Corporate Headquarters Magnum 10Mb/s Media Converters Pw r Jab Link TX C ol RX C ol RX Pol Link TW ISTED PA IR FIBER M agnum TF15 M edia Converter U P LIN K GARRETT 12 VD C 1 AM P C ol TW ISTED PA IR RX C ol RX Pol Link U P LIN K Pw r Jab 213 Hammond Avenue Fremont, CA 94539 Phone (510) 438-9071 Fax (510) 438-9072 email: support@garrettcom.com Jab Garrett Communications COAX M agnum TB15 M edia Converter © Copyright 1998. Garrett Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) Magnum 10Mb/s Media Converters Installation and User Guide Part#: 84-00001 (R07/98) 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.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) Important: Magnum 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 Magnum Media Converter, consult Section 5, Troubleshooting, of this User Guide. 1998 Garrett Communications, Inc.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) Please use the mailing address, email, phone and fax numbers listed below: GarrettCom, Inc. 47823 Westinghouse Drive Fremont, CA 94539 Phone (510) 438-9071 Fax (510) 438-9072 email: support@garrettcom.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) FCC STATEMENT FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 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 communication.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters TABLE OF CONTENTS Installation and User Guide (07/98) Page 1.0 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................. 1 1.1. Technical Specifications ................................................................................ 1 2.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 7 2.1 Inspecting the Package and Product ................................
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) Installation and User Guide (07/98) Page 4.0 OPERATION ........................................................................................................ 32 4.1 Power Requirements, Power Supply Types .................................................. 32 4.2 Front Panel LEDs - Magnum TB15............................................................ 33 4.3 Front Panel LEDs - Magnum BF15…………………………………………34 4.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) 1.0 SPECIFICATIONS 1.1. Technical Specs - fiber full/half Models: TF15, TF15s, TF15SC, TF15LP and, standard “Collision-indicating” models: TB15, BF15, TF15-hdx Performance: Data Rate: 10 Mbps (IEEE 802.3) Network Standards: Ethernet V1.0/2.0 IEEE 802.3: 10BASE2, 10BASE-T, FOIRL, 10BASE-FL (Magnum Media Converters are physical layer standard Ethernet products, and operate independently of all software.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) 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) (for single-mode, full-duplex operation for distances over approx. 4Km.) Note: Magnum Media Converters DO NOT support full length Ethernet segments. See Section 3.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) 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.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) Packaging: Enclosure: High strength sheet metal. Dimensions: TB15: 2.5 in x 3.75 in x 0.75 in (6.35 cm x 9.53 cm x 1.9 cm) BF15: 2.5 in x 3.75 in x 0.75 in (6.35 cm x 9.53 cm x 1.9 cm) TF15, TF15s, TF15SC, TF15LP, TF15-hdx: 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.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) Media Converter LED Indicators: BF15 TF15,TF15s, SC, LP,-hdx Description LED TB15 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. RX TP, BNC BNC, Fiber TP, Fiber Indicates port is receiving packets. TX n.a. BNC, Fiber Fiber Indicates port is transmitting packets POL TP n.a.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) 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 Warranty: Three years, return to factory GARRETT 6 Made in USA
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters 2.0 Installation and User Guide (07/98) INTRODUCTION This section describes the TF15, TF15s, TF15SC, TF15LP, TF15-hdx, TB15 and BF15 including appearance, features and typical 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.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) This package should contain: 1 Magnum 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 Magnum 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.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters 2.2 Installation and User Guide (07/98) Product Description Magnum 10Mb Media Converters offer a compact, cost-effective way to adapt a pre-existing Ethernet cabling configuration as network requirements change. They offer a graceful way to convert and transmit data among twisted pair, thin coaxial and fiber network cabling environments.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) Magnum Media Converters 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, Magnum Media Converters can be Velcro®mounted on an office wall or the side of a desk or cabinet. The external power supply plugs into a nearby AC wall socket or power strip.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) Magnum 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. All of the Magnum Media Converters comply with the IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T specification for 10 Mb/sec traffic via shielded (STP) or unshielded twisted pair (UTP) segments.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) The TB15 is equipped with one BNC and one RJ-45 port. The BNC connector complies with IEEE 802.3 10BASE2 specifications for ThinNet segments. Twisted Pair (10BASE-T) ThinNet-BNC (10BASE-2) Col TWISTED PAIR RX Col RX Pol Link Pwr Jab U P LIN K COAX Magnum TB 15 Media Converter GARRETT 12 VDC 1 AMP The TB15 integrates 10BASE-T and 10BASE2 Ethernet networks.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) The Magnum BF15 is equipped with one BNC and one Fiber-ST connector for connection to IEEE FOIRL or 10BASE-FL compliant networks. Fiber Optic - ST Connector (10BASE-FL and FOIRL) Pwr Jab Link FIBER RX TWISTED PAIR TX Col RX Col RX Pol Link Jab ThinNet-BNC (10BASE-2) TX Magnum BF 15 Media Converter GARRETT 12 VDC 1 AMP The BF15 integrates ThinNet and Fiber Ethernet networks.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) The Magnum TF15 (multi-mode ST), TF15s (single-mode ST), TF15LP (Link Pass-through) and TF15-hdx (Half-duplex multi-mode ST) are equipped with one fiberST and one twisted pair RJ-45 connector for connection to IEEE FOIRL or 10BASE-FL compliant networks. All of these* (except the TF15-hdx ) operate transparently at full- or half-duplex mode for devices at both ends.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) The Magnum TF15SC* has one fiber-SC (multi-mode) and one RJ-45 connector. Fiber Optic - SC Connector (10BASE-FL and FOIRL) Pwr Jab Link FIBER TX Magnum TF 15 Media Converter RX TWISTED PAIR TX Col RX Col RX Pol Link Jab Twisted Pair (10BASE-T) UP LINK GARRETT 12 VDC 1 AMP The TF15SC (SC type) integrates 10BASE-T and Fiber Ethernet networks. *Non-Collision-indicating models are tagged “FULL/HALF DUPLEX” on the bottom.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters 2.3 Installation and User Guide (07/98) Features and Benefits ! Reduces Network Costs Magnum 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.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters ! Installation and User Guide (07/98) Small, Compact, Lightweight Design Featuring a compact and lightweight metal case with an external power supply, Magnum 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.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters 2.4 Installation and User Guide (07/98) Applications The primary function of a Magnum 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. Magnum Media Converters are typically used where new 10BASE-T networking equipment is being installed and connecting to new / existing fiber or BNC Ethernet cabling is required.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) Existing ThinNet (10BASE2) backbone 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 RX 5 C ol 4 RX 3 C ol Jab Pw r 2 C O AX PAIR ter Conver M edia D TW ISTE m TB15 M agnu ETT GARR 1 Link NK U P LI P ol 10BASE-T wiring segment 12 VD C P 1 AM 24 Magnum TB15 provides connectivity for 10BASE-T devices though an existing BNC network tap.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) Central network with 10Mb/s fiber backbone 10BASE-T wiring segment Pol RX Jab Link Jab Pwr TX Link Col RX Col FIBER TWISTED PAIR 15 Media Converter Magnum TF UP LINK GARRETT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 VDC 1 12 Magnum TF15 provides connectivity between a fiber network and 10BASE-T network devices.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) Magnum 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 ports 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.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters 3.0 Installation and User Guide (07/98) INSTALLATION This section describes the installation of the Magnum Media Converters, including location, segment distance calculation and media connection. 3.1 Locating the Media Converter Unit The compact and lightweight design of the Magnum Media Converter allows it to be easily installed in almost any location.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) or power strip, and where convection cooling is not inhibited. For rack-mounting of media converters, the Magnum MC-TRAY is available.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) Important Note: Special consideration must be given to maximum segment lengths on each side of the Magnum 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.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) 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%.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) domain limits, and should be operated at either full-duplex or with light traffic.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) A Distance Calculation Example: Segment X 72m (216 ft) Segment Y 55m (165 ft) Col TWISTED PAIR RX Col RX Pol Link Pwr Jab UP LINK COAX Magnum TB 15 Media Converter Twisted Pair (10BASE-T) GARRETT 12 VDC 1 AMP ThinNet-BNC (10BASE-2) Connectivity between ThinNet and TP Ethernet Media. In the figure shown above, the length of Segment X is 72m (216 ft).
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) 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%.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters 3.3 Installation and User Guide (07/98) Connecting Ethernet Media Connecting Ethernet media to the Magnum 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.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) 1. Using standard 10BASE-T media, insert either end of the cable with an RJ-45 plug into the RJ-45 connector of the Magnum Media Converter. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding device. 3. Use the LINK LED (non-Link pass-through models) to ensure proper connectivity by noting that the LED will be illuminated when the units are powered and proper connections established.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters 3.3.2 Installation and User Guide (07/98) Connecting ThinNet 10BASE2 Connect the ThinNet coax cable to the BNC connector on the TB15 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 and terminator. 3.3.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) Fiber Cable Type cable diameter * Multi-mode fiber 50/125, 62.5/125, 2km 80/125, 100/140 ** (see next page) 2/15 - 8/60 10km Single-mode fiber Max. length Wavelength 850 nm 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.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) Note: One strand of the duplex fiber optic cable is coded using color bands at regular intervals; you must use the color-coded strand on the associated ports at each end of the fiber optic segment. 3. 4. 5. 6. Connect the Transmit (TX) port (light colored post) on the Magnum 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.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters 4.0 Installation and User Guide (07/98) OPERATION This section describes the operation of the Magnum Media Converters including power supply requirements, up-link switch functionality, and a description of all LEDs. 4.1 Power Requirements, Power Supply Types Magnum 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.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters 4.2 Installation and User Guide (07/98) Front Panel LEDs - - Magnum TB15 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.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters 4.3 Installation and User Guide (07/98) Front Panel LEDs - - Magnum BF15 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.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters 4.4 Installation and User Guide (07/98) Front Panel LEDs - Magnum TF15, TF15s, TF15SC, TP15LP, TF15-hdx LED Description PWR Illuminates GREEN to indicate the unit is receiving DC power. LINK (per port) Illuminates 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 each cable segment or a loss of power occurs in the unit or in the attached device.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters 4.5 Installation and User Guide (07/98) Up-Link (Cross-over) Switch Magnum Media Converters are equipped with an up-link slide switch on the RJ-45 port to accommodate repeater-to-converter and switch-to-converter connections without a special cross-over cable. 4.5.1 Up-Link (Cross-over) Switch user device (=) When set to the UP position (=), the Magnum Media Converter is wired for normal twisted-pair connection to a user node device.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters 5.0 Installation and User Guide (07/98) TROUBLESHOOTING All Magnum Ethernet products are designed to provide reliability and consistently high performance in all network environments. The installation of Magnum Media Converters is a simple procedure (see Section 3.0, INSTALLATION); operation is very simple and is described in Section 4.0, OPERATION.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters 5.1 Installation and User Guide (07/98) Before Calling for Assistance 1. If difficulty is encountered when installing or operating the Magnum 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.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) 4. If the problem is isolated to a network device other than the Magnum 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 Magnum Media Converter and its associated cables are functioning properly. 5.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters 5.2 Installation and User Guide (07/98) When Calling for Assistance Please be prepared to provide the following information. 1. A complete description of the problem, including the following points: a. The nature and duration of the problem; b. Situations when the problem occurs; c. The components involved in the problem; d. Any particular application that, when used, appears to create the problem; 2.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters 5.3 Installation and User Guide (07/98) Return Material Authorization (RMA) Procedure All returns for repair must be accompanied by a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. To obtain an RMA number, contact Garrett Communications Customer Support at (510) 438-9071 (office hours: 8AM - 5PM Pacific Standard Time) or send email to support@garrettcom.com. Please have the following information available when calling: Name and phone number of your contact person.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) Garrett Communications will carefully test and evaluate all returned products, will repair products that are under warranty at no charge, and will return the warrantyrepaired units to the sender with shipping charges prepaid (see Warranty Information, Appendix A, for complete details). However, if the problem or condition causing the return cannot be duplicated by Garrett Communications, the unit will be returned as: No Problem Found.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters 5.4 Installation and User Guide (07/98) Shipping and Packaging Information Should you need to ship the unit back to Garrett Communications, 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.
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (07/98) 2. Clearly mark the Return Material Authorization (RMA) number on the outside of the shipping container. 3. Garrett Communications is not responsible for your return shipping charges. 4. Ship the package to: GarrettCom, Inc. 47823 Westinghouse Drive Fremont, CA 94539 Attn.
