Auto-Negotiation*
The SSETF10xx-200 series Media Converter Auto-Negotiation™ feature
allows the Media Converter to be used with 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 10Base-
FL and 100Base-SX ports. Using Auto-Negotiation, the Media Converter brings
up the copper and fiber links in the highest speed and mode possible for all
the attached network devices.
NOTE: The SSETF10xx-200 series Media Converter does NOT support rate
conversion between 10Mb/s and 100Mb/s network devices.
*Requires no operator intervention.
10Base-T or
100Bas-TX
Device
Media Converter
LINK FAULT INDICATION
10Base-FL or
100Base-SX
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INSTALLATION
Installing the Cable
FIBER
1. Locate or build 10Base-FL or 100Base-SX compliant fiber cable with
male, two-stranded TX to RX connectors installed at both ends.
2. Connect the fiber cables to SSETF10xx-200 Media Converter as
described:
• Connect the male TX cable connector 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 the female RX port.
• Connect the male RX cable connector to the female TX port.
COPPER
1. Locate or build 10Base-T or 100Base-TX 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 SSETF10xx-200 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.).
Connect the fiber cable
to the Media Converter
as shown.
Connect the fiber cable
to the other device
(media converter,
hub, etc.) as shown
RX
TX
RX
TX
RJ-45 port
on the Media
Converter
RJ-45 port
on the other device
(switch, work station, etc.)
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Power the Media Converter
1. Install the power adapter cord to the back of the Media Converter.
2. Connect the power adapter plug to AC power.
3. Verify that the Media Converter is powered by observing the illuminated
LED power indicator light.
OPERATION
Using Status LEDs
Use the status LEDs to monitor the SSETF10xx-200 Media Converter
operation in the network.
100 Speed Dark LED indicates 10 Mb/s operation.
Slow blinking LED indicates speed is not yet
selected.
Fast blinking LED indicates 100 Mb/s.
PWR Power Steady LED indicates connection to the external
AC power.
RXF Fiber Receive Flashing LED indicates reception of the data on
the fiber link.
LKF Fiber Link Steady LED indicates fiber link connection.
Dark LED indicates a lack of power OR a downed
link.
RXC Copper Receive Flashing LED indicates data reception on the
copper link.
LKC Copper Link Steady LED indicates copper link connection.
Dark LED indicates a lack of power OR a downed
link.
PWRRXF RXC
SDF
10/100-TX
SDC
10/100-FL/SX
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CABLE SPECIFICATIONS
The physical characteristics must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3™ specifications.
Fiber Cable
Bit Error Rate: <10-9
Multimode fiber (recommended): 62.5/125 µm
Multimode fiber (optional): 100/140, 85/140, 50/125 µm
Wavelength: 850 nm mulitmode
Attenuation: <3.75 dB/km @ 850 nm
SSETF1011-200, SSETF1013-200
Fiber Transmitter Power: min: -16.0 dBm max: -10.0 dBm
Fiber Receiver Sensitivity (10Base-T): min: -32.5 dBm max: -7.2 dBm
Fiber Receiver Sensitivity (100Base-TX): min: -24.0 dBm max: -7.2 dBm
Link Budget: 13.5 dB
Copper Cable
Category 5:
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.
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
Standards: IEEE 802.3™
Data Rate: 10 Mb/s, 100 Mb/s
Dimensions: 3.4" x 0.86" x 5.0" (86 mm x 22 mm x 127 mm)
Weight: 8 oz (227 g) (approximate)
Power Supply DC Output: 12VDC, 500 mA (minimum)
minimum output regulation: 5%
Connector: 2.1mm barrel, center pin positive
Environment: Operating Temperature: 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F)
Storage Temperature: -20° to 85°C (-4° to 185°F)
Humidity: 10-90%, non condensing
Altitude: 0-10,000 feet
Warranty: Lifetime

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HALF-DUPLEX NETWORK
512-Bit Rule
In a half-duplex network, the maximum cable lengths are determined by the
round trip delay limitations of each Fast Ethernet™ collision domain. (A
collision domain is the longest path between any two terminal devices, e.g. a
terminal, switch, or router.)
The 512-Bit Rule determines the maximum length of cable permitted by
calculating the round-trip delay in bit-times (BT) of a particular collision
domain. If the result is less than or equal to 512 BT, the path is good.
To calculate the round-trip delay for a collision domain:
1. Find the collision domain, i.e. the longest
path between any two terminal devices
(e.g., terminal, switch, and/or router).
2. Calculate the round-trip delay in bit-times
for each length of cable.
4. Determine the bit-time values for each
device (see table to the right).
3. Add the bit-time values for each length of
cable and the bit-times for each device.
NOTE: The 512-Bit Rule applies separately to each collision domain.
The example below illustrates a collision domain bound by a router on one
end and a terminal on the other.
Since the total of the bit-times in this example is less than 512 (see chart
below), the path is good.
Terminal
= 50 BT
10 meters TP
= 11.1BT 150 meters fiber = 150BT
Class I Hub = 140BTSwitch = 50BT
Media Converter
= 12BT
10 meters TP
= 11.1BT
Sum of the bit-times for the example collision domain:
Router = 50.0 BT
10 m TP cable (10m x 1.11 BT/m) = 11.1 BT
SSETF101xx-200 =12.0 BT
150 m fiber cable (150 m x 1.0 BT/m) = 150.0 BT
Class I hub = 140.0 BT
10 m TP cable (10m x 1.11 BT/m) = 11.1 BT
Terminal = 50.0 BT
Total = 424.2 BT
Class I hub 140 BT
Class II hub 92 BT
terminal/router 50 BT
1 meter TP cable 1.11 BT
1 meter fiber cable 1 BT
Fast Ethernet switch 50 BT
SSETF10xx-200 12 BT
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FAULT ISOLATION and CORRECTION
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 P(o)W(e)R LED on the Media Converter illuminated?
NO
• Is the power adapter the proper type of voltage and cycle frequency
for AC outlet?
• Is the power adapter properly installed in the Media Converter and in
the outlet?
• Does the grounded AC outlet provide power?
• Contact Technical Support: US/Canada: 1-800-260-1312,
International: 00-1-952-941-7600.
YES
• Proceed to step 2.
2. Is the LKC LED illuminated?
NO
• Check the twisted pair cables for proper connection.
• Contact Technical Support: US/Canada: 1-800-260-1312,
International: 00-1-952-941-7600.
YES
• Proceed to step 3.
3. Is the LKF LED 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 Technical Support: US/Canada: 1-800-260-1312,
International: 00-1-952-941-7600.
YES
• Proceed to step 4.
4. Is the 100 LED illuminated?
NO
• The Media Converter has selected 10 Mb/s operation. If this is not the
correct speed, disconnect and reconnect the 10/100Base-TX cable to
restart the initialization process.
• Proceed to step 5.
YES - SLOWLY FLASHING
• The Media Converter is selecting between 10 Mb/s and 100 Mb/s
speed or one or both of the links is down. If persistent, disconnect
and reconnect either cable to restart the initialization process.
• Proceed to step 5.
YES
• The Media Converter has selected 100 Mb/s operation. If this is not
the correct speed, disconnect and reconnect the 10/100Base-TX
cable to restart the initialization process.
• Proceed to step 5.

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5. Is the RXC LED flashing?
NO
• If there is no activity on the 10Base-T/100Base-TX port, proceed to
step 6.
• If there is activity on the 10Base-T/100Base-TX port, disconnect and
reconnect the 10Base-T/100Base-TX cable to restart the initialization
process.
• Restart the workstation to restart the initialization process.
• Contact Technical Support: US/Canada: 1-800-260-1312,
International: 00-1-952-941-7600.
YES
• Proceed to step 6.
6. Is the RXF LED flashing?
NO
• If there is no activity on the 10Base-FL/100Base-SX port, continue
below
• If there is activity on the 10Base-FL/100Base-SX port, disconnect and
reconnect the 10Base-FL/100Base-SX cable to restart the initialization
process.
• Verify that TX and RX cables on Media Converter are connected to
RX and TX ports, respectively, on other device.
• Restart the workstation to restart the initialization process.
• Contact Technical Support: US/Canada: 1-800-260-1312,
International: 00-1-952-941-7600.
YES
• Contact Technical Support: US/Canada: 1-800-260-1312,
International: 00-1-952-941-7600.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Name of Mfg: Transition Networks
6475 City West Parkway, Minneapolis MN 55344 USA
Model: SSETF10xx-200 Series Media Converters
Part Number(s): SSETF1011-200, SSETF1013-200
Regulation: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
Purpose: To declare that the
SSETF10xx-200 to which this declaration refers is in
conformity with the following standards.
EN55022:1994; EN 55024:1998; FCCPart 15 Class A & B; EN 60950 A4: 1997; UL 1950
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above
Directive(s) and Standard(s).
_April 16, 2002_____
Stephen Anderson, Vice-President of Engineering Date
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COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
UL Listed
C-UL Listed (Canada)
CISPR22/EN55022 Class A & B + EN55024
CE Mark
FCC Regulations
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A & B 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 & B 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 weichen Fällen der Benutzer für
entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen werantwortlich ist.
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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