LB304A LBPS301A LBPS304A Hardened Ethernet Extender User’s Manual Provides one channel for Ethernet over existing BLACK voice-grade twisted-pair copper wire. BOX ® Customer Support Information Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.
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FCC and IC RFI Statements Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada 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.
NOM Statement Instrucciones de Seguridad (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5.
Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide This quick start guide describes how to install and use the Hardened Ethernet Extender. This is the Hardened Ethernet Extender of choice for harsh environments with space constraints. QS1. Physical Description The Port Status LEDs and Power Inputs Figure QS-1. LBPS304A, LBPS301A, LB304A. Table QS-1. Power input assignment.
Quick Start Guide Table QS-2. DIP switch assignment. DIP Switch Description Loc The device operates in local mode. Rmt The device operates in remote mode. Table QS-3. LED indicators Power LEDs State Indication Power 1 Steady Power on Off Power off Steady Powered device (PD) is connected Off Powered device (PD) is disconnected. Steady Valid network connection established. Flashing Transmitting or receiving data. ACT stands for ACTIVITY.
Quick Start Guide • PoE LED is only on the for Hardened IEEE 802.3at PoE PSE Ethernet Extender versions (LBPS301A and LBPS304A). • DC Terminal Block Power Inputs: There are two pairs of power inputs that you can use to power up this Ethernet Extender. Redundant power supplies function is supported. You only need to have one power input connected to run the Ethernet Extender. • DC jack: Power Input: 48 VDC.
Quick Start Guide Use a twisted-pair telephone line to connect two RJ-11 or terminal block ports between two Hardened Ethernet Extenders. WARNING: Inappropriate operation might damage the terminal block. QS.2 Functional Description • Meets NEMA TS1/TS2 environmental requirements: temperature, shock, and vibration for traffic control equipment. • Meets EN61000-6-2 & EN61000-6-4 EMC Generic standard Immunity for industrial environment. • Operates transparent to higher layer protocols such as TCP/IP.
Preface Preface This manual describes how to install and use the Hardened Ethernet Extender. The Hardened Ethernet Extender provides one channel for Ethernet over existing voice-grade twisted-pair copper wire. The Hardened Ethernet Extender fully complies with IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX/FX standards. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Table of Contents Table of Contents QS. Quick Start Guide................................................................................................................................................................ 5 QS1. Physical Description.................................................................................................................................................. 5 QS2. Functional Description..........................................................................................
Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Cable — 10BASE-T: 4-pair UTP/STP CAT3/4/5/ up to 328 ft. (100 m); 100BASE-TX: 4-pair UTP/STP CAT5 up to 328 ft.
Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The Hardened Ethernet Extender provides one channel for Ethernet over existing voice-grade twisted-pair copper wire. This Hardened Ethernet Extender solution fits perfectly in an industrial application or rugged environment. 2.2 Features • Meets NEMA TS1/TS2 environmental requirements: temperature, shock, and vibration for traffic control equipment. • Meets EN61000-6-2 and EN61000-6-4 EMC generic standard Immunity for industrial environment.
Chapter 2: Overview 2.4 Hardware Description Figure 2-1 shows the Hardened Ethernet Extenders. Tables 2-1 through 2-3 describe their components. LBPS304A LBPS301A LB304A Figure 2-1. Table 2-1. LBPS304A Components. Number Component Description 1 Power LED 1 Lights steady when power is on. LED is off when power is off. 2 Power LED 2 Lights steady when power is on. LED is off when power is off. 3 Power LED 3 Lights steady when power is on. LED is off when power is off.
Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-2. LBPS301A Components. Number Component Description 1 Power LED 1 Lights steady when power is on. LED is off when power is off. 2 Power LED 2 Lights steady when power is on. LED is off when power is off. 3 Power LED 3 Lights steady when power is on. LED is off when power is off. 4 Reset button Press to reset the unit. 5 (1) PoE LED Lights when powered device (PD) is connected.
Chapter 3: Configuration 3. Configuration 3.1 One-Channel Hardened Ethernet Extender 3.1.1 DIP Switch Ports The Hardened Ethernet Extender provides TX ports and one Ethernet Extender port. For the TX ports, it uses RJ-45 connectors and autosenses 10-/100-Mbps speeds. For the Ethernet Extender port, it uses RJ-11 and terminal block connectors and autosenses 1-/3-/5-/10-/15-/20-/25-/30-/40-/50-Mbps speeds.
Chapter 3: Configuration 3.1.2 Front Panel LED Indicators The LED indicators give you instant feedback on the status of the Hardened Ethernet Extender. Table 3-2. LED indicators Power LEDs State Indication Power 1 Steady Power on Off Power off Steady Powered device (PD) is connected Off Powered device (PD) is disconnected. Steady Valid network connection established. Flashing Transmitting or receiving data. ACT stands for ACTIVITY.
Chapter 3: Configuration 10/100BASE-TX and Ethernet Extender Connectors 10/100BASE-TX Connection Figure 3-1 shows the 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 port. Table 3-4 lists the pinouts of this port. Figure 3-1. Table 3-4. RJ-45 port pin assignments.
Chapter 4: Installation 4. Installation This chapter gives step-by-step installation instructions for the Hardened Ethernet Extender. 4.1 Selecting a Site for the Equipment As with any electric device, you should place the equipment where it will not be subjected to extreme temperatures, humidity, or electromagnetic interference. Specifically, the site you select should meet the following requirements: • The surrounding air temperature should be between -40 to +167° F (-40 to +75° C).
Chapter 4: Installation Power 3, terminal block, 24-48 VDC Power 2, terminal block, 24-48 VDC Ground Power 1, DC jack, 48 VDC Power 2, terminal block, 24-48 VDC Power 3, terminal block, 24-48 VDC Ground Power 1, DC jack, 48 VDC Field wiring terminal: Use copper conductors only, 60/75° C, 12-24 AWG, torque value 7 lb.-in.
Chapter 4: Installation Step 1: Connect the DC power cord to the pluggable terminal block on the Hardened Ethernet Extender, and then plug it into a standard DC outlet. Step 2: Disconnect the power cord if you want to shut down the Hardened Ethernet Extender. 4.4.2 48-VDC DC Jack Step 1: Connect the supplied AC to DC power adapter to the receptacle on the top side of the Hardened Ethernet Extender.
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