Microsens GE-C301 User Manual

GE-C301 Gigabit Ethernet 1000Mbps
Media Converter
1000Base-T(RJ-45) to 1000Base-X(SC)
User's Manual
(620−0381−000)
1. Overview
IEEE802.3z/AB 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet supports two
types of media for network connection such as 1000Base-T
and 1000Base-SX/LX. GE-C301 media converter is designed
to connect two types of segments to operate smoothly. The
converter can be used as a standalone unit or as a slide-in
module to the 19" converter rack(up to 10 units) for use at a
central wiring closet.

2. Model Description

Model Fiber Connector Type
TP↔SC MM SC multi mode
TP↔SC SM SC single mode
The 1000Mbps Fiber Transceivers:
SC multi-mode
SC.S10Km single-mode
∗: SC single-mode S10Km model is option
∗∗: VF-45, MT-RJ models are available on request
3. Checklist
Before you start installing the Converter, verify that the
package contains the following:

The TP-Fiber Converter

AC-DC Power Adapter

This User's Manual
Please notify your sales representative immediately if any of
the aforementioned items is missing or damaged.
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TX
1000Base-T to 1000Base-X
Fig. 1 1000Mbps TP-to-Fiber Converter Front Panel
5VDC
850nm
1310nm
Default
Fig. 2 1000Mbps TP- to- Fiber Converter Rear Panel
∗Optional

4. LED Description

LED Color
FX LINK Green
FX FDX Green
TP LINK Green
TP FDX Green
ACT Green
PWR Green
FX TP
RX
LINK
FDX
ACT PWR
Fiber Mode
AUTO FORCE
Function
Lit when fiber connection is good
Lit when fiber full-duplex is active
Lit when TP connection is good
Lit when TP full-duplex is active
Lit when any traffic is present
Lit when +5V power is coming up
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1000SX/LX
RX TX
Fiber
Network TX RX
TP-to-1000SX/LX
Converter
1000Base-T
Network
Fig. 3 Basic Network Connection

5. Installing the Converter

Note: The Media Converter is hot-swappable.
Wear a grounding device for electrostatic discharge.
For as a standalone unit:
⇒ Verify the AC-DC adapter conforms to your country
AC power requirement and insert the power plug
For as a slide-in unit:
⇒ Verify the media converter is the right model and conforms
to the chassis slot. The Media Converter and Rack are built
to match in dimensions, DC jack, DC receptacle and power
safety
⇒ Locate +5VDC power jack on converter back, carefully
slide in and plug to 19" rack +5VDC power receptacle
Attach the fiber cable. The Tx, Rx fiber cable must
be paired at both ends
Fiber Default: AUTO. The "Fiber Mode" must be set to
Port "FORCE" when you intend to connect a pair of
GE-C301, or GE-C301 to GM-C301 via fiber
optic cable at both ends of a fiber connection.
Attach TP Cat. 5 cable to TP port
The 1000 TP port is transmit/receive wires auto-
TP
link (e.g. either MDI-X or MDI-II). It will auto-
Port
cross-connect transmit/receive wires to a switch or
to a workstation.
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