XSNet 1600 MC
10/100Base to 100Base-FX media converter
USER MANUAL
1. General description
The XSNet 1600 Series 10/100 to 100Base-FX
Media Converters allow incorporation of a copper-
based Ethernet 10/100Base-TX into a fibre-optic
100Base-FX Fast. They use store-and-forward at
full wire speed, and are compatible with other
10Base-T & 100Base-TX/FX devices. The 1600
MC connects to two multimode fibres, the 1640
MC uses two single-mode fibres and the 1650 MC
needs only one single-mode fibre.
In full-duplex mode, this converter can span
distances of up to 2 kilometres for multimode fibre
and up to 100 kilometres for long-haul single-mode
fibre between networking devices.
Auto-negotiation (N-Way support), manual half- or
full-duplex mode on the fibre port,
manual half/full-
duplex mode and speed selection on the copper
port, Link Fault Signalling (LFS) and both Remote
and local loopback Test can be selected via DIP
switches. The automatic MDI detection setting
feature allows for automatic cable type
configuration when establishing a connection
between RJ45 ports.
Front panel LEDs provide instant information about
the device's network and connectivity status.
An XSNet 1600 MC series converter, housed in a
compact stand-alone box which can also be
mounted on a vertical surface, is powered with an
230 V
AC
/12 V
DC
adapter, which is included in the
package, together with rubber feet and mounting
screws.
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FF
O
FF
O
FF
O
FF
FD
10
0
FD
O
N
O
N
O
N
O
N
H
D
10
H
D
PWR
12 V DC
800 mA
LNK/ACT LFS
FDX/COL 100
TX RX
Figure 1. Media converter front panel (top), rear
panel (middle) and top view with double optical
connector (keyed holes are on bottom side).
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