EtherWAN EL900 Media Converter User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- EtherWAN
Table of Contents
EtherWAN EL900 Media Converter
Product Information
- Product Name : EL900 Series Hardened
- Media Converter Supported Products : EL900
- Document Version: Version
- 1 Date : 03/01/2023
Safety and Warnings
- Notes : Emphasize or supplement important points of the main text.
- Tips : Provide helpful information, guidelines, or suggestions for performing tasks more effectively.
- Warnings : Indicate that failure to take a specified action could result in damage to the device or serious bodily injury.
- Electric Shock Hazard : This symbol warns users of electric shock hazard. Failure to take appropriate precautionscould result in injury or death.
Contents
- Preface
- Safety and Warnings
- Introduction
Introduction: The EL900 Hardened Media Converter is a plug-and-play solution in a compact size. It does not require any complicated software for setup.
Unpacking
- Open the carton and unpack the items.
- The package should include
- EL900 media converter
- AC to DC power adaptor and cable (optional)
- Quick Install Guide
- If any items are missing or damaged, notify your EtherWAN representative.
Select Installation Location
Choose a suitable location for installing the media converter.
Connect Power
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The media converter has a six-contact DC terminal block for power connection.
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It supports dual DC power inputs and a relay output contact.
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Redundant power supply is supported, but only one power input is required for operation.
Note : The media converter does not have a power switch; it is turned on/off by connecting/disconnecting power. -
Input voltage range is 10 to 48VDC.
DC Terminal Block Assignments
- PWR1 : Power Input 1 (10~48VDC)
- GND : Power Ground
- PWR2 : Power Input 2 (10~48VDC)
- GND : Power Ground
- Earth Ground
- Relay opens if PWR1 or PWR2 fails
- Relay opens if the port link fails (When Link Down Detection is enabled)
AC Block Terminal Assignments
- PWR : Power Input 3A@12VDC
- GND : Power Ground
- Relay opens if PWR1 or PWR2 fails
- Relay opens if the port link fails (When Link Down Detection is enabled)
Please refer to the EL900 Media Converter Manual for further details and instructions.
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Disclaimer of Liability
The information contained in this document is subject to change without
notice. EtherWAN is not liable for any errors or omissions contained herein or
for resulting damage in connection with the information provided in this
manual.
Products Supported by this Manual
EL900
Preface
Audience
This guide is designed for the person who installs, configures, deploys, and
maintains the Ethernet network. This document assumes the reader has moderate
hardware, computer, and Internet skills.
Document Revision Level
This section provides a history of the revision changes to this document.
| Revision | Document Version | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Version 1 | 03/01/2023 |
Safety and Warnings
This guide uses the following symbols to draw your attention to certain
information.
| Symbol | Meaning | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Note | Notes emphasize or supplement important points of the main text. | |
| Tip | Tips provide helpful information, guidelines, or suggestions for |
performing tasks more effectively.
| Warning| Warnings indicate that failure to take a specified action could
result in damage to the device, or could result in serious bodily injury.
| Electric Shock Hazard| This symbol warns users of electric shock hazard.
Failure to take appropriate precautions such as not opening or touching
hazardous areas of the equipment could result in injury or death.
Introduction
EL900 Hardened Media Converter
10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX
This hardened media converter provides an affordable solution for rugged and
outdoor environment, transportation road-side cabinet, industrial floor shop,
multitenant dwellings or Fiber To The Home
(FTTH) applications. Capable of operating at temperature extremes of -40°C to
+75°C, this is the media converter of choice for harsh environments
constrained by space.
Plug-and-Play Solution
The hardened media converter is a plug-and-play media converter in compact
size. It doesn’t require any complicated software to set up.
Unpacking
Open the carton and unpack the items. Your package should include an EL900
media converter, an AC to DC power adaptor and cable (optional) and a Quick
Install Guide. If items are missing or damaged, notify your EtherWAN
representative.
Select Installation Location
- Installation is DIN rail-mount, or wall mount (in an enclosure or industrial panel). Ensure that the power source is within 6 feet (1.8 meters), and check that there is adequate airflow.
- Place the media converter on the DIN rail from above using the slot. Push the front of the media converter toward the mounting surface until it audibly snaps into place.
- Startup: Connect the supply voltage to start up the media converter via the terminal block.
- Dismantling: Pull out the lower edge and then remove the media converter from the DIN rail.
Connect Power
The media converter is equipped with an six-contact DC terminal block. The
terminal block provides dual DC power inputs, and a relay output contact.
Redundant power supply is supported, but only one power input is required for
operation. Note that the media converter does not have a power switch; it is
turned on/off by connecting/disconnecting power. Input voltage is 10 to 48VDC.
DC Terminal Block Assignments
PWR1| Power Input 1 (10~48VDC)
GND| Power Ground
PWR2| Power Input 2 (10~48VDC)
GND| Power Ground
****| Earth Ground
| 1. Relay opens if PWR1 or PWR2 fails
2. Relay opens if the port link fails (When Link Down Detection is enabled)
The media converter can also be powered via the 12VDC DC jack or an optional 24VAC, 0.185A AC Terminal Block.
Note: Use qualified power supply by SELV or double insulation of UL 60950
or UL 61010-1 or UL 61010-2-201 standards.
Insert the DC input wires into the corresponding terminals, and tighten the
clamp screws to hold them in place. Make sure that the plastic terminal block
connector prongs are plugged firmly into the terminal block receptacles.
Power wiring information
Use cable type – AWG (American Wire Gauge) 18-24 and the corresponding pin
type cable terminals. Use torque value 1.7 lb-in, do not use excessive force
when fixing wiring.
LED Indicators
| LED | State | Indication |
|---|---|---|
| Fault | Steady | Power redundancy or port malfunction |
| Off | Power redundancy/ports functioning normally | |
| **** PW1 | Steady | Power1 on |
| Off | Power1 off | |
| **** PW2 | Steady | Power2 on |
| Off | Power2 off | |
| **** 100 (Mbps) | Steady | Connection at the speed of 100Mbps |
| Off | Connection at the speed of 10Mbps | |
| **** LFP | Steady | LFPT function enabled |
| Off | LFPT function disabled | |
| **** LNK/ACT | Steady | Connection established |
| Flashing | Transmitting or receiving data | |
| Off | No connection established | |
| **** FDX/COL | Steady | Connection in full duplex mode |
| Flashing | Collision occurred | |
| Off | Connection in half-duplex mode |
DIP Switches
Port, power and LFPT settings are made very simple by means of DIP (Dual
Inline Package) switches on the bottom panel of the hardened media converter.
EL900 DIP Switches
| No. | 0 | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disable LFPT* | Enable LFPT* |
| 2 | Enable auto negotiation for TX port | Enable forced mode for TX port |
| 3 | TX port forced to 100Mbps | TX port forced to 10Mbps |
| 4 | TX port forced to full duplex mode | TX port forced to half duplex mode |
| 5 | FX port forced to full duplex mode | FX port forced to half duplex mode |
| 6 | Disable link down alarm | Enable link down alarm |
* LFPT = Link Fault Pass Through
- If Force mode is enabled, the media converter must be restarted in order for the new setting to take effect.
- Pin 2 must be toggled to position 1 prior to speed and duplex mode manual setting.
Link Fault Pass Through (LFPT)
LFPT (Link Fault Pass Through) is a feature that will pass a link fault
through the device at each segment. If either of the copper TX links fails,
the media converter will pass the fail state on throughout the link, taking
down the middle fiber as well as the copper link on the opposite end. This
prevents the connected switches from sending packets that would end up lost.
LFTP is designed for use with media converters arranged in pairs, and both
devices must support LFPT.
Link Fault of the FX port
| TX Port| FX Port
LEDs| PWR| 100| LNK/ACT| FDX/COL| LNK/ACT| FDX/COL
Media Converter A| ON| ON| OFF| OFF| OFF| OFF
Media Converter| ON| ON| OFF| OFF| OFF| OFF
Link Fault of the TX port of Media Converter A
| TX Port| FX Port
LEDs| PWR| 100| LNK/ACT| FDX/COL| LNK/ACT| FDX/COL
Media Converter A| ON| OFF| OFF| OFF| OFF| OFF
Media Converter B| ON| OFF| OFF| OFF| OFF| OFF
Relay Output Alarm
The media converter is equipped with relay output contacts on the terminal
block for signaling of a power or port failure. The relay output can be
connected to an alarm signaling device. Current is 0.6A @ 30VDC. Do not
connect a power source to the relay output.
Features
- Meets NEMA TS1/TS2 Environmental requirements: temperature, shock, and vibration for traffic control equipment.
- Meets EN 61000-6-2 & EN 61000-6-3 EMC Generic Standard Immunity for industrial environments.
- Supports 802.3/802.3u/802.3x. Auto-negotiation: 10/100Mbps, full/half-duplex; Auto MDI/MDIX.
- 100Base-FX: Multi mode SC or ST type; Single mode SC or ST type; WDM Single mode SC type.
- One DIP switch for configuring link-fault-pass-through, fixed speed, full/half duplex, and link down alarm.
- Alarms for power and port link failure by relay output.
- Relay contact rating with current 1.5A @ 24VDC, 0.5A @ 120VAC.
- Operating voltage and Max. current consumption: 0.36A @ 12VDC, 0.18A @ 24VDC, 0.09A @ 48VDC. Power consumption: 4.32W Max.
- Power Supply: R edundant DC Terminal Block power inputs or 12VDC DC JACK with 100-240VAC external power supply.
- Field Wiring Terminal : Use Copper Conductors Only, 60/75℃, 12-24 AWG torque value 7 lb-in.
- -40℃ to 75℃ (-40℉ to 167℉) operating temperature range. Tested for functional operation @ -40℃ to 85℃ (-40℉ to 185℉). UL 1604 Industrial Control Equipment certified Maximum Surrounding Air Temperature @ 74℃ (165℉).
- Supports DIN-rail, Panel, or Rack Mounting installation.
- UL 1604 Class I, Division 2 Classified for use in hazardous locations (Applicable to versions with Terminal Block power option).
- This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D OR non-hazardous locations only.
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – Do not disconnect equipment unless power has
been removed or the area is known to be non-hazardous.
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – Substitution of components may impair
suitability for Class I, Division 2.
Specifications
**** Applicable standards| IEEE 802.3 10Base-T
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX/FX
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Switching method| Store and Forward
Forwarding rate| 14,880/148,810pps for 10/100Mbps
Speed 10Base-T
100Base-TX/FX
| 10/20Mbps for half/full-duplex
100/200Mbps for half/full-duplex
Cable 10Base-T 100Base-TX
100Base-FX
| **** 2-pair UTP/STP Cat. 3, 4, 5 up to 100m
2-pair UTP/STP Cat. 5 up to 100m MMF (50 or 62.5μm), SMF (9 or 10μm)
**** LED Indicators| Per Unit- (4 LEDs)
PWR1, PWR2, FAULT, LFP
Per Port-
TX (3 LEDs) : LNK/ACT, FDX/COL, 100 FX (2 LEDs) LNK/ACT, FDX/COL
Dimensions| 50 x 110 x 135mm (W x D x H) (1.97″ x 4.33″ x 5.31″)
Weight| 0.8Kg (1.76lbs.)
** Power| DC Jack:** 12VDC, External AC/DC required Terminal Block:
10-48VDC
Operating Voltage & Max.
Current Consumption
| 0.36A @ 12VDC, 0.18A @ 24VDC,
0.09A @ 48VDC
Power Consumption| 4.32W Max.
**** Operating Temperature| -40°C ~ 75°C (-40℉ ~ 167℉)
Tested for functional operation @ -40 ~ 85°C (-40 ~ 85℉) UL1604 Industrial Control Equipment certified Maximum
Surrounding Air Temperature @ 74℃ (165℉)
Storage Temperature| -40 ~ 85°C (-4 ~ 185℉)
Humidity| 5 ~ 95%, non-condensing
** Safety| Hazardous locations: Class I, Division 2 group A, B, C & D
UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1
** EMI| FCC Part 15, Class A
EN 61000-6-3: EN 55022, EN 61000-3-2,
EN 61000-3-3
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**** EMS| EN 61000-4-2 (ESD Standard)
EN 61000-4-3 (Radiated RFI Standards) EN 61000-4-4 (Burst Standards)
EN 61000-4-5 (Surge Standards)
EN 61000-4-6 (Induced RFI Standards) EN 61000-4-8 (Magnetic Field Standards)
**** Environmental Test Compliance| IEC 60068-2-6 Fc (Vibration Resistance) IEC 60068-2-27 Ea (Shock)
IEC 60068-2-32 Ed (Free Fall)
NEMA TS1/2 Environmental requirements for traffic control equipment
Manufacturer’s Information
- EtherWAN System, Inc.
- www.etherwan.com
USA Office
- 2301 E. Winston Road Anaheim, CA 92806
- TEL: +1-714-779-3800
- Email: [email protected]
Pacific Rim Office
- 4F-7, No. 79, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Road, Xizhi
- District New Taipei City 221, Taiwan
- TEL : +886 -2- 6629-8986
- Email : [email protected]
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customers.
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consequential damages due to omissions or errors. The information and
specifications in this document are subject to change without notice.
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