Black Box Network Hardware 10 mbps economy media converters User's Manual
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1. the more stressful industrial 0 to 50 C m BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide ambient temperature A rugged metal case with convection cooling is featured The units can be mounted securely on a closet wall or the side of cabinet or by using the metal mounting clips included The LE1508 hardened unit features a sealed metal case which is also used as a Economv BNC Media Converter heat sink No air flow ThinNet 10BASE 2 is required for cooling so the LE1508 s resist dust dirt moisture smoke and insects and are plenum rated Choices of models for gt BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide external AC or internal DC power are available Ambient temperature rating is up to 40 C to 75 C depending on the power source used The LE1508 s are suitable for temperature un controlled outdoor applications Mounting options include panel mounting or rack mount tray The LE1502A R3 office series offer a graceful way to convert and transmit data among twisted pair and thin coaxial network cabling environments LE1502A R3 Media Converters cost significantly less than full repeaters and can be used whenever media distance limitations will not be exceeded in the segment All units are compatible with Ethernet V 1 0 2 0 specifications and comply with IEEE 802 3 standards Black Box LE1502A R3s 10Mb BNC Media C2. oc position external termination using a tee connector not supplied is required Some applications may require a tee connector used as a tap to allow the 10BASE2 coax segment to continue on past the LE1502A R3 and LE1508 s port connection a End view of BNC M C BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide 4 6 Up Link Cross over Switch The LE1502A R3 and LE1508 s Media Converters are equipped with an Up Link slide switch When set to the UP position RI45 X the Media Converter is wired with up link X cross over functionality for direct up link to user device a network hub switch or concentrator When set to the DOWN position the BNC 10Mb BNC Media Converter is wired for normal twisted pair connection to a user End view BNC M C node device Some Ethernet Switch ports may be of either polarity and this feature is most convenient with such switches y BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide 5 0 TROUBLESHOOTING All Black Box Ethernet products are designed to provide reliability and consistently high performance in all network environments The installation of 10 Mbps Economy Media Converters is a simple procedure see Section 3 0 INSTALLATION their operation is described in Section 4 0 OPERATION Should problems develop during installation or operation this section should help to locate ide
3. Detail information about the 12 VDC the 24V DC and the 48V DC is provided in the Technical Specifications Section 1 1 g BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide The various models of power type and extended ambient temperature AC power supplies are optional for use as spares and in special situations BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide 4 2 Powering the LE1508Dxx DC internal with 12V 24V or 48V DC LE1508D12 for 12VDC LE1508D24 for 24VDC LE1508D48 for 48VDC Each Black Box LE15Dxx is equipped with an internal DC power supply and has built in screw terminals for secure attachment of the power leads The three models support a range of power input types The three model choices are for use with 12VDC 24VDC or 48VDC power DC power input is often be chosen for high availability in heavy duty applications The extended temperature capability of the DC powered LE1508Dxx s can go outdoors rated at 40 C to 75 C The DC jack is also present and can optionally be used with an external AC power supply 3 O 2 lt IBLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide DC Power Terminals floating GND Terminal for earth or ground wire connection to the LE15XX chassis Input Voltage 8 15V DC 12V DC 18 26V DC 24V DC 30 60V DC 48V DC Input current
4. Media Converters Installation amp User Guide In this application in a Industrial environment where extended temp supported units is a requirement the existing BNC network needs to connect with RJ 45 ports in a hub switch to expand the existing application The rugged Black Box LE1508 s with various extended temperature features easily qualifies to be deployed in this requirement and smoothly serve the needs by changing BNC media to RJ 45 10Base T Ethernet Segmen Existing ThinNet 10BASE2 backbone BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide The LE1502A R3 s and LE1508 s 10Mb Economy Media Converter connect twisted pair cabling to existing BNC cabling Their operation is half duplex in all situations See Section 3 5 for calculations of cable distance limits 3 0 INSTALLATION This section describes the installation of the Black Box LE1502A R3 s and LE1508 s Economy Media Converters including location segment distance calculation and media connection 3 1 Locating the Media Conv Unit The compact and lightweight design of the Black Box Media Converter allows it to be easily installed in almost any location A Velcro j y Secure attachment of mounting strip is included for mounting the unit on a clips for wall mounting BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide vertical surface such as a wall or cabinet or
5. connector of the Black Box Media Converter 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding device Use the LINK LED to ensure proper connectivity by noting that the LED will be illuminated when the units are powered and proper connections established If the LINK LED is not illuminated change the setting of the up link switch See Section 4 6 for up link switch information If this does not help ensure that the cable is connected properly at both ends and is not defective IBLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide 3 5 2 Connecting ThinNet LOBASE2 Note connect TP media before connecting BNC media if power is on in the Media Converter unit See Section 3 5 Connecting Media above Connect the ThinNet coax cable to the BNC connector on the Media Converter in the same manner as is done for any standard BNC connection Be sure that the BNC segment is properly terminated using a standard T connector The LE1502A R3 regular and LE1508A hardened BNC media converters are also equipped with Terminator Switch oc 50Q which can be used to eliminate the standard T connector by moving the Terminator Switch to the 50Q position See Section 4 5 BNC port Internal Termination Switch for details a BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide 4 0 OPERATION This section describes the operation of the Black Box LE1502A R3 regular a
6. for securing the unit on a table top or shelf Alternatively metal mounting clips and screws are included for a rugged and secure mounting in any orientation Installation of Black Box BNC Media Converters is a simple procedure The installation location is dependent upon the physical layout of the Ethernet network and associated cabling Make sure the unit is installed in a location that is easily accessible to an AC power outlet or power strip and where convection cooling is not inhibited The green Power PWR LED must turn ON when power is applied through the internal DC input 12V 24V or 48V DC hardened models or external AC through the 12V DC jack 3 2 Rack Mount of LE1502A R3 and LE1508 M C s For 19 rack mounting of Black Box BNC Media Converters a rack mount tray is available LE1505 RACK The Media Converter units are mounted with their RJ 45 port m BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide and DC power jack in the back with either fiber or BNC cable in the front Any mix of the Economy BNC or fiber type Media Converters may be placed on a tray up to a maximum of 16 units The mounting spaces of the LH1505 RACK are specific to the Economy M C series and do not permit other models A typical installation of the model LH1505 RACK 19 rack mount tray will hold a few often three to eight economy 10Mb BNC Media Converters with their power supplies plugged into power strips
7. lt BLACK BOX NETWORK SERVICES Copyright 2003 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved IS E ES IS IES IS ES IS IS IS SS E A O O O O O O O 1000 PARK DRIVE LAWRENCE PA 15055 1018 724 746 5500 FAX 724 746 0746 lt BLACK BOX NETWORK SERVICES MMHHNENENNNNNNN August 2005 10 Mbps Economy Media Converters LE1502A R3 LE1502AE R4 LE1508A LE1508AE BLACK BOX Tite Te BLACK BOX 724 746 5500 Economy BNC 724 746 5500 Media Converter Hardened BNC 7 Media Converter i DONNA CUSTOMER Order toll free in the U S 24 hours 7 A M Monday to midnight Friday 877 877 BBOX SUPPORT FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 INFORMATION Mailorder Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com BLACK BOX 10Mbps Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide BLACK BOX Economy Crossover 10 Mbps Media Converters Installation and User Guide Trademarks UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation Velcro is a trademark of Velcro U S A Important BLACK BOX 10 Mbps Economy or Hardened Media Converters contain no user serviceable parts Attempted service by unauthorized personnel shall render any and all warranties null and void If problems are experienced with a 10 Mbps Economy or Hardened Media Converter consult Se
8. not included in the rear area of the tray Metal mounting screws in the bottom front hold the regular and hardened Media Converters firmly in place The beveled top edge of the units permits the LEDs of each unit to be viewed for operational status even when the units are very close together a BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide 3 3 Rack Mount Tray Model with Power Supply included The LH1505P RACK is another option available for Rack Mounting the mix match of 10Mbps and 100Mbps Economy amp Crossover Media Converters together in 19 rack mount tray The LH1505P RACK model comes with built in common universal AC power supply rated at 40 watts at 50C ambient 9VDC output and supporting up to 10 MC units Six tray positions for MC s are not wired for power Typically 3 to 8 MC units are in use with a LH1505P RACK with expansion space left available The LH1505P RACK holds up to 10 mix match of 10Mbps and 100Mbps Black Box Economy amp Crossover Media Converters The MC mounting spaces of the LH1505P RACK are specific to the 10Mb Economy series and the 100Mbps Crossover series and do not permit other models or other sizes to be put in the tray g BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guidel The side view picture shown here is an example of an installation of the model LH1505P RACK 19 rack mount tray holding a few 10Mbps
9. temp P lo a 100 240V AC at 50 60Hz for Hi w adapter kit DC to unit 12V DC 2 5mm jack center ve 6ft cord BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide Power Supply DC Internal Model LE1508D12 12V DC internal range of 8 to 15V DC built in terminal block for ground The 12V DC jack is also present Model LE1508D24 ay 24V DC internal range of 18 to 36V DC built in terminal block for ground The 12V DC jack is also present Model LE1508D48 48V DC internal range of 36 to 70V DC built in terminal block for ground The 12V DC jack is also present Power Consumption 3 watts typical and 5 watts max for all models ES BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide Connectors for Media RJ 45 Port Modular 8 Pin female with cross over up link switch BNC Port Standard BNC connector RG 58 ThinNet with internal term sw Packaging Enclosure Rugged sheet metal Steel Dimensions Media Converter unit Height x Width x Depth LE1502 all and hardened LE1508 all 3 5 in H x 3 0 in W x 1 0 in D 8 9 cm x 7 6 cm x 2 5 cm Weight LE1502 all and hardened LE1508 all 7 9 oz 225g power supply regular office temp 5 8 oz 165g power supply hardened AC models 3 8 oz 110g Cooling Method Convection plus case is used as a heat sink on hardened models T BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters In
10. 0 8 amp max 9V DC 0 4 amp max 24V DC 0 2 amp max 48V DC Power Consumption 3 watts typical 3 5 watts max gg BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide 4 3 LE1508Dxx DC powered 48VDC 24VDC and 12VDC Install This section describes the proper connection of the 48VDC leads or 24VDC 12VDC leads to the DC power terminal block on the Black Box LE15Dxx hardened media converter as shown in Figure 4 2 above The DC terminal block on the Black Box LE1508Dxx models is located on the left side of the unit and is equipped with three 3 screw down lead posts The power terminals are identified as positive and negative and they are floating inside the unit so that either of the terminals may be grounded by the user if desired The chassis is earth or ground GND The connection procedure is straightforward Simply insert the DC leads to the LE1508 s power terminals positive and negative screws The use of Ground GND is optional it connects to the LE1508 chassis Ensure that each lead is securely tightened from the top as shown here g BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide NOTE Always use a voltmeter to measure the voltage of the incoming power supply and figure out the ve potential lead or ve potential lead The more ve potential lead will connect to the post labeled ve and the rest to the ve The GND ca
11. Economy Media Converters each with their power input plugged into the built in common AC power supply in the rear area of the tray PS units that come with the MC s are not used Metal mounting screws in the bottom front hold each of the media converters secure in the tray separately removable for service The dual LEDs permit viewing operating status of the Media Converters from any angle A BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide 3 4 Calculating Overall Cable Segment Distance Important Note Special consideration must be given to maximum cable segment lengths on each side of a 10 Mbps Economy Media Converter It is recommended that IEEE 802 3 specifications for overall maximum segment distances be adhered to in order to maintain optimum network performance See also Technical Specs Maximum Standard Ethernet Segment Distances Section 1 1 of this manual When installing the 10 Mbps Economy Media Converter it is important to consider the combined overall segment length of both of the attached media types The overall segment length is calculated by adding together the segment lengths on both sides of the 10 Mbps Economy Media Converters Cable segment length on each side of the Media Converter is measured as a percentage of the maximum allowable standard media distance for the given media type The percentages when added together must not exceed 100 BLACK BOX 10Mb Econ
12. K BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide Remove the Black Box 10Mb BNC Media Converter from the shipping container Be sure to keep the shipping container should you need to ship the unit at a later date In the event there are items missing or damaged contact your supplier If you need to return the unit use the original shipping container Refer to Section 5 Troubleshooting for specific return procedures 2 2 Product Description The BLACK BOX 10Mb LE1502A R3 regular and LE1508A hardened Media Converters have rugged metal packaging a selection of extended temperature models choice of AC and DC Economy BNC Media Converter power types ease of use features and are energy efficient All models offer a BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide graceful way to convert and transmit data between twisted pair RJ 45 and thin coaxial BNC network cables for media flexibility in new or expanded 10Mb Ethernet networks They provide standard collision detection and indication and comply with the Ethernet V1 0 2 0 specifications and the IEEE 802 3 standards Power consumed in use oo0000 000 is only 3 watts Black Box LE1508 shown gt The LE1502A R3 regular Hardened BNC package units are for office and wiring Media Converter closet environments and use an external AC power supply for either 0 to 40 C or
13. ction 5 Troubleshooting of this User Guide 2005 BLACK BOX Corporation Printed in the United States of America 84 00135 Rev B March 03 q A _ BLACK BOX 10Mbps Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide Contacting Black Box Corporation Please use these mailing address and phone and fax numbers Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Pittsburgh PA 15055 Phone 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 E mail infoOblackbox co BLACK BOX 10Mbps Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party r
14. damage to the unit 2 Clearly mark the Return Material Authorization RMA number on the outside of the shipping container 3 Black Box Corporation is not responsible for your return shipping charges 4 Ship the package to Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 Phone 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 _ _ O
15. edia Converters are designed for use in temperature un controlled applications and are available with variety of ratings external AC and internal DC power supplies See Specs Section 1 1 for details E Compact design mount anywhere Featuring a compact steel case with an external AC power supply Black Box LE1502A R3 and LE1508 Hardened Media Converters can be installed in minimal space in rack mount cabinets like LE1505 RACK on table tops or wall mounted g BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide 2 4 Applications The primary function of a 10Mb Ethernet Media Converter is to permit two different 10Mb media types to coexist inexpensively within the same network by allowing data to be transmitted and received between different media types Black Box LE1502A R3 Economy Media Converters are typically used where new 10BASE T networking equipment is being installed and connected to existing BNC Ethernet cabling Black Box LE1502A R3 Economy Media Converters have an external AC power supply and internal DC Power supply enabling them to be used to convert signals among media that does not have a power source as part of the cabling system such as twisted pair and BNC The wide variety of options of AC and DC power supply qualify the LE1502A R3 regular and LE1508 hardened series for use in office locations as well as industrial and even outdoor applications a BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC
16. endados por el fabricante 7 El aparato el ctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo s lo como sea recommendado por el fabricante 8 Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar sercicio al equipo el ctrico m s all a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operati n Todo otro servicio deber ser referido a personal de servicio calificado 9 El aparato el ctrico debe ser situado de tal mannera que su posici n no interfiera su uso La colocaci n del aparato el ctrico sobre una cama sof alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilaci n no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n 10 El equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance du fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que producen calor 11 El aparato el ctrico deber ser connectado una fuente de poder s lo del tipo descrito en el instrucivo de operaci n o como se indique en el aparato BLACK BOX 10Mbps Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide 12 Precauci n debe ser tomada de mal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizaci n del equipo no sea eliminada 13 Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos poniendo particular atenci n a los contactos y recept culos donde salen del aparato 14 El eq
17. esponsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Bo BLACK BOX 10Mbps Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par le minist re des Communications du Canada NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS NOM ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1 Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser le das antes de que el aparato el ctrico sea operado 2 Las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deberan ser guardadas para referencia futura 3 Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctrico y en sus instrucciones de operaci n deben ser respetadas 4 Todas las instrucciones de operaci n y uso deben ser seguidas gs BLACK BOX 10Mbps Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide 5 El aparato el ctrico no deber ser usado cerca del agua por ejemplo cerca de la tina de ba o lavabo s tano mojado o cerca de una alberca etc 6 El aparato el ctrico debe ser usado nicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean reconn
18. f the load numbers of all the devices does not exceed 100 BLACK BOX 10Mbps Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 111 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS sesesesesseroeseseseccerosossesesecoeoesesecoesesoe 1 1 2 Summary of models and descriptions coonncnncnccnccconnonconcnonononononncnncnncnss 8 2 INTRODUCTION 2 cssscdccssetecasetssiecessestcasescascdsctscasadcocatedacsesssansecchedendeateessts 9 2 1 Inspecting the Package and the Product ees eeeeseeseeseceeeeeeneeeeeees 9 2 2 Product Description vom a 10 23 Features and BenellS mission Suiien 16 ZA Applications msc aE EE E io 18 3 0 INSTALLATION oocoonoonoononnonnonnoninonncnncononnonncnonononononononccnncononconocnone siss 20 3 1 Locating the Media Conv Unit ccoooocconociccnocaccnoconncononnnononononcnnncnnonncnnos 20 3 2 Rack Mount of LE1502A R3 and LE1508 hardened M C s 21 3 3 Rack Mount Tray Model with Power Supply included 23 3 4 Calculating Overall Cable Segment Distance ooocnnnnicnonnnonncnnnnnnncnnnno 25 3 5 Connecting Ethernet Media ooooooncccnncnonconncononononanonnnconoconocnnocnnocnnonnos 28 3 5 1 Connecting Twisted Pair RJ 45 ports oooncnnncnnnninocinnncocnncnnnn 28 3 5 2 Connecting ThinNet 10BASE2 oooooncccocccoconononnconnconnonnnonnninnonos 30 r BLACK BOX 10Mbps Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide 4 0 OPERATION o cocncccoononncnonncnncnnoninonc
19. in the run must be added together and must not exceed 100 Note 2 If the total segment distance calculation result is greater than 100 consider using a Repeater so that each cable type can be 100 of its maximum allowed length Note 3 The maximum number of 10 Mbps Media Converters that can be used in series is two The cumulative noise from three or more units together causes packet alignment errors dropped packets gy O TF O BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide 3 5 Connecting Ethernet Media It is recommended that both of the media TP and BNC be connected with power off so that both ports are connected when power is applied to the logic in the electronics If power is on connect the Twisted Pair media before the BNC media If BNC is connected before TP with power on it can create a Jabber condition in which case the JAB LED will come on and no packets will be processed See Sections 4 4 for details of the LEDs on the media converter models 3 5 1 Connecting Twisted Pair RJ 45 ports The following procedure describes how to connect a 10BASE T twisted pair segment to the RJ 45 port on the Black Box Media Converters The procedure is the same for both unshielded and shielded twisted pair segments a IBLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide 1 Using standard 1OBASE T media insert either end of the cable with an RJ 45 plug into the RJ 45
20. n be hooked up first r When power is applied the green PWR LED AC a a will illuminate BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide 4 4 LEDs dual for front panel and side panel LED Description PWR __ Illuminates GREEN to indicate power applied LINK L TP Illuminates GREEN to indicate proper connectivity on the 1OBASE T network segment LINK will turn off in the event connectivity is lost between the ends of the twisted pair segment or a loss of power occurs in the unit or remote device RX A Blinking GREEN indicates data is being received receive activity Steady ON or steady OFF indicates no receive activity POL PO TP Illuminates AMBER to indicate inverse polarity detected JAB Tluminates AMBER to indicate jabber illegal packet length See also Section 3 5 Connecting Media instructions on attaching TP before BNC COL C per port Illuminates AMBER to indicate a collision on the segment g BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide 4 5 BNC port Internal Termination Switch An internal termination switch oc 500 is provided on the end near the BNC port The BNC port is specially equipped with an internal termination switch that eliminates the need to use a tee connector when the BNC cable is ending at the LE1502A R3 When the switch is in the 509 position the connection is internally terminated When switched to the
21. nd LE1508 hardened 10Mb BNC Media Converters including power supply requirements up link switch functionality and a description of all LEDs 4 1 Power Supply Types for LE1502A R3 and LE1508 models LE1502A LE1502AE LE1508A LE1508AE R4 SL Py fe o fa BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide OFFICE INDUSTRIAL Black Box BNC Media Converters are power efficient and can work with an external AC power supply Black Box BNC Media Converters require a nominal 12VDC input The A regular PS version is used for light duty offices whereas the extended temperature LE1508 version 40 to 55 C with AC power is used for more heavy duty and industrial applications The 12V DC power input jack has a plug of 2 5mm center ve with 6 ft cord All the AC power supply information details are provided in Technical Specifications Sec 1 1 The LE1508 Hardened media converters are specially designed to provide reliable operation withstand higher temperature environment and provide the various choice to the user to deploy in uncontrolled temperature environment The extended y BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide temp AC version of LE1508 uses the external power supply with 100 240v AC range at 50 60 Hz 12VDC 24VDC 48VDC The Internal 12V DC 8 15V DC has a built in terminal block for ground The 12V DC jack is also present
22. nonononnconcncnnconcnonoroncccncononnoncco nono rno 31 4 1 Power Supply Types for LE1502A R3 and LE1508 models 31 4 2 Powering the LE1508Dxx DC internal with 12V 24V or 48V DC35 4 3 LE1508Dxx DC powered 48VDC 24VDC and 12VDC Instal 37 4 4 LEDs dual for front panel and side panel regular and hardened 39 4 5 BNC port Internal Termination Switch for regular and hardened 40 4 6 Up Link Cross over Switch 0 0 cesceescessseceeececeseceeneeceaeeeeeeecseeeentees 41 5 0 TROUBLESHOOTING occnonconocnonononconononcnononcononnon coronar coroccononnon conos 42 5 1 Before Calling for Assistance coooononnnnconconcononnnononononacnncnnonconnrnonccnnos 42 5 2 When Calling for Assistance coooonoononocnnonnononnnnnconononononnnonnonncnncnncnncnnos 44 5 3 Shipping and Packaging Informati0N ooccnconnnonnnonnnnnncnncnnconoconanannnos 45 09 05 Changed the universal 100 240V AC power supply option model no from R3 to R4 Black Box reserves the right to change specifications performance and models without notice BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide 1 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Models LE1502A R3 and hardened LE1508A standard TP and BNC media Performance Data Rate 10 Mbps IEEE 802 3 half duplex mode Network Standards Ethernet IEEE 802 3 10BASE 2 10BASE T Black Box Media Converters are physical layer standard Ethernet products and operate independentl
23. ntify and correct such problems Please follow the suggestions listed below prior to contacting your supplier However if you are unsure of any procedure described in this section or if the Economy BNC Media Converter is not operating as expected do not attempt to repair or alter the unit Contact Black Box for assistance 5 1 Before Calling for Assistance L If difficulty is encountered when installing or operating the Economy Media Converter refer back to Section 3 0 Installation and Section 4 0 Operation Check to make sure that the various other components of the network are operable 2 Check the cables and connectors to ensure that they have been properly connected and the cables wires have not been crimped or in some way impaired during ag BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide installation About 90 of network downtime can be attributed to wiring and connector problems 3 Make sure that the external DC power supply is properly attached to the unit that it is of the proper type and that it is plugged into a functioning electrical outlet Use the PWR LEDs to verify the unit is receiving proper power 4 If the problem is isolated to a network device other than the Economy Media Converter it is recommended that the problem device be replaced with a known good device Verify whether or not the problem is corrected If not go to Step 5 below If the problem is corrected the Media Conve
24. omy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide Media Distance Formula for 10 Mbps Economy Media Converters X Y lt 100 Where X The segment distance on one side of the Media Converter divided by the Standard Maximum Media Distance for that media type x 100 Where Y The segment length on the other side of the Media Converter divided by the Standard Maximum Media Distance for that media cabling type x 100 Notes 1 Media distance calculation is the same for both half and full duplex media converters 2 Single mode fiber distances more than about 4Km will exceed the 10 Mbps collision domain limits and should be operated at either full duplex or with light traffic L I Twisted Pair 10BASE T Economy BNC Media Converter PEE ThinNet 10BASE 2 BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide A Distance Calculation Example Connectivity between ThinNet and TP Ethernet Media In the figure shown above the length of Segment X is 72m 216 ft This is 39 of the maximum allowable distance for 1OBASE2 media 185 m 72 185 x 100 39 The length of Segment Y is 55m 165 ft This is 55 of the maximum allowable distance for UTP 10BASE T media 100 m 55 100 x 100 55 The total of the two percentages 39 55 is 94 which is allowable Note 1 Where more than one media converter is used in one segment run the percentages for all of the cabling lengths
25. onverter s are designed for quick and easy installation even in very tight spaces Media cables are easily attached to the corresponding Media Converter Because of their compact size Black Box Media E BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide Converters can be Velcro mounted on an office wall or the side of a desk or cabinet Mounting options include panel mounting and rack mount tray LH1505 LH1505P RACK see Section 3 3 that neatly holds the units and power supplies is available The standard 1 per unit external power supply plugs into a nearby AC wall socket or power strip The LE1508 hardened media converter is also available with extended temperature power supply AC DC External Internal to qualify for temperature un controlled and industrial applications Each converter features two full sets of LEDs that convey essential diagnostic and status information at any angle See Section 4 1 and 4 4 for power supply and LED function specifications All of the Black Box LE1502 s and LE1508 s Media Converters comply with the IEEE 802 3 1OBASE T specification for 10 Mb sec traffic via shielded STP or unshielded twisted pair UTP segments They feature an up link or cross over switch to ______________ BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide eliminate the need for a special cross over cable when connecting to a hub o
26. r concentrator and also an 500 internal termination switch to control the BNC port by eliminating the TEE Connector otherwise required at BNC taps The BNC port connector complies with IEEE 802 3 1OBASE2 specifications BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide 2 3 Features and Benefits EH Reduces Network Costs Black Box Media Converters offer the ideal solution to efficiently and inexpensively connect Twisted Pair with ThinNet media within an expanding Ethernet network where full repeaters are not required E No added Repeater Hop Count Media Converters do not add signal timing delays associated with full repeaters and can be installed without increasing the repeater hop count of an existing network E Two sets of LEDs for viewing status from any angle Each of the LE1502 s and LE1508 s Media Converter is equipped with two sets front and side of LEDs to provide status information when viewed at any angle or mounting arrangement rack mount LE1505 RACK or wall mount a BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide Rugged metal case industrial grade The LE1502 s and LE1508 s Media Converters have a robust design and are packaged in a rugged metal enclosures to ensure durability even when placed in extended temperature e g industrial or outdoor applications AC and DC Power Supplies with extended temperature ratings LE1508 Hardened M
27. rter and its associated cables are functioning properly S If the problem continues after completing Step 4 above contact Black Box BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide 5 2 When Calling for Assistance If you determine that your Hardened Ethernet Switch is malfunctioning do not attempt to alter or repair the unit It contains no user serviceable parts Contact Black Box by phone at 724 746 5500 or by other appropriate method Before you do make a record of the history of the problem Black Box will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description including e the nature and duration of the problem e when the problem occurs e the components involved in the problem e any particular application that when used appears to create the problem or make it worse a BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide 5 3 Shipping and Packaging Information Should you need to ship the unit back to Black Box Corporation please follow these instructions 1 Package the unit carefully It is recommended that you use the original container if available Units should be wrapped in a bubble wrap plastic sheet or bag for shipping protection You may retain all connectors and this Installation Guide CAUTION Do not pack the unit in Styrofoam popcorn type packing material This material may cause electro static shock
28. sing an acceptable method of connection In some cases the company s inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly extension cord The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility in this case your supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment ag BLACK BOX 10Mbps Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate The LOAD NUMBER LN assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device to prevent overloading The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the total o
29. stallation amp User Guide Media Converter LED Indicators LED LE1502A R3 LE1508 Description PWR unit unit Steady ON when power is applied Link TP TP Steady ON when proper link is established at both ends of the segment RX A TP BNC TP BNC Blinking indicates activity port is receiving packets Steady ON or OFF no RX activity POL TP TP Indicates the unit has detected a TP receive wire pair signal inversion polarity COL TP BNC TP BNC Indicates unit is simultaneously transmitting and receiving data from the cables JAB unit unit Indicates jabber illegal packet length fault condition when lit Segment is partitioned NOTE COL and JAB LEDs are indicators applicable to standard Ethernet collision domains with half duplex operation BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide Metal Mounting clips included Agency Approvals UL Listed UL 1950 and cUL and CE Certified Emissions Meets FCC Part 15 Class A CE Warranty Three years return to factory Made in USA BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide 1 2 Summary of models and descriptions LE1502A R3 TP to BNC half duplex 115V 60Hz AC power supply LE1502AE R3 TP to BNC half duplex 230V 50Hz AC power supply LE1508A Hardened unit TP to BNC half duplex hardened to 55 C ext AC power supply LE1508AE Hardened unit TP to BNC half duplex hardened to 55 C e
30. uipo el ctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerdo a las recommendaciones del fabricante 15 En caso de existir una antena externa deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia 16 El cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo 17 Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilaci n 18 Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da ado u Objectos han ca do o l quido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato o A B C El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o D El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempe o o E El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido da ada a BLACK BOX 10Mbps Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide Certification Notice for Equipment Used in Canada The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operation and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed u
31. xt 1 AC power supply with adapter kit for international AC 230V50Hz power outlets LE1508D12 Hardened unit 40 to 75 C TP to BNC half duplex built in 12VDC power supply LE1508D24 Hardened unit 40 to 75 C TP to BNC half duplex built in 24VDC power supply LE1508D48 Hardened unit 40 to 75 C TP to BNC half duplex built in 48VDC power supply LE1505 RACK 19 Rack mount tray for Economy Media Converters up to 16 units See Section 3 2 LE1505P RACK 19 Rack mount tray for Economy Media Converters with power supply See Section 3 3 BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide 2 0 INTRODUCTION This section describes the LE1502A R3 regular and LE1508A hardened media converter models including appearance features and typical applications 2 1 Inspecting the Package and the Product Examine the shipping container for obvious damage prior to installing this product notify the carrier of any damage which you believe occurred during shipment or delivery Inspect the contents of this package for any signs of damage and ensure that the items listed below are included This package should contain 1 10 Mbps BNC Media Converter Unit 1 External Power Supply except for internal DC power supply models 1 set Metal mounting clips and screws 2 each unit 1 Velcro Tape section approximately 3 inches in length 1 User Guide i e this manual continued next page m BLAC
32. y of all software Number of Media Converters in series Experience shows that up to two BNC units can be used in series between repeaters For 3 or more in series noise build up will typically preclude proper operation See also Section 3 4 Calculating Segment Distances rm BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide Maximum Standard Ethernet Segment Lengths 10BASE T twisted pair 100 m 328 ft 10BASE2 ThinNet BNC 185 m 607 ft Note Black Box Media Converters DO NOT support full length Ethernet segments See Section 3 2 of this manual for media lengths and segment distance calculations Operating Environment Ambient Temperature 0 C to 40 C LE1502A R3 LE1502AE R4 0 C to 50 C LE1502A LE1502AE with H power supply 40 C to 55 C LE1508A LE1508A E incl H pwr supl 40 C to 75 C LE1508D12 12VDC LE1508D24 24VDC LE1508D48 48VDC Note 0 C 32 F 40 C 104 F 50 C 122 F 55 C 131 F 75 C 167 F 40 C 40 F Storage Temperature 40 C to 85 C Ambient Relative Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing BLACK BOX 10Mb Economy BNC Media Converters Installation amp User Guide Power Supply AC External Power input 12V DC jack is 2 5mm center ve jack with 6ft cord 120V AC at 60 Hz for A North American models 230V AC at 50 Hz IEC built in for AE int e 7 gt 100 240V AC at 50 60Hz for H high
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