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Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) Magnum TF14 and TB14 10Mb/s Media Converters Installation and User Guide Part #: 84-00121 Rev. C (04/01) Trademarks Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation NEBS is a trademark of Telcordia Technologies UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories GarrettCom, Magnum and Personal Switch are trademarks and Personal Hub is a registered trademark of GarrettCom, Inc.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment generates, uses and can radiate 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.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) Contacting GarrettCom, Inc Please use the mailing address, phone and fax numbers and email address listed below: GarrettCom, Inc. 47823 Westinghouse Drive Fremont, CA 94539 Phone (510) 438-9071 Fax (510) 438-9072 Website: http://www.GarrettCom.com email support@garrettcom.com w w w . G arrettC om .
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters TABLE OF CONTENTS Installation and User Guide (04/01) Page 1.0 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................. 1 1.1. Technical Specifications ............................................................................... 1 1.2. Summary of models and descriptions ............................................................ 7 2.0 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) .......................................... Page 3.6.1 Connecting Twisted Pair (RJ-45, standard and Link Pass-through) . 31 3.6.2 Connecting Fiber ST, multi-mode & sgl.mode, full/half duplex...... 33 3.6.3 Power budget calculations for fiber media........................................ 34 3.6.4 Connecting ThinNet 10BASE2 (BNC) ........................................... 35 4.0 OPERATION ....................
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) Revisions Rev C 04/01 : Change the company name to GarrettCom, Inc. (Formerly it was Garrett Communications). There are no changes to the content of the material at this time Rev B 02/00 : The power budged calculations for the fiber media were changed. Rev A 02/99 : This revision is the initial release of the 4K8 Switches user manual. GarrettCom, Inc.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) 1.0 SPECIFICATIONS 1.1. Technical Specs - fiber full/half Models: TF14, (TP to multi-mode fiber), TF14s (TP to single-mode fiber), and TF14-LP (multi-mode fiber with linkpass), and standard “BNC Collision-indicating” Model TB14 Performance: Data Rate: 10 Mbps (IEEE 802.3) Network Standards: Ethernet V1.0/2.0 IEEE 802.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) Maximum Standard Ethernet Segment Lengths: 10BASE-T (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, use full-duplex operation for distances over approx. 4Km.) Note: Magnum Media Converters DO NOT support full length Ethernet segments. See Section 3.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) Power Supply (External): Power Input: 95 - 125 vac at 60 Hz for “-d” U.S. and Canadian models, 200 - 250 vac at 50 Hz for “-i” international models Power Consumption: 2 watts typical and 3 watts max. for TF14 (fiber), 4 watts typical and 6 watts max.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) Packaging: Enclosure: High strength sheet metal. Dimensions, Media Converter unit: TF14, TF14s, TF14-LP: 2.1”x 3.0”x 0.8” (5.3 cm x 7.6 cm x 2.0 cm) TB14: 2.1 in x 3.0 in x 0.8 in (5.3 cm x 7.6cm x 2.0 cm) Dimensions, Power Supply units: TF14, TF14s, TF14-LP: 1.7 in x 2.2 in x 1.5 in (4.3 cm x 5.5 cm x 3.8 cm) TB14: 2.0 in x 2.0 in x 1.5 in (5.1 cm x 5.1 cm x 3.8 cm) Weight: TF14, TF14s, TF14-LP: 4.6oz. (131g); power supply 5.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) Media Converter LED Indicators: LED TF14 PWR unit TF14s, TF14-LP TB14 Description unit unit Indicates unit is receiving DC power. TP Steady ON when proper link is established at both ends of the segment.* Link TP, Fiber TP, Fiber * RX TP, Fiber TP, Fiber TP, BNC Indicates port is receiving packets. POL n.a. n.a. TP. Indicates the unit has detected a TP receive wire-pair signal inversion (polarity). COL* n.a.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) Agency Approvals: 115v 60 Hz Power Supply is UL Listed (UL 1950 and cUL) and CE. 230v 50 Hz Power Supply is same. Emissions: Meets FCC Part 15 Class A, CE Warranty: Three years, return to factory w w w . G arrettC om .
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Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) 2.0 INTRODUCTION This section describes the TF14, TF14s, TF14-LP, and TB14 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.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) 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. If you need to return the unit use the original shipping container. Refer to Section 5, Troubleshooting, for specific return procedures. 2.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) Magnum TF14 and TB14 10Mb 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. A rack-mount tray that neatly holds the units and associated power supplies is available.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) All of the Magnum “14” 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. They feature an up-link or cross-over switch to eliminate the need for a special cross-over cable when connecting to a hub or concentrator. Note: experience shows that the maximum number of 10Mb Media Converters that can be used in series is three.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) (or crossover) switch on the RJ-45 port simplifies cable installation and connection. All fiber models operate in transparent full- or half-duplex mode, supporting matched sets of either mode type, i.e., attached devices are either both full-duplex or both half-duplex.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters 2.3 Installation and User Guide (04/01) 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 “14” 10Mb Media Converters ! Installation and User Guide (04/01) Small, Compact, Rugged Design Featuring a compact steel case with an external power supply, Magnum TF14 and TB14 Media Converters can be conveniently installed in minimal space in rack cabinets, on table-tops or wall-mounted. ! Full Complement of LEDs.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters 2.4 Installation and User Guide (04/01) 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. Magnum “14” Media Converters are typically used where new 10BASE-T networking equipment is being installed and connected to new / existing fiber or BNC Ethernet cabling.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) Central network with 10Mb/s fiber backbone RX RX L in k FIB ER TF 14 er Magn um Co nv ert Media 9V DC .3A M P K UP L IN TX R ED P AI P wr RX TWIST L in k P wr 10BASE-T wiring segm ent 1 13 2 14 3 15 4 16 5 6 17 7 18 8 19 9 20 21 10 22 GA RR ETT 11 12 23 24 Magnum TF14: Connecting a 10Mbps fiber cable and a 10BASE-T network. w w w . G arrettC om .
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) C 12 VD 1 AMP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 T W IST ED P AIR Co l RX Pw r RX Lin k Co l Ja b 10 B A S E -T w irin g s e g m e n t Po l E x istin g T h in N et (1 0B A S E 2 ) b a ck b o n e CO AX 14 m TB M a g n u n v er ter Co M e d ia GARR ET T 24 The TB14 10Mb Ethernet Media Converter connects twistedpair cabling to existing BNC cabling.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) 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., simultaneously transmitting and receiving on the same cable segment) operation.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 RX L IN K Segm ent-2 RX F IB ER M agn u m TF 14 M edia C on verter TX L in k RX T w isted P air 9 V D C . 3A M P T W IS T ED P A IR Pwr U P LIN K L in k enabling an installer to see the LINK (or no-LINK) status of each port and each piece of cable independently. This is ideal for the installer.
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Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters 3.0 Installation and User Guide (04/01) INSTALLATION This section describes the installation of the Magnum TF14 and TB14 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 “14” 10Mb Media Converters Locating the Media Converter Unit Installation and User Guide (04/01) (continued) First, locate an AC receptacle that is within six feet (2 meters) of the intended unit location and plug in the external power supply unit (provided as part of the unit). The small DC power cord from the power supply plugs into the matching “RJ-45 end” power jack of the “14” Media Converter unit, and when power is applied the green PWR LED will illuminate.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) TB14 END VIEW TB14 END VIEW UPLINK SWITCH BNC PORT RJ-45 PORT TERMINATOR SWITCH 12V POWER SUPPLY UPLINK SWITCH FIBER ST PORT RJ-45 PORT 9V POWER SUPPLY TF14 END VIEW TF14 END VIEW w w w . G arrettC om .
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters 3.2 Installation and User Guide (04/01) TF14-series (fiber units) Power Supply, Installation The TF14-series external power supply unit supplied is one of two types; one version for AC input power of 115 vac 60 Hz, and one version for 230 vac 50 Hz. Examine the power supply to make sure the version you have is the right type for your AC power system.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) outlet plug, and a lightweight DC power cord to the applicable power jack on the media converter. The 230 vac version has a small transformer integral with an IEC-type power plug for a user-supplied AC power cord with a convenience power outlet plug. It also includes a lightweight DC power cord to the power jack on the TF14. unit. Both power supply models supply 12 volt (at 4 watts typical) of DC power to the TB14 Media Converter.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) 3.4 MC14-TRAY for Rack Mounting of TF14 and TB14 Media Converters For 19” rack-mounting of Magnum 14 series Media Converters, a rack-mount tray is available, MC14-TRAY. The Media Converter units are mounted with their RJ-45 port and DC power jack in the back, with either fiber or BNC cable in the front. Any mix of the “14”-series Media Converters may be placed on a tray, up to a maximum DC POWER MOUNTING SCREW of 16 units.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) A typical installation of the model MC14-TRAY, 19” rack-mount tray will hold a few (often three to eight) 14-series Media Converters, with their power supplies plugged into power strips (not included) in the rear area of the tray. Metal mounting screws in the bottom-front hold the Media Converters firmly in place.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) 3.5 Calculating Overall Segment Distance Important Note: Special consideration must be given to maximum cable segment lengths on each side of a Magnum TF14 and TB14 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.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) Where Y = The segment length on the other side of the Magnum Media Converter divided by the Standard Maximum Media Distance for that media cabling type, x 100% RX Segment X 72m (216 ft) Col Pwr RX TWISTED PAIR Link Pol Col U P LINK Jab Pol Segment Y 55m (165 ft) COAX Magnum TB14 Media Converter Twisted Pair (10BASE-T) INT E XT GARRETT ThinNet-BNC (10BASE-2) Notes: 1) Media distance calculation is the same for both hal
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) 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 10BASE2 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%].
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) 3.6 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 - 4.3 for details of the LEDs on the media converter models. 3.6.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters 4. Installation and User Guide (04/01) information.) If this does not help, ensure that the cable is connected properly at both ends and is not defective. For the TF14-LP model with the Link-Pass-through feature, The two LINK LEDs operate together, and either both LEDs are lit or neither is lit. Both of the attached cables must be operable for LINK to be indicated. Absence of LINK does not point to the problem cable segment, and the fault may be in either. 3.6.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) Fiber Cable Type cable diameter * Max. length Wavelength Single-mode fiber 2/15 - 8/60 10km 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. Before connecting the fiber cable, remove the protective dust caps from the tips of the connectors on the media converter.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters 6. 3.6.3 Installation and User Guide (04/01) after cable connection, the normal cause is improper cable polarity. Swap the fiber cables on the product connector to remedy this situation. For the Link Pass-through model, connection is the same except that the LINK indication will not be present unless LINK is made for the cables on both sides.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) The following data has been collected from component manufacturer’s (HP’s and Siemens’) web sites and catalogs to provide guidance to network designers and installers. Fiber Port Module Speed, Std. km Wave Cable X’mitr R’cvr Worst Worst* typical typical* fdx Size Output Sens. OPB, distance OPB, distance Std. (hdx) length µm PT , dB PR dB Km, fdx dB Km, fdx nm ,dB 62.5/125 -15.0 -31 14 5 17 6 FPM10- 10 Mb Multi2 850 100/140 -9.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) 4.0 OPERATION This section describes the operation of the Magnum TF14 and TB14 10Mb Media Converters, including power supply requirements, up-link switch functionality, and a description of all LEDs. 4.1 Power Requirements, Power Supply Types for TF14 vs. TB14 Magnum TF14 Media Converters are very power-efficient. They only require about 2 watts of power and are designed to be used with a tiny external 9-volt power supply.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters PWR LINK RX 4.3 LED Installation and User Guide (04/01) Illuminates GREEN to indicate the unit is receiving DC power. (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. For Link Pass-through models, see Section 3.3.3 #6.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) JAB Illuminates AMBER to indicate jabber (illegal packet length). COL (per port) Illuminates AMBER to indicate a collision on the segment. BNC PORT 4.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters 4.5 Installation and User Guide (04/01) Up-Link (Cross-over) Switch When set to the UP position (=), the Magnum Media Converter is wired for normal twisted-pair connection to a user node device. When set to the DOWN position (X), the Media Converter is wired with cross-over functionality for direct up-link to a network hub or concentrator. Switch ports may be of either polarity, and this feature is most convenient with switches. 4.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) 5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING All Magnum Ethernet products are designed to provide reliability and consistently high performance in all network environments. The installation of Magnum TF14/TB14 10 Mb/s Media Converters is a straightforward procedure (see INSTALLATION, Section 3.0); the operation is also straightforward and is discussed in Section 4.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters 3. 4. 5. Installation and User Guide (04/01) impaired during installation. (About 90% of network downtime can be attributed to wiring and connector problems.) Make sure that an AC power cord is properly attached to each Magnum TF14/TB14 10 Mb/s Media Converters unit. Be certain that each AC power cord is plugged into a functioning electrical outlet. Use the PWR LEDs to verify each unit is receiving power.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters 5.2 1. 2. 3. 4. Installation and User Guide (04/01) When Calling for Assistance Please be prepared to provide the following information. 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.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters 5.3 Installation and User Guide (04/01) Return Material Authorization (RMA) Procedure All returns for repair must be accompanied by a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. To obtain an RMA number, call GarrettCom Customer Service at (510) 438-9071 during business hours in California or email to support@garrettcom.com). When calling, please have the following information readily available: Name and phone number of your contact person.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) GarrettCom will carefully test and evaluate all returned products, will repair products that are under warranty at no charge, and will return the warranty-repaired 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 GarrettCom, the unit will be returned as: No Problem Found.
Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters 5.4 Installation and User Guide (04/01) Shipping and Packaging Information Should you need to ship the unit back to GarrettCom, 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 “14” 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (04/01) APPENDIX A: WARRANTY INFORMATION GarrettCom, Inc. warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of shipment by GarrettCom. During this warranty period, GarrettCom will repair or, at its option, replace components in the products that prove to be defective at no charge other than shipping and handling, provided that the product is returned pre-paid to GarrettCom.
