Content GENERAL INFORMATION ................... 3 Functionality and features of the USB 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter ....3 Warranty and safety information ................. 4 Declaration of conformity ..................5 Scope of delivery ....................5 HARDWARE INTERFACES ..................6 Connectors ......................6 2.1.1 Black MQS Connector ................... 6 2.1.2...
1.1 Functionality and features of the USB 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter Figure 1-1: 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter USB The Technica Engineering USB 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter transmits data frames from the physical layer BroadR-Reach (100BASE-T1) to USB 2.0-LAN. Features: 1 port 100BASE-T1 with Broadcom BroadR-Reach Technology 1 port USB 2.0 mini B...
Do not cover the device due to fire danger. Do not place the device near to highly flammable materials due to fire danger. If you wish to discard a USB 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter from Technica Engineering GmbH, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.
1.3 Declaration of conformity Figure 1-2: Declaration of conformity 1.4 Scope of delivery The delivery includes: 1x USB 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter 1x Cable set o Cable for USB 2.0 to micro USB plug o Connector for MQS o 100BASE-T1 Cabling o Crimp contacts...
2 HARDWARE INTERFACES 2.1 Connectors On the label on top of the device you can see an overview about all HW interfaces of the 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter USB. Figure 2-1: Label of USB-100BASE-T1 Converter with pinning information 2.1.1 Black MQS Connector The pinning of the ECU connectors is listed on the label on top of the device as well.
2.2 Other Interfaces 2.2.1 Status LED The USB 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter has one status LED on the frontside of the case for the 100BASE-T1 Port. It is lit when there is linkup. It is toggling when there is communication. Note: There is a bug in the used BroadR-Reach PHY. When the 100BASE-T1 Plus and Minus lines are swapped, and the 100BASE-T1 port is set to Slave, then the Link LED is lit, but there is no data transmission possible.
A driver is available for following operating systems: Linux x64 Windows x32 and x64 Download-link https://technica-engineering.de/en/produkt/usb-100base-t1-converter/ 3.1 Installation for Windows Unzip the downloaded driver pack somewhere. It contains the file USB-BR.exe Double click to the USB-BR.exe-file for execution Click “Next”...
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In case you have an old application running, the installer will prompt to close automatically Click “Install” for completing the installation Click Finish for closing the installation setup 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter USB User Manual...
To uninstall drivers using DKMS, run sudo make uninstall-dkms 3.2.2 Try Application Installation Navigate \technica-usbbr_linux\linux-technicausbbr-tray-vx.x.x\linux- technicausbbr-tray-master folder to install tray application. This package provides a tray application to manage Technica Engineering USB BroadR-Reach converters. Requirements/Dependencies: cmake (v3.1 or higher) gtk+-3.0 libudev libappindicator Installation:...
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To install, please run: ./install.sh Enter your superuser (sudo) password when asked. After successful installation, a tray icon will appear (top right) with Technica application, which will allow you to configure the device. To uninstall, run ./uninstall.sh Enter your superuser (sudo) password when asked.
4 CONFIGURATION 4.1 In Windows The USB 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter is configured by using the Configurator window or using directly the system try icon. After successful installation, you will see a new window with a drop-down menu containing a list of all Technica Engineering 100BASE-T1 USB devices connected to your PC.
4.2 In Linux After successful installation of drivers, it is already possible to control Master/Slave mode by using ethtool: For master mode: sudo ethtool -s <interface name> mdix off For slave mode: sudo ethtool -s <interface name> mdix on With Tray Application it is the same as in Windows 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter USB User Manual...
5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The maximum cable length for BroadR-Reach segments is limited to 15 meters. The single unshielded twisted pair cable (UTP) must fulfill the IEEE 100BASE- T1 specifications. 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter USB User Manual...
6 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1-1: 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter USB ..............3 Figure 1-2: Declaration of conformity ................5 Figure 2-1: Label of USB-100BASE-T1 Converter with pinning information ....6 Figure 4-1: Tray Application ..................... 12 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter USB User Manual...
7 CHANGELOG Version Chapter Description Date First release Second Release 09.2018 2.1.1 New Design and added Configuration for NIC 02.2019 2.1.2 Adaptions for new driver version 1.4, minor enhancements 02.2019 Rework of content 03.2020 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter USB User Manual...
8 CONTACT If you have any questions regarding this product, please feel free to contact us: Technica Engineering GmbH Leopoldstr. 236 80807 München Germany Technical support: support@technica-engineering.de General information: Info@technica-engineering.de Most current user manuals and product information: https://technica-engineering.de/ 100BASE-T1 MediaConverter USB User Manual...