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Transition Networks, Inc.
User Guide
M/E-TX-FX Series
Mini Fast Ethernet Media Converters
100Base-TX RJ-45 to 100Base-FX
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Low cost 100M standalone media converter
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With Auto-Negotiation, Auto-cross, etc.
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 2
Ordering Information .................................................................................................................................... 2
Features ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 3
Package Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 5
Observe ESD Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 5
Copper and Fiber Ports ............................................................................................................................. 5
Connect the Fiber Cable ........................................................................................................................... 6
Connect the Twisted-pair Copper Cable ................................................................................................... 6
Power Warnings ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Power Supply Included ............................................................................................................................. 7
Power up the Media Converter ................................................................................................................ 7
Power Adapter .......................................................................................................................................... 7
AC Power .............................................................................................................................................. 7
DC Power .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Operation ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Status LEDs ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Features .................................................................................................................................................... 8
Auto-Negotiation.................................................................................................................................. 8
AutoCross ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Automatic Link Restoration .................................................................................................................. 8
Far-End Fault (Always ON) ................................................................................................................... 8
Cable Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 9
Fiber Optics .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Copper Cable ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Compliance Information ............................................................................................................................. 11
Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................................................................... 11
CE Mark ................................................................................................................................................... 11
FCC Regulations .................................................................................................................................. 11
Canadian Regulations ......................................................................................................................... 11
European Regulations ........................................................................................................................ 12
Record of Revisions ..................................................................................................................................... 12
33517 Rev. B
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Transition Networks, Inc. M/E-TX-FX-01 User Guide User Guide M/E-TX-FX Series Mini Fast Ethernet Media Converters 100Base-TX RJ-45 to 100Base-FX • Low cost 100M standalone media converter • With Auto-Negotiation, Auto-cross, etc. • Contents Introduction ..............................2 Ordering Information ............................ 2 Features ................................ -
Page 2: Introduction
M/E-TX-FX-01 User Guide Introduction Transition Networks’ M/E-TX is a series of Fast Ethernet stand-alone Mini media converters that provide cost effective media conversion between 100Base-TX ports and 100Base-FX ports. With its fixed configuration, deployments are just plug-and-play, and its small size makes it ideal for locations where space is limited. -
Page 3: Features
Transition Networks, Inc. M/E-TX-FX-01 User Guide Features • Fiber integration used in pairs or as a single unit, this mini media converter will ease the integration of fiber optic cabling into copper-rich fast Ethernet environments • Extend Network Distance as fiber supports the transmission of Fast Ethernet data over much longer distances than possible twisted pair •... -
Page 4: Package Contents
Transition Networks, Inc. M/E-TX-FX-01 User Guide CAUTION: Copper based media ports, e.g., Twisted Pair (TP) Ethernet, USB, RS232, RS422, RS485, DS1, DS3, Video Coax, etc., are intended to be connected to intrabuilding (inside plant) link segments that are not subject to lightening transients or power faults. These Copper-based media ports are NOT to be connected to interbuilding (outside plant) link segments that are subject to lightening transients or power faults. -
Page 5: Installation
Transition Networks, Inc. M/E-TX-FX-01 User Guide Installation O bserve ESD Precautions 1 0 B Always observe the following ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) precautions when installing or handing the media converter: Do not remove the converter from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it. -
Page 6: Connect The Fiber Cable
Transition Networks, Inc. M/E-TX-FX-01 User Guide Connect the Fiber Cable Full duplex (always ON) is on the fiber side only; therefore, the 512-Bit Rule does not apply. The cable lengths are constrained by the cable requirement. 1. Locate or build IEEE 803.2 compliant 100 Base-X fiber cable with male, two-stranded TX to RX connectors installed at both ends. -
Page 7: Power Warnings
3. Verify that the media converter is powered up by observing the lit power indicator LED on the front panel. D C Power 2 3 B See the Transition Networks SPS-1872-SA DC external power supply user guide for powering the media converter. 33517 Rev. B https://www.transition.com/... -
Page 8: Operation
Transition Networks, Inc. M/E-TX-FX-01 User Guide Operation S tatus LEDs 1 7 B Use the LEDs to monitor the status of the media converter. FX-Link/Act LED fiber Green = Link ( Flashing = Activity TX-Link/Act LED Green = Link Flashing = Activity... -
Page 9: Cable Specifications
Transition Networks, Inc. M/E-TX-FX-01 User Guide C able Specifications 1 9 B Cable physical characteristics must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3 ™ specifications. F iber Optics 2 8 B Bit Error Rate: <10-9 Single mode fiber (recommended): 9 μm Multimode fiber (recommended): 62.5/125 μm... -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
Transition Networks, Inc. M/E-TX-FX-01 User Guide T roubleshooting If the media converter fails, isolate and correct the failure by determining the answers to the following questions, and then taking the indicated action: Is the power LED lit and did the TX and FX LEDs turn ON and then turn OFF? •... -
Page 11: Compliance Information
Transition Networks, Inc. M/E-TX-FX-01 User Guide C ompliance Information D eclaration of Conformity 2 0 B C E Mark 2 1 B F CC Regulations 3 0 B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. -
Page 12: European Regulations
Trademark Notice : All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright restrictions : © 2012-2021 Transition Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means - graphic, electronic or mechanical - without written permission from Transition Networks.
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