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™ Signamax 10/100TX to 100FX Media Converter Preface This manual describes how to install and use the Signamax™ Ethernet Media Converter with the link-fault-pass-through function and USB bus power. The Signamax™ Ethernet Media Converter introduced here provides one channel media conversion between 10/100BaseTX and 100BaseFX.
™ Signamax 10/100TX to 100FX Media Converter Introduction The media converter provides one channel for media conversion between 10/100BaseTX and 100BaseFX. It can be used as a stand-alone device or with a standard 19” chassis as shown below. Product Overview <NOTE>...
™ Signamax 10/100TX to 100FX Media Converter Product Features One-channel media conversion between 10/100BaseTX and 100BaseFX Fiber media allows: Multi-mode fiber using SC, ST, VF-45, MT-RJ or LC connector Single-mode fiber using SC connector WDM single-fiber (bi-direction) transceiver: Single-mode WDM fiber uses...
™ Signamax 10/100TX to 100FX Media Converter One-Channel Media Converter Ports The Converter provides one TX port and one FX port. For the FX port, it provides options of multi-mode fiber using SC, ST, VF-45, MT-RJ or LC connector, single-mode fiber using SC connector, and WDM single-fiber (bi-direction) transceiver using SC connector.
™ Signamax 10/100TX to 100FX Media Converter First, disconnect the converter from the power. Then toggle Pin 2 of the DIP switch to the up position to enable the forced mode for TX port. <NOTE> Pin 2 must be toggled up prior to speed and duplex mode settings manually.
™ Signamax 10/100TX to 100FX Media Converter Link-Fault-Pass-Through Connect the FX ports of two Media Converter A and B through the fiber cable. Link Fault of the FX port: A Link Fault condition will be sensed on the TX port whenever the media converter detects a Link Fault condition on the FX port.
™ Signamax 10/100TX to 100FX Media Converter Installation This chapter gives step-by-step installation instructions for the Converter. Selecting a Site for the Equipment As with any electric device, you should place the equipment where it will not be subjected to extreme temperatures, humidity, or electromagnetic interference.
™ Signamax 10/100TX to 100FX Media Converter Installing in a Chassis The Converter can be fit into any of the expansion slots on a special designed chassis. First, install the converter onto a carrier supplied with the chassis: Step 1- Unscrew the carrier from the desired expansion slot on the chassis.