iConverter
®
T3/E3 Plugin Module USER MANUAL
The
iConverter
T3/E3 media converter provides standard T3 (44.736Mbps) or E3
(34.368Mbps) coax to fiber conversion and can be used to connect to devices such
as PBXs, multiplexers, routers and video servers via fiber. T3/E3 media converters
operate in pairs, extending distances over
fiber, which improves noise immunity,
quality of service, intrusion protection and
network security.
The T3/E3 supports Small Form Pluggable
(SFP) transceivers, enabling adaptability
to different fiber types, distances and
wavelengths, providing maximum flexibility
across a variety of network architectures
and topologies.
Management of the plug-in module is
accomplished by using a Management Module
1
(such as an
iConverter
NMM2
or
10/100M2) that provides monitoring, configuration and trap notification.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1) Configure DIP-Switches
2) Install Module in the Chassis and Connect Cables
3) Verify Operation
1) CONFIGURE DIP-SWITCHES
FRONT PANEL DIP-SWITCHES
“FLB” - Fiber Loopback
This DIP-switch facilitates the testing of the
fiber cables. When the “FLB” DIP-switch is
in the ON position, it sets the fiber port to
a Local Fiber Loopback Mode (Figure B)
and the “FLB” LED is turned on. When in
this mode, data received at the Fiber-In is
forwarded to the BNC-Out and the Fiber-
Out. If no data is received at Fiber-In, an AIS
pattern is transmitted out both BNC-Out and
Fiber-Out. By returning the DIP-switch to
the OFF position, the unit resumes normal
operation.
Figure B: Fiber Loopback and DIP-Switch Settings
d. Connect an appropriate multimode or single-mode fiber cable to the fiber port of the
installed module. It is important to ensure that the transmit (TX) is attached to the
receive side of the device at the other end and the receive (RX) is attached to the
transmit side. Single-fiber (SF) media converter models operate in pairs. The TX
wavelength must match the RX wavelength at the other end and the RX wavelength
must match the TX wavelength at the other end.
3) VERIFY OPERATION
Once the module has been installed and configured per steps 1 and 2, verify the module
is operational by viewing the LED indicators.
The Power LED indicates the module is receiving power.
The Fiber Optic link LED indicates the fiber optic connection has been established.
The Coax LED indicates a T3/E3 signal has been detected.
Form 040-08740-002C 9/13
Omnitron Systems Technology * 38 Tesla * Irvine, CA 92618
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Figure A: DIP-Switch Location
Function
"Legend"
Color
OFF State
ON / Blinking state
Power
"Pwr"
Amber
No Power
On: Power available
Fiber Activity
"Act"
Green
No valid data
Fast blink (10Hz): Data Received
Fiber AIS
"AIS"
Amber
--
Fast blink (10Hz): AIS Received.
Fiber Test detected
"TST"
Amber No Test Data
Received
Local unit asserting Remote Loopback:
Fast blink (10Hz): Test pattern received.
Slow blink (1 Hz): Unexpected pattern received.
Special Case:
Three quick blinks (2Hz) and pause (1sec.):
Illegal dip-switch selection.
Fiber Loopback
"FLB"
Amber Normal
ON: Local Fiber Loopback.
If "CLB" also "ON" indicates that the unit is the
Local Unit in Remote Loopback Mode.
Slow blink (1Hz) and also "CLB" in slow blink:
indicates that the unit is the Remote Unit in
Remote Loopback Mode.
Coax Loopback
"CLB"
Amber Normal
ON: Local Coax Loopback.
If "FLB" also "ON" indicates that the unit is the
Local Unit in Remote Loopback Mode.
Slow blink (1Hz) and also "FLB" in slow blink:
indicates that the unit is the Remote Unit in
Remote Loopback Mode.
Coax Activity
"ACT"
Green
No valid data
Fast blink (10Hz): Data Received
Coax AIS detected
"AIS"
Amber
--
Fast blink (10Hz): AIS Received.
Coax PRBS detected
"PRBS"
Amber
--
Blink 10 Hz: PRBS Received.
Blink 1 Hz: Forcing PRBS onto BNC-Out.
1
For complete management support, use a M2 series module (NMM2, GX/TM2, 2GXM2, 10/100M2,
2FXM2) or higher. The T3/E3 SFP (8759-0) module must be at rev xx/10 or greater.