Transition Networks SWITCHABLE ETHERNET AND FAST ETHERNET... User manual

* Typical maximum cable distance. Actual distance is dependent upon the
physical characteristics of the network. (TX) = transmit, (RX) = receive
The SSEFE10xx-10x media converter is designed to be installed in pairs, where one
is the local media converter and the other is the remote. For example, a local
SSEFE1011-100 converter is connected, via fiber, to a remote SSEFE1011-100
converter.
For a single fiber network, a local SSEFE1029-100 is connected, via fiber, to a
remote SSEFE1029-101 converter.
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .6
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . .8
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Compliance Information . . . . . . .12
User’s Guide
SSEFE10xx-10x
Stand-Alone Media Converter
• Switchable Ethernet and Fast Ethernet
• 10 Mb/s Copper to Fiber
• 100 Mb/s Copper to Fiber
Transition Networks SSEFE10xx-10x series
Ethernet / Fast Ethernet media converter is a
10Mbps or 100Mbps switch-selectable media
converter. Both the copper and fiber links operate at the same speed setting via a
hard set with a dip switch, so the media converter operates at either 10 Mb/s
copper to fiber or 100 Mb/s copper to fiber.
Part Number Port One - Twisted-Pair
Copper
Port Two - Fiber Optic
SSEFE1012-100 RJ-45, 100 m (328 ft)* ST, 1310 nm single mode
duplex fiber, 20 km (12.4 miles)*
SSEFE1014-100 RJ-45, 100 m (328 ft)* SC, 1310 nm single mode
duplex fiber, 20 km (12.4 miles)*
SSEFE1015-100 RJ-45, 100 m (328 ft)* SC, 1310 nm single mode
duplex fiber, 40 km (24.8 miles)*
SSEFE1022-100 RJ-45, 100 m (328 ft)* ST, 1310 nm single mode
duplex fiber, 40 km (24.8 miles)*
SSEFE1029-100 RJ-45, 100 m (328 ft)* SC, 1310 mn (TX)/1550 nm (RX)
single fiber, 20 km (12.4 miles)*
SSEFE1029-101 RJ-45, 100 m (328 ft)* SC, 1550 mn (TX)/1310 nm (RX)
single fiber, 20 km (12.4 miles)*

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Installation
The Link Pass-Through and speed switches are located on the side of the
media converter. Use a small screwdriver to set the recessed switches.
Set Link Pass-Through (switch 1)
Switch 1 sets the Link Pass-Through feature:
up = Enable Link Pass-Through.
down = Disable Link Pass-Through.
Link Pass-Through is a troubleshooting feature that 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 on one media port, the media converter will
automatically disable the TX (transmit) signal of the other media port, thus,
“passing through” the link loss. This feature prevents the loss of valuable data
unknowingly transmitted over an invalid link.
Speed: up = 100 Mb/s
Link Pass-Through: up = Enable
1 2
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1
Media
Converter A
Media
Converter B
Near-End
Device
Far-End
Device
original fault
on the copper link media converter B disables the copper lin
k
media converter A
disables the fiber TX link
3
2
media converter B
loses the fiber RX link
Set the Speed (switch 2)
Switch 2 sets the speed for both the twisted-pair copper and fiber links:
up = copper and fiber links are at 100Mb/s.
down = copper and fiber links are at 10 Mb/s.
NOTE: The SSEFE10xx-10x media converters are fully compliant with
10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 100Base-FX standards and, therefore, can be
connected to any compliant 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 100Base-FX devices.
The SSEFE10xx-10x media converters are NOT 10Base-FL compliant and,
therefore, must be connected to another SSEFE10xx-10x media converter in a
10Mb/s network.
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Installation -- Continued
Power the Media Converter
AC
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. Connect the power adapter plug to AC power.
3. Verify that the media converter is powered by observing the illuminated
LED power indicator light.
DC
Consult the user’s guide for the Transition Networks SPS1872-xx DC external
power supply for powering the media converter.

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Installation -- Continued
Install the Fiber Cable
The SSEFE10xx-10x is designed to be installed in pairs over the fiber link,
where one is the local media converter and the other is the remote.
1. Locate or build fiber-optic cable with male, two-stranded TX to RX
connectors installed at both ends.
2. Connect the fiber cables to the local SSEFE10xx-10x 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 remote SSEFE10xx-10x media converter
as described:
• Connect the male TX cable connector the female RX port.
• Connect the male RX cable connector to the female TX port.
Connect the fiber cable
to the local media
converter as shown.
Connect the fiber cable
to the remote media
converter as shown
RX
TX
RX
TX
Install the Copper Cable
NOTE: The MDI (straight-through) or MDI-X (crossover) cable connection is
configured automatically, according to the network conditions.
1. Locate or build 10/100Base-TX 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 SSEFE10xx-10x 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.).
RJ-45 port
on the other device
(switch, work station, etc.)
RJ-45 port
on the media
converter
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AutoCross™
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.
NOTE: The SSEFE10xx-10x series media converter does NOT support rate
conversion between 10Mb/s and 100Mb/s network devices.
Operation
Status LEDs
Use the status LEDs to monitor the SSEFE10xx-10x media converter operation in
the network.
PWR Power On = Connection to the external AC or DC power.
F-ACT Fiber Activity Blinking = Data reception on the fiber link.
F-100 Fiber Speed On = Fiber link at 100 Mb/s.
F-10 Fiber Speed On = Fiber link at 10 Mb/s.
TP-ACT Copper Activity Blinking = Data reception on the twisted-pair copper
link.
TP-100 Copper Speed On = Copper link at 100 Mb/s.
TP-10 Copper Speed On = Copper link at 10 Mb/s.
PWR
F
10
10 or 100 TP
10 or 100 Fiber
TP
100
ACT
RXTX

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Cable Specifications
The physical characteristics must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3™ specifications.
Fiber Cable
Bit Error Rate: <10-9
Single mode: 9 µm
SSEFE1012-100 1310 nm single mode
Fiber-optic Transmitter Power: min: -15.0 dBm max: -8.0 dBm
Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -32.0 dBm max: -5.0 dBm
Link Budget: 17.0 dB
SSEFE1014-100 1310 nm single mode
Fiber-optic Transmitter Power: min: -15.0 dBm max: -8.0 dBm
Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -32.0 dBm max: -5.0 dBm
Link Budget: 17.0 dB
SSEFE1015-100 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: -5.0 dBm
Link Budget: 26.0 dB
SSEFE1022-100 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: -5.0 dBm
Link Budget: 26.0 dB
SSEFE1029-100 1310 nm (TX)/1550 nm (RX) simplex
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 dB
SSEFE1029-101 1550 nm (TX)/1310 nm (RX) simplex
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 dB
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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Cable Specifications -- Continued
Copper Cable
Category 3: (Minimum requirement for 10 Mb/s operation)
Gauge 24 to 22 AWG
Attenuation 11.5 dB/100m @ 5-10 MHz
Category 5: (Minimum requirement for 100 Mb/s operation)
Gauge 24 to 22 AWG
Attenuation 22.0 dB /100m @ 100 MHz
• Straight-through or crossover copper cable may be used.
• Shielded (STP) or unshielded (UTP) twisted-pair cable 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
For use with Transition Networks Model SSEFE10xx-10x or equivalent.
Standards: IEEE 802.3™, 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 100Base-FX
Data Rate: 10 Mb/s, 100 Mb/s
Dimensions 3.25" x 4.7" x 1.0" (83 mm x 119 mm x 25 mm)
Weight 10 oz. ( 283 g) (approximate)
Power Consumption: 3.6 watts
Power Supply 12VDC, 0.5 Amp (North America)
12VDC, 0.41 Amp (Europe, Japan, Latin Am.)
12VDC, 1.25 Amp (UK, Australia, South Africa)
Environment: Tmra*: 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F)
Storage Temperature: -20° to 85°C (-4° to 185°F)
Humidity: 5 to 95%, non condensing
Altitude: 0 to 10,000 feet
Warranty: Lifetime
*Manufacturer’s rated ambient temperature:
NOTE: The information in this user’s guide is subject to change. For the most
up-to-date information on the SSEFE10xx-10x media converter, view the user’s
guide on-line at: www.transition.com.
The chassis version of the media converter is the CSEFE10xx-10x model. For
more information, see the CSEFE10xx-10x user’s guide on-line at:
www.transition.com.
Product is certified by the manufacturer to comply with DHHS Rule 21/CFR,
Subchapter J applicable at the date of manufacture.
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.
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Troubleshooting
1. Is the PWR LED on the media converter illuminated?
NO
• Ensure that the power adapter is the proper type of voltage and cycle
frequency for the outlet (See “Power Supply” on page 8.)
• Ensure the power adapter is properly installed in the media converter
and in the grounded outlet.
• Contact Tech Support: 1-800-260-1312, Int’l: 00-1-952-941-7600.
YES
• Go to step 2.
2. Is the F-ACT 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 media
converter.
• Contact Tech Support: 1-800-260-1312, Int’l: 00-1-952-941-7600.
YES
• Go to step 3.
3. Is the F-ACT LED blinking?
NO
• If there is no activity on the fiber port, go to step 4.
• If there is activity on the fiber port, disconnect and reconnect the
fiber cable to restart the initialization process.
• Restart the workstation to restart the initialization process.
• Contact Tech Support: 1-800-260-1312, Int’l: 00-1-952-941-7600.
YES
• Go to step 4.
4. Are the F-100 and/or the TP-100 LEDs illuminated?
YES
• The media converter is set to 100Mb/s for both the copper fiber links.
If this is not the correct speed, carefully remove the media converter
from the chassis and set switch 1 to “down” (speed = 10 Mb/s).
• Contact Tech Support: 1-800-260-1312, Int’l: 00-1-952-941-7600.
NO
• Go to step 5.
5. Are the F-10 and/or the TP-10 LEDs illuminated?
YES
• The media converter is set to 10 Mb/s for the copper and fiber links.
If this is not the correct speed, carefully remove the media converter
from the chassis and set switch 2 to “up” (speed = 100 Mb/s).
• Contact Tech Support: 1-800-260-1312, Int’l: 00-1-952-941-7600.
NO
• Go to step 6.

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Troubleshooting -- Continued
6. Is the TP-ACT LED illuminated?
NO
• Check the twisted-pair copper cables for proper connection.
• Contact Tech Support: 1-800-260-1312, Int’l: 00-1-952-941-7600.
YES
• Go to step 7.
7. Is the TP-ACT LED blinking?
NO
• If there is activity on the copper port, disconnect and reconnect the
copper cable to restart the initialization process.
• Restart the workstation to restart the initialization process.
• Contact Tech Support: 1-800-260-1312, Int’l: 00-1-952-941-7600.
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Declaration of Confomity
Name of Mfg: Transition Networks
6475 City West Parkway, Minneapolis MN 55344 USA
Model: SSEFE10xx-10x Series Media Converters
Part Number(s): SSEFE1012-100, SSEFE1014-100, SSEFE1015-100,
SSEFE1022-100, SSEFE1029-100, SSEFE1029-101
Regulation: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
Purpose: To declare that the
SSEFE10xx-10x to which this declaration refers is in
conformity with the following standards.
CISPR 22: 1993; EN55022:1998 Class A ; FCCPart 15 Subpart B; EN 55024:1998;
EN 61000-3-2: 1995; EN 61000-3-3:1995; 21 CFR subpart J
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above
Directive(s) and Standard(s).
_December 6, 2004_____
Stephen Anderson, Vice-President of Engineering Date
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Compliance Information
CISPR22/EN55022 Class A + EN55024
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.