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TC3720
Self-Healing Industrial
Ethernet Fiber Optic Switch
User's Manual
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- Page 1 TC Communications, Inc. reserves the right to change or modify the contents of this manual at any time without prior notification.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Power Supply ............................9 Power Up Test ............................ 9 Installation Procedure Summary ....................10 Using the TC3720's as Regular Optical Switches (None SHR) ..........10 Chapter 3 - Hardware Configuration ................11 Self-Healing Ring (SHR) ID Setting ....................11 Hardware SHR ID Settings ......................11 Examples: To Set the SHR ID ...................... - Page 3 Power Sources ..........................32 Temperature ............................32 Physical (Standalone/Rackmount Unit) ..................32 Appendix - A ......................33 Return Policy ............................ 33 Warranty ............................33 Appendix - B......................34 Setting the Self-Healing Ring IDs on the TC3720's ..............34 - 3 -...
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Page 4: Chapter 1 - Overview
A Web-based configuration user interface is provided to view and change network settings such as IP Address, Subnet, Gateway, Speed, Half/Full Duplex, Name, Password and other parameters. It also monitors the fiber ring status, alarm conditions, fault locations for local and remote units. The TC3720 can also be configured through a serial console (Out-of-Band). -
Page 5: Fiber Optic Specifications
TC3720 User's Manual Rev. 1.5 Fiber Optic Specifications Multimode Model Transmitter: LED; typical Launch Power -17.0 dBm* (1310nm, @62.5/125µm) Receiver: PIN Diode; typical Sensitivity -33.0 dBm* (1310nm, @62.5/125µm) Optic saturation level -11.0 dBm*(1310nm, @62.5/125µm Loss Budget: 1310nm Multimode @62.5/125µm 15 dB Distance: 1310nm Multimode, @62.5/125µm... - Page 6 TC3720 User's Manual Rev. 1.5 Single Fiber, 50km Model Transmitter: Typical Launch Power -8 to -3 dBm* (1310nm/1550nm, @9/125µm) Receiver: PIN Diode; typical Sensitivity -33.0 dBm* (1310nm/1550nm, @9/125µm) Optic saturation level -3 dBm* Loss Budget: 1310nm/1550nm Single Mode, @9/125µm 29 dB Distance: 1310nm/1550nm Single Mode, @9/125µm...
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Page 7: Front Panel Connectors, Dip Switches And Led Indicators
TC3720 User's Manual Rev. 1.5 Front Panel Connectors, DIP Switches and LED Indicators Figure 1. TC3720's Front Panel View - 7 -... -
Page 8: Rear Panel Connectors, Dip Switches And Reset Button
TC3720 User's Manual Rev. 1.5 Rear Panel Connectors, DIP Switches and Reset Button Figure 2. TC3720's Rear Panel View - 8 -... -
Page 9: Chapter 2 - Installation
Power Supply Standard input power is 12V DC @500mA for the TC3720. The power plug is a terminal block connector with positive & negative polarity indicated on the rear panel of the unit. Two connectors, labeled "PWR A"... -
Page 10: Installation Procedure Summary
1 (F1) or fiber port 2 (F2). For example, as shown on the diagram below. To set the TC3720's as regular optical switches, simply set the front panel DIP switch #1 (SHR) to the up "Off" position. Refer to dip switches on figure 1. -
Page 11: Chapter 3 - Hardware Configuration
TC3720 Chapter 3 - Hardware Configuration User's Manual Rev. 1.5 Self Healing Ring (SHR) ID Setting The Self Healing Ring (SHR) can be connected with a maximum of 128 units. The ID setting can be configured with either hardware or software (each unit must have a unique ID). Hardware configuration is limited to the default IP addresses. -
Page 12: Bench Test
It is highly recommended to conduct bench tests before actual installation. Bench testing allows the user to become familiar with the functions and features of the TC3720 in a controlled environment. Knowledge of the TC3720's functions and features will facilitate installation and troubleshooting efforts later on. -
Page 13: Configuring The Slave Units
TC3720 User's Manual Rev. 1.5 Configuring the Slave units: 1. Enable the SHR dip switch on the front panel by setting it to the down position. 2. Select the fiber ports to form the SHR (set the F1/1X and F2/2X dip switches on the front panel to the up position). -
Page 14: Chapter 4 - Software Configuration
In order to configure the TC3720's that is, set to default, the user needs to use a PC with a web browser installed. Furthermore, the PC's IP address must be set within the range of 192.168.254.1 to 192.168.254.99, and with a Network Mask of 255.255.255.0. -
Page 15: Site Map
TC3720 User's Manual Rev. 1.5 Site Map: The site map below can be used as a guide to navigate through the desired sections for software configurations. Login Basic Switch Name Location Contact Description Mac Address Network IP Address Subnet Mask... -
Page 16: Configure Basic
The location field will be shown on the SHR error report to assist in locating the units with broken fiber optic links (see figure 12 on page 23). MAC Address (cannot be changed). When done, click Apply to save the changes. Figure 5. TC3720 Configure Basic Window - 16 -... -
Page 17: Configure Ip Settings
SHR Master: Select either Master or Slave. SHR Port: This is the UDP port used by the TC3720. It can be any number as long as it is not used for public port such as 80, 23 and etc. We recommend to use the factory default UDP port. -
Page 18: Configure Port Settings
7, below. It shows the information of all ports. For example, click on the copper Port 5 and you will see a window as in figure 8, next page. Figure 7. TC3720 Port Settings Window - 18 -... -
Page 19: Port State
128K, 256K, 512K, 1M, 2M, 4M, 8M, 16M, 32M, or 64M. (bps). Egress Limit: Rate limiting for outbound traffic (data going out from the TC3720 port). The default value of the rate limit is None ( no limit on the outbound traffic). The rate limit can be set to 128K, 256K, 512K, 1M, 2M, 4M, or 8M. - Page 20 TC3720 User's Manual Rev. 1.5 Software Configuration Continue Ingress Limit: Rate limiting for inbound traffic. Figure 9. TC3720 Port Settings Dialog Box - 20 -...
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Page 21: Shr Status Report
Clear Missing Units: Clears the missing units in the error report status window. This is used when a unit is removed or isolated from the ring or the ID has been changed. Figure 10. TC3720 SHR Status Report Window - 21 -... - Page 22 SHR ID's. To view the details on the fiber breakage, click on the "Error Report" button and you will see the window as in figure 12 with the details of the units with the problem. Figure 11. TC3720 SHR Status Report Window - 22 -...
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Page 23: Error Status Report
Slave units will display only the master and itself. Warning: The error report viewed on a Slave unit will not show breakages not involving the Master or itself. Figure 12. TC3720 SHR Error Report Window - 23 -... -
Page 24: Login Settings
2. Then you will see a window asking you to refresh your browser or enter the new IP to continue. Please refresh your web browser and then login with the new user name or password when the authentication window (as in figure 15) pops up to continue the software configurations. Figure 13. TC3720 Login Settings Window - 24 -... - Page 25 TC3720 User's Manual Rev. 1.5 Figure 14. TC3720 New Settings Saved Window Figure 15. TC3720 Login with New Settings - 25 -...
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Page 26: Console Port Settings
Note: After completing the Console Settings, enter "Logout" & press "Enter" to log out of Console Settings. When you see the "TC3720 Console Ver1.0" prompt, you have successfully configured your TC3720 unit. Figure 16. TC3720's Console Settings - 26 -... -
Page 27: Console Help
Rev. 1.5 Console Help The console "help" and "help set" commands will assist you with information about various command descriptions as shown on figure 17, below. Figure 17. TC3720's Console Help Set ip: Set Unit's IP Address. E.g. Set ip 192.168.254.123 Set netmask: Set Unit's Netmask. -
Page 28: Show" Command
TC3720 User's Manual Rev. 1.5 "Show" Command The "show" command will show the current IP settings of the TC3720 unit. Figure 18. TC3720's "Show" Command - 28 -... -
Page 29: Telnet Settings
TC3720 User's Manual Rev. 1.5 Telnet Settings You can also use Telnet to set the IP configuration, username, and password. Note: The Telnet default "timeout" is two minutes. Figure 19. TC3720's Telnet Settings - 29 -... -
Page 30: Chapter 5 - Pc Ip Configuration
TC3720 User's Manual Chapter 5 - PC IP Configuration Rev. 1.5 To check your PC's IP Address and Network Mask. (Windows 98/ME) 1. Open “Control Panel” 2. Open “Network” 3. Click on the TCP/IP for the network card 4. Click “Properties”... -
Page 31: Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting
Rev. 1.5 General Alarm conditions occur whenever an optical problem or "fault" condition is detected by the TC3720's. All LEDs are Off If no LEDs are lit on the unit, check the DC power supply, terminal block connector plug, and/or the power source. -
Page 32: Chapter 7 - Specifications
TC3720 User's Manual Chapter 7 - Specifications Rev. 1.5 Electrical Data Rates ................... 10Mbps/100Mbps Connectors ............RJ-45 Female, DB9 Serial Port Optical Refer to pages 5 and 6 Visual Indicators System status ....PWR A, PWR B, Vcc1, Vcc2, ALARM, MSTR/SLVE, ........................ -
Page 33: Return Policy
Buyer should notify TC Communications, Inc. promptly in writing of any claim based upon warranty, and TC Communications, Inc., at its option, may first inspect such goods at the premises of the Buyer, or may give written authorization to Buyer to return the goods to TC Communications, Inc., transportation charges prepaid, for examination by TC Communications, Inc. -
Page 34: Setting The Self-Healing Ring Ids On The Tc3720'S
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