Page 7 - Table of Contents; Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement
vii Table of Contents Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement ...................... iii Welcome to Allied Telesyn .......................................................................... ix Where to Find Web-based Guides ...................................................................
Page 9 - Where to Find Web-based Guides; Document Conventions; Note; Caution; Welcome to Allied Telesyn
ix This guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Converters. Where to Find Web-based Guides The Allied Telesyn web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com offers you an easy way to access the most recent documentation, software, and technical information fo...
Page 10 - Contacting Allied Telesyn Technical Support; Online Support; Telephone Support
Welcome to Allied Telesyn x Contacting Allied Telesyn Technical Support You can contact Allied Telesyn technical support online or by telephone, or e-mail. Online Support You can request technical support online by accessing the Knowledge Base at http:\\kb.alliedtelesyn.com . You can use the Knowled...
Page 11 - Returning Products
AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide xi Returning Products Products for return or repair must first be assigned a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Allied Telesyn without a RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense. To obtain an R...
Page 13 - Chapter 1; Overview
1 Chapter 1 Overview The AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Converters are the 10/100Mbps fast switch single-mode fiber transceivers which can send and receive on two different wavelengths (1310nm and 1550nm) on a single-mode fiber cable. The AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Conv...
Page 16 - Table 1; External Power Supply
Overview 4 Table 1 lists the maximum operating distances for the bridging converters. Table 1 Maximum Operating Distances External Power Supply The AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Converters are designed with either the 12VDC or the 12-50VDC receptacle power connector. Any of the followi...
Page 17 - Figure 5; Key Features
AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide 5 Figure 5 illustrates the power connector provided with the unit. Figure 5 Power Connector for the 12-50VDC Version Converter Key Features The AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Converters have the following features: ❑ LEDs for unit an...
Page 18 - Status LEDs; Table 2
Overview 6 Status LEDs Table 2 defines the LEDs for the bridging converters. Table 2 Status LEDs LED Color Description PWR Green Power is applied to the unit. AUTO NEG Green OFF Auto-negotiation on the twisted pair port is enabled. Auto-negotiation on the twisted pair port is disabled. 100M Green OF...
Page 19 - Twisted Pair Port; Port Speed
AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide 7 Twisted Pair Port The AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Converters have one 10Base-T/100Base-TX twisted pair port. The twisted pair port features a RJ-45 connector. Port Speed The twisted pair port is compliant with the 10Base-T and 1...
Page 20 - Fiber Optic Port
Overview 8 Auto MDI/MDI-X An RJ-45 twisted pair port on a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet network device can have one of two possible wiring configurations: MDI or MDI-X. The RJ-45 port on a PC, router, or bridge is typically wired as MDI, while the twisted pair port on a bridging converter or hub is u...
Page 21 - Duplex Mode; Mode Selection Button; Link Test; MissingLink
AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide 9 Duplex Mode The fiber optic port on the bridging converter can operate in half- or full-duplex mode. You must set the duplex mode manually using the DIP switches on the back of the unit. Mode Selection Button Link Test The link test is a fast a...
Page 22 - Smart MissingLink; Bridging Converter Performance
Overview 10 Note MissingLink or Smart MissingLink is disabled when you perform a link test. Consequently, to ensure that the MissingLink or Smart MissingLink is enabled on the bridging converter, always set the Mode Selection button so that the ML or SML LED is green during normal network operations...
Page 24 - Network Topologies; Figure 6
Overview 12 The bridging converter will discard CRC errors, misaligned, runt, and under-oversized packets. When the packet has dribble bits at the end, the bridging converter will truncate to octet boundary and check for a good FCS before forwarding. Network Topologies Figure 6 illustrates a back-to...
Page 25 - Chapter 2; Installing the Bridging Converter; Verifying Package Contents
13 Chapter 2 Installing the Bridging Converter This chapter explains how to install an AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Converters. These bridging converters can be installed on a desktop or in an AT-MCR12 chassis. Verifying Package Contents Make sure the following items are included in y...
Page 26 - Planning the Installation; Table 3
Installing the Bridging Converter 14 Planning the Installation Be sure to observe the following guidelines when planning the installation of your bridging converter. ❑ The AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Converters must be connected back-to-back; therefore, one AT-FS238a/x and one AT-FS2...
Page 27 - Selecting a Site
AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide 15 ❑ Refer to Table 4 for the cabling specifications for the fiber optic port operating in full-duplex mode. Note Refer to “Fiber Optic Port Specifications” on page 29 for additional information on the fiber optic port. Selecting a Site Be sure t...
Page 29 - Table 5
AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide 17 When setting the DIP switches, consider the following: ❑ Setting the Auto Neg DIP switch for the twisted pair port to ON or OFF enables or disables auto-negotiation for the port. If you disable auto-negotiation, be sure to set the DIP switches...
Page 30 - Connecting a 12VDC Powered Unit
Installing the Bridging Converter 18 5. Place the bridging converter on a secure, level surface, leaving ample space around the bridging converter for ventilation. 6. Plug the power adapter into an appropriate AC power outlet and insert the power plug into the DC receptacle located on the back of th...
Page 31 - Wiring and Connecting a 12-50VDC Powered Unit; Warning
AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide 19 1. Plug one end of the DC power cord to the power receptacle connector labelled 12VDC on the back panel of the bridging converter, as shown in Figure 8. Plug the AC/DC power adapter to a power outlet. (Refer to “Technical Specifications” on pa...
Page 32 - Figure 9
Installing the Bridging Converter 20 Figure 9 Positive, Ground, and Negative Symbols Warning The power input must be provided from SELV source only, per IEC 60950. Do not connect to centralized DC battery bank. 3. Secure the power supply cable in the Restricted Access Area using multiple cable ties ...
Page 33 - ground; negative
AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide 21 Note UL recognized wires of 22-gauge minimum should be provided by the installer. 5. With a 22-gauge wire-stripping tool, strip the three wires in the tray cable coming from the DC input power source to 8mm ± 1mm (0.31in.± 0.039in.), as shown ...
Page 35 - Warranty Registration
AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide 23 Warranty Registration When you finish installing the product, you should register your product by completing the enclosed warranty card and sending it in.
Page 37 - Chapter 3; Troubleshooting
25 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Follow the guidelines below to test and troubleshoot the installation in the event a problem occurs. Note Whenever the speed and/or duplex mode are changed during or after power ON, power OFF then power back ON the bridging converter to load the new configuration. If the...
Page 39 - Appendix A; Technical Specifications; Physical
27 Appendix A Technical Specifications Physical Dimensions: W x D x H10.5 cm x 9.5 cm x 2.5 cm (4.12 in x 3.75 in x 1.0 in) Weight: 294 g (10.4 oz) Environmental Maximum Operating Temperature: 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Maximum Storage Temperature: -25° C to 70° C (-13° F to 158° F) Relative Hu...
Page 40 - Agency Certifications
Technical Specifications 28 Agency Certifications Safety Conforms to all standards normally supportedby Allied Telesyn products including safetystandards UL60950 (cULus), EN60950,EN60825 (TUV) CE Compliant Standard IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Immunity Conforms to EN55024 immunity standard EMI/RFI Meets ...
Page 41 - Fiber Optic Port Specifications
AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide 29 Fiber Optic Port Specifications Table 6 through Table 9 list the specifications for the fiber optic port. Table 6 Fiber Optic Transmitter Table 7 Fiber Optic Receiver Model Fiber Type 1 - Connector 1. SMF = Single-Mode Fiber Fiber Optic Diamet...
Page 42 - RJ-45 Pinout Assignments
Technical Specifications 30 Table 8 Fiber Optic Datalink Table 9 Fiber Optic Loss Specification (Benchmark) RJ-45 Pinout Assignments Figure 13 shows the pin assignments of the RJ-45 connector. Figure 13 RJ-45 Pin Assignments Model Fiber Type 1 1. SMF = Single-Mode Fiber Minimum Power/Link Budget Min...
Page 45 - Appendix B; Translated Safety and Emission Information
33 Appendix B Translated Safety and Emission Information Important : This appendix contains multiple-language translations for the safety statements in this guide. Wichtig : Dieser Anhang enthält Übersetzungen der in diesem Handbuch enthaltenen Sicherheitshinweise in mehreren Sprachen. Vigtigt : Det...
