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To test Compact Media Converter by itself, you must have an
appropriate fiber patch cable. First, connect Compact Media Converter
to the twisted pair device with a twisted pair cable. Next, loop a single
strand of fiber from the transmit port to the receive port of your media
converter. Finally, verify that you have both twisted pair and fiber link
on your Compact Media Converter.
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Make sure that you are using the appropriate twisted pair cable or have
the crossover/pass-through button on the Compact Media Converter set
correctly.
LED Operation
Compact Media Converter
features four diagnostic LEDs. They are:
FX RCV
Blinks yellow when module is receiving data.
TX LNK
Glows green when a twisted pair link is established.
FA
Glows green when FiberAlert is enabled.
FX LNK
Glows green when a fiber link is established.
Specifications
Environmental
Operating Temperature: 32° - 104° F (0° - 40° C)
Storage Temperature: 20° - 160° F (-20° - 70° C)
Humidity: 5 - 95% (non-condensing)
Power
AC Input Load: 100/240V± ~ 50/60 Hz, 0.1/0.05A
Heat generated: 25 BTU/hr.
Dimensions
1.50”H x 4.65”W x 4.43”D (3.8 cm x 11.8 cm x 11.3 cm)
1.3 lbs. (0.6 kg)
Black Box Customer Service Information
CALL
:
(724) 746-5500
7 a.m. Monday to midnight Friday; 8 a.m. to
4 p.m. Saturday (EST)
FAX:
(724) 746-0746
7 a.m. Monday to midnight Friday; 8 a.m. to
4 p.m. Saturday (EST)
Mail Order:
Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence,
PA 15055-1018
Technical support, phone and fax orders 24 hours a day.
Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines
Fiber Optic transmitters and receivers are extremely susceptible to
contamination by particles of dirt or dust, which can obstruct the optic path and
cause performance degradation. Good system performance requires clean optics
and connector ferrules.
1) Use fiber patch cords (or connectors, if you terminate your own fiber) only
from a reputable supplier; low-quality components can cause many hard-to-
diagnose problems in an installation.
2) Dust caps are installed by the manufacturer to ensure factory-clean optical
devices. These protective caps should not be removed until the moment of
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connecting the fiber cable to the device. Assure that the fiber is properly
terminated, polished and free of any dust or dirt, and that the location is as
free from dust and dirt as possible.
3) Store spare caps in a dust-free environment such as a sealed plastic bag or
box so that when reinstalled they do not introduce any contamination to the
optics.
4) Should it be necessary to disconnect the fiber device, reinstall the protective
dust caps.
5) If you suspect that the optics have been contaminated, alternate between
blasting with clean, dry, compressed air and flushing with methanol to
remove particles of dirt.
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause damage to your add-in modules.
Always observe the following precautions when installing or handling an add-in
module or any board assembly.
1) Do not remove unit from its protective packaging until you’re ready to
install it.
2) Wear an ESD wrist grounding strap before handling any module or
component. If you do not have a wrist strap, maintain grounded contact
with the system unit throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection.
WARNING!
Integrated circuits and fiber optic components are extremely susceptible to electrostatic discharge
damage. Do not handle these components directly unless you are a qualified service technician and use tools and
techniques that conform to accepted industry practices.
3) Hold boards by the edges only; do not touch the electronic components or
gold connectors.
4) After removal, always place the boards on a grounded, static-free surface,
ESD pad or in a proper ESD bag. Do not slide the board over any surface.
Please contact Black Box for complete warranty, FCC and Safety Certification information.
1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 USA
TEL: (724) 746-5500 • FAX: (724) 746-0746
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEB: http://www.blackbox.com
© 2001 Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Black Box Corporation assumes no responsibility for any
errors that may appear in this document. Specific brands and product names may be trademarks and are the property of their
respective companies.
Document Number 55-80126BB-01 C0
May 2001
