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  • Page 1 Magnum TB14 and TB14H 10Mb/s Media Converters Installation and User Guide www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 2 Magnum TB14/TB14H 10 Mb/s Media Converters products, consult Section 5, Troubleshooting, of this User Guide. Copyright © 2004 GarrettCom, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from GarrettCom, Inc.
  • Page 3 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference. www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 4 TB14 and TB14H 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (09/04) Contacting GarrettCom, Inc Please use the mailing address, phone and fax numbers and email address listed below: GarrettCom, Inc. 47823 Westinghouse Dr. Fremont, CA 94539 Phone (510) 438-9071 Fax (510) 438-9072 Website: http://www.GarrettCom.com...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    3.3 MC14-TR+PS9 & MC14-TR+PS9X2 for Rack Mounting Media ..24 DIN-Rail mounting option..............27 Calculating Overall Segment Distance ..........28 Connecting Ethernet Media ............... 32 3.6.1 Connecting Twisted Pair (RJ-45 ports)........32 3.6.2 Connecting ThinNet (10BASE2) ..........33 www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 6 4.2 Powering the TB14H (Direct DC) with 12V, 24V or –48V DC ..37 TB14H, DC-powered, -48VDC, 24VDC and 12VDC Installation... 39 Dual LEDs, front-panel and side-panel (Magnum TB14 and TB14H)41 TB14s, BNC Internal Termination Switch........42 Up-Link (Cross-over) Switch ............43 TROUBLESHOOTING ..............
  • Page 7 Rev B 02/03: Minor Update 10/02 for LEDs, corrected 3.6 Connecting Media Rev A 08/02 : Initial release of this user manual, for TB14 and TB14H. GarrettCom, Inc. reserves the right to change specifications, performance characteristics and/or model offerings without notice.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Experience shows that no more than 3 BNC units can be used in series between repeaters or NICS. For 4 or more in series, noise build-up will typically preclude 3.5, Calculating Segment Distances. proper operation. See also Section www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 9 Operating Environment: Ambient Temperature: (0ºC to 40ºC) TB14-d, TB14-i : (0ºC to 50ºC) TB14-Hd, TB14-Hi (-40ºC to 55ºC) TB14H-Hd, TB14H-Hi (-40ºC to 75ºC) TB14H-12VDC, TB14H-24VDC, TB14H-48VDC Storage Temperature: -40ºC to 85ºC Ambient Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing) www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 10 Power input 12V DC jack is 2.5mm center +ve jack, with 6ft. cord 120V AC at 60 Hz, for “-d” North American models with IEC320 connectors built-in 230V AC at 50 Hz, IEC built in, for “-i” intl models with IEC320 connectors built-in www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 11 Power Supply ( Direct DC): built-in terminal block for +, -, gnd. The 12V DC jack is also present. 12V DC internal (range of 8 to 15V DC), 24V DC internal (range of 18 to 36V DC) www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 12 TB14 and TB14H: 3.5 in H x 3.0 in W x 1.0 in D (8.9 cm x 7.6 cm x 2.5 cm) Weight: TB14 and TB14H: 7.9 oz. (225g); power supply –d, and -i : 5.8 oz (165g) power supply –Hd, and =Hi: 3.8 oz 110g) www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 13 Indicates jabber (illegal packet length fault) condition. when lit, NOTE: Segment is partitioned, . *COL and JAB LEDs, only on TB14 and TB14H units, are indicators applicable to standard Ethernet collision domains with only half-duplex operation. www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 14 H model: IEEE P1613 Env. Std. for Electric Power Substations H model: NEMA TS-2 and TEES for traffic control equipment H model: designed for UL2043 above-the-ceiling installation IEC61850 EMC and Operating Conditions Class C for Power Substations Warranty: Three years, return to factory Made in USA www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 15 TB14H-24V DC = TP to BNC, half-duplex, 24V DC Internal power supply (Extended Temperature) TB14H-48V DC = TP to BNC, half-dpx, -48V DC Internal power supply (Extended Temperature) MC14-TRAY = 19” Rack-mount tray for 14-series Media Converters, up to 16 units www GarrettCom com...

  • Page 16: Inspecting The Package And The Product

    Inspect the contents of this package for any signs of damage and ensure that the items listed below are included. This package should contain: Magnum TB14 or TB14H Media Converter Unit External Power Supply, (except for internal DC power supply models) 1 set Metal mounting clips and screws, 2 each Velcro®...

  • Page 17: Product Description

    BNC network cables for media flexibility in new or expanded 10Mb Ethernet networks. They provide standard collision detection and indication, and comply with the Ethernet V1.0 / 2.0 specifications and the IEEE 802.3 standards. Power consumed in use is only 3 watts. www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 18 TWISTED PAIR COAX GarrettCom COAX TWISTED PAIR Ethernet at its GarrettCom Best JAB POL 10 Mb/s Ethernet at its Magnum TB14H 10 Mb/s Hardened Media Converter Magnum TB14 Media Converter www.GarrettCom .com www.GarrettCom .com Magnum TB14 Magnum TB14H www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 19 The “TB14” series offer a graceful way to convert and transmit data among twisted pair, and thin coaxial network cabling environments. TB14 Media Converters cost significantly less than full repeaters and can be used whenever media distance www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 20 All units are compatible with Ethernet V 1.0 / 2.0 specifications and comply with IEEE 802.3 standards. Twisted Pair TWISTED PAIR COAX GarrettCom 10BASE-T) Ethernet at its Best 10 Mb/s Magnum TB14 Media Converter ThinNet-BNC (10BASE-2) www.GarrettCom .com www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 21 AC/DC (External/Internal) to qualify for un- controlled and Industrial application. Each converter features two full sets of LEDs that convey essential diagnostic and status information at any angle. See Section 4.1 and 4.4, for power supply and LED function specifications. www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 22 Connector. The BNC connector complies with IEEE 802.3 10BASE2 specifications. Note: experience shows that the maximum number of 10Mb Media Converters that can be used in series is three. The cumulative signal noise from 4 or more units together in series may cause packet alignment errors. www GarrettCom com...

  • Page 23: Features And Benefits

    Two sets of LEDs for viewing status from any angle. Each TB14 Media Converter is equipped with a two sets (front and side) of LEDs to provide status information when viewed at any angle or mounting arrangement, rack-mount (MC14- Tray) or wall-mount. www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 24 AC and internal DC power supplies. See Specs, Section 1.1 for details. Compact design, mount anywhere Featuring a compact steel case with an external AC power supply, Magnum TB14 Media Converters can be installed in minimal space in rack mount cabinets like MC14-TRAY, on table-tops or wall-mounted. www GarrettCom com...

  • Page 25: Applications

    BNC. The wide variety of options of AC and DC power supply qualify the TB14 s for use in office locations as well as industrial and even outdoor applications. www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 26 BNC media to RJ-45. 10Base-T Ethernet Segment FIBER TWISTED Magnum TB14 Media Converter Li k Existing ThinNet (10BASE2) backbone www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 27 TB14 and TB14H 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (09/04) The TB14 10Mb Ethernet Media Converter connects twisted-pair cabling to existing BNC cabling. The operation is half-duplex in all situations. See Section 3.5 for calculations of cable distance limits. www GarrettCom com...

  • Page 28: Installation

    A Velcro strip is included for mounting the unit on a vertical surface such as a wall or cabinet, or for securing the unit on a table-top or shelf. Alternatively, metal www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 29 Installation of the Magnum TB14 and TB14H Media Converters is a simple procedure. The installation location is dependent upon the physical layout of the Ethernet network and associated cabling.

  • Page 30: Mc14-Tray For Rack Mounting Of Tb14 And Tb14H Media

    Any mix of the TB14-type Media Converters may be placed on a tray, up to a maximum of 16 units. (The mounting spaces of the MC14- TRAY are specific to the “14”-series, and do not permit other models). www GarrettCom com...

  • Page 31: Mc14-Tr+Ps9 & Mc14-Tr+Ps9X2 For Rack Mounting Media

    19” rack-mount tray. These models comes with built-in common universal AC power supply rated at 55 watts at 50°C ambient, 9VDC output, and supporting up to 10 MC for MC14-TR+PS9 and 16 units of Fiber media converters for MC14-TR+PS9X2. The www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 32 (The MC mounting spaces of the MC14 -TR models are specific to the Magnum 10Mbps (TB14) and 100MB (14E) series, and do not permit other models or other sizes to be put in the tray). www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 33 (PS units that come with the MC’s are not used). Metal mounting screws in the bottom-front hold each of the media converters secure in the tray, separately removable for service. The dual LEDs permit viewing operating status of the Media Converters from any angle. www GarrettCom com...

  • Page 34: Din-Rail Mounting Option

    TB14 and TB14H 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (09/04) 3.4 DIN-Rail mounting option The Magnum TB14 and TB14H Media Converters, designed for use in “Factory Floor” Industrial Ethernet environments, are also available for DIN-Rail mounting in an enclosure having DIN Rails.

  • Page 35: Calculating Overall Segment Distance

    3.5 Calculating Overall Segment Distance Important Note: Special consideration must be given to maximum cable segment lengths of a Magnum TB14 and TB14H Media Converter. It is recommended that IEEE 802.3 specifications for overall maximum segment distances be adhered to in order to maintain optimum network performance.
  • Page 36 TB14 and TB14H 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (09/04) Twisted Pair COAX TWISTED PAIR GarrettCom 10BASE-T) Ethernet at its Best 10 Mb/s Magnum TB14 Media Converter ThinNet-BNC (10BASE-2) www.GarrettCom .com Connectivity between ThinNet and TP Ethernet Media. Media Distance Formula for Magnum Media Converters:...
  • Page 37 Segment Y is 55m (165 ft). This is 55% of the maximum allowable distance for UTP 10BASE-T media (100 m) [55/100 x 100% = 55%]. The total of the two percentages (39% + 55%) is 94%, which is allowable. www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 38 Magnum Repeater so that each cable type can be 100% of its maximum allowed length. Note 3: The maximum number of 10Mb Magnum BNC Media Converters that can be used in series is three. The cumulative noise from more units together causes packet alignment errors and excessive dropped packets. www GarrettCom com...

  • Page 39: Connecting Ethernet Media

    Connecting Twisted Pair (RJ-45 ports) The following procedure describes how to connect a 10BASE-T twisted pair segment to the RJ-45 port on the Magnum Media Converters. The procedure is the same for both unshielded and shielded twisted pair segments. www GarrettCom com...

  • Page 40: Connecting Thinnet (10Base2)

    If this does not help, ensure that the cable is connected properly at both ends and is not defective. 3.6.2 Connecting ThinNet (10BASE2) Note: connect TP media before connecting BNC media if power is on in the Media Converter unit. See Section 3.6 Connecting Media above. www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 41 The TB14s media converter is also equipped with “Terminator Switch” (∝-50Ω), which can be used to eliminate the standard “T” connector by moving 4.5 BNC port, Internal the “Terminator Switch” to 50Ω. See Section Termination Switch for details. www GarrettCom com...

  • Page 42: Operation

    TB14 and TB14H 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (09/04) OPERATION This section describes the operation of the Magnum TB14 and TB14H 10Mb Media Converters, including power supply requirements, up-link switch functionality, and a description of all LEDs. 4.1 Power Requirements, Power Supply Types for TB14 and TB14H...
  • Page 43 (100-240v) AC range at 50-60 Hz. 12VDC 24VDC -48VDC The Internal 12V DC (8 – 15V DC) has a built-in terminal block for +, -, ground. The 12V DC jack is also present. Detail www GarrettCom com...

  • Page 44: Powering The Tb14H (Direct Dc) With 12V, 24V Or -48V Dc

    Restricted Access Areas (dedicated equipment rooms, electrical closets or the like). 4.2 Powering the TB14H (Direct DC) with 12V, 24V or –48V DC power input Each Magnum TB14H is equipped with an internal Direct DC power supply, www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 45 DC Power Terminals (built-in terminal block ): “+”, “-”, floating GND: Terminal for “earth” or ground wire connection to the TB14H chassis Input Voltage: 8 - 15V DC (12V DC) 18 – 26V DC (24V DC) 30 – 60V DC (-48V DC) www GarrettCom com...

  • Page 46: Tb14H, Dc-Powered, -48Vdc, 24Vdc And 12Vdc Installation

    The power terminals are identified as positive (+) and negative (-), and they are floating inside the unit so that either of the terminal may be grounded by the user if desired. The chassis is “earth” or ground (GND). www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 47 -ve potential lead. The more +ve potential lead will connect to the post labeled “+ve” and the rest to the “-ve”. The GND can be hooked up at the last. When power is applied, the green PWR LED will illuminate. www GarrettCom com...

  • Page 48: Dual Leds, Front-Panel And Side-Panel (Magnum Tb14 And Tb14H)41

    TB14 and TB14H 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (09/04) 4.4 Dual LEDs, front-panel and side-panel (Magnum TB14 and TB14H) Description Illuminates GREEN to indicate power applied. LINK/L (TP) Illuminates GREEN, to indicate proper connectivity on the 10BASE-T network segment. LINK will turn off in the event connectivity is lost between the ends of the twisted pair segment or a loss of power occurs in the unit or remote device.

  • Page 49: Tb14S, Bnc Internal Termination Switch

    (using a “tee” connector, not supplied) is required. Some applications may require a "tee" connector, used as a tap, to allow the 10BASE2 coax segment to continue on past the TB14 and TB14H port connection. www GarrettCom com...

  • Page 50: Up-Link (Cross-Over) Switch

    Magnum Media Converter is wired up-link (X) for normal twisted-pair connection to a user node device. Some Ethernet user device (=) Switch ports may be of either polarity, and this feature is most convenient with such switches. End view, TB14, TB14H www GarrettCom com...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    However, if you are unsure of the procedures described in this section or if the Magnum TB14/TB14H 10 Mb/s Media Converter is not performing as expected, do not attempt to repair the unit; instead contact your supplier for assistance or contact GarrettCom Customer Support.

  • Page 52: Before Calling For Assistance

    Make sure that an AC power cord is properly attached to each Magnum TB14/TB14H 10 Mb/s Media Converters unit. Be certain that each AC power cord is plugged into a functioning electrical outlet. Use the PWR LEDs to verify each unit is receiving power. www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 53 If the problem continues after completing Step 4 above, contact your supplier of the Magnum TB14/TB14H 10 Mb/s Media Converters unit or if unknown, contact GarrettCom, Inc by fax, phone or email (support@garrettcom.com) for assistance.

  • Page 54: When Calling For Assistance

    The components involved in the problem; d. Any particular application that, when used, appears to create the problem; An accurate list of GarrettCom product model(s)involved, with serial number(s). Include the date(s) that you purchased the products from your supplier.

  • Page 55: Return Material Authorization (Rma) Procedure

    (RMA) number. To obtain an RMA number, please use this URL - https://rma.garrettcom.com/rma/rma_request_noaccount.php to fill out the form. Please have the following information readily available: Name and phone number of your contact person. Name of your company / institution Your shipping address www GarrettCom com...
  • Page 56 Date of installation Failure symptoms, including a full description of the problem. GarrettCom will carefully test and evaluate all returned products, will repair products that are under warranty at no charge, and will return the warranty-repaired units to the sender with shipping charges prepaid (see Warranty Information, Appendix A, for complete details).
  • Page 57 TB14 and TB14H 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (09/04) No Problem Found. GarrettCom reserves the right to charge for the testing of non-defective units under warranty. Testing and repair of product that is not under warranty will result in a customer (user) charge.

  • Page 58: Shipping And Packaging Information

    TB14 and TB14H 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (09/04) 5.4 Shipping and Packaging Information Should you need to ship the unit back to GarrettCom, please follow these instructions: 1. Package the unit carefully. It is recommended that you use the original container if available.
  • Page 59 TB14 and TB14H 10Mb Media Converters Installation and User Guide (09/04) 4. Ship the package to: GarrettCom, Inc. 47823 Westinghouse Dr. Fremont, CA 94539 Attn.: Customer Service www GarrettCom com...

  • Page 60: Appendix A: Warranty Information

    GarrettCom, Inc. warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of shipment by GarrettCom. During this warranty period, GarrettCom will repair or, at its option, replace components in the products that prove to be defective at no charge other than shipping and handling, provided that the product is returned pre-paid to GarrettCom.

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