3.4.3 LC Port to LC Port Cable Wiring ..................................20 3.5 Setting the DIP Switches ..................................21 3.5.1 Link Fault Protection (LFP) DIP Switch on LMC280A, LMC281A, and LMC282A ................21 3.5.2 Relay Function DIP Switch on LGC280A, LGC281A, LGC282A ......................21 4. INSTALLATION .................................... 22 4.1 DIN Rail Mounting ....................................22...
You Will Also Need (1) Power supply (1) Fiber SFP module (required for LMC280A and LGC280A models only) STEP 2: DIN RAIL MOUNTING NOTE: The DIN rail kit is already installed on the media converter.
The media converter supports dual redundant power supplies (not included) connected via the 4- or 6-pin terminal block. NOTE: To order a suitable power supply, contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com STEP 5A: Insert the negative/positive wires into the V-/V+ terminals, respectively.
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CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 1.3 COMPATIBLE FIBER SFP MODULES FOR USE WITH LMC280A, LGC280A See the table below. TABLE 1-3. COMPATIBLE FIBER SFP MODULES FOR USE WITH LMC280A, LGC280A PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION DISTANCE 100-MBPS CONNECTIONS (FOR USE WITH LMC280A) LFP401...
Gigabit models have a relay output to carry capacity of 1 A at 24 VDC 2.3 AVAILABLE MODELS Six models are available: Fast Ethernet Industrial Media Converter SFP (LMC280A) Fast Ethernet Industrial Media Converter MM SC (LMC281A) ...
(1) Fiber SFP module (required for LMC280A and LGC280A models only) 2.5 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION 2.5.1 LMC280A, LMC281A, LMC282A Figure 2-1 shows the front panels of the LMC280A, LMC281A, and LMC282A units. Table 2-1 describes their components. 1, 2 1, 2 1, 2...
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10/100 RJ-45 port links to Fast Ethernet Figure 2-2 shows the top panel common to all of the LMC280A, LMC281A, and LMC282A units. Table 2-2 describes its components. FIGURE 2-2. TOP PANEL COMMON TO ALL OF THE FAST ETHERNET MEDIA CONVERTERS TABLE 2-2.
SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 Figure 2-3 shows the back panel common to all of the LMC280A, LMC281A, and LMC282A units. Table 2-3 describes its components. FIGURE 2-3. BACK PANEL COMMON TO ALL OF THE FAST ETHERNET MEDIA CONVERTERS TABLE 2-3. BACK-PANEL COMPONENTS...
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NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 Figure 2-6 shows the back panel common to all of the LGC280A, LGC281A, and LGC282A units. Table 2-6 describes its components. FIGURE 2-6. BACK PANEL COMMON TO ALL OF THE GIGABIT ETHERNET MEDIA CONVERTERS TABLE 2-6.
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LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 3.5 SETTING THE DIP SWITCHES 3.5.1 LFP (LINK FAULT PROTECTION) DIP SWITCH ON THE LMC280A, LMC281A, LMC282A TABLE 3-5. LFP DIP SWITCH NUMBER POSITION DESCRIPTION LFP mode enable LFP mode disable...
The media converter supports dual redundant power supplies (not included) connected via the 4- or 6-pin terminal block. NOTE: To order a suitable power supply, contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com STEP 5A: Insert the negative/positive wires into the V-/V+ terminals, respectively.
SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 5.1 LMC280A, LMC281A, LMC282A LINK FAULT PASSTHROUGH (LFP) APPLICATION The Fast Ethernet media converters support the Link Fault Passthrough (LFP) function. If one side of the link fails, the other side continues transmitting packets. An application diagram for this feature is shown below.
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