Omnitron Systems Technology 4/16 Token Ring Fiber Converter OmniHawk User's Manual
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1. A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide a reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment The 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 residen tial area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interfer ence at his own expense Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user authority to operate the equipment NOTES TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you encounter any problems in installing or maintaining this equipment do not hesitate to call fax or write Omnitron s technical support Omnitron Systems Technology Inc 27 Mauchly Suite 201 Irvine CA 92618 Phone 714 250 6510 Fax 714 250 6514 OmniHawk 4 16 Token Ring Fiber Converter USER S MANUAL GENERAL DESCRIPTION The OmniHawk 4 16 Token Ring fiber converter provides a solution to heterogeneous Token Ring media environments Conversions between copper CAT 5 or Type 1 and fiber optic interfaces are required in most modern Token Ring installations Fiber optic cabling is the media of choice for connecting separate buildings within a campus network Even trunk connections between2. IBM Data Connector 9301 P45X The bottom left LED is yellow red the remaining three LEDs are yellow green The meaning of the LEDs are shown on the cover of the OmniHawk and in the tables below POWER UP LED TEST ALL LEDS Yellow for 1 2 second then Green or Red Self Test OK or 1 2 second Any other behavior Failed Self Test Call Technical Support The OmniHawk performs a self test every time power is newly applied OPERATIONAL MODES FIBER READY COPPER READY top left top right GREEN Data received from GREEN Data received from fiber copper No data is being No data is being i OF received from Fiber received from copper POWER INSERT STATUS ERROR bot S left bot right The fiber optic and YELLOW Power is on GREEN copper interfaces have both actively inserted RED An attachment error FLASHING Still attempting to occurred GREEN insert Insertion is not being The operational modes are 1 AUTOMATIC SENSING 2 UTP STP gt RO or STATION 3 UTP STP gt RI or LOBE The power error LED turns red when an attachment error occurs An error can only occur when attaching to active devices devices which signal for insertion with phantom current or the fiber optic key The error condition occurs when copper device initiates the phantom current and the fiber optic device initiates the fiber optic key In Token Ring the active insertion pro cess may only be
3. LETE AND MAIL OR FAX THE REGISTRATION CARD During the warranty period OST will at its option repair or replace products which prove to be defective For warranty service the product must be sent to an OST designated repair facility at Buyer s expense OST will then pay the postage shipping charges to return the product to Buyer using OST s standard ship ping method LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate use and or mainte nance of the equipment by Buyer Buyer supplied equipment Buyer supplied interfacing unauthorized modifications or tampering with equipment including removal of equipment cover by personnel not specifi cally authorized and certified by OST or misuse or operation outside the environmental specification of the product including but not limited to voltage ambient temperature radiation unusual dust etc or improper site preparation or maintenance No other warranty is expressed or implied OST specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchant ability and fitness for any particular purpose EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES The remedies provided herein are the Buyer s sole and exclusive remedies OST shall not be liable for any direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages whether based on contract tort or any legal theory FCC WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class
4. OST omnitron Systems Technology Inc TT s ER MoM Odis din dls t Vountsog O dls din By Paes ony FIBER UTP STP Omnitron Systems Tech Inc READY READY OmniHawk 4 16 Token Ring Fiber Repeater eO On POWER INSERT j w ERROR SEEKS TEST w Tx PWR UTP STATUS RX amp OmniHawk 4 16 Token Ring Fiber Converter User s Manual 27 Mauchly Suite 201 Irvine CA 92618 714 250 6510 Document 040 00039 001 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS WARNING The instructions in this User Manual are for use by qualified personnel only To avoid electrical shock do not perform any servicing of this unit or the power supply module other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified and certified to do so by OST CAUTION All user required operations may be performed without ever opening the unit Never attempt to open or remove the cover or tamper with the power supply module LINE VOLTAGE Before connecting the power units to the line voltage make sure that the voltage of the power source wall outlet matches the voltage specified on the power units WARRANTY This OST product is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in material and workmanship for a period of TWO YEARS from the date of shipment A LIFETME warranty may be obtained by the original purchaser by REGISTERING this product with OST within 90 days from the date of shipment TO REGIS TER PLEASE COMP
5. de The testing checks both the data passing capa bility of the OmniHawk and the physical continuity of the media For both fiber optic and copper media test data is looped back to the OmniHawk When a looped back fiber cable is connected from the transmit TX to the receive RX fiber optic connectors the fiber optic ready LED lights green When a CAT 5 patch cable is connected from the OmniHawk to an un used lobe of a hub the copper ready LED lights green If good connections are made and the corresponding LED does not illuminate then the media is broken This CAT 5 cable used in this test may be inserted into an operat ing hub since the OmniHawk will not assert phantom current during the test mode and consequently will not enter the network INSTALLATION TEST The OmniHawk tests for proper installation and lights the power error LED red if a wrong connection is made This check will only be made when the connecting devices are stations and or active hubs Among active de vices there are initiators and echoers An initiator is a device that either sends phantom current or the fiber optic insertion key An echoer is a de vice that receives phantom current or the fiber optic insertion key The OmniHawk installation test feature warns the installer that an initiator has been connected to both the fiber optic interface and to the copper inter face Since it doesn t make sense to connect two ring out RO trunk lines t
6. directed from one direction SELF TEST MEDIA TEST MODE FIBER READY COPPER top left READY top P right GREEN Data received from GREEN Data received from fiber copper OFF No data is being OFF No data is being received from fiber received from copper INSERT STATUS bot right POWER ERROR bot left The OmniHawk is YELLOW Power is on YELLOW in the self test media test mode DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES The OmniHawk diagnostic features make it easy to install and maintain There are four levels of diagnostics Power On LED Test Self Test Media Test Installation Test and run time ready and error monitoring APPLICATIONS The following drawing illustrates three different applications of the OmniHawk OmniRing ARC 4 16 ot LB 260 0 attbt LEE d OmniHawk ARC 4 16 OmniRing ARC 4 16 OmniRing ARC 4 16 L ns sei pl C _ L ns sagt FEELER RI RO OmniHawk OmniHawk e ARC 4 16 ARC 4 16 lt 4 RO OmniRing ARC 4 16 E are 0 90 A E D OmniHawk OmniHawk E ARC 4 16 ARC 4 16 A STP Workstation DB9 to distant hub RJ45 Application A shows an STP workstation connecting via its DB9 connector directly to one OmniHawk which is connected to a s
7. e noted and reported immediately d Content Review the content the following items should be included e OmniHawk module 1 e power supply module e Users Manual the document you are now reading Please note any missing items or discrepancies and report them imme diately SITE REQUIREMENTS A power outlet should be available within 5 ft of the unit The following power supply modules are required for the following power outlets MODEL POWER OUTLET 3900 110 Volt 60 Hz 3900 2 220 Volt 50 Hz 3910 110 Volt 60 Hz 3910 2 220 Volt 50 Hz NORMAL CONFIGURATION a Attach the workstation or hub with the appropriate cable to the OmniHawk b Plug the external power supply into the appropriate AC wall outlet c Plug the power jack into the OmniHawk power connector f The LEDs will flash during their self test then settle according to the current connection status Refer to the APPLICATIONS section for useful application information ALTERNATE POWER SOURCE Some Token Ring network interface cards supply power via the DB 9 con nector Compatible network interface cards supply 5V on pin 3 and ground on pins 2 4 7 and 8 When power from the network interface card is avail able the OmniHawk will use that power and the external power supply may be disconnected INSTALLATION TEST CONFIGURATIONS The OmniHawk supports the following media test configuration Loopback Media Test To test the in
8. econd OmniHawk via fiber optic cables The last connection to the hub is made via a standard CAT 5 patch cable B Fiber optic Workstation to hub RJ45 Application B shows a fiber optic workstation connecting to an OmniHawk vi its fiber optic cables The OmniHawk connects to the hub via a stan dard CAT 5 patch cable To test the integrity of copper patch cables and any intervening baluns con nect the OmniHawk to an unused lobe of any powered hub If the cable is unbroken the copper ready LED will light green If the cable is broken the LED will be off Note that the power error LED and the test mode LED will both be yellow REESEN NOTE TURN OFF THE SELF TEST MEDIA TEST MODE TO RETURN TO NORMAL OPERATIONAL MODES EE 8 POWER ON LED TEST Every time power is newly applied to the OmniHawk the LEDs will flash through all possible colors to give the user the assurance that other diag nostic information may be correctly interpreted The LEDs will flash all yel low then either green or red After that the LED test is over and the LEDs will illuminate according to the mode as set by the switches and the cur rent media connections SELF TEST MEDIA TEST The self test media test ensures that the OmniHawk is fully operational Testing occurs when the switches both set to the DOWN position The bot tom two LEDs will both illuminate yellow indicating that power is on and that the unit is in the test mo
9. floors of a single building benefit from the advantages of fiber optic media In heavy industrial settings fiber optic media may provide the only reliable connectivity even when the distances traveled are short Moreover a growing number of work station interface cards now feature fiber optic connection The OmniHawk is packaged for a wide variety of media conversion appli cations It can be wall mounted rack mounted or attached directly to the DB9 connector of a workstation ALWAYS CONNECT The OmniHawk is specifically designed with an intelligent connection al gorithm which assures dependable communications Whether it is attached to passive or active devices the OmniHawk will always make a good connection The fiber optic interface adheres to the IEEE 802 5 specifica tion for fiber optic attachment CONNECTORS SWITCHES amp INDICATORS CONNECTORS The OmniHawk has three interface connectors a fiber optic transmitter and receiver pair an RJ45 jack and a DB9 male connector The DB9 connector and the chassis are designed to attach directly to the rear of a workstation network interface card The jack screws ensure a solid connection The RJ45 connector is designed to attach directly to a hub lobe or ring out via a CAT 5 patch cable The RJ45 connector may attach to a ring in witha crossed patch cable transmit and receive pairs crossed Note that only one copper interface may be used at a time Other connec ti
10. n C shows the Ring Out of one hub connected to the Ring In of another hub via a pair of OmniHawk converters Note that the cable from the second OmniHawk to the Ring In is a crossed cable D Distant Lobe Extension Application D shows a distant hub in lobe extension via a pair of OmniHawk converters In this configuration a standard CAT 5 cable connects the ex tended hub to the first OmniHawk fiber optic cables connect the two converters and another standard CAT 5 patch cable connects the second OmniHawk to the target hub E Other Applications The above examples show the most common applications of the OmniHawk Your network may require an application not listed here The configuration you need will be supported by the OmniHawk as long as the correct cable is used The fiber optic cables will always be the same The table below will guide you in selecting the proper copper cables media filters and connector adapters OmniHawk RJ45 Workstation DB9 if not directly attaching the OmniHawk to the workstation OmniHawk RJ45 Lobe IBM Data Connector OmniHawk RJ45 Ring Out IBM Data Connector 9310 IF9 OmniHawk DB9 Ring In IBM Data Connector 931 1 IF9X OmniHawk DB9 Ring Out IBM Data Connector OmniHawk DB9 Lobe IBM Data Connector 9320 FM9 OmniHawk DB9 Workstation DB9 if not directly attaching the OmniHawk to the workstation 5701 IP45 amp OmniHawk RJ45 Ring In
11. ogether the power error LED warns of this condition by lighting red RUN TIME ACTIVITY amp ERROR MONITORING During normal operation the fiber optic and copper ready LEDs provide continuous diagnostic information These LEDs detect and display token ring activity The insert status LED informs the user of the insert status of the fiber optic and copper media This LED lights green when both the active signaling fiber optic and copper devices have successfully reached insertion The insert status LED flashes when the OmniHawk has received phan tom current on its copper side but has not yet achieved insertion on its fiber optic side or conversely when the unit has received the fiber optic key on its fiber side but has not yet sensed a phantom current echoer on its copper side When the OmniHawk connects to passive devices the insert status LED will always be off UNPACKING a Visual Inspection before unpacking a visual inspection should be con ducted in order to detect any physical damage to the equipment Any evidence of damage should be noted and reported immediately b Unpacking place shipping container on a flat surface cut straps or tape open top Take out each item carefully and place securely on a clean flat surface Return all packing material into container foam boxes etc close and store away for future re use c Inspection Inspect each item for any apparent damage any evidence of damage should b
12. ons are possible with special cables Omnitron s technical support depart ment can assist you with your special needs SWITCHES The OmniHawk has two switches which control the attachment mode The switches are located to the right of the DB9 connector Both switches are placed in the UP position at the factory The following table explains the switch settings ATTACHMENT MODE SWITCH 1 SWITCH 2 Automatic Sensing UTP STP gt RO or Station UTPISTP gt RI or Lobe Self Test Media Test CONNECTORS In addition to the two switches there are four LED indicators in a 2 x 2 cluster Refer to the drawing below TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Protocol e Cables Fiber Optic STP UTP e Data Rate e Supported Distances Fiber Optic UTP e Indicators FO Ready Cu Ready Power Error Insert Status e Dimensions Power Temperature Operating Storage Humidity Token Ring IEEE 802 5 Multi mode glass fiber of sizes 50 125 62 5 125 or 100 140 micron DB9 female CAT 5 EIA TIA 568 lower grade wiring at shorter distances 16 Mbps or 4 Mbps 2 5 Km multi mode 20 Km single mode 300 m Yellow Green LED Yellow Green LED Yellow Red LED Yellow Green LED W 3 46 x D 2 83 x H 0 78 External Power Supply 9 VDC 1 2A 0 to 45 degrees C 40 to 75 degrees C Up to 90 non condensing C Hub Ring Out RJ45 to distant hub Ring In RJ45 Applicatio
13. tegrity of fiber optic media connect the fiber optic patch cable in a loopback fashion i e one end in the transmit port and the other in the receive port If the fiber is unbroken the OmniHawk fiber ready LED will illuminate green H the fiber is partially or completely broken the LED will be off
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