Media Converters Installation and User Guide Copyright 2001. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746 JANUARY 2002 LE1500-BNC LE1500A-UTP LE1501A LE1502A CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) BLACK BOX 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. 84-00051 (Rev.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) Important: Black Box 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 Black Box Media Converter, consult Section 5, Troubleshooting, of this User Guide.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) Contacting Black Box Corporation Please use the mailing address, phone and fax numbers listed below. Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence, PA 15055 Phone (724) 746-5500 Fax (724) 746-0746 email: info@blackbox.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) 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.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) 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.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) 5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc. 6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante. 7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante. 8.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) 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 atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato. 14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante. 15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia. 16.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) 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.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. 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.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1.0 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................. 1 1.1. Technical Specifications............................................................................... 1 1.2. Summary of models and descriptions ........................................................... 6 2.0 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) Page 4.0 OPERATION ........................................................................................................ 31 4.1 Power Requirements, Power Supply Types.................................................. 31 4.2 Front Panel LEDs - BLACK BOX LE1502A.......................................... 32 4.3 Front Panel LEDs - BLACK BOX LE1500ABNC………………………33 4.4 4.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) 1.0 SPECIFICATIONS 1.1. Technical Specifications for Models: LE1502A, LE1500A-BNC, LE1500A-UTP, LE1501A Performance: Data Rate: 10 Mbps (IEEE 802.3) Network Standards: Ethernet V1.0/2.0 IEEE 802.3: 10BASE2, 10BASE-T, FOIRL, 10BASE-FL (Black Box Media Converters are physical layer standard Ethernet products, and operate independently of all software.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) Maximum Standard Ethernet Segment Lengths: 10BASE-T (unshielded twisted pair): 100 m (328 ft) 10BASE2 ThinNet (BNC): 185 m (607 ft) FOIRL Fiber optic: 1.0 km (3,281 ft) 10BASE-FL Fiber optic : 2.0 km (6,562 ft) 10BASE-FL Single Mode Fiber optic: 10.0 km (32,810ft) 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.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) Power Supply (External): Power Input: 95 - 125 vac at 60 Hz for U.S. and Canadian models, 200 - 250 vac at 50 Hz for international models which have IEC power cable connector. Power Consumption: 6 watts max.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) Packaging: Enclosure: High strength sheet metal. Dimensions: LE1502A: 2.5 in x 3.75 in x 0.75 in (6.35 cm x 9.53 cm x 1.9 cm) LE1500A-BNC: 2.5 in x 3.75 in x 0.75 in (6.35 cm x 9.53 cm x 1.9 cm) LE1500A-UTP: 2.5 in x 3.9 in x 0.75 in (6.35 cm x 9.90 cm x 1.9 cm) LE1501A: 2.5 in x 3.9 in x 0.75 in (6.35 cm x 9.90 cm x 1.9 cm) Power Supply: 2.0 in x 2.0 in x 1.5 in (5.1 cm x 5.1 cm x 3.8 cm) Weight: All Models: 6.9 oz.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) LE Series LED Indicators: LED 1502A 1500A-BNC 1500A-UTP,1501A PWR unit unit unit Indicates unit is receiving DC power. Link TP Fiber TP, Fiber Steady ON when proper link is established at both ends of the segment. Indicates port is receiving packets. RX TP, BNC BNC, Fiber TP, Fiber TX n.a. BNC, Fiber Fiber COL TP, BNC BNC, Fiber POL TP n.a.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) Agency Approvals: 115v 60 Hz Power Supply is UL Listed (UL 1310), CSA Certified 230v 50 Hz Power Supply is same, also TUV and GS approved Emissions: Meets FCC Part 15 Class A, cUL Made in USA 1.2 Summary of models and descriptions: LE1500A-UTP = TP to fiber, transparent hdx/fdx, ST connector, multi-mode, ext. 12V 1A P.S LE1500A-BNC = BNC to fiber, ST connector, multi-mode, ext. 12V 1A P.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) 2.0 INTRODUCTION This section describes the LE1502A, LE1500A-BNC, LE1500A-UTP, LE1501A including appearance, features and possible applications. 2.1 Inspecting the Package and 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.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) This package should contain: 1 Black Box Media Converter Unit 1 External Power Supply, either 115 vac 60 Hz or 230 vac 50 Hz 1 Velcro Tape section, approximately 3 inches in length 1 User Guide Remove the Black Box Media Converter from the shipping container. Be sure to keep the shipping container should you need to ship the unit at a later date.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) 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 Black Box Media Converters offer a compact, cost-effective way to adapt a pre- existing Ethernet cabling configuration as network requirements change.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) full repeaters and can be used whenever media distance limitations will not be exceeded in the new environment. All units are compatible with Ethernet V 1.0 / 2.0 specifications and comply with IEEE 802.3 standards. Black Box Media Converters are designed for quick and easy installation even in very tight spaces. Media cables are easily attached to the corresponding Media Converter.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) industry. Their high-strength fabricated metal packaging shields against Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). Black Box Media Converters are specifically designed to convert data signaling to allow transmission between two different Ethernet cabling types, allowing migration to a new media type while preserving segments of the pre-existing wiring structure.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) NOTE: experience shows that the maximum number of 10Mb Media Converters that can be used in series is three. The cumulative noise from 4 or more units together causes packet alignment errors. The LE1502A is equipped with one BNC and one RJ-45 port. The BNC connector complies with IEEE 802.3 10BASE2 specifications for ThinNet segments.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) The BLACK BOX LE1500A-BNC is equipped with one BNC and one FiberST connector for connection to IEEE FOIRL or 10BASE-FL compliant networks. Fiber Optic Pwr Jab Link TX COAX Col RX Col RX TX Link Jab ThinNet FIBER RX BLACK BOX TX (412) 746-5500 12 VDC 1 AMP The LE1500A-BNC integrates ThinNet and Fiber Ethernet networks.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) The BLACK BOX LE1500A-UTP and LE1501A are equipped with one fiberST and one RJ-45 connector for connection to IEEE FOIRL or 10BASE-FL compliant networks. Fiber Optic (10BASE-FL and FOIRL) Pwr Jab Link TX TWISTED PAIR Col RX Col RX Pol Link Jab Twisted Pair (10BASE-T) FIBER RX BLACK BOX TX (412) 746-5500 12 VDC 1 AMP The LE1500A-UTP integrates 10BASE-T and Fiber Ethernet networks.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) 2.3 Features and Benefits Reduces Network Costs Black Box Media Converters offer the ideal solution to quickly and inexpensively connect Twisted Pair with Fiber or ThinNet media within an expanding Ethernet network where full repeaters are not required.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) Small, Compact, Lightweight Design Featuring a compact and lightweight metal case with an external power supply, Black Box Media Converters can be conveniently installed in minimal space on table-tops or wall-mounted. Full Complement of LEDs. Each Media Converter model is equipped with a full complement of LEDs to provide network traffic status and basic diagnostic information without additional network diagnostic equipment.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) 2.4 Applications The primary function of a Black Box Media Converter is to permit two different media types to coexist inexpensively within the same network by allowing data to be transmitted and received between different media types. Black Box Media Converters are typically used where new 10BASE-T networking equipment is being installed and connection to existing BNC or fiber Ethernet cabling is required.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) Existing ThinNet (10BASE2) backbone RX Co l r ED Co l Jab Pw Link Po l RX 10BASE-T wiring segment CO A X RX PAIR TWIST BOX CK 00 BLA12) 746-55 TX (4 1 AM 12 VD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 P C 24 Black Box LE1502A provides connectivity for 10BASE-T devices though an existing BNC network tap.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) Black Box Media Converters have an external 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, BNC and Fiber. (AUI port can supply power). 2.5 Full / half-duplex applications. Of the various 10Mb media types, only the twisted-pair to fiber combination is capable of full-duplex (i.e.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) 3.0 INSTALLATION This section describes the installation of the Black Box Media Converters, including location, segment distance calculation and media connection. 3.1 Locating the Media Converter Unit The compact and lightweight design of the Black Box Media Converter allows it to be easily installed in most any location.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) For rack-mounting of media converters, the BLACK BOX RM1500 rackmount tray is available.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) Important Note: Special consideration must be given to maximum segment lengths on each side of the Black Box 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 Technical Specs, Maximum Standard Ethernet Segment Distances, Section 1.1 of this manual.) 3.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) Media Distance Formula for Black Box Media Converters: X% + Y% < 100% Where X = The segment distance on one side of the Black Box 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 Black Box Media Converter divided by the Standard Maximum Media Distance for that media cabling type, x 100% 23
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) COAX BLACK BOX (412) 746-5500 Twisted Pair (10BASE-T) 12 VDC 1 AMP Segment X 72m (216 ft) Col TWISTED PAIR RX Col RX Pol Link Pwr Jab Segment Y 55m (165 ft) RX TX ThinNet (10BASE2) 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 10BASE2 media (185 m) [72/185 x 100% = 39%].
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) 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 in the run must be added together and must not exceed 100%.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) 3.3 Connecting Ethernet Media Connecting Ethernet media to the Black Box Media Converter is very simple and straightforward. Using a properly terminated media segment, simply attach the cable end to the appropriate connector. See Sections 4.2 and 4.3 for a description of the LEDs of the media converter models. 3.3.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) 1. 2. 3. 4. 3.3.2 Using standard 10BASE-T media, insert either end of the cable with an RJ-45 plug into the RJ-45 connector of the Black Box Media Converter. 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 unit is powered and proper connection is established.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) 3.3.3 Connecting Fiber Optic multi-mode, single mode The following procedure applies to 10BASE-FL multi-mode and single mode applications using the LE1500A-BNC, LE1500A-UTP, and LE1501A Media Converter with ST-type fiber connectors. The primary difference between the LE1500A-UTP and LE1501A for users is the maximum distance allowed.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) Single-mode fiber 2/15 - 8/60 10 Km 1300 nm * xx/yy are the diameters of the core and the core plus cladding respectively ** The values shown are typical values Procedure for connecting multi-mode and single-mode fiber cables: 1. Before connecting the fiber optic cable, remove the protective dust caps from the tips of the connectors on the media converter. Save these dust caps for future use. 2.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) 3. 4. 5. 6. 30 Connect the Transmit (TX) port (light colored post) on the Black Box Media Converter to the Receive (RX) port of the remote device. Begin with the colorcoded strand of the cable for this first TX-to-RX connection. Connect the Receive (RX) port (dark colored post) on the product to the Transmit (TX) port of the remote device. Use the non-color coded fiber strand for this.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) 4.0 OPERATION This section describes the operation of the Black Box Media Converters including power supply requirements, up-link switch functionality, and a description of all LEDs. 4.1 Power Requirements, Power Supply Types Black Box Media Converters require 6 watts of power and are designed to be used with an external power supply. The external power supply unit supplied is one of two types; one version (U.S.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) 4.2 32 Front Panel LEDs - - BLACK BOX LE1502A LED Description PWR Illuminates GREEN to indicate the unit is receiving DC power. LINK (TP) Illuminates GREEN, to indicate proper connectivity on the 10BASE-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 (per port) Illuminates GREEN to indicate data is being received.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) 4.3 Front Panel LEDs - - Black Box LE1500A-BNC LED Description PWR Illuminates GREEN to indicate the unit is receiving DC power. LINK (TP) Illuminates GREEN, to indicate proper connectivity on the 10BASE-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 (per port) Illuminates GREEN to indicate data is being received.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) 4.4 34 Front Panel LEDs - - BLACK BOX LE1500A-UTP and LE1501A LED Description PWR Illuminates GREEN to indicate the unit is receiving DC power. LINK (per port) Illuminates GREEN, to indicate proper connectivity on each cable segment(non-Link Pass-through models). 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 in the attached device.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) 4.5 Up-Link Switch Black Box Media Converters are equipped with an up-link slide switch to accommodate repeater-to-converter connections without a special cross-over cable. 4.5.1 Up-Link Switch When set to the UP position (=), the Black user device (=) up-link (X) Box Media Converter is wired for normal twisted pair connection to a user device.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) 5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING If problems should develop during installation or operation, follow the suggestions below prior to calling Technical Support for help. If you are unsure of any procedure described in this chapter, or if the LE1500 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 1.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) 2. Check the cables and connectors to make sure that they have been properly connected and the cables/wires have not been crimped or in some way impaired during installation. 3. Check that the AC power cord is plugged into a functioning electrical outlet. Make sure that the AC power cord is properly plugged into the LE1500. Use the PWR LED to verify that the unit is receiving proper power. 4.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) 5.2 When Calling for Assistance If you determine that your LE1500 Media Converter is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box at (724) 746-5500. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem.
BLACK BOX Media Converters Installation and User Guide (01/02) 5.3 Shipping and Packaging Information If you need to transport or ship your Ethernet Media Converter: • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are shipping the Ethernet Hub for repair, make sure you include everything that was included in the original package. Before you ship, contact your supplier to get a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number.
