10/100BaseTX to 100BaseFX

Industrial Media Converter

User Manual
FCC Warning
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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy. It may cause harmful interference
to radio communications if the equipment is not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CE Mark 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.
Content

FCC Warning ...................................................... i

CE Mark Warning ............................................... ii

Overview ............................................................ 1

Introduction .............................................................. 1

Features ................................................................... 3

Packing List .............................................................. 4

Safety Precaution ..................................................... 4

Hardware Description......................................... 5

Front Panel ............................................................... 5

Top View .................................................................. 6

Wiring the Power Inputs ........................................... 6

Wiring the Fault Alarm Contact ................................ 7

LED Indicators .......................................................... 7

DIP-Switch ............................................................... 8

Ports ......................................................................... 9

Cabling ................................................................... 11

Mounting Installation ........................................ 12

 DIN-Rail Mounting .................................................. 12

Wall Mount Plate Mounting .................................... 14

Network Connection ......................................... 15

Installation Steps .................................................... 15

Troubleshooting ............................................... 17

Technical Specification .................................... 18

Overview
Introduction
The Industrial 10/100Base TX to 100BaseFX Media Converter is a
cost-effective solution for the converting between 10/100Base-TX and
100Base-FX cabling, it allows you to extend the cabling distance of your
100Base-FX network up to 2 kilometers for multi-mode fiber or 30
kilometers for single-mode fiber. The Fast Fiber Converter module gives
you the option to choose from the most popular fiber cabling connectors:
SC multi-mode and single-mode connector.

Fast Fiber Converters Module

The Industrial 10/100Base TX to 100BaseFX Media Converter provides
you with one Fiber connector for your fiber optic cable and one Ethernet
RJ-45 port (Auto MDI/MDIX) for your 100Base-TX copper cable
connection. There are four DIP-switches to set the operation mode for
UTP, Fiber ports and link loss forwarding function.

Dual Power Input

To reduce the risk of power failure, the Industrial 10/100Base TX to
100BaseFX Media Converter provides +12 ~ 48 VDC dual power inputs.
If there is power failure, Industrial 10/100Base TX to 100BaseFX Media
Converter will automatically switch to the secondary power input.

Flexible Mounting
Industrial 10/100Base TX to 100BaseFX Media Converter is extremely
compact and can be mounted on a DIN-rail or a panel, so it is suitable
for any space-constrained environment.

Advanced Protection
The power line of Industrial 10/100Base TX to 100BaseFX Media
Converter supports up to 3,000 VDC EFT protection, which secure
equipment against unregulated voltage and make systems safer and
more reliable. Meanwhile, 6,000 VDC ESD protections for Ethernet ports

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make Industrial 10/100Base TX to 100BaseFX Media Converter more
suitable for harsh environments.

Wide Operating Temperature

The operating temperature of the Industrial 10/100Base TX to
100BaseFX Media Converter is between -40 ~ 75oC (wide operating
temperature model) or -10 ~ 60oC (standard model). With such a wide
range, you can use the Industrial 10/100Base TX to 100BaseFX Media
Converter in some of the harshest industrial environments that exist.

Easy Troubleshooting
LED indicators make troubleshooting quick and easy. The 10/100
Base-TX port has 2 LEDs that display the link status, transmission
speed and collision status. Also the three power indicators P1, P2 and
Fault help you diagnose immediately.

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Features
 Provides 1 x 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports with RJ-45 connector
 Provides 1 x SC (multi-mode & single-mode) fiber connector
 Supports full/half duplex flow control
 Supports MDI/MDI-X auto-crossover
 Supports surge (EFT) protection 3,000 VDC for power line
 Supports 6,000 VDC Ethernet ESD protection
 Supports auto-negotiation
 Supports store & forward transmission
 Supports redundant +12 ~ 48 VDC power input
 Provides flexible mounting: DIN-rail, Wall Mounting
 Supports operating temperatures from -40 ~ 75oC (wide operating
temperature model) or -10 ~ 60oC (standard model)

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Packing List
 1 x Industrial 10/100BaseTX to 100BaseFX Media Converter
 1 x User manual
 2 x Wall Mounting Bracket and Screws
 1 x DIN-rail Mounting Bracket and Screws

Safety Precaution
Attention IF DC voltage is supplied by an external circuit, please use a
protection device on the power supply input.

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Hardware Description

In this chapter, you will be given an overview of the Industrial

10/100Base TX to 100BaseFX Media Converter hardware installation
procedures.

Front Panel

The Front Panel of the Industrial 10/100Base TX to 100BaseFX Media

Converter is shown as follows.

Front Panel of the Industrial 10/100TX to 100FX Media Converter

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Top View

The top panel of the Industrial 10/100Base TX to 100BaseFX Media

Converter is equipped one terminal block connector of two DC power
inputs.

Top Panel of the Industrial 10/100Base TX to 100BaseFX Media Converter

Wiring the Power Inputs

Please follow the steps below to insert the power wire.

Insert the positive and negative wires into the V+ and V- contacts on the
terminal block connector.

Tighten the wire-clamp screws for preventing the wires from loosing.

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Wiring the Fault Alarm Contact

The fault alarm contact is in the middle of terminal block connector as the
picture shows below. Inserting the wires, it will detect the fault status
including power failure/port link failure and form an open circuit.

Insert the wires into the fault alarm contact.

Note The wire gauge for the terminal block should be in the range
between 12~ 24 AWG.
If only using one power source, jumper Pin 1 to Pin 5 and Pin 2
to Pin 6 to eliminate power fault alarm.

LED Indicators

There are few LEDs, which display the power status and network status,
located on the front panel of the Industrial 10/100Base TX to
100BaseFX Media Converter, each of them has its own specific
meaning as below table.

LED Color Description

On Power input 1 is active
P1 Green
Off Power input 1 is inactive
On Power input 2 is active
P2 Green
Off Power input 2 is inactive
On Power input 1 or 2 has failed
Fault Red Power input 1 and 2 are both functional, or no
Off
power inputs

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 On Full-duplex mode
FDX/COL
Yellow Flashing Packet collision occurred
(fiber port)
Off Half-duplex mode
On Connected to network
LNK/ACT
Green Flashing Networking is active
(fiber port)
Off Not connected to network
On Link to 100Mbps network
100M (RJ-45) Yellow
Off Link to 10Mbps network
On Connected to network
LNK/ACT
Green Flashing Networking is active
(RJ-45)
Off Not connected to network

DIP-Switch
The DIP-Switch is used to configure operation mode for LFP (Link Fault
Pass-Through) and operation mode for UTP/Fiber port. The default
value of DIP-switch is OFF.

S/W No Status Description

ON Enables Port/Power Alarm
1
OFF Disable Port/Power Alarm
ON Enables LFP
2
OFF Disables LFP
ON 100Base-FX Half-mode
3
OFF 100Base-FX Full-mode
ON Media mode (100TX to 100FX)
4
OFF Switching mode

Link Fault Pass-Through (DIP-Switch 2): When LFP enabled, it

allows UTP link failures to be reported to the fiber side and also allows
Fiber link failures to be reported to the UTP side. Therefore, a link fault
pass-through feature is provided in both UTP and Fiber side.

Media mode (DIP-Switch 4): When media mode is enabled (ON), it

operates with the minimum latency. The transmission flow does not wait
until entire frame is ready, but instead it forwards the received data
immediately after the data being received. And TP port should be forced
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 at 100M in this application. When DIP-Switch is in switching mode
(OFF), the converter function is the same as a Switch Hub.

Note Please don’t change the DIP-switch setting when UTP or fiber port
is transmitting or receiving data. It may cause some data error.
Besides, if you change the DIP-switch setting, please power off
the converter and power on again to make the setting effective.

Ports

RJ-45 ports (Auto MDI/MDIX): The RJ-45 ports are auto-sensing for
10Base-T or 100Base-TX devices connections. Auto MDI/MDIX means
that you can connect to another switch or workstation without changing
straight through or crossover cabling. See figures as below for straight
through and crossover cable schematic.

 RJ-45 Pin Assignments

Pin Number Assignment

1 Tx+
2 Tx-
3 Rx+
6 Rx-

Note “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the wires that make up
each wire pair.

All ports on this unit support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, you can
use straight-through cables (See Figure below) for all network
connections to PCs or servers, or to other switches or hubs. In
straight-through cable, pins 1, 2, 3, and 6, at one end of the cable, are
connected straight through to pins 1, 2, 3 and 6 at the other end of the
cable. The table below shows the 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX MDI and
MDI-X port pin outs.

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 Pin MDI-X Signal Name MDI Signal Name

1 Receive Data plus (RD+) Transmit Data plus (TD+)

2 Receive Data minus (RD-) Transmit Data minus (TD-)
3 Transmit Data plus (TD+) Receive Data plus (RD+)
6 Transmit Data minus (TD-) Receive Data minus (RD-)

Straight Through Cable Schematic

Cross Over Cable Schematic

 Fiber Port

The fiber port of SC type connector can work in multi mode (2Km) or
single mode (30Km).

When you connect the fiber port to another one, please follow the figure
below to connect accordingly. Wrong connection will cause the port
cannot work normally.

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 ATTENTION
This is a Class 1 Laser/LED product. Don’t stare into
the Laser/LED Beam.

Cabling

 Twisted-pair segment can be connected with unshielded twisted pair (UTP)

or shielded twisted pair (STP) cable. The cable must comply with the IEEE
802.3u 100Base TX standard for Category 5. The cable between the
converter and the link partner (converter, switch, hub, workstation, etc.)
must be less than 100 meters (328 ft.) long.
 Fiber segment using single-mode connector type must use 9/125µm
single-mode fiber cable. User can connect two devices in the distance up
to 30 Kilometers.
 Fiber segment using multi-mode connector type must use 50 or 62.5/125
µm multi-mode fiber cable. User can connect two devices up to 2Km
distances.

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Mounting Installation

DIN-Rail Mounting

The DIN-Rail is screwed on the unit when out of factory. If the DIN-Rail is
not screwed on the unit, please see the pictures and follow the steps
below to screw the DIN-Rail on the unit.

1. Use the screws to screw the DIN-Rail on the rear side of the unit.
2. To remove the DIN-Rail, reverse the step 1.

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3. After the DIN-Rail is screwed on the rear side of the unit, insert the
top of DIN-Rail into the track.

4. Then, lightly push the DIN-Rail into the track.

5. Check if the DIN-Rail is tightened on the track or not.

6. To remove the unit from the track, reverse steps above.

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Wall Mount Plate Mounting

Follow the steps below to mount the unit with wall mount plate.
1. Remove the DIN-Rail from the unit; loose the screws to remove the
DIN-Rail.
2. Place the wall mount plate on the top & bottom side of the unit.
3. Use the screws to screw the wall mount plate on the unit.
4. Use the hook holes at the corners of the wall mount plate to hang the unit
on the wall.
5. To remove the wall mount plate, reverse steps above.

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Network Connection

In this paragraph, we will describe how to install the Industrial 10/100Base TX

to 100BaseFX Media Converter.

Installation Steps

1. Unpack the unit packing.

2. Check the DIN-Rail is screwed on the unit. If the DIN-Rail is not screwed
on the unit. Please refer to DIN-Rail Mounting section for DIN-Rail
installation. If you want to wall mount the unit, then please refer to Wall
Mount Plate Mounting section for wall mount plate installation.
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3. To hang the unit on the DIN-Rail track or wall, please refer to the
Mounting Installation section.
4. Power on the Unit. How to wire the power; please refer to the Wiring the
Power Inputs section. The power LED on the unit will light up. Please
refer to the LED Indicators section for meaning of LED lights.
5. Prepare the twisted-pair, straight through Category 5 cable for Ethernet
connection.
6. Insert one side of Category 5 cables into the Ethernet port (RJ-45 port)
and another side of category 5 cables to the network devices’ Ethernet
port (RJ-45 port), ex: switch, PC, or Server. The UTP port (RJ-45) LED on
the unit will light up when the cable connected with the network device.
Please refer to the LED Indicators section for LED light meaning.
7. Connect one end of the fiber cable to the SC single-mode connector on
this converter and the other end of the fiber cable to the SC single-mode
connector on the other 100 Base-FX device.

Note Be sure the connected network devices support MDI/MDI-X. If it

does not support, then use the crossover category 5 cable.

8. When all connections are all set and LED lights all show in normal, the
installation is complete.

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Troubleshooting

 Verify that you are using the right power cord/adapter (DC 12-48V),
please don’t use the power adapter with DC output bigger than 48V, or it
will burn this converter down.
 Select the proper UTP/STP cable to construct your network. Please check
that you are using the right cable. Use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or

shield twisted-pair (STP) cable for RJ-45 connections: 100Ω Category 3,

4 or 5 cables for 10Mbps connections or 100Ω Category 5 cable for

100Mbps connections. Also be sure that the length of any twisted-pair

connection does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).
 Diagnosing LED Indicators: the unit can be easily monitored through
panel indicators to assist in identifying problems, which describes
common problems you may encounter and where you can find possible
solutions.
 IF the power indicator does not light on when the power cord is plugged in,
you may have a problem with power cord. Than check for loose power
connections, power losses or surges at power outlet. IF you still cannot
resolve the problem, contact your local dealer for assistance.
 If the LED indicators are normal and the connected cables are correct and
the packets still cannot transmit. Please check your system’s Ethernet
devices’ configuration or status.

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Technical Specification

The technical specifications of the unit are listed as follows.

Communications

Compatibility IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x

LAN 10/100Base-TX
Transmission Distance Multi-Mode Fiber 2km
Single-Mode Fiber 30km
Transmission Speed Up to 100 Mbps

Interface

Connectors Fiber : SC (multi-mode & single-mode)

1 x RJ-45
6-pin removable screw terminal (power
& relay)
LED Indicators Unit: P1, P2, Fault
Ethernet port: 10/100M, Link/Active
Fiber: HDX/FDX, LNK/ACT

Power

Power Consumption 2.74 W

Power Input 2 x Unregulated +12 ~ 48 VDC
Fault Output 1 Relay Output
(The power supply should meet the
“document listed by UL” and its output
must comply with L.P.S)

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Mechanism

Dimensions (WxHxD) 30 x 95 x 140 mm

Enclosure IP30, Metal shell with solid mounting
kits
Mounting DIN35 rail, Wall

Protection

ESD (Ethernet) 6,000 VDC

Surge (EFT for power) 3,000 VDC
Power Reverse Yes

Environment

Operating Temperature -40 ~ 75oC (wide operating temperature

model)
-10 ~ 60oC (standard model)
Operating Humidity 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature -40 ~ 85oC

Certifications

Safety UL, cUL, CE/EN60950-1

EMI FCC Class A, CE EN61000-4-2 (ESD),
CE EN61000-4-3 (RS),
CE EN-61000-4-4 (EFT),
CE EN61000-4-5 (Surge),
CE EN61000-4-6 (CS),
CE EN61000-4-8,
CE EN61000-4-11,

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 CE EN61000-4-12,
CE EN61000-6-2,
CE EN61000-6-4
Free Fall IEC60068-2-32
Shock IEC60068-2-27
Vibration IEC60068-2-6

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