Installation Guide for GigaBit Media Converter Table of Contents Introduction ........... . . 1 Key Features .
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Installation Guide for GigaBit Media Converter PLEASE READ THESE LEGAL NOTICES CAREFULLY. By using a Net Optics GigaBit Media Converter you agree to the terms and conditions of usage set forth by Net Optics, Inc. No licenses, express or implied, are granted with respect to any of the technology described in this manual.
1000 Mbps. • Includes automatic Link Fault Signaling. Link Fault Signaling alerts each host (router, switch, server) attached to a Net Optics GigaBit Media Converter, if any of the intermediate links that separate them have failed.
Installation Guide for GigaBit Media Converter Product Diagram OM315 Singlemode Multimode Multimode to Singlemode Converter +5VDC 1.5 AMP www.netoptics.com MM SM LED Indicators Fiber Ports Figure 1.
Installation Guide for GigaBit Media Converter Connecting the GigaBit Media Converter to the Network 1. Unpack the GigaBit Media Converter, verify that you have all components, and obtain the required cables needed to successfully install the unit. 2. Multimode Ports: Using a duplex SC multimode cable, connect the appropriate switch, server, or router to the GigaBit Media Converter's Multimode Port.
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Installation Guide for GigaBit Media Converter Connecting the GigaBit Media Converter to the Network When installing the GigaBit Media Converter, care must be taken in choosing the appropriate cabling to avoid Differential Mode Delay (DMD) effects. DMD is caused by singlemode, (1310 nanometer) laser point sources launching into multimode cable.
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Installation Guide for GigaBit Media Converter Connecting the GigaBit Media Converter to the Network Connect Fiber Ports (OM315-GIG shown) Duplex SC/SC Singlemode Cable Duplex SC/SC Multimode Cable Rack-Mount Frame Holds 3 Converters OM315 Giga bit OM315 Giga bit OM315 Giga bit Multimode Singlemode Multimode...
Installation Guide for GigaBit Media Converter Configuration Guidelines for Link Fault Signaling (LFS) Operation Link Fault Signaling (LFS) circuitry provides visual indication of link condition on both segments, as well as alerting each end host device when a remote link (segment) is down. If either segment experiences a link failure, the good segment port LED will remain lit.
Non-eye safe laser driven devices, besides damaging eye sight, can perma- nently damage eye-safe (low-power laser) rated equipment. Such damage will not be covered by warranty. Net Optics, Inc. disclaims all liability for dam- ages arising from mis-use or incorrect installation of laser driven equipment.
Installation Guide for GigaBit Media Converter Specifications Operating Specifications Operating Temperature: 0˚C to 55˚C Storage Temperature: -10˚C to 70˚C Relative Humidity: 10% min, 95% max, non-condensing Mechanical Specifications Power Supply: Input: 100-240 VAC, 0.6A, 50-60 Hz (AC100-125V~30VA, 50-60 Hz, for Japan) Output: 5V, 2A (5V, 2.4A for UK and Japan) Dimensions: 1.0”...
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Compliance Gigabit Ethernet OM-GIG and CCM series converters comply with all applicable IEEE 802.3u specifications. Net Opticsʼ converters are designed to comply with all the following safety, emissions and susceptibility specifica- tions: UL 1950, CSA-C22.2 No. 950-93, CE Mark EN60950 and EN55022,...
Net Optics, Inc. warrants this GigaBit Media Converter to be in good working order for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of purchase from Net Optics or an authorized Net Optics reseller.
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