Omnitron iConverter Tx/2Fx
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1. without a service disruption to the mission critical customer LINK MODES In order to accommodate different user needs the Redundant iConverters support four different linking modes NOTE that it is recommended keeping the Redundant iConverters in the factory default Link Segment LS setting In Link Segment LS sometimes referred to as the Normal mode a port transmits a Link signal independently of any received Link at any other port For example the UTP transmits a Link regardless of either fiber receiving a Link Fig 3 a amp b Figure 3 a shows the state when all links are functioning correctly Port A LEDs indicate link and activity while the Port B LEDs blink at one Hertz to indicate they are not active but are in Standby Figure 3 b shows that when the fiber link to Port A is broken Port B becomes active In Link Propagate LP sometimes referred to as Link Loss Carry Forward a port transmits a Link signal only when receiving a Link at its other port For example the UTP transmits a Link only when receiving a Link at both fiber ports Not Shown Page 3 REDUNDANT FIBER SPECIFICATIONS Model Type Tx 2Fx Tx 2Tx 100BASE FX Primary Redundant SC ST LC MT RJ RJ 45 Connectors Single Fiber SC UTP X over LS LP UTP X over LS LP Controls RFD SFD UTP RFD SFD UTP Auto Man FDX HDX Auto Man FDX HDX Power FO link Power2. Full Duplex DIP Switch to match the connecting device and check for link status Return to Port A RTA NR DIP Switch When this DIP Switch is in the Return to Port A RTA position factory default link reestablishment on Port A immediately returns data transmission to Port A after a link failure in the connection between the A ports Even though the switch over time is less than 100 milliseconds there is the possibility of lost data dropped packet when the Return to Port A RTA DIP Switch setting is selected When the switch is set to Not Return to A NR Port B continues to be used for transmitting data even after link has been reestablished on Port A Note that modules connected together must be set to the same mode for correct operation RJ45 Crossover X Switch Not Shown When connecting the UTP to a hub or switch set switch to Straight Through factory setting When connecting to a workstation set to Crossover X Page 6 Technical Support For help with this product contact our Technical Support Phone 949 250 6510 Fax 949 250 6514 Address Omnitron Systems Technology Inc 140 Technology Dr 500 Irvine CA 92618 USA E mail support omnitron systems com URL www omnitron systems com Form 040 08400 001D 9 07 Page 12
3. 3 Link Modes Page 4 Warning The operating description in this Instruction Manual is for use by qualified personnel only To avoid electrical shock do not perform any servicing of this unit other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified and certified to do so by Omnitron Systems Technology Inc Warranty This 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 LIFETIME warranty may be obtained by the original purchaser by REGISTERING this product with Omnitron within 90 days from the date of shipment TO REGISTER COMPLETE AND MAIL OR FAX THE ENCLOSED REGISTRATION FORM Or you may register your product on the Internet at www omnitron systems com During the warranty period Omnitron will at its option repair or replace a product which is proven to be defective For warranty service the product must be sent to an Omnitron designated facility at Buyer s expense Omnitron will pay the shipping charge to return the product to Buyer s designated US address using Omnitron s standard shipping method Limitation of Warranty The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate use and or maintenance of the equipment by Buyer Buyer supplied equipment Buyer supplied interfacing unauthorized modifications or tampering with equipment including removal of equipment cover by
4. UTP link UTP link Select UTP link Select Auto FDX HDX Auto FDX HDX LED Displays Dimensions W 0 85 x D 4 5 x H 2 8 OL CE FOO Cass A Power Requirement 0 7A 3 3VDC 1 1A 3 3VDC typical C Standard 0 to 50 Temperature Wide 40 to 60 C Storage 40 to 80 C Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing MTBF hrs 520 000 Page 9 In Remote Fault Detection RFD the UTP port transmits a Link signal only when receiving a Link at both the fiber ports The fiber port transmits a Link only when receiving Link signals both at the fiber port and the UTP port As a result fiber faults no Link received at the fiber are looped back and can be reported to the network s core Not Shown In Symmetrical Fault Detection SFD the UTP port transmits a Link signal only when receiving a Link at both the fiber ports The fiber port transmits a Link only when receiving Link signal from both the fiber ports and the UTP port As a result fiber faults no Link received at the fiber are looped back and can be reported to the network core In addition connecting two back to back converters which are both set to SFD facilitates dual loop back where fiber faults are reported to both ends of the network Not Shown Switch 1 Switch 2 Converter A Converter B Switch 1 Switch 2 Converter B Converter A LED Lit LED Blinking LED OPK Fig
5. ly embrace lockup Symmetrical Fault Detection SFD DIP Switch When this DIP Switch is in the SFD position right the Symmetrical Fault Detection mode is enabled Note that when a loss of Link occurs between two Redundant Fast Ethernet modules both redundant connections must have a loss of incoming Link signal in order for this to occur Page 5 Exclusive Remedies The remedies provided herein are the Buyer s sole and exclusive remedies Omnitron shall not be liable for any direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages whether based on contract tort or any legal theory Page 11 UTP Auto Manual AN MAN DIP Switch When this DIP Switch is set to Auto Negotiate AN factory setting it enables the UTP Port to determine duplex mode automatically If the connected device cannot provide the proper signal to indicate its own mode of operation this DIP Switch should be set to Manual MAN This feature allows connections with devices that do not auto negotiate properly UTP Full Half Duplex FD HD DIP Switch When the UTP Auto Manual DIP Switch is in Manual MAN position described above the UTP Full Half Duplex FD HD DIP Switch determines the duplex operation mode for the UTP port When set to Full Duplex FD factory setting the UTP port operates in Full Duplex When set to Half Duplex HD the UTP port operates in Half Duplex Adjust the Half
6. osr Omnitron Systems Technology Inc iConverter Redundant Fast Ethernet Module User Manual iConverter Tx 2Fx Dual Fiber Modules Connector Type L BO iConverter Tx 2Fx SF Single Fiber Modules c desl i Tx 1310 nm Tx 1550 nm Ee O Rx 1550 nm Rx 1310 nm Type SM SC 54804 TE SM 80 3430 2 8432 2 iConverter Tx 2Tx RJ 45 UTP Connector 8400 0 For wide temperature 40 to 60 C add a W to the end of the model number Consult factory for extended temperature 40 to 75 C models When using single fiber SF media converter models the Tx wave length on one end has to match the Rx wavelength on the other MOUNTING AND CABLE ATTACHMENT iConverter modules are hot swappable and can be installed into any chassis in the iConverter family 1 Carefully slide the iConverter module into the installation slot aligning the module with the installation guides NOTE Ensure that module is firmly seated against the backplane 2 Secure the module by securing the panel fastener screw attached to module to chassis front 3 Attach the UTP port of Port C via a category 5 cable to a 1OOBASE TX Ethernet device 4 iConverter Redundant Fast Ethernet Modules should be deployed in pairs with Port A linked to Port A and Port B linked to Port B between the two modules If using iConverter Redundant Fast Ethernet Modules with redundant Fx or Fx SF ports attach Port A fiber ports and Port B fiber ports of the two module
7. personnel not specifically authorized and certified by Omnitron or misuse or operating 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 Omnitron specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for any particular purpose Page 10 BOARD MOUNTED DIP SWITCH SETTINGS IRFD n E SFD E AN MAN gt FD HD o E RTA NR o E Fig 4 Board Mounted DIP Switches Link Segment Propagate LS LP DIP Switch This DIP Switch enables the Link Segment LS or Link Propagate LP modes When in the LS position left factory default Link Segment mode is enabled In the LP or ON position right Link Propagate mode is enabled Note that for LS mode LP RFD and SFD DIP Switches must be in the Left position factory setting Note that setting more than one of the mode switches LP RFD or SFD to the Right position on the same module is an illegal mode that will result in unpredictable behavior Remote Fault Detection RFD DIP Switch When in the RFD position the Remote Fault Detection mode is enabled Note that connecting two converters with both set to RFD mode is illegal and will cause a dead
8. ponse time required for ultra critical applications Note After the link is switched there will be a 5 second delay before that link can been reestablished APPLICATION EXAMPLES Switch 1 Switch 3 PortC UTP Tx 2Fx Switch 2 Fig 1 Redundant Switch Example In this example redundant Switches 1 and 2 are connected to Switch 3 via a Tx 2Fx converter If power fails in Switch 1 or if there is a loss of link in the fiber cable the Tx 2Fx converter switches to transmitting on port B and routes data flow to Switch 2 Page 2 LED INDICATORS LED Color Description Power Yellow On Power Port A Link Green On Link Blink activity Steady Blink Standby mode Port B Link Green On Link Blink activity Steady Blink Standby mode Port C Link Green On Link Blink activity Port A Select Green On Active port Blink remote side broken Port B Select Green On Active port Blink remote side broken UTP Auto Green On Auto Negotiation enabled UTP FDx Green On Full Duplex detected Page 8 CO Switch CPE Switch Port C UTP Converter A Converter B Fig 2 Redundant Fiber to Customer In this example data flow from a core switch at the Central Office is converted from UTP to redundant fiber and converted back to UTP where it is connected to an edge switch at the Customer Premises If there is a loss of link in fiber Port A the Tx 2Fx converter switches to transmitting on fiber Port B
9. s via an appropriate multimode or single mode fiber cable The iConverter transmit Tx must attach to the receive side on other device the receive Rx must attach to the transmit If using iConverter Redundant Fast Ethernet Modules with redundant Tx ports attach the UTP ports of the two modules Port A via a category 5 cable and UTP ports of the two modules Port B via a category 5 cable 5 Single fiber SF media converter models must be deployed in pairs so that the transmission Tx and reception Rx wavelengths of the single mode SM ports communicating over a fiber must match the reception Rx and transmission Tx at the opposite end For example an 8430 1 should be connected to an 8431 1 Page 7 OVERVIEW The iConverter Redundant Fast Ethernet manageable media converters are members of the modular iConverter product family The following models are described Tx 2Fx 100BASE TX UTP to dual 100BASE FX dual fiber Tx 2Fx SF 100BASE TX UTP to dual 100BASE FX single fiber Tx 2Tx 100BASE TX UTP to dual 100BASE FX UTP The Converter Redundant Fast Ethernet modules are intended for use in networks that require fiber or copper link redundancy During normal operations Port A is the active primary and Port B is the backup secondary When loss of link on Port A is detected the module automatically switches to transmitting on Port B With a switch over time of less than 100 microseconds these modules provide the rapid res
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