omnitron 4 Port T1/E1 MUX Managed Ethernet User Manual
- June 10, 2024
- Omnitron
Table of Contents
omnitron 4 Port T1/E1 MUX Managed Ethernet
Product Overview
The 4 Port T1/E1 MUX modules support four copper RJ-48C ports for balanced
T1/E1 applications and 4 E1 coax ports when used with external cabling. Model
8486- 4 features an external clock port that can be configured as a clock
input or output. This User Manual is for product revision xx/20.
NOTE: All modules in the T1/E1 MUX grouping must be at the same firmware
release to ensure proper operation and the fiber transport module should be at
firmware release 4.2 or greater.
See full user manual for more detailed information. Registration is required.
DIP-Switches
DIP-Switch Bank 1
DIP-switches are located on the side of each T1/E1 MUX module. The DIP-
switches are used to configure line codes, line build-out and different
loopback and test conditions.
See the complete User Manual for detailed information on the loopback, test
functions and management support
The location of the DIP-switches is shown in Figure
- The functions of DIP-switch Bank 1 are outlined in Figure 2.
SW1 – SW4: Local Loopback Port 1 – Port 4
When these DIP-switches are in the “On” position, the corresponding port
initiates a local copper loopback. An AIS (all 1s signal) from the local port
is transmitted across the fiber and out the corresponding T1/E1 port on the
remote unit. When these DIP-switches are in the “Off” (default) position, the
port functions normally. See the Modular T1/E1 Multiplexer User Manual for
more information.
Switch | Function | DOWN (Default) | UP |
---|---|---|---|
SW1 | Port 1 Local Loopback | Off | On |
SW2 | Port 2 Local Loopback | Off | On |
SW3 | Port 3 Local Loopback | Off | On |
SW4 | Port 4 Local Loopback | Off | On |
SW5 | Mode of Operation – T1 or E1 | T1 | E1 |
SW6 | Line Build Out Settings |
SW7
SW8
SW5 – SW8: T1/E1 Line Configuration Settings
These DIP-switches configure the T1/E1 MUX modules for T1/E1 operation and the
copper line build-out.
SW5 | SW6 | SW7 | SW8 | Description |
---|---|---|---|---|
Off | Off | Off | Off | T1 DSX-1: 0’ to 133’ (default) |
Off | Off | Off | On | T1 DSX-1: 133’ to 266’ |
Off | Off | On | Off | T1 DSX-1: 266’ to 399’ |
Off | Off | On | On | T1 DSX-1: 399’ to 533’ |
Off | On | Off | Off | T1 DSX-1: 533’ to 655’ |
Off | Off | Off | Off | T1 DS1: 0dB |
Off | On | Off | On | T1 DS1: -7.5dB |
Off | On | On | Off | T1 DS1: -15dB |
Off | On | On | On | T1 DS1: -22.5dB |
On | Off | Off | Off | E1 75 W Coax/BNC Standard |
On | Off | Off | On | E1 120 W RJ-45/48 Standard |
On | Off | On | Off | E1 75 W Coax/BNC Extended/LH |
On | Off | On | On | E1 120 W RJ-45/48 Extended/LH |
DIP-Switch Bank 2
The functions of DIP-switch Bank 2 are outlined in Figure 4.
Switch | Function | Down (Default) | Up |
---|---|---|---|
SW1 | Port 1 Alarm/LEDs Disable | Off | On |
SW2 | Port 2 Alarm/LEDs Disable | Off | On |
SW3 | Port 3 Alarm/LEDs Disable | Off | On |
SW4 | Port 4 Alarm/LEDs Disable | Off | On |
SW5 | Circuit Test | Off | On |
SW6 | Local Fiber Loopback | Off | On |
SW7 | Remote Fiber Loopback | Off | On |
SW8 | Line Code | B8ZS | AMI |
SW1 – SW4: Port Alarm Relay/LED
These DIP-switches enable/disable the port alarm relay and LED functions for
the corresponding port on the T1/ E1 MUX module as shown in Figure 4. When
these DIP-switches are in the “Off” position (default), the alarm relay and
Link “Lnk” and Remote “Rmt” LEDs are enabled. When these DIP-switches are in
the “On” position, the alarm relay, “Lnk” and “Rmt” LEDs are disabled.
Port Alarm Relay:
The port alarm relay will close when any of the following port alarm
conditions are detected (i.e. alarm relay port 1 will activate when an alarm
condition is detected on port 1).
- Power loss
- The detection of AIS or Loss of Signal (LoS) on any of the four local T1/E1 copper ports
- The detection of AIS or LoS on any of the four remote T1/E1 copper ports
- When the T1/E1 MUX is not peered with its remote partner
NOTE: The alarm relay uses pins 7 & 8 of port 1 on each T1/E1 MUX module. If more than one T1/E1 MUX module is installed, each alarm relay operates independently from the other modules. Use the optional breakout cable to access the alarm relay pins: part number 9142-1.
SW5: Circuit Test (C/T) Mode
When this DIP-switch is in the “Off” position (default), the Circuit Test Mode
is disabled. When this DIP switch is in the “On” position, the Circuit Test
Mode is enabled. Circuit Test Mode only needs to be enabled on one end for the
test to initiate.
When Circuit Test mode is enabled, both T1/E1 MUX modules will transmit a
known test pattern. The test pattern is received by the other unit and checked
for errors. AIS is transmitted out all T1/E1 ports and incoming T1/E1 traffic
is discarded. A solid green “Stat” LED indicates a successful test. See the
Modular T1/ E1 Multiplexer User Manual for more information and description of
each LED.
SW6: Local Fiber Loopback
When this DIP-switch is in the “Off” position (default), local fiber loopback
is disabled. When this DIP-switch is in the “On” position, local fiber
loopback is enabled on the MUX module. AIS is transmitted across the fiber and
out all remote T1/E1 ports. Incoming T1/E1 traffic at the remote unit is
discarded. See the Modular T1/E1 Multiplexer User Manual for more information.
NOTE: Only one loopback activation (Local Fiber Loopback or Remote Fiber
Loopback) can be configured at the same time.
SW7: Remote Fiber Loopback
When this DIP-switch is in the “Off” position (default), remote fiber loopback
is disabled. When this DIP-switch is in the “On” position, remote fiber
loopback is enabled on the T1/E1 MUX module. In this mode, the local unit
forces the remote T1/E1 MUX module into loopback. AIS is transmitted out all
remote T1/E1 ports. Incoming T1/E1 traffic at the remote unit is discarded.
See the Modular T1/E1 Multiplexer User Manual for more information.
NOTE: Only one loopback activation (Local Fiber Loopback or Remote Fiber
Loopback) can be configured at the same time.
SW8: T1/E1 Line Codes
When this DIP-switch is in the “B8ZS” position (default), the MUX module is
configured for B8ZS (T1) or HDB3 (E1) line coding. When the DIP-switch is in
the “AMI” position, the MUX module is configured for AMI line coding.
DIP-Switch Bank 3
The functions of DIP-switch Bank 3 are outlined in Figure 5.
Switch | Function | Left (Default) | Right |
---|---|---|---|
SW1 | Backplane Configuration | Auto | Manual |
SW2 | Backplane A | Disable | Enable |
SW3 | Backplane B | Disable | Enable |
SW4 | Payload LB Activation | Disable | Activated |
SW5 | Remote Fiber LB Override | Enable | Disable |
SW6 | Clock Timing Mode | Adaptive | Internal |
SW7 | Clock Termination | No Term | Term |
SW8 | On Board DIP-switch Control | Enable | Disable |
SW1: Backplane Configuration
When this DIP-switch is in the Left “Auto” position (factory default), the
Backplane Port of the T1/E1 MUX module automatically connects to adjacent
T1/E1 MUX and TM3 modules creating a MUX group. When this DIP-switch is in the
Right “Manual” position, the backplane port is forced on and Ethernet traffic
is sent to and received from the backplane partner. When in “Auto” DIP-
switches SW2 and SW3 are ignored. The recommended setting is “Auto”.
SW2 and SW3: Backplane
When these DIP-switches are in the Left “Disable” position and SW1 is set to
“Manual”, the backplane is disabled. When these DIP-switches are in the Right
”Enable” position and SW1 is set to “Manual”, the backplane is enabled. When
SW1 is set to “Auto”, SW2 and SW3 are ignored.
SW4: Payload Loopback Activation
When this DIP-switch is in the Left “Disable” position, the ports will not
respond to FAC2 NIU2/NIU5 loop-up and loop-down codes. When this DIP-switch is
in the Right “Activate” position, the ports will respond to FAC2 NIU2/ NIU5
loop-up and loop-down codes.
SW5: Remote Fiber Loopback Override
When this DIP-switch is in the Left “Enable” position, the module will respond
to the remote loopback request (DIP-switch BANK 2 SW7) from the remote T1/E1
MUX. When this DIP-switch is in the Right “Disable”, the module will not
respond to the remote loopback request.
SW6: Clock Timing Mode
When this DIP-switch is in the Left “Adaptive” position, the module is set to
line or adaptive clock timing mode. Line or adaptive clock mode is configured
through management using Secondary Clock Mode soft-switch. Adaptive clock mode
should be used at the remote end where the T1/E1 equipment uses loop timing
(recovered clock). Line clock mode should be used at the head end where the
T1/E1 equipment is clocked by an accurate source (Stratum 3 or better). When
this DIP-switch is in the Right “Internal” position, the module is set to
internal clock using an onboard clock oscillator. See the Modular T1/E1
Multiplexer User Manual for more information.
SW7: Clock Termination (For Model 8486-4 Only)
When this DIP-switch is in the Left “No Term” position, the module does not
terminate to the Coax Clock I/O connector. When this DIP-switch is in the
Right “Term” position, the module terminates the Coax Clock I/O connector with
a 50 ohm termination.
SW8: On-Board DIP-switch Control
When this DIP-switch is in the Left “Enable” position, DIPswitch BANK 1 and
DIP-switch BANK 2 are enabled and can be modified. When this DIP-switch is in
the Right “Disable” position, DIP-switch BANK 1 and DIP-switch BANK 2 are
disabled and will not accept modifications.
Jumper JP4 (For Model 8486-4 Only)
When JP4 is in the “Closed” position, the Coax Clock I/O connector is an output and the signal is the recovered transmission clock from Port 1. When JP4 is in the “Open position, the Coax Clock I/O connector is an input and the module uses the incoming clock signal. The input clock must match one of the acceptable clock signals to be used by the module; 10MHz, 1.544MHz or 2.048MHz (TTL).
Mounting and Cable Attachment
A TM3 Transport module and up to four contiguous 4 Port T1/E1 MUX modules
combine to form a MUX group. A MUX group can connect with another MUX group at
the opposite end of a dedicated fiber link. A MUX group can also interoperate
with a Managed iConverter fixedconfiguration T1/E1 Multiplexer. Multiple MUX
groups can be installed in a chassis, enabling high-density, star-topology
deployments.
Caution: Use proper ESD protection to reduce the risk of damage to your
equipment.
- a) Carefully slide the module into an open slot in the chassis. Align the module with the installation guides and ensure that the module is firmly seated against the backplane. Secure the module by fastening the front panel thumbscrew (push in and turn clockwise to tighten) to the chassis front. Verify the “Pwr” LED is ON (indicating the chassis is powered).
- b) The T1/E1 MUX modules must be installed in adjacent slots to the TM3 Transport module. The slot numbers must be greater then the slot number of the TM3 Transport module. Up to four T1/E1 MUX modules can be installed in adjacent slots.
Pin| Description| Signal
---|---|---
1| Customer Interface R1 – receive ring| C R1
2| Customer Interface T1 – receive tip| C T1
3, 6| Unused|
4| Customer Interface R – transmit ring| C R
5| Customer Interface T – transmit tip| C T
7| Alarm relay B (port 1 only)| AR_B
8| Alarm relay A (port 1 only)| AR_A - c) Connect a Category 3 or better cable (Category 5 is recommended) to the RJ-48C connectors on the T1/E1 MUX module, and attach the other end of the UTP cable to the network equipment. The pinout for the RJ-48C is shown in Figure 8.
NOTE: For some installations, a crossover cable may be required (Pin 1 to Pin 4, Pin 2 to Pin 5).
d) When configured for E1 coax operation, use the optional adapter cables to convert the RJ-48C interface ports to dual BNC (part number 9140-3) and set the T1/ E1 Line Configuration DIP-switch for E1 75 W Coax.
e) For Model 8486-4 only. Connect a coax cable with a female SMB connector to the Coax Clock I/O connector on the T1/E1 MUX module. Termination of the clock will be required via DIP-switch SW7 (23) or external termination using a “T” connector. To daisy chain multiple clock inputs, use a female BNC T connector. Only one termination on the cable is required at the end of the chain.
LED Indicators
LED | Color | Function |
---|---|---|
Sys | Green | Green ON: Normal remote system status |
Green Blinking: Testing in progress
Lnk| Green/ Amber| OFF: Loss of power or the Port Alarm Relay/LED switch
is disabled
Green ON: Local connected
Green Blinking: Local T1/E1 port not connected
Amber ON: Local port receiving AIS
Amber Blinking: Local port in T1/E1 copper loopback mode
Rmt| Green/ Amber| OFF: Loss of power or the Port Alarm Relay/LED switch
is disabled
Green ON: Remote T1/E1 port connected
Green Blinking: Remote T1/E1 port not connected or not synchronized
Amber ON: Remote T1/E1 port connected but receiving LoS, AIS or port in
local loopback
Stat| Green| Green ON: Normal remote system status
Green Blinking: remote 4xT1/E1 MUX module has not synchronized with the
local module
Lnk and Rmt all ports| Amber to Green| Sequential Pattern (left to
right): MUX Initializing
The T1/E1 MUX operates in a bookend configuration. Each T1/E1 MUX must have the same physical configuration. During initialization, the MUX maps the modules and ports, creating a symmetrical pairing between the MUXes. Each T1/E1 MUX module has LEDs to indicate the status of the connection between the MUXes and the local and remote T1/E1 signals. The Sys LED (Local System Status) indicates the status of the local 4xT1/E1 MUX module. A solid green LED indicates normal system status. A blinking LED indicates different testing scenarios.
The Stat LED (Remote System Status) indicates the status of the remote 4xT1/E1 MUX module. A solid green LED indicates normal remote system status. A blinking green LED indicates the remote 4xT1/E1 MUX module has not synchronized with the local module or synchronization has started but not completed.
The Lnk LED (Local T1/E1 Link Status) indicates the local status of the T1/E1 signal. A solid green LED indicates a good T1/E1 signal is detected by the port. A blinking green LED indicates the port is not detecting the T1/E1 signal (a T1 crossover cable may be required). A solid yellow LED indicates the port is receiving an AIS signal. A blinking yellow LED indicates a test condition.
The Rmt LED (Remote T1/E1 Link Status) indicates the remote status of the T1/E1 signal. A solid green LED indicates a good T1/E1 signal is detected by the port. A blinking green LED indicates a synchronization problem. A solid yellow LED indicates the port is receiving an AIS signal or the port is in local loopback.
SPECIFICATIONS
Description | iConverter 4xT1/E1 MUX Module |
---|---|
Standard Compliances | ANSI: T1.403, T1.102 |
AT &T: T62411, ITU: G.703, G.704, G.706, G.736, G.775, G.823, G.824,
G.8261
ETSI: ETS 300 166
Regulatory Compliances| UL, CE, FCC Class A, NEBS 3 Compliant, UKCA
Environmental| RoHS, WEEE, REACH
Port Types| Copper:| T1/E1: RJ-48C
Cable Types| Copper:| EIA/TIA 568A/B, Cat 5 UTP and higher
DC Power Requirements| DC Input: (Backplane)| 3.3VDC, 0.6A @ 3.3VDC
Dimensions W x D x H| 0.85” x 4.5” x 2.8” (21.6 mm x 114.3 mm x 71.1
mm)
Weight| 8 oz. (226.8 grams)
Temperature| Commercial:
Wide:
Storage:| 0 to 50°C
-40 to 60°C
-40 to 80°C
Humidity| 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude| -100m to 4,000m
MTBF (hrs)| 410,000
Warranty| Lifetime warranty and 24/7/365 free Technical Support
iConverter 4xT1/E1 MUX Module with Clock
- Input: 10 MHz, 1.544 MHz, or 2.048 MHz
- Output: Recovered clock from Port 1
- SMB Male Connector , 50 ohms impedance
- Signal level is 3.3V TTL
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- WARNING: Potential damage to equipment and personal injury.
- WARNING: Risk of electrical shock.
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References
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