Synchronous, carrier controlled short range modem (10 pages)
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual CopperLink CL-SFP Series SFP Copper Wire Modems User Manual This is a Class A device and is not intended for use in a residential environment. REGULATORY MODEL NUMBER: CLSFPD4-001 Sales Office: +1 (301) 975-1000 Technical Support:...
CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual About this guide This guide describes the CopperLink CL-SFP Series hardware, installation and basic configuration. Audience This guide is intended for the following users: Operators • Installers • Maintenance technicians • Structure This guide contains the following chapters and appendices: •...
CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual Table of Contents About this guide Structure Table of Contents Safety When Working With Electricity 1 General Information 2 Service Instructions (Before You Begin…) 3 Quick Installation Guide 3.1 Resetting the SFP modem to its factory settings (optional) 3.2 Enter CopperLink SFP Copper Wire Modem 3.3 Configure CopperLink SFP Modem 3.4 Checking of Link Quality and Baserate adjustment...
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual 8 Connector Description 8.1 SFP Modem Connector 8.2 SFP Host Connector 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Appendix A - Contacting Patton For Assistance Introduction Contact information Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs) RMA numbers Appendix B - End User License Agreement 1.
CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual Safety When Working With Electricity The CopperLink unit contains no user serviceable parts, and is not be opened by the user. The equipment shall be returned to Patton LLC for repairs or repaired by qualified service personnel. WARNING Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual 1 General Information The CopperLink CL-SFP is a single pair, low power SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) Ethernet copper wire modem. The modem is optimized for a duplex connection speed in the range of 1.5…18Mbps over a pair of copper wires up to 6200 meters.
CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual 2 Service Instructions (Before You Begin…) Service Instructions • Before unpacking, check if the packing box is intact and if the SFP model is equal to that specified in the purchase order/contract. • Before installation of the SFP, read carefully the present technical description and service instructions. Take care about all Warnings inside this manual! Remember that the guarantee and the free-of-charge repair will not be granted under the following conditions: a) If the SFP or any of its parts fails due to improper installation, testing or operation.
CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual 3 Quick Installation Guide The CopperLink CL-SFP modem can be installed in any SFP port of any host equipment (for instance, switch or router), which supports 100Base-FX or 1000Base-X, i.e., Fast- or Gigabit Ethernet SFP port. All CopperLink CL-SFP modems are delivered with the following factory default settings: •...
CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual FIGURE 3.2 SFP MODEM REAR VIEW, SWITCH IS IN THE LEFT POSITION (NORMAL OPERATION). Now the Factory Default settings are set and SFP modem is ready for initial configuring. 3.2 Enter CopperLink SFP Copper Wire Modem To log in to an CopperLink CL-SFP modem, use a terminal emulation program with Telnet or go with WEB.
CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual 3.2.2 Access with WEB Enter the command: http://192.168.0.1 in the WEB browser. After the connection is established the summary window of the modems WEB-GUI will be displayed: FIGURE 3.4 SUMMARY SCREEN (WEB) 3.3 Configure CopperLink SFP Modem FIGURE 3.5 TYPICAL APPLICATION The Figure above represents a typical application of the SFP modems.
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual • This mode ensures fast link establishment both after short, less than 2 seconds, interruptions and also after long line disconnections. • In this mode, the connection speed is fixed and determined by the Baserate parameter, which must be set identically on both modems.
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual Master Slave < 2 seconds > 2 seconds Fixed Rate Fixed Rate fast recovery (2..10 sec.) fast recovery (2..10 sec.) Fixed or Auto Rate Auto Rate fast recovery (2..10 sec.) full handshake (30.300 sec.) TABLE 3.1 CONNECTION RECOVERY DEPENDING ON THE FAILURE TYPE AND CONFIGURATION 3.3.3 Configuring Fixed Rate Mode via Telnet SFP-Modem#1: Enter to SFP-Modem#1 with Telnet then perform the following commands: (The IP address, netmask and gateway shown here are for example purposes only)
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual In Menu Configuration Management (CM) of the SFP modem, you can type NETCONFIG to check the configuration. SFP-Modem#1: FIGURE 3.6 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATION OF MASTER MODEM IN FIXED RATE MODE (TELNET) SFP-Modem#2: FIGURE 3.7 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATION OF SLAVE MODEM IN FIXED RATE MODE (TELNET)
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual 3.3.4 Configuring Fixed Rate Mode via WEB SFP-Modem#1: 1. Enter to SFP-Modem#1 via WEB, then configure the following parameters in CONFIGURATION screen and click Save button: NOTE: The IP address, netmask and gateway shown here are for example only. FIGURE 3.8 CONFIGURING OF MASTER MODEM IN FIXED RATE MODE (WEB) 2.
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual 3. The SFP modem will restart and the WEB-page will become unavailable. Because IP address, netmask and gateway of the SFP-Modem#1 were changed, it might be necessary to change the settings of the Host#1 to access SFP-Modem#1 again. SFP-Modem#2: 1.
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual 3. The SFP modem will restart and the WEB-page will become unavailable. Because IP address, netmask and gateway of the SFP-Modem#2 were changed, it might be necessary to change the settings of the Host#2 to access SFP-Modem#2 again. You can check the configuration after re-establishing of WEB connection to the SFP modems: SFP-Modem#1: FIGURE 3.12 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATION OF MASTER MODEM IN FIXED RATE MODE (WEB)
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual 3.3.5 Configuring Auto Rate Mode via Telnet SFP-Modem#1: Enter to SFP-Modem#1 with Telnet then perform the following commands: (The IP address, netmask and gateway shown here are for example purposes only) Type following commands Description Enter the Main Menu <Enter>...
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual You can check the configuration after re-establishing of Telnet connection to the SFP modems: In Menu Configuration Management (CM) of the SFP modem, you can type NETCONFIG to check the configuration. SFP-Modem#1: FIGURE 3.14 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATION OF MASTER MODEM IN AUTO RATE MODE (TELNET) SFP-Modem#2: FIGURE 3.15 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATION OF SLAVE MODEM IN AUTO RATE MODE (TELNET)
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual 3.3.6 Configuring Auto Rate Mode via WEB SFP-Modem#1: 4. Enter to SFP-Modem#1 via WEB, then configure the following parameters in CONFIGURATION screen and click Save button: NOTE: The IP address, netmask and gateway shown here are for example only. FIGURE 3.16 CONFIGURING OF MASTER MODEM IN AUTO RATE MODE (WEB) 5.
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual SFP-Modem#2: 5. Enter to SFP-Modem#2 via WEB, then configure the following parameters in CONFIGURATION screen and click Save button: NOTE: The IP address, netmask and gateway shown here are for example only. FIGURE 3.18 CONFIGURING OF SLAVE MODEM IN AUTO RATE MODE (WEB) 6.
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual You can check the configuration after re-establishing of WEB connection to the SFP modems: SFP-Modem#1: FIGURE 3.20 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATION OF MASTER MODEM IN AUTO RATE MODE (WEB) SFP-Modem#2: FIGURE 3.21 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATION OF SLAVE MODEM IN AUTO RATE MODE (WEB)
CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual 3.4 Checking of Link Quality and Baserate adjustment ATTENTION • In Fixed Rate mode the link is established in 2..10 seconds if line parameters allow it. • Depending on the line parameters, in Auto Rate mode it may take from 30 seconds to 3 minutes to establish a link.
2900 2300 1600 TABLE 3.6 BASERATE SETTINGS AND TRANSMISSION DATA RATE Problem with CopperLink SFP Modem If you have a problem with the CopperLink SFP modems, please send following details to your Patton support contact: • Application Description • Main Menu picture (Telnet session) or SUMMARY screen (WEB interface) of every modem •...
CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual 4 Technical Description Description of CopperLink SFP Modems The CopperLink CL-SFP copper wire modems are available as a Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) device. There are two models with different line connectors (see also Selection Guide): CL-SFP/XC CL-SFP/SPE FIGURE 4.1 COPPERLINK CL-SFP MODEM FIGURE 4.2 CL-SFP/XC DIMENSIONS...
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual FIGURE 4.3 CL-SFP/XC WITH FIGURE 4.4 CL-SFP/SPE WITH CONNECTOR 1015464 CONNECTOR 1704853 FIGURE 4.5 CL-SFP/SPE DIMENSIONS...
CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual FIGURE 4.6 CL-SFP/SPE WITH CONNECTOR MSPE-P2L0-2A0XX 4.2 Interface Description 4.2.1 Copper Wire modem Interface The CopperLink SFP modem has a single modem interface that provides full-duplex connectivity at speeds in the range of 1536..18048 kbps over a pair of copper wires. The transmission speed is defined by Baserate parameter and can be selected with the steps of 64kbps.
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual If both SFP modems are in Fixed Rate Mode with the same Baserate, then establishing a connection usually takes within 2..10 seconds. The line parameters must allow link establishing with the specified Baserate, otherwise the communication will not be established. If both modems are set to Fixed Rate Mode, but with different Baserate, then the communication will not be established.
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual FIGURE 4.8 SNR VALUE AND LINK QUALITY INDICATOR (STATUS SCREEN, WEB INTERFACE) During acceptance testing, it is recommended to set the line rate or choose cable pairs (at a fixed line rate) so that the SNR value is at least 20.5 dB (link quality must indicate “good”). 4.2.1.4 Fast Link Recovery In case of link interruption , the device will first try to re-establish the connection using the internal settings of the copper transceiver with which the previous connection was established.
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual • short circuit in the cable • remote module is not connected to the line • no power supply to the remote module • too much resistance (length) of the cable 4.2.2 Ethernet Interface (SFP Host Interface) The Ethernet interface of CopperLink SFP modem fulfill the standard IEEE 802.3.
CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual Name Alarm status Description Non-urgent One of the software banks is not programmed Urgent Copper Wire link is not established TABLE 4.2 COPPERLINK SFP MODEM ALARMS 4.3 Management of CopperLink SFP Copper Wire Modem The CopperLink SFP modems have integrated management and diagnostic functionality. The access to this functionality is possible via IP network by accessing over Telnet or by using the WEB interface.
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual If no symbols are received by the SFP modem over the telnet connection within 5 minutes, this session breaks. 4.3.3 WEB The WEB interface is used to display status and to do configuration. Any WEB browser can be used to access the WEB interface.
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual FIGURE 4.15 CONFIGURATION SCREEN (WEB INTERFACE) On the Miscellaneous screen you will find some important control possibilities like “Factory Default”, “Restart” and “TFTP SW Update” buttons. There is also a section for selecting an active software bank: FIGURE 4.16 MISCELLANEOUS (WEB INTERFACE)
CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual 5 Diagnostic And Control/Status Fields Memory Map The SFF-8472 specification (Management Interface for SFP+) defines an enhanced memory map with a digital diagnostic monitoring (DDM) interface for SFP transceivers that allows pseudo real time access to device operating parameters.
CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual During upgrade, the downloaded software overwrites the upgradeable software. After successful download, a message appears that the SW was loaded successfully and user can use SOFTSELECT command to activate the downloaded software. If downloading was interrupted or there was a failure in the data transmission, a message is displayed. The SOFTINFO command in CLI or Miscellaneous tab in WEB show that no valid software is loaded.
CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual • in real commands brackets and vertical line are not entered, they are used for description • after the command is typed, press <enter> Commands 6.5.1 Main Menu The main menu is presented as shown below: MODEL CL-SFP/XC 01AA DATE...
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual 6.5.3 Fault and Maintenance Management Menu After typing “2” in the main menu and pressing <enter>, the following message is displayed: Fault and maintenance management activated Enter 'M' to return to MAIN, or 'H' for HELP information CX_FMM>...
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Status -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mode: master Baserate: 18.048 Mbps SNR: 24.50 good LAN / FC: 100F / on Voltage: 3.275 V Temperature: 47.35 C Software: bank 2 not programmed SFP Switch: normal -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Configuration -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copper settings Mode MASTER Copper Baserate :...
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual 6.5.3.4 <SERNUM> Command This command shows the production serial number of the unit. CX_FMM>SERNUM BPR242200002 CX_FMM> 6.5.3.5 <SOFTUPDATE> Command This command lets you update software of the device. When prompted, send new software using 1K- XModem from your terminal application. CX_FMM>SOFTUPDATE Erase Memory Start Softupdate via XModem or 1K XModem CCС...
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual CX_FMM> 6.5.3.7 <STATUS> Command This command displays the actual status of the SFP module: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Status -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mode: master Baserate: 18.048 Mbps SNR: 30.00 good LAN / FC: 100F / on Voltage: 3.276 V Temperature: 47.45 C Software: bank 2 not programmed SFP Switch:...
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual • TFTP SOFTUPDATE – SW update with file and path from configuration menu • TFTP SOFTUPDATE APP.BIN – SW update with APP.BIN file located in the default tftp directory CX_FMM>TFTP SOFTUPDATE Start Softupdate via TFTP After successful download, a message appears: Received 516096 bytes Softupdate ok.
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual 6.5.4.2 <MASTER ON/OFF> Command This command sets Master/Slave mode of Copper Wire link. Examples: • MASTER ON – set Master mode • MASTER OFF – set Slave mode CX_CM>MASTER ON Note: Usually, in a data transmission systems one device should be configured as a Master, while the device at the other side of the line must be configured as a Slave.
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual 6.5.4.4 <ETHSD 100/1000/AUTO> Command The <ETHSD 100/1000> command sets the operating mode of the SFP Ethernet port toward host, where 100/1000 is the rate of 100 Mbit/s (i.e., 100Base-FX) or 1000 Mbit/s (1000Base-X). The <ETHSD AUTO> command activates the rate auto detection. CX_CM>ETHSD 100 CX_CM>ETHSD AUTO The Factory Default setting is AUTO.
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual MAC address MAC address of the SFP modem Subnet Mask Network mask of the SFP modem Default Gateway Default gateway of the SFP modem Speed Operation mode of the Ethernet interface toward host Flow control Flow control mode of the Ethernet interface toward host Priv password Privacy password (SNMP v3) Services...
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual 6.5.4.12 <TFTP TIMEOUT [1..60]> Command This command defines how long modem should wait for a response of TFTP server. Then modem will repeat request as many times as configured with TFTP RETRIES command. CX_CM>TFTP TIMEOUT 10 The Factory Default setting is 10.
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual Flow control Services TELNET, HTTP TFTP server IP (not set) TFTP retries TFTP timeout 10 s TFTP file path SFPMS_V1-0.bin -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CX_CM> 6.5.4.18 <APPLY> Command This command is used to apply and save configuration changes. CX_CM>APPLY...
CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual 7 Software Download The CopperLink SFP modem supports downloading new/old software versions to get some additional features or to protect the modems with a released only software version. The download of the software can be performed in following ways: •...
CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual 1: * ver.: 1.0, date: 23-04-2024, length: 516096 bytes, CRC: 0xbac7, fixed ver.: 1.1, date: 09-09-2024, length: 516096 bytes, CRC: 0x77de, fixed FPGA ver.: 31-10-2023 CX_FMM> Using TFTP SOFTUPDATE cmd • Run the Hyper Terminal program (hypertrm.exe) and open a TCP/IP(Winsock) Telnet session •...
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual 7.3.1 Configuring through WEB • Open the CONFIGURATION page in the WEB and setup the marked parameters below according to Your requirements. • Open the TFTP Server and make sure the software file is in the file path selected from the TFTP server (and FILEPATH) •...
CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual Area 0.08–0.75 mm or Diameter 0.32-1.0 mm 8.2 SFP Host Connector Type – realized as a PCB-Connector according to SFF-8432, chapter 4 and SFF-8419 Pin No. Signal Description VeeT Transmit ground TxFault Transmit fault indication Tx Disable Transmit disable SDA line (I2C) SCL line (I2C)
CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 9.1 Interfaces 9.1.1 CL-SFP Modem Interface Output Voltage 2.0..2.6 Vp2p Line Impedance Typ. 114W Transmit Bandwidth 50kHz…36MHz Number of Pairs Bit Rate 1536 to 18048kbit/s Connector Type: CL-SFP/XC Phoenix Contact, 1815264, 2 pin CL-SFP/SPE AMPHENOL MSPE-J2L0-E00, 2 pin Overvoltage Protection...
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual 1518-byte packets 8.641 ms 1.852 ms 1.252 ms 2048-byte packets 11.530 ms 2.439 ms 1.678 ms For a link connection (SFP to SFP) you must double this value. 9.4 SFP Jitter Jitter (max.): 1536 kbps 3.2 us 10000 kbps 1.0 us 18048 kbps...
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CopperLink CL-SFP User Manual Dimension CL-SFP/XC: w/o 13.7(W)x68.6(D)x13.8(H) mm connector: with connector 13.7(W)x74.9(D)x13.8(H) mm 1704853: with snap-in connector 1015464 14.5(W)x76.1(D)x13.8(H) mm Dimension CL-SFP/SPE: w/o connector: 13.7(W)x71.2(D)x13.8(H) mm with connector MSPE-P2L0-2A0XX 13.7(W)x98.4(D)x13.8(H) mm Weight w/o connector < 0.03kg...
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