LANTRONIX M/E-PSW-FX-02 Stand Alone Media Converters User Guide

LANTRONIX M/E-PSW-FX-02 Stand-Alone Media Converters

Product Information

• Product Name: M/E-PSW-FX-02 Stand-Alone Media Converters
• User Guide Part Number: 33487
• Revision: F
• Date: February 2023
• Manufacturer: Lantronix
• Intellectual Property: Patented (patents.lantronix.com; additional patents pending)
• Warranty: For details on the Lantronix warranty policy, please visit 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, please visit www.lantronix.com/about/contact
• Disclaimer: Please refer to the user manual for complete information and guidelines.

Product Usage Instructions

Introduction

• Product Description: The M/E-PSW-FX-02 Stand-Alone Media Converters provide conversion between twisted-pair copper and fiber optic connections.
• Ordering Information: Refer to the user manual for ordering details and available options.

Features:

• Check the user manual for a detailed list of features.

Specifications:

• Refer to the user manual for detailed specifications.

Installation

• Checklist: Before installation, refer to the user manual for a checklist of items to verify.
• Power Supply Included: Ensure that the power supply is included in the package.
• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD): Take necessary precautions to prevent ESD during installation.
• Copper and Fiber Ports: Identify the copper and fiber ports on the media converter.
• Connect the Fiber Cable: Follow the instructions in the user manual to connect the fiber cable.
• Connect the Twisted-pair Copper Cable: Follow the instructions in the user manual to connect the twisted-pair copper cable.
• Powering the Media Converter:
• M/E-PSW-FX-02 Back Panel Power: Refer to the user manual for instructions on powering the media converter from the back panel.
• Power Adapter: Use the provided power adapter to supply power to the media converter.
• AC Power: If using AC power, follow the instructions in the user manual for connecting and supplying power.
• DC Power: If using DC power, follow the instructions in the user manual for connecting and supplying power.

Operation

• Status LEDs: Familiarize yourself with the status LEDs and their indications as described in the user manual.
• Product Features: Understand the various features of the M/E-PSW-FX-02 media converter as outlined in the user manual.
• Feature Summary – M/E-PSW-FX-02: Refer to the user manual for a summary of features specific to the M/E-PSW-FX-02 model.
• Congestion Reduction: Learn how the media converter handles congestion reduction by referring to the user manual.
• Auto-Negotiation: Understand the auto-negotiation feature and its functionality as explained in the user manual.
• AutoCrossTM: Familiarize yourself with the AutoCrossTM feature and its benefits by referring to the user manual.
• Automatic Link Restoration: Learn about the automatic link restoration feature and its operation by reading the user manual.
• Full-Duplex Flow Control: Understand how the full-duplex flow control feature works by referring to the user manual.
• Note: The above instructions are a summary, please refer to the complete user manual for detailed information, safety precautions, troubleshooting, and other relevant instructions.

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

M/E-PSW-FX-02 Fiber Optic specs.
2/15/23| F| Initial Lantronix rebrand. Update artwork and DoC.

Introduction

Product Description

The M/E-PSW Series is a Fast Ethernet stand-alone Mini media converter that provides cost-effective media conversion between 10/100Base-TX ports and 100Base-FX ports. With its fixed configuration, deployments are just plug-and- play, and its small size makes it ideal for locations where space is limited. Operating at Layer 2, the data link layer, this converter not only converts copper to fiber, it also provides rate conversion allowing legacy 10Base-T copper devices to connect to 100Base-FX fiber.

Ordering Information

1300nm multimode (ST) [2 km/1.2 mi.] * Link Budget: 11.0 dB
M/E-PSW-FX-02(SC)*| 10/100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-FX 1300nm multimode (SC) [2 km/1.2 mi.] Link Budget: 11.0 dB
M/E-PSW-FX-02(SM)**| 10/100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] *** to 100Base-FX 1310nm single mode (SC) [20 km/12.4 mi.] Link Budget: 16.0 dB
Optional Accessories** (sold separately)
SPS-2460-SA| Stand-Alone Power Supply option
WMBM| Wall Mount Bracket for Mini Media Converter option
M-MCR-01| 18-Slot Powered Mini Chassis option
DRBM| DIN Rail Mount Bracket for Mini Media Converter option
RMBM| Rack Mount Bracket for Mini, use with RMS19-SA4-02 and/or E-MCR-05

Typical maximum distance. Actual distance depends on network physical characteristics.

Features

• Unit and Port LEDs allow for quick status information
• Auto-Negotiation
• Fixed Full-Duplex on fiber
• Auto-MDI/MDIX
• Automatic Link Restoration
• Far-End-Fault (FEF)
• Connect to legacy network equipment
• Eliminate Collision Domains

Specifications

The information in this user guide is subject to change.

114,580 hours  (Bellcore7 V5.0)

Power Supply| External AC/DC required; +12VDC, 0.5A min
Power Input| 7.5 VDC to 13.9 VDC
RAM| 1 Mb
MAC Table| 8K MAC Addresses

Environment

| Operating Temp.**: 0°C to +50°C (32⁰F to 122⁰F) Storage Temp.: -15°C to +65°C (-5⁰F to 149⁰F) Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Altitude: 0 – 10,000 ft.

Weight| 2 lbs. [0.90 kg]

Certifications

| Safety: Wall Mount Power Supply: UL Listed, cUL Listed (Canada) FCC Class A, CISPR22/EN55022

Class A, EN55024, CE Mark

Warranty| Lifetime

• MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) is estimated using the predictability method. The computation is based on the MIL-HDBK-217 F and Bellcore standards.
• Manufacturer’s rated ambient temperature.
• WARNING: If the media converter is an IEEE802.3-2005 Powered Device (PD) capable of receiving power via the Media Dependent Interface (MDI) leads, the power source, connector, and cable attached to the barrel power connector must meet the isolation requirement specified in IEEE802.3-2005. Failure to observe this warning could result in an electrical shock.
• 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 intra- building (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 lightening transients or power faults. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to equipment.
• WARNING: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam or view directly with optical instruments. 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 could result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Installation

Checklist

Before installing the N-FXE Series NIC, verify that the package contains these items:

• One N-FXE Series NIC
• A Product Post Card
• Please notify your sales representative immediately if any of these items is missing or damaged.

Power Supply Included

• To order the corresponding country specific power supply, add the extension to the end of the SKU. For example, M/E-PSW-FX-02-NA = North America, -LA = Latin America, -EU = Europe, -UK = United Kingdom, -SA = South Africa, -JP = Japan, -OZ = Australia, -BR = Brazil.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

• Always observe the following ESD precautions when installing or handing the M/E-PSW-FX-02
• Do not remove the converter from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it.
• Wear an ESD wrist grounding strap before handling any module or component. If you do not have a wrist strap, maintain grounded contact with the unit throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection.

Copper and Fiber Ports

• The illustration below shows the front panel of the M/E-PSW-FX-02 media converters.

Connect the Fiber Cable

• Full duplex (always ON) is on the fiber side only, therefore, the 512-Bit Rule does not apply. The cable lengths are constrained by the cable requirement.

1. Locate or build IEEE 803.2 compliant 100Base-FX fiber cable with male, two- stranded TX to RX connectors installed at both ends.
2. Connect the fiber cable to the M/E-PSW-FX-02 media converter as follows:
   • 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 cable to the other device (media converter, hub, etc.) as follows:
4. Connect the male TX cable connector to the female RX port.
5. Connect the male RX cable connector to the female TX port.

Connect the Twisted-pair Copper Cable

The AutoCross feature allows either MDI (straight-through) or MDI-X (crossover) cable connections to be configured automatically, according to network conditions.

• If half-duplex mode is used, refer to the 512-bit Rule.
• If full-duplex mode is used, the 512-bit Rule does not apply. The cable lengths are constrained by the cable requirements.

1. Locate or build IEEE 803.2™ compliant 10Base-T or 100Base-TX cable, with 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 M/E-PSW-FX-02.
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

• The power options for the M/E-PSW-FX-02 media converter are product-dependent. The following shows the various power configurations associated with each model.

M/E-PSW-FX-02 Back Panel Power

Power Adapter AC Power

1. Connect the barrel connector of the power adapter to the media converter’s power port (located on the back panel of the media converter).
2. Connect the power adapter plug to the AC power.
3. Verify that the media converter is powered up by observing the illuminated LED power indicator light on the front panel.

DC Power
See the Lantronix SPS-1872-SA DC User Guide for the external power supply for powering the media converter.

Operation

Status LEDs

• Use the status LEDs to monitor the media converter operation in the network. LED descriptions are PWR (Power): (below RJ-45) ON = Link; Flashing = Activity
• FX-Link/Act (Fiber Link/Activity): (Upper Left on RJ-45)
• ON = Link; Flashing = Activity
• TX-Link/Act (Copper Link/Activity): (Upper Right on RJ-45)
• ON = Link; Flashing = Activity

Product Features

• Feature Summary – M/E-PSW-FX-02

Auto-Negotiation| AutoCross| Link Pass-Through (LPT)| Far End Fault
---|---|---|---
Yes| Yes| No| Yes

Congestion Reduction

• The M/E-PSW-FX-02 media converters do not forward collision signals or error packets from one collision domain to another, resulting in improvements in baseline network performance.
• In addition, the media converter filters packets destined for local devices, which reduces network congestion.

Auto-Negotiation

• The Auto-Negotiation feature is ON permanently for the M/E-PSW-FX-02 media converters. Auto-negotiation allows the media converter to configure itself automatically to achieve the best possible mode of operation over a link. It broadcasts speed (10 Mb/s or 100 Mb/s) and duplex capabilities (full or half) to the other device and negotiates the best mode of operation. Auto-negotiation allows quick and easy installation because the optimal link is established automatically.
• In a scenario where an auto-negotiation device is linked to a non-negotiating device, the negotiating device via parallel detection recognizes the speed of that second device and then establishes the best operating speed (10Mb/s or 100Mb/s) at half-duplex.

AutoCross™

• The AutoCross feature allows the use of either straight-through (MDI) or crossover (MDI-X) copper cables when connecting to 10Base-T or 100Base-TX devices. AutoCross determines the characteristics of the connection and automatically configures the device to link up, regardless of the copper cable configuration, MDI or MDI-X.

Automatic Link Restoration

• The media converter will automatically re-establish the link when connected to switches if the link is lost, even with Auto-Negotiation and Link Pass-through (both directions) enabled.

Full-Duplex Flow Control

• In a full-duplex network, maximum cable lengths are determined by the type of cables used. The 512-bit Rule does not apply in a full-duplex network. Note: Full duplex is ON permanently for the fiber port only.

Half-Duplex Flow Control (512-Bit Rule)

• In a half-duplex network, the maximum cable lengths are determined by the round-trip delay limitations of each Fast Ethernet collision domain. (A collision domain is the longest path between any two terminal devices; e.g., a terminal, switch, or router.) The 512-bit Rule determines the maximum length of cable permitted by calculating the round-trip delay in bit-times (BT) of a particular collision domain. If the result is less than or equal to 512 BT, the path is good.

Flow Control

• The process of adjusting the flow of data from one device to another ensures that the receiving device can handle all the incoming data. This is particularly important where the sending device is capable of transmitting data much faster than the receiving device can accept it.

Distance Extension

• The M/E-PSW-FX-02 media converters can segment one (1) 10Base-T copper Ethernet and/or 100Base-TX copper Fast Ethernet, and one (1)100Base-FX fiber Fast Ethernet collision domain:
• In a half-duplex Ethernet or Fast Ethernet environment, the M/E-PSW-FX-02 media converters extend network distances by segmenting collision domains so that the 512-bit Rule applies separately to each collision domain.
• In a full-duplex Ethernet or Fast Ethernet environment, the M/E-PSW-FX-02 media converters extend network distances to the physical cable limitations imposed by the selected twisted-pair copper fiber cables.

Rate Conversion

The M/E-PSW-FX-02 media converters allow connection of 10Mb/s terminal devices on a 10Base-T legacy Ethernet copper network to 100Mb/s terminal devices on a 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet copper network and/or to 100Mb/s terminal devices on a 100Base-FX Fast Ethernet fiber network.
Far-End Fault
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).

Optic and Cable Specifications

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

Fiber Optic Specs

• Bit Error Rate : <10-9
• Single-mode fiber (recommended): 9 µm
• Multimode fiber (recommended): 62.5/125 µm
• Multimode fiber (optional): 1 00/140, 85/140, 50/125 µm
• M/E-PSW-FX-02 1300nm multimode (ST)
• 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 dB
• M/E-PSW-FX-02 (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 dB
• The fiber optic transceivers on this device meet Class I Laser safety requirements per IEC825/CDRH standards and comply with 21 CFR1040.10 and 21CFR1040.11

Copper Cable Specs

• Category 3: Minimum requirement for 10 Mbps Operation
• Gauge: 24 to 22 AWG
• Attenuation: 11.5 dB/100m @ 5-10 MHz
• Maximum Cable Distance: 100 meters
• Category 5: Minimum requirement for 10 Mbps Operation
• Gauge: 24 to 22 AWG
• Attenuation: 22 dB/100m @ 100 MHz
• Maximum Cable Distance : 100 meters
• Straight-through or Cross-over twisted-pair cable may be used.
• Shielded (STP) or unshielded (UTP) twisted-pair cable may be used.
• Pins 1 & 2 and 3 & 6 are the two active pairs in an Ethernet network.
• Use only dedicated wire pairs for active pins (e.g., blue/white, orange/white & white/orange, etc.)
• Do not use flat or silver satin wire.

Troubleshooting

• If the media converter fails, isolate and correct the failure by determining the answers to the following questions, and then taking the indicated action:

Is the power LED illuminated and did the TX and FX LEDs turn ON and then turn OFF?NO

• Is the power adapter the proper type of voltage and cycle frequency for the AC outlet?
• Is the power adapter properly installed in the media converter and in the outlet?
• If PoE, is the RJ-45 jack receiving power from the input device?
• Contact Technical Support: see Contact Us below.
• YES Proceed to step 2.

Are the TX and FX-Link/ACT LEDs lit on the RJ-45 port ?NO

• Check the copper cables for proper connection.
• Check the fiber cables for proper connection.
• Contact Technical Support: see Contact Us below.
• YES  Contact Technical Support: see Contact Us below.

Contact Us

• Lantronix website :https://www.lantronix.com
• Product Index :https://www.lantronix.com/resources/product-index/
• Application Notes :https://www.lantronix.com/resources/app-notes/
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Compliance Information Declaration of Conformity

• Manufacture’s Name: Lantronics, Inc.
• Manufacture’s Address: 48 Discovery, Suite 250, Irvine, California 92618 USA

Declares that the product(s):

• M/E-PSW-FX-02, M/E-PSW-FX-02(SC), and M/E-PSW-FX-02(SM)

Conform to the following Product Regulations:

• FCC Part 15 Class A, EN 55032:2012, EN 55024:2010
• Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2015/863/EU
• Low-Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
• IEC /EN 60950-1:2006+A2:2013
• 2011/65/EU EN 50581:2012
• 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: April 27, 2022
• Signature: Fathi Hakam
• Full Name: Fathi Hakam
• Position: Vice President of Engineering

FCC Regulations

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.

Canadian Regulations

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out on the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

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
• 1Technical Support
• https://www.lantronix.com/technical-support/

Sales Offices

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

• https://www.lantronix.com

• Intellectual Property
  © 2022, 2023 Lantronix, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this publication may be transmitted or reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of Lantronix. Lantronix is a registered trademark of Lantronix, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

• All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective holders.

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

• Warranty

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

References

• Patents | Lantronix
• How to Buy | Lantronix
• Contact Us | Lantronix
• Intelligent IoT Solutions - Connect, Compute, Comprehend, Control
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• How to Buy Lantronix Innovative IoT Products and Solutions
• Lantronix Embedded Networking Technical Application Notes
• Lantronix Remote Access Products for Device Networking, Remote Device Access, and IT Support Management
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