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Perle Fast Ethernet Media Converters Installation Guide S-100-XXXXX P/N 5500301-15...
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SM - 40 km/24.9 mi. 1310/1550 nm S-100-S1SC40D SM - 40 km/24.9 mi. 1550/1310 nm Note: Please refer to Perle’s web site for the most up to date Installation guides, models and specifications: http://www.perle.com/ Fast Ethernet Media Converter – Installation Guide...
Installation The default switch settings (all switches in the UP position) will work for most installations. There are five steps required to configure the Perle Fast Ethernet media converter: 1. Set the Auto-MDIX jumper setting (optional). 2. Set the switch settings (optional).
DIP Switches The DIP switches are accessible through the opening in the side of the enclosure Note: All switch changes take effect immediately and will result in a link reset on both ports. DIP Switch Settings Auto Negotiation (Switch 1) Switch Position Mode Up (default)
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Link Mode (Switch 2) Switch Position Mode Up (default) Link Pass-Through Mode Down Standard Mode Link Pass-Through: In this mode, the link state on one connection is directly reflected through the media converter to the other connection. If link is lost on one of the connections, then the other link will be brought down by the media converter.
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If the media converter has been set to Link Pass-Through mode, the effect will be the same as FEF, since the link loss on the fiber receiver will bring down the copper link, which will in turn cause the transmit fiber link to be brought down.
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Pause (Switch 5) Switch Position Mode Up (default) Enabled Down Disabled Enabled: When Auto Negotiation has been set to Auto (SW 1), the media converter will use this setting for its Ethernet parameter negotiation on the copper connection. Disable: The media converter will not negotiate support for the Pause feature.
Installing the Copper Cable Locate 100Base-TX compliant copper cables with male, RJ-45 connectors installed at both ends. Connect the RJ-45 cable between the Perle media converter and the device. Note: The Perle media converter supports Auto-MDIX, therefore a straight-through or cross over Ethernet cable may be used. See page three in this guide for jumper positions.
Check that the PWR LED light is lit and on solid. Operation Status LED The Perle Fast Ethernet Media converters have three single color status LEDs located on the front panel of the unit. PWR - Power/Test On: Power is on and in normal operation.
Other Features Auto-MDIX: Auto-MDIX (automatic medium-dependant interface crossover) detects the signalling on the 100BASE-T interface to determine the type of cable connected (straight-through or crossover) and automatically configures the connection. Error Recovery: In certain configurations, and under specific conditions where the media converter brings down a link to convey status, there is potential for a deadlock.
Troubleshooting General Ensure power is supplied to the media converter – use of the supplied power adapters is highly recommended. Ensure both devices on either end of the fiber are compatible. If using a simplex fiber connection, ensure that you have both an Upstream (U) and Downstream (D) media converter.
Technical Specifications The following applies to all S-100 media converters: Power Input/Consumption 12V DC / 2.0 W 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) Operating Temperature: 25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F) Storage Temperature: 5% to 90% non-condensing Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing Storage Humidity: Up to 3,048 m (10,000 ft) Operating Altitude:...
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Ethernet Copper Cabling Requirements: Category 5 UTP or STP 24-22 AWG Straight through or Ethernet crossover Note: Please refer the product page on the Perle website for the most up to date specifications. http://www.perle.com/ Fast Ethernet Media Converter – Installation Guide...
Compliance Information This product has been found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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Warranty / Registration Perle’s standard Lifetime Warranty provides customers with return to factory repairs for Perle products that fail under the conditions of the warranty coverage. Details can be found at: http://www.perle.com/support_services/warranty.shtml Contacting Technical Support Contact information for the Perle Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) can be found at the link below.
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