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LGC5150A LGC5151A LGC5152A Compact Media Converter User Manual Convert 10/100/1000-Mbps twisted pair to 100/1000-Mbps fiber. Models available with an SFP slot, or with fixed SC dual-strand multimode fiber or SC dual-strand single-mode fiber connectors. Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)
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Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
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FCC and IC Statements/NOM Statement FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference...
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NOM Statement 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc.. 6.
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NOM Statement 16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo. 17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación. 18.
Introduction ................8 Features ..................8 What’s Included ................ 9 Hardware Description ............. 10 2.4.1 Compact Media Converter ........... 10 2.4.2 Compatible SFP Modules (Use with LGC5150A Media Converter Only) ..........13 Installing the Compact Media Converter..........14 Operation ..................15 Powering the Compact Media Converter .........15 LED Indicators ................15...
100/1000 Mbps, full-duplex port. The Compact Media Converter, SFP (LGC5150A) is an SFP port-based model that includes two 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 connectors and one SFP port. It supports MSA-compliant 1000- or 100-Mbps SFPs.
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Figures 2-1 through 2-6 show the side panels of the media converters. Tables 2-1 through 2-3 describe the components. 3 4 5 Figure 2-1. LGC5150A side #1 panel. FIgure 2-1. LGC5150A side panel. Figure 2-2. LGC5150A side panel with power cord attached. Table 2-1. LGC5150A components. Number in Component Description...
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Chapter 2: Overview Figure 2-3. LGC5151A side panel. Figure 2-4. LGC5151A side panel with power cord attached. Table 2-2. LGC5151A components. Number in Component Description Figure 2-3 (2) RJ-45 connectors 10/100/1000BASE-T twisted pair (1) DIP switch Link Fault Passthrough (LFPT) (4) LED indicators FLT, LNK, 100 Mbps, and PWR (1) SC connector...
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Chapter 2: Overview Figure 2-5. LGC5152A side #1 panel. Figure 2-6. LGC5152A side #2 panel. Table 2-3. LGC5152A components. Number in Component Description Figure 2-5 (2) RJ-45 connectors 10/100/1000BASE-T twisted pair (1) DIP switch Link Fault Passthrough (LFPT) (4) LED indicators FLT, LNK, 100 Mbps, and PWR (1) SC connector Links to 1310-nm single-mode fiber...
Chapter 3: Installing the Compact Media Converter 3. Installing the Compact Media Converter The Compact Media Converter installs virtually anywhere as a standalone, table- top device, or using a wallmount bracket. Hardware Mounting You can mount the Compact Media Converter on a DIN rail using DIN rail clips, or on a wall using wallmount brackets.
Chapter 4: Operating the Compact Media Converter 4. Operating the Compact Media Converter 4.1 Powering the Compact Media Converter The Compact Media Converter is powered via an industry-standard IEC connector and will support 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 7 Watts maximum working power. Figure 4-1.
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Chapter 4: Operating the Compact Media Converter Table 4-1. LEDs on the top of the media converter. Description Lights red when a fault has been detected on the unit. Lights green with a valid link. 1000 Mbps Lights green when media converter is running at 1000 Mbps Lights green when media converter is powered on.
Chapter 4: Operating the Compact Media Converter 4.3 LFPT The Compact Media Converter includes an LFPT DIP switch, located on the front of the unit. Figure 4-4. LFPT DIP switch. Table 4-3. LFPT DIP switch functions. LFPT DIP Switch Position Description Switch Up LFPT ON...
(LOW SPD) DIP Switch. If a Gigabit SFP is installed in the SFP port and you set the switch to the ON position, it will force the SFP to operate at 100 Mbps. This DIP switch setting is available only on the LGC5150A model, on its fiber SFP port.
2. Dust caps are installed at Black Box to ensure factory-clean optical devices. Do not remove these protective caps until the moment you connect the fiber cable to the device.
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Chapter 5: Maintenance WARNING: Integrated circuits and fiber optic components are extremely susceptible to electrostatic discharge damage. Do not handle these components directly unless you are a qualified service technician and use tools and techniques that conform to accepted industry practices. Page 20 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
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