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Garrett Communications

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Magnum 10Mb/s Media Converters

Half- and full-duplex fiber models

Installation and User Guide

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Page 1: ...tallation and User Guide M agnum TF15 M edi a Conver t er GARRETT UP LI NK Pw r Jab Li nk TX Col RX Col RX Pol Li nk Jab FI BER TW I STED PAI R 12 VDC 1 AM P GARRETT 12 VDC 1 AM P M agnum TB15 M edi a Conver t er C ol RX C ol RX Pol Li nk Pw r Jab TW I STED PAI R COAX UP LI NK ...

Page 2: ... Guide 07 98 GARRETT 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 ...

Page 3: ... 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 ...

Page 4: ...stallation and User Guide 07 98 GARRETT 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 com ...

Page 5: ...ation It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case ...

Page 6: ...ures and Benefits 16 2 4 Applications TB15 BF15 and TP fiber Link Pass through 18 2 5 Full duplex twisted pair fiber applications 21 3 0 INSTALLATION 22 3 1 Locating the Media Converter Unit 22 3 2 Calculating Overall Segment Distances 23 3 3 Connecting Ethernet Media 27 3 3 1 Connecting Twisted Pair RJ 45 standard and Link Pass through 27 3 3 2 Connecting ThinNet 10BASE2 BNC 29 3 3 3 Connecting F...

Page 7: ...5 Up Link Cross over Switch 36 5 0 TROUBLESHOOTING 37 5 1 Before Calling for Assistance 38 5 2 When Calling for Assistance 40 5 3 Return Material Authorization RMA Procedure 41 5 4 Shipping and Packaging Information 43 Garrett Communications reserves the right to change specifications performance characteristics and or model offerings without notice Changes made in 1998 Fiber SC type connector mod...

Page 8: ...ormance 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 Number of Media Converters in series Experience shows that up to three units can be used in series between repeaters For 4 or more in series noise build up will typically ...

Page 9: ...ptic 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 2 of this manual for media lengths and segment distance calculations Operating Environment Ambient Temperature 32ºF to 122ºF 0ºC to 50ºC Storage Temperature 20ºC to 60ºC Am...

Page 10: ...wer cable connector Power Consumption 6 watts max for the Media Converter Connectors RJ 45 Port Modular 8 Pin female with cross over up link switch BNC Port Standard BNC connector RG 58 ThinNet Fiber Port Fiber optic standard ST SC types 10BASE FL Fiber Full and half duplex Fiber models capable of full or half duplex transparent operation have a tag on the bottom marked FULL HALF DUPLEX and do not...

Page 11: ...ions 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 197g power supply 10 oz 285g ...

Page 12: ...eiving packets TX n a BNC Fiber Fiber Indicates port is transmitting packets POL TP n a TP Indicates the unit has detected a TP receive wire pair signal inversion polarity COL TP BNC BNC Fiber TP Fiber Indicates unit is simultaneously transmitting and receiving data from the cables JAB unit BNC TP Fiber Indicates jabber illegal packet length fault condition Segment is partitioned when lit NOTE COL...

Page 13: ...ser Guide 07 98 GARRETT 6 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 Made in USA ...

Page 14: ...ding 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 Inspect the contents of this package for any signs of damage and ensure that the items listed below are included ...

Page 15: ... 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 If you need to return the unit use the original shipping container Refer to Section 5 Troubleshooting for specific return pro...

Page 16: ...ta among twisted pair thin coaxial and fiber network cabling environments A variety of twisted pair to fiber models provide for multi mode or single mode full or half duplex ST or SC connectors and normal or Link Pass through operation Magnum Media Converters cost significantly less than full repeaters and can be used whenever media distance limitations will not be exceeded in the new environment ...

Page 17: ... a desk or cabinet The external power supply plugs into a nearby AC wall socket or power strip Each converter features a full set of LEDs that convey essential diagnostic and status information See Section 4 1 LED Indicators for specific LED function information Magnum Media Converters are designed to provide low temperature operation over an extended period to make them some of the most reliable ...

Page 18: ...ucture 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 The Media Converters 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 tha...

Page 19: ...d one RJ 45 port The BNC connector complies with IEEE 802 3 10BASE2 specifications for ThinNet segments The TB15 integrates 10BASE T and 10BASE2 Ethernet networks GARRETT 12 VDC 1 AMP Magnum TB 15 Media Converter Col RX Col RX Pol Link Pwr Jab TWISTED PAIR COAX ThinNet BNC 10BASE 2 Twisted Pair 10BASE T UP LINK ...

Page 20: ...e Fiber ST connector for connection to IEEE FOIRL or 10BASE FL compliant networks The BF15 integrates ThinNet and Fiber Ethernet networks Magnum BF 15 Media Converter GARRETT ThinNet BNC 10BASE 2 Pwr Jab Link TX Col RX Col RX Pol Link Jab FIBER TWISTED PAIR 12 VDC 1 AMP Fiber Optic ST Connector 10BASE FL and FOIRL TX R X ...

Page 21: ...E 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 The TF15 ST type integrates 10BASE T and Fiber Ethernet networks Non Collision indicating models are tagged FULL HALF DUPLEX on the bottom Twisted Pair 10BASE T Magnum TF 15 Media Converter GARRETT Pwr Jab Link TX Col RX Col RX Pol Link Jab FIBER TWIST...

Page 22: ...ector The TF15SC SC type integrates 10BASE T and Fiber Ethernet networks Non Collision indicating models are tagged FULL HALF DUPLEX on the bottom Magnum TF 15 Media Converter GARRETT UP LINK Twisted Pair 10BASE T Pwr Jab Link TX Col RX Col RX Pol Link Jab FIBER TWISTED PAIR 12 VDC 1 AMP Fiber Optic SC Connector 10BASE FL and FOIRL TX RX ...

Page 23: ...et network where full repeaters are not required No added Repeater Hop Count Media Converters do not add signal timing delays associated with full repeaters and can be installed without increasing the repeater hop count of an existing network Fiber twisted pair models for all fiber modes and media types A variety of twisted pair to fiber models provide for multi mode or single mode fiber full or h...

Page 24: ...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 Highly Reliable and Dependable Magnum Media Converters are based on a robust design and are packaged in a metal enclosures to ensure h...

Page 25: ...networking equipment is being installed and connecting to new existing fiber or BNC Ethernet cabling is required Alternatively two twisted pair to fiber models typically TF15 for multi mode and TF15s for single mode are convenient for inserting a fiber segment into a twisted pair environment in order to connect to a remote workstation or workgroup via fiber cabling without increasing the repeater ...

Page 26: ...y for 10BASE T devices though an existing BNC network tap GARRETT 12 VD C 1 AM P M agnum TB15 M edi a Convert er C ol R X C ol R X P ol Li nk P w r Jab TW ISTED PAIR C O AX U P LI N K Existing ThinNet 10BASE2 backbone 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 5 1 6 17 18 19 20 2 1 22 23 24 10BASE T wiring segment ...

Page 27: ...5 provides connectivity between a fiber network and 10BASE T network devices 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 10BASE T wiring segment Magnum TF 15 Media Converter GARRETT UP LINK Pwr Jab Link TX Col RX Col RX Pol Link Jab FIBER TWISTED PAIR 12 VDC 1 Central network with 10Mb s fiber backbone ...

Page 28: ...to fiber combination is capable of full duplex i e simultaneously transmitting and receiving on the same cable segment operation Full duplex is rarely required at 10Mb but might occasionally be desired to connect a 10Mb RJ 45 switch port over a fiber link to a full duplex RJ 45 NIC in a remote server or to connect to another full duplex 10Mb RJ 45 switch port The various TF15 units tagged FULL HAL...

Page 29: ...lightweight design of the Magnum Media Converter allows it to be easily installed in almost any location A Velcro strip is included for mounting the unit on a vertical surface such as a wall or cabinet or for securing the unit on a table top or shelf Installation location is dependent upon the physical layout of the Ethernet network Make sure the unit is installed in a location that will be easily...

Page 30: ...agnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide 07 98 GARRETT 23 or power strip and where convection cooling is not inhibited For rack mounting of media converters the Magnum MC TRAY is available ...

Page 31: ... order to maintain optimum network performance See Technical Specs Maximum Standard Ethernet Segment Distances Section 1 1 of this manual 3 2 Calculating Overall Segment Distance When installing the Magnum Media Converter it is important to consider the combined overall segment length of both of the attached media types The overall segment length is calculated by adding together the segment length...

Page 32: ...Y 100 Where X The segment distance on one side of the Magnum 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 Magnum Media Converter divided by the Standard Maximum Media Distance for that media cabling type x 100 Notes 1 Media distance calculation is the same for both half and full duplex media converters ...

Page 33: ...Magnum 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide 07 98 GARRETT 26 domain limits and should be operated at either full duplex or with light traffic ...

Page 34: ...e 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 GARRETT 12 VDC 1 AMP Magnum TB 15 Media Converter Col RX Col RX Pol Link Pwr Jab TWISTED PAIR COAX ThinNet BNC 10BASE 2 Twisted Pair 10BASE T UP LINK Segment Y 55m 165 ft Segment X 72m 216 ft ...

Page 35: ...nt run the percentages for all of the cabling lengths in the run must be added together and must not exceed 100 Note 2 If the total segment distance calculation result is greater than 100 consider using a Magnum Repeater so that each cable type can be 100 of its maximum allowed length Note 3 The maximum number of 10Mb Media Converters that can be used in series is three The cumulative noise from f...

Page 36: ...gment 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 1 Connecting Twisted Pair RJ 45 standard and Link Pass through models The following procedure describes how to connect a 10BASE T twisted pair segment to the RJ 45 port on the Magnum Media Converters The procedure is the same for both unshielded an...

Page 37: ...inated when the units are powered and proper connections established If the LINK LED is not illuminated change the setting of the up link switch See Section 4 4 for up link switch information If this does not help ensure that the cable is connected properly at both ends and is not defective 4 For the TF15LP model with the Link Pass through feature The two LINK LEDs operate together and either both...

Page 38: ...Optic multi mode single mode The following procedure applies to 10BASE FL multi mode and single mode applications using the TF15 TF15s TF15SC TF15LP and TF15 hdx Media Converters All have ST type fiber connectors except the TF15SC which has SC type connectors The TF15s single mode differs from the other fiber media converters in terms of the maximum distance allowed The others are used for a multi...

Page 39: ...he 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 cable remove the protective dust caps from the tips of the connectors on the media converter Save these dust caps for future use 2 Wipe clean the ends of the dual connectors with a soft cloth or lint free lens tissue damp...

Page 40: ...eceive 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 5 The LINK LED corresponding to the fiber port on the front of the product will illuminate for standard non Link Pass through models when a proper connection has been established at both ends and when power is ON in the units at each end If LINK is not lit afte...

Page 41: ...be used with an external power supply The external power supply unit supplied is one of two types one version U S and Canadian models for AC input power of 115 vac 60 Hz and one international version for 230 vac 50 Hz The 115 vac version has a small transformer integral with a convenience power outlet plug The 230 vac version has a small transformer integral with an IEC type power plug for a user ...

Page 42: ... 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 POL TP Illuminates AMBER to indicate inverse polarity detected JAB Illuminates AMBER to indicate jabber illegal packet length COL per port Illuminate...

Page 43: ...BASE 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 TX Illuminates GREEN to indicate attached host is transmitting data over the cable JAB Illuminates AMBER to indicate jabber illegal packet length COL per port ...

Page 44: ...e For Link Pass through models see Section 3 3 3 6 RX per port Illuminates GREEN to indicate data is being received TX Fiber Illuminates GREEN to indicate data is being transmitted POL TP Illuminates AMBER to indicate inverse polarity detected JAB per port When present illuminates to indicate half duplex Jabber illegal packet length condition Inoperable or not present on models with the FULL HALF ...

Page 45: ...ut a special cross over cable 4 5 1 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...

Page 46: ...ation is very simple and is described in Section 4 0 OPERATION Should problems develop during installation or operation this section should help to locate identify and correct such problems Please follow the suggestions listed below prior to contacting your supplier However if you are unsure of any procedure described in this section or if the Magnum Media Converter is not operating as expected do...

Page 47: ...ts of the network are operable 2 Check the cables and connectors to ensure that they have been properly connected and the cables wires have not been crimped or in some way impaired during installation About 90 of network downtime can be attributed to wiring and connector problems 3 Make sure that the external DC power supply is properly attached to the unit that it is of the proper type and that i...

Page 48: ...e 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 If the problem continues after completing Step 4 above contact your supplier of the Magnum Media Converter or if unknown contact Garrett Communications by fax phone or email for assis...

Page 49: ... when used appears to create the problem 2 An accurate list of Garrett Communications product model s involved with serial number s Include the date s that you purchased the products from your supplier 3 It is useful to include other network equipment models and related hardware including personal computers workstations terminals and printers plus the various network media types being used 4 A rec...

Page 50: ...unications 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 Name of your company institution Your shipping address Product name Serial Number or Invoice Number Packing List Number or Sales Order Number Date of installation Fail...

Page 51: ... 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 Garrett Communications Inc reserves the right to charge for the testing of non defective units under warranty Testing and repair of product that is no...

Page 52: ...hese 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 CAUTION Do not pack the unit in Styrofoam popcorn type packing material This material may cause electro static shock damage to the unit ...

Page 53: ... 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 Customer Service ...

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