LANTRONIX E-100BTX-FX-06 Stand Alone Media Converter User Guide

LANTRONIX E-100BTX-FX-06 Stand Alone Media Converter

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• Patented: patents.lantronix.com; additional patents pending.

Warranty

• For details on the Lantronix warranty policy, go to http://www.lantronix.com/support/warranty.

Contacts

Lantronix Corporate Headquarters

• 48 Discovery, Suite 250
• Irvine, CA 92618, USA
• Toll Free: 800-526-8766
• Phone: 949-453-3990
• Fax: 949-453-3995

Technical Support

• https://www.lantronix.com/technical-support/

Sales Offices

• For a current list of our domestic and international sales offices, go to www.lantronix.com/about/contact.

Disclaimer
All information contained herein is provided “AS IS.” Lantronix undertakes no obligation to update the information in this publication. Lantronix does not make and specifically disclaims, all warranties of any kind (express, implied or otherwise) regarding title, non-infringement, fitness, quality, accuracy, completeness, usefulness, suitability or performance of the information provided herein. Lantronix shall have no liability whatsoever to any user for any damages, losses and causes of action (whether in contract or in tort or otherwise) in connection with the user’s access or usage of any of the information or content contained herein. The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without notice.
Revision History

Product Description

The E-100BTX-FX-06 is a stand-alone media converter that provides an interface between 100Base-TX ports and 100Base-FX ports, allowing users to integrate fiber optic cabling into 100Base-TX copper environments. Operating at Layer 1, the physical layer, data is passed through the converter at line speed, making it ideal for applications where low latency is essential.
Ordering Information

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E-100BTX-FX-06| 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-FX 1300nm multimode (ST) [2 km/1.2 mi.] Link Budget: 11.0 dB
E-100BTX-FX-06(SC)| 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-FX 1300nm multimode (SC) [2 km/1.2 mi.] Link Budget: 11.0 dB
E-100BTX-FX-06(LC)| 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-FX 1300nm multimode (LC) [2 km/1.2 mi.] Link Budget: 11.0 dB
E-100BTX-FX-06(SM)| 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-FX 1310nm single mode (SC) [20 km/12.4 mi.] Link Budget: 16.0 dB
E-100BTX-FX-06(SMLC)| 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-FX 1310nm single mode (LC) [20 km/12.4 mi.] Link Budget: 17.3 dB

• Typical maximum cable distance. Actual distance depends on the physical characteristics of the network installation. For more information, see https://www.lantronix.com/.

Accessories

• Accessories are sold and packaged separately.

Alone Wide-Input; Output: 12.25 VDC, 1.0 A
E-MCR-05| 12-Slot Media Converter Rack ( includes universal internal power supply ) 17 x 15 x 5 in. (432 x 381 x 127 mm)
RMS19-SA4-02| 4-Slot Media Converter Shelf
WMBL| Optional Wall Mount Brackets; 4.0 in. ( 102 mm )
WMBV| Optional Vertical Mount Bracket; 5.0 in. ( 127 mm )
WMBD| Optional DIN Rail Mount Bracket; 5.0 in. ( 127 mm )
WMBD-FS| Optional DIN Rail Mount Bracket (flat, small); 3.1in. ( 79 mm )
SFPs| See the Lantronix SFP webpage for our full line of SFPs

Features

• Used in pairs or as a single unit to integrate fiber into a 100base copper environment
• Low latency, layer 1 design
• Auto-negotiation
• Auto-MDI/MDIX
• Active link pass-through
• Far-End-Fault (FEF)
• Pause
• Automatic link restoration
• Supports all 100Mbps SFP Modules

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Installation

Caution: Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge precautions when setting the 4-position DIP switch and jumpers. Failure to observe this caution could result in failure of the media converter.

4-Position DIP Switch
The 4-position DIP switch is located on the side of the media converter. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver or a similar tool to set the recessed switches.

1. Auto-Negotiation
   Up Enables Auto-Negotiation for the copper connection.
   Down Disables Auto-Negotiation for the copper connection.

2. Pause Control
   Up Enabled
   Down Disabled

3. Active Link Pass-Through
   Up Enabled
   Down Disabled

4. Far-End Fault
   Up Enabled
   Down Disabled

Note: The media converters are shipped from the factory with all DIP switches in the Up (Enabled) position.

Installing the Fiber Cable

1. Locate a 100Base-FX compliant fiber cable with male, two-stranded TX to RX connectors installed at both ends.
2. Connect the fiber cables to the media converter as described:
   • Connect the male TX cable connector to the female TX port.
   • Connect the male RX cable connector to the female RX port.
3. Connect the fiber cables to the other device (another media converter, Ethernet Switch, etc.) as described:
   • Connect the male TX cable connector to the female RX port.
   • Connect the male RX cable connector to the female TX port.

Installing the Copper Cable

1. Locate a 100Base-TX compliant copper cable with male, RJ-45 connectors installed at both ends.
2. Connect the RJ-45 connector at one end of the cable to the RJ-45 port on the media converter.
3. Connect the RJ-45 connector at the other end of the cable to the RJ-45 port on the other device (switch, workstation, etc.).

Powering the Media Converter
Power Cord Included: to order the corresponding country-specific AC power cord, add the Country Code extension to the end of the SKU; NA = North America, LA = Latin America, EU =Europe, UK = United Kingdom, SA = South Africa, JP = Japan, OZ = Australia, BR = Brazil.

AC

1. Install the power cord barrel connector into the back of the media converter.
2. Connect the power adapter plug to AC power.
3. Verify that the media converter is powered up by noting that the power LED is lit.

DC

• See the SPS-2460-SA DC External Power Supply User Guide 33455 for more information.

Operation

Status LEDs
Use the status LEDs to monitor the E-100BTX-FX-06 media converter operation in the network:

Auto-Negotiation
When the Auto-Negotiation feature is activated, the media converter configures itself to achieve the best possible mode of operation over a link, automatically. The media converter broadcasts its speed (100 Mb/s) and duplex capabilities (either full or half-duplex) and negotiates the best mode of operation between the two devices.
Pause Control
The Pause feature can improve network performance by allowing one end of the link to signal the other to discontinue frame transmission for a set period of time to relieve buffer congestion.
Note: If the Pause feature is available on ALL network devices attached to the media converter(s), enable the Pause feature on the media converter(s); otherwise, disable the Pause feature.
Auto MDI/MDIX
The Auto MDI/MDIX feature allows either straight-through (MDI) or crossover (MDI-X) cables to be used when connecting to devices such as hubs, transceivers, or network interface cards (NICs). AutoCross determines the characteristics of the cable connection and automatically configures the unit to link up, regardless of the cable configuration.

Active Link Pass-Through (ALPT)

• Link Pass-Through is a troubleshooting feature that allows the media converter to monitor both the fiber and copper RX ports for loss of signal. With the loss of RX signal on one media port, the converter will automatically disable the TX signal of the other media port, thus “passing through” the link loss.
• End device automatically notified of link loss
• Prevents loss of valuable data unknowingly transmitted over an invalid link
• Active LPT is a form of LPT that requires the links to become Active before LPT becomes Active.
• With Active LPT there are 2 states: Diagnostic and Active.
• The media converter enters the Diagnostic state when either of the following conditions is met:
• Upon power-up of the converter.
• Upon losing the Link on either the copper or fiber ports.
• In the Diagnostic state, the link for each of the media converter’s ports can come up independently of each other, just like a converter that has no LPT functionality, or a converter that has LPT is disabled. The Diagnostic state is helpful during the first power-up before all links of a circuit are connected, as it allows the installer to see each link turn on as the cables are plugged in. It’s also helpful for finding the location of a fault if one exists.
• The media converter remains in the Diagnostic state until the following condition is met:
• The link status for both media converter’s ports is up, simultaneously.
• After that condition is met, ALPT enters the Active state. It remains in the Active state until the converter is either powered down, or either the copper port or the fiber port loses Link. In the Active state, Active LPT works as shown below (the same as when regular LPT is enabled).

Far-End Fault

• Far-End Fault is a valuable feature used in a media converter when it loses the Receive Fiber link but still has a valid Fiber Transmit link.
• When a fault occurs on an incoming fiber link (1), the media converter transmits a Far-End Fault signal on the outgoing fiber link (2). In addition, the Far-End Fault signal also activates the Link Pass-Through, which in turn disables the link on the copper portion of the network (3) and (4).

Specifications

• The fiber optic cable’s physical characteristics must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3ae specifications.

Cable Specifications

• The physical characteristics must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3™ specifications.

Copper Cable

• Category 5: (minimum requirement)
• Gauge: 24 to 22 AWG
• Attenuation: 22.0 db /100m @ 100 MHz
• Maximum Cable Distance: 100 meters
• Straight-through or crossover cable may be used.
• Shielded twisted-pair (STP) or unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) may be used
• Pins 1&2 and 3&6 are the two active pairs in an Ethernet network
• RJ-45 Pin-out: Pin 1 = TD+, Pin 2 = TD-, Pin 3 = RD+, Pin 6 = RD-
• Use only dedicated wire pairs for the active pins: (e.g., blue/white & white/blue, orange/white & white/orange, etc.)
• Do not use flat or silver satin wire.

Fiber Cable

• Bit Error Rate: <10-9
• Single-mode fiber (recommended): 9 μm
• Multimode fiber (recommended): 62.5/125 μm
• Multimode fiber (optional): 100/140, 85/140, 50/125 μm
• E-100BTX-FX-06 1300 nm multimode
• Fiber Optic Transmitter Power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
• Fiber Optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -30.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
• Link Budget: 11.0 dBm
• E-100BTX-FX-06(SC) & (LC) 1300 nm multimode
• Fiber Optic Transmitter Power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
• Fiber Optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -30.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
• Link Budget: 11.0 dBm
• E-100BTX-FX-06(SM) 1310 nm single mode
• Fiber-optic Transmitter Power: min: -15.0 dBm max: -8.0 dBm
• Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -31.0 dBm max: -8.0 dBm
• Link Budget: 16.0 dBm
• E-100BTX-FX-06(SMLC) 1310 nm single mode
• Fiber-optic Transmitter Power: min: -15.2 dBm max: -8.0 dBm
• Fiber-optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -32.5 dBm max: -3.0 dBm
• Link Budget: 17.3 dBm

The fiber optic transmitters on this device meet Class I Laser safety requirements per IEC-825/CDRH standards and comply with 21 CFR1040.10 and 21CFR1040.11.

Technical Specifications

DIP Switch

| SW1: Auto-Negotiation On/Off SW2: Pause TX On/Off

SW3: LPT On/Off SW4: FEF On/Off

Status LEDs

| PWR (Power): Lit for normal operation SDF (Signal Detect Fiber): Lit for fiber link

SDC (Signal Detect Copper): Lit for copper link RXF (Receive Fiber): Flashing = RX data

RXC (Receive Copper): Flashing = RX data

Dimensions| Width: 3″ [76 mm] x Depth: 4.7” [119 mm] x Height: 1″ [25 mm]
Power Supply| External AC/DC required; Output: 12 VDC. 0.41Amps; input 120-240VAC, unregulated; standard
Power Input| 9-14VDC
Power Consumption| 1.75 Watts (Fixed optics models) 1 Watt plus the SFP (SFP models)

Environment

| Tamra* (Standard temp): 0°C to 50°C (32 to 122°F) Storage Temperature: -15°C to 65°C (5 to 149°F) Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Altitude: 0 – 10,000 ft.

Weight| 6 oz. (181 g) approximately

Compliance

| Safety: Wall Mount Power Supply: UL Listed, cUL Listed (Canada).

FCC Part 15 Class A, EN 55032:2012, EN 55024:2010

Directive 2014/30/EU

Low-Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU IEC /EN 60950-1:2006+A2:2013 2011/65/EU EN 50581:2012

CE Mark

MTBF| Greater than 46,768 hours (MIL-HDBK-217F) Greater than 123,861 hours (Bellcore7 V5.0)
Warranty| Lifetime

Manufacturer’s rated ambient temperature

CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam or view directly with optical instruments.
CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION: Copper-based media ports, e.g., Twisted Pair (TP) Ethernet, USB, RS232, RS422, RS485, DS1, DS3, Video Coax, etc., are intended to be connected to intrabuilding (inside plant) link segments that are not subject to lightening transients or power faults. Copper-based media ports, e.g., Twisted Pair (TP) Ethernet, USB, RS232, RS422, RS485, DS1, DS3, Video Coax, etc., are NOT to be connected to inter-building (outside plant) link segments that are subject to lightning transients or power faults. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to equipment.

Troubleshooting

If the media converter fails, isolate and correct the fault by answering the following questions and then taking the indicated action. Note: DIP switch positions 3 and 4 must be DOWN before starting the troubleshooting process.

1. Is the Power LED lit?
   NO

   • Is the power adapter the correct model (check I/O voltage and Hz)?
   • Verify the voltage and frequency of the AC outlet.
   • Are the power barrel connector and wall plug of the power adapter properly inserted in the media converter and plugged into a live AC wall outlet?
   • Contact Tech Support.
     YES: Proceed to step 2.

2. Is the SDC (signal detect/copper) LED lit?
   NO

   • Check the twisted-pair cables for proper connection.
   • Contact Tech Support.
     YES: Proceed to step 3.

3. Is the SDF LED (signal detect/fiber) illuminated?
   NO

   • Check the fiber cables for proper connection.
   • Verify that the TX and RX cables on the media converter are connected to the RX and TX ports, respectively, on the other device.
   • Contact Tech Support.
     YES: Proceed to step 4.

4. Is the RXC (receive/copper) LED flashing?
   NO

   • If there is no activity on the UTP/STP port, proceed to step 5.
   • If there is activity on the UTP/STP port, disconnect and reconnect the twisted-pair cable to restart the initialization process.
   • Contact Tech Support.
     YES: Proceed to step 5.

5. Is the RXF (receive/fiber) LED flashing?
   NO

   • If there is no activity on the fiber port, contact Tech Support.
   • If there is activity on the fiber port, disconnect/reconnect the fiber cable to restart the initialization process.
   • Contact Tech Support.
     YES: Contact Tech Support.

Compliance Information

Declaration of Conformity

• Manufacturer’s Name: Lantronics, Inc.
• Manufacture’s Address: 48 Discovery, Suite 250, Irvine, California 92618
• Declares that the products: E100BTX-FX-06, E100BTX-FX-06(SFP), E100BTX-FX-06(SC),
• E100BTX-FX-06(LC), E100BTX-FX-06(SM), E100BTX-FX-06(SMLC)
• Conform to the following Product Regulations:
• FCC Part 15 Class A, EN 55032:2015/AC:2016 Class A, EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013 and EN 55024:2010/A1:2015 (IEC 61000-4-2 Edition 2.0 2008-12, IEC 61000-4-3 Edition 3.2 2010-04, IEC 61000-4-4 Edition 3.0 2012-04, IEC 61000-4-5 Edition 3.1 2017-08, IEC 61000-
• 4-6 Edition 4.0 2013-10, IEC 61000-4-8 Edition 2.0 2009-09, IEC 61000-4-11 Edition 2.1 2017-05), Australian Standard AS/NZS CISPR 32:2015.
• IEC 60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition)+ Am 1:2009 +Am 2:2013; and/or EN 60950-12006+A11:2009+ A12010+A12:2013.
• UL listed, IEC62368-1/EN62368-1 and NEMA TS-2.
• With the technical construction on file at the above address, this product carries the CE Mark.
• I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive(s) and Standard(s).
• Place: Irvine, California
• Date: June 20, 2022
• Signature: Fathi Hakam
• Full Name: Fathi Hakam
• Position: Vice President of Engineering

FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user’s own expense.

European regulations
Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

• In accordance with European Union Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003, Lantronix will accept post-usage returns of this product for proper disposal. The contact information for this activity can be found in the ‘Contact Us’ portion of this document.
• CAUTION: RJ connectors are NOT INTENDED FOR CONNECTION TO THE PUBLIC TELEPHONE NETWORK. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to the public telephone network.

Lantronix Corporate Headquarters

• 48 Discovery, Suite 250
• Irvine, CA 92618, USA
• Toll Free: 800-526-8766
• Phone: 949-453-3990
• Fax: 949-453-3995
• Technical Support
• https://www.lantronix.com/technical-support/
• Sales Offices
• For a current list of our domestic and international sales offices, go to the Lantronix website at www.lantronix.com/about/contact.

References

• Patents | Lantronix
• Contact Us | Lantronix
• Intelligent IoT Solutions - Connect, Compute, Comprehend, Control
• Patents | Lantronix
• SPS-2460-SA | Lantronix
• Support | Lantronix

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