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- Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. Support call 724-746-5500) • FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days Information a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 • Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
- Page 2 Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and Pure Networking is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
- Page 3 FCC and IC RFI Statements FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- ence in a residential installation.
- Page 4 NOM Statement Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
- Page 5 NOM Statement 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
What’s Included ................9 Connectors and Network Cables Supported ......... 9 Hardware Description ..............10 2.5.1 LGC201A ................10 2.5.2 LGC202A ................12 2.5.3 LGC200A ................14 Configuration ................... 16 Installation ....................18 Typical Installation................. 18 4.1.1 LGC201A and LGC202A ............. 18 4.1.2 LGC200A ................ -
Page 7: Specifications
Connectors — LGC201A: (1) dual SC, (1) RJ-45; LGC202A: (1) dual SC, (1) RJ-45; LGC200A: Depends on installed SFP module Temperature Tolerance — Operating: +32 to +104° F (0 to +40° C); Storage: -40 to +158° F (-40 to +70° C) Humidity —... -
Page 8: Overview
328-feet (100-m) distance limitation of copper-based Ethernet. Three converter models are available: • LGC200A: This SFP module media converter transmits/receives data based on the SFP module that is installed. • LGC201A: This fiber SC media converter transmits/receives data by 850-nm short-wave laser over multimode fiber. -
Page 9: What's Included
Chapter 2: Overview 2.3 What’s Included Your package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. • (1) Pure Networking Gigabit Media Converter • (1) 9-VDC, 600 mA power adapter •... -
Page 10: Hardware Description
Chapter 2: Overview 2.5 Hardware Description Figures 2-1 through 2-6 show the front and back panels of the media converters. Tables 2-2 through 2-4 describe their components. 2.5.1 LGC201A Figure 2-1. Front panel of the LGC201A. Figure 2-2. Back panel of the LGC201A. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 10... - Page 11 Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-2. LGC201A components. Number Component Description (1) dual SC connector (TX/RX) Links to fiber segment Lights ON when there is a valid link. Flashing when the converter is receiving (1) FX Link LED or transmitting data from the fiber optic connector.
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Page 12: Lgc202A
Chapter 2: Overview *See Table 5-1 for LED functions. 2.5.2 LGC202A Figure 2-3. Front panel of the LGC202A. Figure 2-4. Back panel of the LGC202A. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 12... - Page 13 Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-3. LGC202A components. Number Component Description (1) dual SC connector Links to fiber segment (TX/RX) Lights ON when there is a valid link. Flashing when the converter is (1) FX Link LED receiving or transmitting data from the fiber optic connector.
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Page 14: Lgc200A
Chapter 2: Overview 2.5.3 LGC200A Figure 2-5. Front panel of the LGC200A. Figure 2-6. Back panel of the LGC200A. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 14... - Page 15 Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-4. LGC200A components. Number Component Description (1) SFP slot for SFP module Links to fiber segment Lights ON when there is a valid link. Flashing when the converter is receiving (1) FX Link LED or transmitting data from the fiber optic connector.
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Page 16: Configuration
Chapter 3: Configuration 3. Configuration To expand a Gigabit Ethernet network, you can use the converter as described in the following examples: 1. Place two converters back to back between the end devices as shown in Figure 3-1. Twisted-pair Twisted-pair Device B Device A cable... - Page 17 Chapter 3: Configuration Device A 1000BASE-TX interface Device B LGC201A or LGC202A 1000BASE-X interface Figure 3-2. Application using one media converter. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 17...
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Page 18: Installation
Chapter 4: Installation 4. Installation 4.1 Typical Installation 4.1.1 LGC201A and LGC202A 1. The SC fiber connector of an LGC201A transmits/receives data by 850-nm short-wave laser on multimode fiber. 2. The SC fiber connector of an LGC202A transmits/receives data by 1310-nm short-wave laser on single-mode fiber. -
Page 19: Lgc200A
Figure 4-3. Transmits and receives data between two LGC200A converters or one LGC200A and one LGC201A/LGC202A. NOTE: Two LGC200A with the same SFP modules can be used in pairs. NOTE: LGC200A could be connected to LGC201A or LGC202A; however, the SFP module in the LGC200A must use the same mode and wavelength as the opposite end. -
Page 20: Installation Procedure
Chapter 4: Installation Table 4-1. LGC200A LC to LGC201A or LGC202A SC connection. Part Number LGC200A LGC201A LGC202A Transmision 850-nm 1310-nm SFP module Media multimode single-mode 4.2 Installation Procedure Use a fiber cable to connect two converters and extend a copper link or to connect a 1000BASE-FX segment to a 1000BASE-X segment on your network. - Page 21 Chapter 4: Installation Chassis Retainer plate Figure 4-5. Install the retainer. 2. Turn off the switch power and take off the front guard that’s on the chassis. 3. Preconfigure the media converter, then insert the media converter into the open slot of the chassis.
- Page 22 Chapter 4: Installation 5. Turn on the power switch and you will see the media converter’s Power LED light. Then you can operate it in the same way as a standalone Pure Networking Media Converter. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 22...
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Page 23: Operation
Chapter 5: Operation 5. Operation 5.1 LEDs on the Media Converters The converters have real-time LED indicators that can provide real-time status reports. Just look at the LEDs to deterimine the link status. Figure 5-1 shows the LEDs, and Table 5-1 describes their functions. Figure 5-1. -
Page 24: Force/Auto Switch
Chapter 5: Operation Table 5-1. LED functions. Name Status Description Power to the chassis is ON. Power to the chassis is OFF. There is a valid link. The converter is receiving or transmitting Link Flashing data from the fiber optic connector. There is no valid link. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are returning the unit, make sure you include everything you received with it. Before you ship for return or repair, contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization (RA) number. - Page 26 NOTES 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 26...
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- Page 28 724-746-5500 or blackbox.com. About Black Box Black Box provides an extensive range of networking and infrastructure products. You’ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free, live 24/7 Tech support available in 30 seconds or less.
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