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GE MultiLink ML600 Instruction Manual

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GE Multilin
215 Anderson Avenue, Markham, Ontario
Canada L6E 1B3
Tel: (905) 294-6222 Fax: (905) 201-2098
Internet:
http://www.GEmultilin.com
*1601-0222-A2*
MultiLink ML600
Ethernet Communications Switch

Instruction Manual

Firmware Revision 1.0.x
Manual P/N: 1601-0222-A2
Manual Order Code: GEK-113040A
Copyright © 2006 GE Multilin
ISO9001:2000
GE Multilin's Quality
Management System is
registered to ISO9001:2000
QMI # 005094
UL # A3775

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    MultiLink ML600 Ethernet Communications Switch Instruction Manual Firmware Revision 1.0.x Manual P/N: 1601-0222-A2 Manual Order Code: GEK-113040A Copyright © 2006 GE Multilin GE Multilin ISO9001:2000 215 Anderson Avenue, Markham, Ontario Canada L6E 1B3 Tel: (905) 294-6222 Fax: (905) 201-2098 GE Multilin's Quality Internet: http://www.GEmultilin.com...
  • Page 2 The contents of this manual are the property of GE Multilin Inc. This documentation is furnished on license and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the permission of GE Multilin. The content of this manual is for informational use only and is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ........................4-2 TATUS ......................... 4-2 LARM ONTACT ............ 4-3 OWER UDGET ALCULATIONS WITH IBER EDIA TROUBLESHOOTING ......................4-5 ..........................4-5 VERVIEW .................. 4-5 EFORE ALLING FOR SSISTANCE ..................4-5 ALLING FOR SSISTANCE MULTILINK ML600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL TOC–I...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5: MISCELLANEOUS REVISION HISTORY ......................5-1 ........................5-1 ELEASE ATES ....................5-1 HANGES TO THE ANUAL CONFORMANCE STATEMENTS ..................5-2 FCC RFI S ......................5-2 TATEMENT WARRANTY .........................5-3 INDEX TOC–II MULTILINK ML600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 5: Inspecting The Package And Product

    In the event there are items missing or damaged, contact the party from whom you purchased the product. If the unit needs to be returned, please use the original shipping container if possible. Refer to Troubleshooting on page 4–5, for specific return procedures. MULTILINK ML600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1–1...

  • Page 6: Ordering

    INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Ordering 1.2.1 Order Codes The following table illustrates the order codes for the MultiLink ML600 Ethernet Switch. Table 1–1: ML600 order codes ML600 – * – * Base unit ML600 MultiLink ML600 Ethernet Switch Port External AC adapter...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    OFF for 10 Mbps (copper ports only) LK/ACT: ..............steady ON for LINK (LK) with no traffic; BLINKING indicates port is transmitting/receiving (ACT) F/H:................steady ON for full-duplex; OFF for half-duplex (fiber port only) MULTILINK ML600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1–3...

  • Page 8: Environmental Specifications

    FCC: ...............emissions meet FCC part 15 class A NEBS: ..............level 3 ETSI:...............certified for carrier central offices IEEE: ..............IEEE P1613 environmental standard for electric power substations IEC:.................IEC61850 EMC and operating conditions class C for power substations 1–4 MULTILINK ML600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 9 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION WARRANTY 24 months from date of shipment Manufactured in USA GE Multilin reserves the right to change specifications, performance, characteristics, and/or model offerings without notice. MULTILINK ML600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1–5...
  • Page 10 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1–6 MULTILINK ML600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 11: Introduction To The Ml600

    2.1.1 Introduction to the ML600 The MultiLink ML600 Ethernet Switch is designed as an Ethernet edge solution in heavy- duty industrial, military, and un-controlled temperature applications, as well as an economical solution for the growing requirements of managed networks. The ML600...
  • Page 12 ML600 are multi-mode or single-mode with an SC or ST connector. The external DC connector and/or “jack” and the internal DC input terminal is provided on the rear of the unit. 2–2 MULTILINK ML600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 13: Features And Benefits

    Reduces network costs and provide an economical solution: The ML600 offers the ideal solution to efficiently and inexpensively connect a twisted-pair and fiber network with 10 or 100 Mb and expand in a convenient and economical way. MULTILINK ML600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2–3...
  • Page 14 Link Loss Learn feature for faster recovery in redundant managed network: The LLL feature qualifies the edge switches to actively work along with redundant network structure and allow a faster recovery during ring break. 2–4 MULTILINK ML600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 15: Applications

    In this example, the central control and monitoring center station is required to collect monitoring data from various windmills or send control commands to various windmills. This need can be easily met using the economical MultiLink ML600 Ethernet Switch. Additional functionality includes the ability to transfer data across large distances with multi- or single-mode fiber while securing the LAN from EMI and wire tapping.

  • Page 16: Industrial Networking Application

    2.3.4 Transportation Surveillance System In this example, the MultiLink ML600 Ethernet Switch is deployed to serve as a secure corporate or transportation surveillance system. CCTV cameras may be spread out over many miles in temperature un-controlled locations and with pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) controlled through an Ethernet copper port.
  • Page 17 CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FIGURE 2–4: Transportation surveillance application MULTILINK ML600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2–7...
  • Page 18 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2–8 MULTILINK ML600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 19: Preparation

    3.1.1 Locating the ML600 The MultiLink ML600 Ethernet Switch operates in transparent half and full-duplex mode. The store and forward switch takes care of network traffic and can be used as a useful, economical tool to expand an existing network.

  • Page 20: Electrical Installation

    3.2.1 Power Requirements The MultiLink ML600 Ethernet Switch is power-efficient and can work DC power or an external AC power supply. The AC adapter input jack has a 2.5 mm plug, center positive, with a 6 foot length of cord. Refer to Technical Specifications on page 1–3 for additional details.

  • Page 21: Connecting Ethernet Media

    3.3.1 Description The MultiLink ML600 switches can be connected to two media types (fiber and copper) at 100Base-TX, 10Base-T and 100Base-FX. CAT 5 cables should be used when making 100Base-TX connections. When the ports are used as 10Base-T ports, CAT 3 may be used.

  • Page 22: Connecting Sc-Type Fiber Optics (Snap-In)

    20 km with multi-mode SC. The same procedures as for multi-mode fiber apply to single-mode fiber connectors. Follow the steps listed in Connecting ST-type Fiber Optics (twist-lock) on page 3–3. 3–4 MULTILINK ML600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 23: Dual-Speed And Switching Functionality

    Functionality 4.1.1 Dual-speed and Switching Functionality The MultiLink ML600 Ethernet Switch provides SIX switched ports with combination of fiber and copper or copper only. The architecture supports a dual-speed switching environment, with standard auto-negotiation capability. The switched RJ45 ports are full or half-duplex, auto-sensing for mode and speed, and auto-cross for plug polarity (see Auto-cross (MDIX), Auto-negotiation, and Speed Sensing below).

  • Page 24: Address Learning

    The alarm contacts feature provides normally closed (NC) contacts for one set of status monitoring wires at the green terminal block. The terminal block for alarm contacts is part of the power input panel; the DC power input connection is in the same panel. 4–2 MULTILINK ML600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 25: Power Budget Calculations With Fiber Media

    The worst-case distance is calculated as follows: worst-case OPB (in dB) distance ------------------------------------------------------- - (EQ 4.3) worst cable loss (in dB/km) The cable loss in dB/km is defined in the following table: MULTILINK ML600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4–3...
  • Page 26 5.5 dB 2.0 km 12 dB 4 km 100 Mb FX single 18+ (0.4) km 1300 nm 9/125 μm -15 dB -31 dB 14 dB 28 km 17.5 dB 35 km 4–4 MULTILINK ML600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    However, if you are unsure of the procedures described in this section or if the ML600 is not performing as expected, do not attempt to repair the unit; instead contact your supplier for assistance or contact GE Multilin. 4.2.2...
  • Page 28 OPERATION CHAPTER 4: OPERATION 4–6 MULTILINK ML600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 29: Revision History

    1.0.x November 17, 2006 5.1.2 Changes to the Manual Table 5–2: Changes to Manual Revision A2 Section Description 1.3.1 Change Maximum Ethernet segments to 18+ Km General Manual revised to A2 MULTILINK ML600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5–1...

  • Page 30: Conformance Statements

    5–2 MULTILINK ML600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 31: Warranty

    In the event of a failure covered by warranty, GE Multilin will undertake to repair or replace the device providing the warrantor determined that it is defective and it is returned with all transportation charges prepaid to an authorized service centre or the factory.
  • Page 32 MISCELLANEOUS CHAPTER 5: MISCELLANEOUS 5–4 MULTILINK ML600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 33 ................4-3 specifications ....................1-3 FCC APPROVAL ....................1-4 FEATURES ......................2-3 FILTERING ......................4-1 FORWARDING ....................4-1 FUNCTIONALITY ....................4-1 IEEE APPROVAL ....................1-4 INSTALLATION ....................3-1 MULTILINK ML600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL I–I...
  • Page 34 POWER SUPPLY specifications ....................1-4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................... 2-1 REVISION HISTORY .................... 5-1 SPECIFICATIONS ....................1-3 SWITCHING FUNCTIONALITY ................4-1 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................4-5 UL APPROVAL ..................... 1-4 UNPACKING THE SWITCH ................. 1-1 I–II MULTILINK ML600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 35 INDEX WARRANTY ..................1-1, 1-5, 5-3 MULTILINK ML600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL I–III...
  • Page 36 INDEX I–IV MULTILINK ML600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

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