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Overview This document contains instructions necessary for the installation and operation of the Perle Standalone 10/100/1000 rate converting Media Converters (S-1110). These products convert a 10/100/1000Base-T cable connection (copper) to a 1000Base-X connection (fiber). The fiber connection can be either single mode...
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Note 2: Please visit Perle’s web site for the most up to date Installation guides, models and specifications. http://www.perle.com/ Perle 10/100/1000 Ethernet Media Converter Installation Guide...
Installation The default DIP switch settings (all switches in the UP position) will work for most installations. These are the steps required to configure the Perle S1110 Ethernet media converter: 1. Insert SFP Module (SFP Model only) 2. Set the Auto-MDIX jumper setting (optional).
If the copper link partner does not support Auto negotiation, the S- 1110 will parallel detect to 10 or 100 Mbps and force Half Duplex mode as per IEEE specifications. Perle 10/100/1000 Ethernet Media Converter Installation Guide...
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If the remote media converter is set up for Fiber Fault Alert (FFA) and the local media converter is set up with Link Pass-Through, a loss of fiber link on either the transmit or receive line will be Perle 10/100/1000 Ethernet Media Converter Installation Guide...
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Pass-Through is configured. 5 – (A) Link on copper connection is not affected because Smart Link Mode is set to Standard. Duplex copper (Switch 4) Switch Position Mode Up (default) Full Down Half Perle 10/100/1000 Ethernet Media Converter Installation Guide...
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This will ensure that the most optimal connection parameters will be in effect. If connecting to another Perle Media Converter, this parameter should be set to Auto. The Media Converter Module will advertise 1000Mbps, Full and Half Duplex, no Pause.
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1. Ensure the SFP module is properly seated. 2. The SFP module may be inserted before or after applying power to the media converter 3. Proceed with cable connections. Perle 10/100/1000 Ethernet Media Converter Installation Guide...
Locate 10/100/1000Base-T compliant copper cables with male, RJ-45 connectors installed at both ends. • Connect the RJ-45 cable between the Perle media converter and the device. Note: The Perle media converter supports Auto-MDIX which allows a straight-through or cross-over Ethernet cable. See...
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Powering up the Perle Media Converter 1. Connect the Perle supplied power adapter to the media converter. 2. Connect the power adapter to a power source. 3. Check that the PWR LED light is lit. Perle 10/100/1000 Ethernet Media Converter...
Operation Status LED The Perle 10/100/1000 Rate converting Media converters have six status LEDs located on the front panel of the unit. 100/1000 (copper speed) On – Power is applied to the unit. Green – 1000 Mbps. Blinking (slow) – Loopback Mode Yellow –...
Integrated Pause signalling is an IEEE feature that temporarily suspends data transmission between two devices in the event that one of the devices becomes overwhelmed. The Perle media converter can generate and respond to Pause messages. Perle 10/100/1000 Ethernet Media Converter...
5. Return units to desired configuration. Method 2: The fiber connection can also be verified by configuring the remote media converter for loopback mode. The LKF LEDs on both media Perle 10/100/1000 Ethernet Media Converter Installation Guide...
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At the remote media converter, the data will be looped back and passed through the fiber, back to the local converter and passed to the copper link. Perle 10/100/1000 Ethernet Media Converter Installation Guide...
Failure to observe this warning could result in an eye injury or blindness. WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Perle 10/100/1000 Ethernet Media Converter Installation Guide...
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