METRODATA LTD
FC7000 Media Converter
Installation Guide
76-02-047 Rev A
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2 INTRODUCTION
The Metrodata FC7x00 is a range of Fast Ethernet Media converter which will convert
between a 10/100BaseT copper twisted pair interface and a 100Base-FX fibre interface.
The FC7x00 utilises a duplex SC Fibre transceiver module and is available in the following
options:
FC7000 100BaseFX 1300nm, Multimode, up to 5km reach
FC7100 100BaseFX 1310nm, Single-mode, up to 30km reach
FC7200 100BaseFX 1310nm, Single-mode, up to 70km reach
Despite these quoted maximum operating distances for the FC7X00 products, specific
installations may only operate over lower distances due to the variations in losses of
different types of fibre cable, the use of connecting fibre cables, or patch panels. When
operating over 50% of the maximum distances it is advisable to calculate all fibre optic
connector and cable losses and compare these with the fibre optic loss budget specified
for this product.
The FC7x00 may be used for simple media conversion to enable connection of a twisted
pair port on a switch to a fibre port on another switch as shown below:
Figure 1: FC7000 Media Conversion
Alternatively, the FC7000 may be used to extend the reach of a twisted pair connection
from 100m to over 20km by conversion to fibre as shown below:
Figure 2: FC7100 Link Extension
