LS
its “B” backplane port to the 10/100VT facilitating a 5-port
10/100 Ethernet switch with a fiber uplink configuration.
LS
fiber or UTP cables of the converter whose LED is blinking
[Fig. 2(f)].
OVERVIEW:
PORT STRUCTURE:
Fiber
Fiber
The iConverter 10/100VT provides 100BASE-FX fiber to
10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX UTP conversion, as well as
rate conversion between 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX.
Models are available for multimode (MM) and single-mode
(SM) dual fiber, and single-mode single-fiber (SF).
Using a 4-port switch design, the 10/100VT features one
front-plane 100Mbps fiber port, one front-plane
10/100Mbps UTP port and two 10/100Mbps Ethernet
Backplane ports (“A” and “B”). The Backplane ports can
connect to adjacent modules within the same chassis.
UTP
UTP
(a)
This example shows how the 10/100VT can be used as a
managed or unmanaged media converter to create flexible
and effective network switch configurations.
Note that converters in SFD mode must be deployed
in pairs.
iConverter® 10/100VT User Manual
Port 1 (P1)
Switch 1 Converter A
LS
Converter B Switch 2
LS
DIP-SWITCH SETTINGS:
Front Panel DIP-Switch Settings:
To find out about individual chassis “A” and “B”
backplane links, refer to the specific chassis’ user
manual.
The 10/100VT supports Half-Duplex and Full-Duplex
modes and features an automatic crossover mode for
easy attachment to hubs, switches and workstations.
When the 10/100VT “A” and “B” Backplane ports are enabled
(using the board-mounted “A EN” and “B EN” DIP-Switches),
they connect via the chassis’ backplane to the slots on
the left and right sides of the 10/100VT module. When
another switch-based module with Backplane port
connections such as a second 10/100VT or an NMM is
installed in an adjacent slot, it can be connected via the
backplane to the 10/100VT to facilitate a multi-module
configuration.
(b)
Port 2 (P2)
LINK MODES:
In order to accommodate different user needs, the
10/100VT supports several different linking modes.
The 10/100VT can be used as a standard two-port UTP to
fiber converter. It can also use its two additional
10/100 backplane ports to connect to adjacent modules
and accommodate flexible network configurations like
in-band management and multi-module configurations.
The iConverter 19-Module, 5-Module and 2-Module Chassis
have backplanes that facilitate connectivity between
adjacent modules.
Switch 1 Converter A
LP
Converter B Switch 2
LP
Fig. 3 Front Panel DIP-Switches
Fiber Full/Half-Duplex “FDX/HDX” DIP-Switch:
Setting this DIP-Switch to Full-Duplex “FDX” facilitates
connecting to a switch or a workstation that supports Full-
Duplex operation. Setting this DIP-Switch to Half-Duplex
“HDX” facilitates connecting to a hub (with a shared/non-
switched fiber port) or a workstation that supports only
Half-Duplex.
iConverter 10/100VT Dual Fiber Modules
In “Link Segment” (LS), sometimes referred to as the
“Normal” mode, a port transmits a “Link” signal
independently of any received “Link” at any other port.
For example, the UTP transmits a “Link” regardless of the
fiber receiving a “Link” [Fig. 2(a) & (b)].
(c)
Fiber Type /
Distance /
Connector Types
10/100VT Application Example:
ST
SC
MT-RJ
LC
-
Wavelength
Switch 1 Converter A
LP
Converter B Switch 2
RFD
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
MM / 5 km /
1310 nm
Chassis
Backplane
8800-0
8802-0
8804-0
“A” Link
“B” Link
The 10/100VT can be used in an unmanaged or managed
fashion. When unmanaged, it can be installed in an
iConverter chassis without a Network Management Module
(NMM). To be managed, an NMM module or an iConverter
module with integrated management, such as the 10/100M,
must be installed in the same chassis as the 10/100VT.
In “Link Propagate” (LP), sometimes referred to as “Link
Loss Carry Forward”, a port transmits a “Link” signal only
when receiving a “Link” at its other port. For example, the
UTP transmits a “Link” only when receiving a “Link” at the
fiber port [Fig. 2(c)].
SM / 30 km /
1310 nm
(d)
UTP Auto/Manual “AN/Man” DIP-Switch:
8801-1
8801-2
-
8803-1
8803-2
8803-3
8805-1
8807-1
8807-2
8807-3
A Port
A Port
A Port
B Port
B Port
Setting this DIP-Switch to UTP Auto-Negotiate “AN”
(factory setting) enables the UTP port to determine the
speed and duplex mode automatically. If the connected
device cannot provide the proper signal to indicate its
own mode of operation, the UTP Manual “Man” DIP-Switch
setting should be used. This feature allows connections
with devices that do not auto-negotiate properly.
SM / 60 km /
1310 nm
-
-
Switch 1 Converter A
LP
Converter B Switch 2
RFD+LP
NMM
front /
back
Internal
10/100
switch chip
Internal
10/100
switch chip
In “Remote Fault Detection” (RFD), the fiber port transmits
a “Link” signal only when receiving a “Link” at the fiber
port. As a result, fiber faults (no “Link” received at the
fiber) are looped-back and can be reported to the network
core [Fig. 2(d)].
SM / 120 km /
1550 nm
Advanced Features:
select
(e)
The 10/100VT features Port VLAN and Tag VLAN, which
allow complete control of traffic flow between the fiber
port, UTP port, and the chassis Backplane Ethernet ports
on a module. Other advanced features include Port
Access Control, which facilitates enabling and disabling
of individual ports, individual Port Bandwidth Control and
reporting of MIB statistics.
iConverter 10/100VT Single-Fiber Modules
SM / 20 km /
Switch 1 Converter A
SFD
Converter B Switch 2
SFD
Tx: 1310 nm,
Rx: 1550 nm
-
-
-
-
8810-1
8810-2
8811-1
8811-2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
UTP 10/100 DIP-Switch:
NMM UTP
10 port
Fiber
100 port
UTP
10/100 port
4-port 10/100 UTP
Switch
In “Remote Fault Detection + Link Propagate” (RFD+LP),
the UTP port transmits a “Link” signal only when receiving
a “Link” at the fiber port. The fiber port transmits a “Link”
only when receiving “Link” signals both at the fiber port
and the UTP port. As a result, fiber faults (no “Link”
received at the fiber) are looped-back and can be reported
to the network core [Fig. 2(e)].
When the UTP “AN/Man” DIP-Switch (described above) is
in the “Man” position, the UTP 10/100 DIP-Switch
determines the speed of operation for the UTP port.
SM / 40 km /
Tx: 1310 nm,
Rx: 1550 nm
4Tx Module
NMM Module
10/100VT Module
(f)
Fig. 1 In-Band Managed 10/100VT Application
Setting the UTP 10/100 DIP-Switch to UTP 100Mbps “100”
(factory setting) forces the UTP port to operate at
100Mbps. Setting this DIP-Switch to UTP 10Mbps “10”
forces the UTP port to operate at 10Mbps. Adjust the UTP
10/100 DIP-Switch to match the speed of the
connecting device.
Fig. 1 depicts a chassis with three modules plugged into
three of its adjacent backplane slots. The adjacent slots
are connected via the backplane using the “A” and “B”
10/100 links. In this example, the 10/100VT in the center
slot connects to the slot on its left using the ”A” link and
to the slot on its right using the “B” link.
SM / 20 km /
Tx: 1550 nm,
Rx: 1310 nm
Note that using the Advanced Features listed above
require the use of the NMM (or an iConverter module
with integrated management) and the NetOutlook™
Management Software, third-party SNMP management
software or Telnet.
Switch 1 Converter A
LED Lit
Converter B Switch 2
LED Blinking LED Off
LED Status depends on connected device
SM / 40 km /
Tx: 1550 nm,
Rx: 1310 nm
Note that connecting two converters with both set to
RFD mode is illegal and will cause a “deadly
embrace” lockup.
Fig. 2 10/100VT Link Modes
port. As a result, fiber faults (no “Link” received at the
fiber) are looped back and can be reported to the network
core. In addition, connecting two back-to-back converters
which are both set to SFD facilitates dual-loop-back where
fiber faults are reported to both ends of the network.
blinking fiber link LED indicates a fault of the transmit
For more information on using and configuring the
Advanced Features, please refer to the NetOutlook
Management Software user manual.
For wide temperature (-40 to 60º C), add a "W" to the end of the
model number. Consult factory for extended temperature
(-40 to +75º C) models.
When using single-fiber (SF) media converter models, the Tx
wavelength on one end has to match the Rx wavelength on the other.
When the UTP “AN/Man” DIP-Switch is in the Auto
Negotiate “AN” position, and the UTP 10/100 DIP-Switch
is in the “100” position, the UTP port auto-negotiates to
100Mbps or 10Mbps. When in the “10” position, the UTP
port only operates at 10Mbps.
In this example, the module on the left is a Network
Management Module (NMM) and it connects via its “A”
Backplane port to the 10/100VT facilitating in-band
management (via the fiber uplink). The module on the right
is a 4-port 10/100 switch module (4Tx) and it connects via
In “Symmetrical Fault Detection” (SFD), the UTP port
transmits a “Link” signal only when receiving a “Link” at
the fiber port. The fiber port transmits a “Link” only when
receiving a “Link” signal both at the fiber port and the UTP
A
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may be obtained by the original purchaser by
REGISTERING this product with Omnitron within 90 days
from the date of shipment. TO REGISTER, COMPLETE
AND MAILOR FAXTHETHE ENCLOSED REGISTRATION
FORM. Or you may register your product on the Internet
Omnitron will, at its option, repair or replace a product which is
proven to be defective. For warranty service, the product
must be sent to an Omnitron designated facility, at Buyer’s
expense. Omnitron will pay the shipping charge to return
the product to Buyer’s designated US address using
Omnitron’s standard shipping method.
or Link Segment modes. When this DIP-Switch is in the
left “LS” position (factory setting), Link Segment mode is
enabled. When this DIP-Switch position is in the right “LP”
position, Link Propagate “LP” mode is enabled. In this
mode, the iConverter propagates the presence or absence
of an incoming “Link” signal from one port to the other.
UTP Full/Half Duplex “FDX/HDX” DIP-Switch:
When the UTP “AN/Man” DIP-Switch is in the “Man”
position, the UTP Full/Half-Duplex DIP-Switch determines
the duplex operation mode for the UTP port.
RJ45 Crossover “=/X” Switch (not shown):
10/100VT LED INDICATORS:
Model Type
Protocols
10/100VT
Although the 10/100VT features auto-crossover, some
devices may have problems completing the link. When
connecting the UTP to a hub or switch, set this switch to
SWITCH “X” (factory setting). When connecting to a
workstation, set to CROSSOVER “=”.
LED Function
"Legend"
Color
Off state
On / blinking state
100BASE-FX, 10BASE-T, or
100BASE-TX
(1536 bytes max. frame size)
Power "Pwr"
Amber No power
Half-Duplex when
fiber link is active Full-Duplex when
Module has power
Setting the UTP Full/Half-Duplex DIP-Switch to UTP
Full-Duplex “FDX” (factory setting) position forces the
UTP port to operate in Full-Duplex. Setting this DIP-Switch
to UTP Half-Duplex “HDX” forces the UTP port to operate
in Half-Duplex. Adjust the UTP Half/Full-Duplex
DIP-Switch to match the connecting device.
Fiber Port
duplex
"FDX"
Copper
Connectors
Note that for Link Segment mode, the “LP”, “RFD”
and “SFD” DIP-Switches must be in the Left or “Off”
position (factory default).
MOUNTING AND CABLE ATTACHMENT:
iConverter modules are hot-swappable and can be
installed into any chassis in the iConverter family.
Green
(has no meaning
when fiber link is
not active)
link fiber is active
RJ-45
Fiber
Connectors
SC, ST, LC, MT-RJ,
Single-Fiber SC
Fiber Port
link/activity
"Lk/Act"
On: Fiber link
Blinking: Fiber data
transmission
Note that setting both “LP” and “SFD” link mode
DIP-Switches (or setting both “RFD” and “SFD” link
mode DIP-Switches) to the Right position on the
same module is an illegal mode that will result in
Link Segment behavior.
1. Carefully slide the iConverter module into the
installation slot, aligning the module with the
installation guides. Ensure that the module is firmly
seated against the backplane.
Green No fiber link
When the UTP “AN/Man” DIP-Switch is in the Auto
Negotiate “AN” position, and the UTP Full/Half Duplex
DIP-Switch is in the Full-Duplex “FDX” position, the UTP
port auto-negotiates to Full or Half-Duplex. When in the
Half-Duplex “HDX” position, the UTP port functions only
in Half-Duplex.
UTP X-over, LS/LP, RFD, BP
Enable, SFD, Auto/Man,
10/100, FDX/HDX
Limitation of Warranty
Backplane link/activity (not installed, used in NetOutlook
)
Controls
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting
from improper or inadequate use and/or maintenance of
the equipment by Buyer, Buyer-supplied equipment,
Buyer-supplied interfacing, unauthorized modifications or
tampering with equipment (including removal of equipment
cover by personnel not specifically authorized and certified
by Omnitron), or misuse, or operating outside the
environmental specification of the product (including but
not limited to voltage, ambient temperature, radiation,
unusual dust, etc.), or improper site preparation or
maintenance. No other warranty is expressed or implied.
Omnitron specifically disclaims the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for any particular purpose.
Manual mode
(reflects state of the mode (reflects state
DIP-switch)
Auto-negotiation
UTP Port Auto-
Negotiate "AN"
Green
Green
2. Secure the module by securing the panel fastener
screw (attached to module) to chassis front.
Power, FO link, UTP link,
Auto, FDX/HDX, 10/100
Remote Fault Detection “RFD” DIP-Switch:
When in the right switch position, the Remote Fault
Detection “RFD” mode is enabled. In RFD mode, the
10/100VT propagates the presence or absence of an
incoming “Link” signal from a Fiber port receive side to
the transmit side of the Fiber port.
of the DIP-Switch)
LED Displays
100Mbps not
selected when UTP 100Mbps selected
link is active (has when UTP link is
no meaning when active
UTP link is not
active)
Board Mounted DIP-Switch Settings:
3. Attach the UTP port via a category 5 cable to a
10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Ethernet device.
Dimensions
Weight
W:0.85" x D:4.5" x H:2.8"
8 oz.
UTP Port 100
Mbps "100"
= A Port Backplane Enabled
= B Port Backplane Enabled
= Link Propagate/Link Segment
= Remote Fault Detection
A EN
B EN
LP
4. Attach the fiber port via an appropriate multimode or
single-mode fiber cable to a 100Base-Fx Fast
Ethernet device. The iConverter transmit (Tx) must
attach to the receive side on the other device; the
receive (Rx) must attach to the transmit.
When this DIP-Switch is in the right “RFD” position and
the “LS/LP” DIP-Switch is in the right “LP” position, Remote
Fault Detection + Link Propagation mode is enabled. In
“RFD+LP” mode, the 10/100VT propagates the presence
or absence of an incoming “Link” signal from a Fiber port
receive side to the transmit side of both the Fiber and the
UTP ports.
10Mbps not
selected when UTP 10Mbps selected
Compliance
UL, CE, FCC Class A
RFD
SFD
TEST = Reserved for factory use
= Symmetrical Fault Detection
UTP Port 10
Mbps "10"
link is active (has
when UTP link is
Power
Requirement
Green
Green
0.7A @ 3.3VDC (typical)
no meaning when active
UTP link is not
active)
5. When using single-fiber (SF) media converter models,
the Tx wavelength on one end has to match the Rx
wavelength on the other. Note that based on this
guideline the SF media converter models must be used
in pairs, such as the 8810-1 matched with the 8811-1.
Exclusive Remedies
Fig. 4 Board Mounted DIP-Switches
Standard: 0 to 50º C
Wide: -40 to 60º C
Storage: -40 to 80º C
The remedies provided herein are the Buyer’s sole and
exclusive remedies. Omnitron shall not be liable for any
direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential
damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any legal
theory.
Half-Duplex when
UTP link is active Full-Duplex when
(has no meaning
when UTP link is
not active)
A Port Backplane Enabled “A EN” DIP-Switch:
When the “A EN” DIP-Switch is in the left position (factory
default), the 10/100VT module’s Backplane Ethernet A
port is isolated from the backplane. When the “A EN”
DIP-Switch is in the right position, the 10/100VT module’s
Backplane Ethernet A port is enabled. This port allows
connectivity to an adjacent module.
Temperature
UTP Port Duplex
"FDX"
UTP link is active
Connecting two converters with both set to RFD
mode is illegal and will cause a “deadly embrace”
lockup.
Humidity
Altitude
5 to 95% (non-condensing)
-100m to 4000m
910,000
Note that when hot-swapping a 10/100VT module
(removing it from the chassis and reinserting it), a period
of three seconds must pass between removing and
reinserting the module.
UTP port
link/activity
"Lk/Act"
On: UTP link
Blinking: UTP data
transmission
Symmetrical Fault Detection “SFD” DIP-Switch:
When in the right switch position, the Symmetrical Fault
Detection “SFD” mode is enabled. In this mode, two
10/100VT media converters can be deployed in tandem
so that the absence of an incoming “Link” signal to any
port on either media converter forces the absence of a
“Link” signal on all other ports of both media converters.
Green No UTP link
TECHNICALSUPPORT:
For help with this product, contact our Technical Support:
MTBF (hrs)
Note: UTP 100Mbps, UTP 10 Mbps and UTP duplex are forced
when in manual mode and what is agreed to by the link partner
when in Auto-Negotiate mode.
B Port Backplane Enabled “B EN” DIP-Switch:
When the “B EN” DIP-Switch is in the left position (factory
default), the 10/100VT module’s Backplane Ethernet B
port is isolated from the backplane. When the “B EN”
DIP-Switch is in the right position, the 10/100VT module’s
Backplane Ethernet B port is enabled. This port allows
connectivity to an adjacent module.
Phone:
(949)250-6510
UPDATING 10/100VT FIRMWARE:
Warning
Fax:
(949)250-6514
Updating the 10/100VT firmware requires an NMM to be
installed in the same chassis. The new 10/100VT firmware
is uploaded to the NMM’s FTP server and then installed in
the 10/100VT.
The operating description in this Instruction Manual is for
use by qualified personnel only. To avoid electrical shock,
do not perform any servicing of this unit other than that
contained in the operating instructions, unless you are
qualified and certified to do so by Omnitron Systems
Technology, Inc.
Address: Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc.
140 Technology Dr., #500
Irvine, CA 92618 USA
Factory Test “TEST” DIP-Switch:
This DIP-Switch is for factory use only and must always
be left in the left position (factory default).
Email:
URL:
For more information on updating the 10/100VT
firmware, please refer to the NMM user manual.
Link Propagate/Link Segment “LP” DIP-Switch:
This DIP-Switch controls the selection of Link Propagate
Warranty
Form: 040-08800-001G 9/07
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This product is warranted to the original purchaser against
defects in material and workmanship for a period of TWO
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