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LANMaster T8

Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

The LANMaster T8 8-Port Ethernet Hub w/SIC Slot  . . . . . . . .1

LANMaster T8 Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Networking the LANMaster T8  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Connectors, Indicators and Switches  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

2 SITE CONSIDERATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Ensuring Compliance with 5-Segment Rule  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Ensuring Correct 10BaseT Configuration  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

3 INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Unpacking the LANMaster T8  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Installing LANMaster T8 on Flat Surface  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connecting 10BaseT Cable at LANMaster T8 Front  . . . . . . . .9
Installing Slide In Cards  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Connecting Cable to Slide In Cards  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Twisted Pair Connector/10BaseT Connection  . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Female AUI Connector/10Base5 Connection  . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Male AUI Connector/PC Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
BNC Connector/10Base2 Connection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Fiber Optic Connector/Fiber Optic Connection  . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Powering the LANMaster T8  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

4 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Monitoring Power LED  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Monitoring Port/Indicator LEDs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

5 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

LANMaster T8 SPECIFICATIONS

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CABLE SPECIFICATIONS

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POLICY AND PROCEDURE

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8-Port Ethernet Hub w/SIC Slot

Policy And Procedure

A.  Limited Warranty

TRANSITION Networks (TN) warrants, for a period of two years (with the

exclusion of five years for passive balun products) from the date of shipment to

the original purchaser and at the original point of installation, that products of

TN’s design will be free from defects in materials and workmanship and in

conformity with TN’s specifications.  TN’s sole warranty with respect to products

manufactured or assembled by TN in accordance with a customer’s

specifications is a two year warranty that such goods conform to such

specifications.  These warranties do not extend to goods that have been subject

to alterations, misuse, accident, tampering, improper maintenance, improper

installation or abuse.
THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND EXTENDS ONLY TO PRODUCTS

ASSEMBLED BY TN, AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TN DOES NOT

MAKE AND DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES (EXCEPT TITLE), EXPRESSED

OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF

DESCRIPTION, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE

OR NON-INFRINGEMENT AND ANY WARRANTY BASED UPON PRIOR

WRITTEN OR ORAL REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING SUCH PRODUCTS

MADE BY TN, ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR REPRESENTATIVES.

B.  Limitations and Exclusions

If customer believes any goods sold hereunder are defective pursuant to the

warranty and within the warranty period set forth above, the customer must

notify TN within such period.  TN will promptly issue a return form for such

goods.  Upon receipt of the form, customer is to promptly return the allegedly

defective goods at customer’s expense and shipped prepaid to your distributor or

TN (refer to the next subsection C, Return Procedure).  
No goods will be accepted for return unless a prior return form is obtained from

TN, freight charges have been prepaid by customer.  TN or the distributor shall,

at its option, either (i) repair such goods free of charge if warranty within two

years, (ii) repair such goods at a minimum of $100 (One Hundred dollars) per

item if warranty expired, (iii) replace such goods free of charge, or (iv) accept

the return of such goods and credit current price therefore to the customer.  
THIS IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.  IN NO

EVENT SHALL TN BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER FOR BREACH OF ANY

WARRANTY,  FOR BREACH OR REPUDIATION OF ANY OTHER TERM OR

CONDITION OF SALE, FOR NEGLIGENCE , ON THE BASIS OF STRICT

LIABILITY, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE AND IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TN

IS INFORMED BY CUSTOMER OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN

ADVANCE OF THIS SALE.  
The sole purpose of this remedy shall be to provide the customer with the

replacement or repair of non-conforming goods in the manner provided here-in.

This exclusive remedy shall not be deemed to have failed of its essential purpose

so long as TN is willing and able to repair or replace the non-conforming goods

or refund the purchase price therefore in the manner provided herein.
TN reserves the right to inspect products claimed to be defective under warranty

either at the customer’s location or at TN's plant.  TN assumes no liability for

labor charges incidental to the adjustment, service, repairing, removal or

replacement of the product or other costs, or the expense of repairs made

outside of its factory except when made pursuant to TN's prior written consent.

All returns must be received in the same condition as the original shipment. 

Summary of Contents for E-TBT-HB-0802

Page 1: ...ce in installing using or maintaining the TRANSITION Networks LANMaster T8 10BaseT Ethernet Hub contact TRANSITION Networks Technical Support at 800 260 1312 or contact your local distributor LANMaster T8 8 Port Ethernet Hub w SIC Slot ...

Page 2: ...status and provide the appropriate number to the End User The three types of return numbers are listed below A Credit Return Authorization CRA number can only be requested from your distributor This CRA number will only be issued to distributors for item s within 90 days from the original ship date Under no circumstances will a CRA number be issued directly to the End User The return item s must b...

Page 3: ...SUCH PRODUCTS MADE BY TN ITS EMPLOYEES AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES B Limitations and Exclusions If customer believes any goods sold hereunder are defective pursuant to the warranty and within the warranty period set forth above the customer must notify TN within such period TN will promptly issue a return form for such goods Upon receipt of the form customer is to promptly return the allegedly defec...

Page 4: ... Ethernet Hub w SIC Slot 10BaseT Cable Specifications The physical characteristics of the 10BaseT cable must meet or exceed IEEE 802 3 10BaseT specifications Either shielded or unshielded twisted pair can be used Level 3 wire or better is recommended Gauge 26 to 22 AWG Attenuation Less than 11 5 dB 5 10 MHz Differential Characteristic 85 110 Ω Impedance 10 MHz Maximum Distance 100 Meters 330 Feet ...

Page 5: ...rs LANMaster T8 Specifications Dimensions 9 25 X 7 75 X 1 75 235mm x 197mm x 45mm Environment Temperature 0 50 C Humidity 10 90 non condensing Altitude 0 10 000 feet Cable Specifications 10Base2 Cable Specifications The physical characteristics of the 10Base2 cable must meet or exceed IEEE 802 3 10Base2 specifications 50 W RG 58 Ethernet approved cable AUI Cable Specifications The 15 pin AUI cable...

Page 6: ...ections to the 10BaseT network MDI MDI X Switch The MDI MDI X switch allows the RJ 45 connection at Port 8 to be changed from straight through to crossover 5 MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES open and attempt to repair the LANMaster T8 8 Port Ethernet Hub w SIC Slot or power supply adapter unit Failure to observe this warning could result in personal injury or death from electrica...

Page 7: ...net Hub w SIC Slot Adequate ventilation Standard environmental conditions Isolation from electrical noise including radio transmitters and broadband amplifiers motors high power electrical lines or fluorescent light fixtures Additionally The twisted pair cables should not run in the same conduit with power line cables Phone lines should be separated from data cables Flat or silver satin wires shou...

Page 8: ...numbers to all other terminals SIC Connection 3 4 5 4 4 5 1 2 2 3 3 Powering the LANMaster T8 To power ON the LANMaster T8 1 At LANMaster T8 back locate the power receptacle and associated fuse NOTE Fuse must be installed at correct setting for power source voltage before connecting to AC outlet 2 Verify that fuse is installed at correct setting for power source voltage NOTE The installed fuse rat...

Page 9: ...at both ends In a coax thinnet installation the first and last device in a daisy chain must be terminated with a 50 ohm terminator Additionally the 10Base2 segment must be grounded to earth ground Fiber Optic Connector 10BaseFL Connection The fiber optic card E FRL SIC provides one set of transmit TX and receive RX connectors to fiber optic cable The redundant fiber optic card E FL RED SIC provide...

Page 10: ...ollowing optional SICs may be included Item Part Number Thinnet Coaxial E CX SIC Fiber Optic E FRL SIC Twisted Pair E TBT SIC Female AUI E AUI DT SIC Male AUI E AUI DC SIC Bridge E BR SIC Redundant Fiber Optic E FL RED SIC Female AUI Connector 10Base5 Connection The female AUI card E AUI DT SIC provides a female AUI connector for connection through an AUI drop cable to the 10Base5 port on a transc...

Page 11: ...nector 10Base5 Male AUI Connector PC BNC Connector 10Base2 Fiber Optic Connector Fiber Optic Twisted Pair Connector 10BaseT Connection The twisted pair card E TBT SIC provides an RJ 45 connector to 10BaseT To connect 10BaseT Cable to Pocket Hub SIC RJ 45 connectors 1 Locate or build 10BaseT cables with the following characteristics 802 3 compliant See page 18 correct straight through or crossover ...

Page 12: ...In Card connector meets the the LANMaster T8 backplane 3 Firmly push the card into the slot until the Slide In Card faceplate is flat against the LANMaster T8 frame 4 Rotate the Slide In Card thumbscrews into the LANMaster T8 threaded holes 10 9 LANMaster T8 8 Port Ethernet Hub w SIC Slot Connecting 10BaseT Cable at LANMaster T8 Front To connect 10BaseT Cable to RJ 45 connectors at the LANMaster T...

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