Page 3 - Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards
3 Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards This product meets the following standards. RFI Emissions FCC Class B, EN55022 Class B, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, VCCI Class B, C-TICK, CE Immunity EN55024 Electrical Safety EN60950 (TUV), UL 60950 ( C UL US ) U.S. Federal Communications Commission Declara...
Page 4 - Translated Safety Statements
4 Translated Safety Statements Important: The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” (613-000990) posted on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com and on this product CD.
Page 5 - Contents
5 Contents Preface ................................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Safety Symbols Used in this Document....................................................................
Page 7 - Figures
7 Figure 1. AT-PC232/POE Front Panel................................................................................................................................. 16Figure 2. AT-PC232/POE Back Panel .....................................................................................................
Page 9 - Tables
9 Tables Table 1. Safety Symbols ..................................................................................................................................................... 12Table 2. IEEE 802.3af Class vs. Power Levels .........................................................................
Page 12 - Safety Symbols Used in this Document; Symbol
Preface 12 Safety Symbols Used in this Document This document uses the safety symbols defined in Table 1. Table 1. Safety Symbols Symbol Meaning Description Caution Performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning Performing or omitting a specific acti...
Page 13 - Where to Find Web-based Guides
AT-PC232/POE Media Converter Installation Guide 13 Where to Find Web-based Guides The installation and user guides for all Allied Telesis products are available in portable document format (PDF) on our web site at www.alliedtelesis.com . You can view the documents online or download them onto a loca...
Page 14 - Contacting Allied Telesis
Preface 14 Contacting Allied Telesis This section provides Allied Telesis contact information for technical support as well as sales or corporate information. Online Support You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesis Knowledge Base from the following web site: www.allie...
Page 15 - Chapter 1; Overview
Section I: Basic Features 15 Chapter 1 Overview The AT-PC232/POE Media Converter is designed to extend the distance of your network by converting 10 /100Base Ethernet data between copper and fiber network cables and to provide Power over Ethernet (PoE) power to a Powered Device (PD) connected to the...
Page 16 - Introduction
Chapter 1: Overview 16 Introduction The AT-PC232/POE Media Converter is a 10/100Base-TX copper to 100Base-FX fiber media converter is designed for both standalone and wall mount use and does not require software configuration or management. Figure 1 illustrates the front panel of the AT-PC232/POE Me...
Page 17 - Key Features
AT-PC232/POE Media Converter Installation Guide 17 Key Features The AT-PC232/POE Media Converter comes with the following features: ❒ One 10/100Base-TX twisted pair port with RJ-45 connector ❒ One 100Base-FX multi-mode fiber optic port with a duplex SC connector ❒ Supports half and full duplex opera...
Page 18 - Note
Chapter 1: Overview 18 10/100Base-TX Twisted Pair Port The 10/100Base-TX twisted pair port is described below: Type of Connector The 10/100Base-TX twisted pair port on AT-PC232/POE Media Converter features an 8-pin RJ-45 connector. The port uses four pins when operating at 10 or 100 Mbps. For the po...
Page 19 - Type of Cabling
AT-PC232/POE Media Converter Installation Guide 19 Type of Cabling For 10 Mbps, the port requires Category 3 or better 100 ohm shielded or unshielded twisted pair cabling. For 100 Mbps operation, the port requires Category 5 or Enhanced Category 5 (5E) 100 ohm shielded or unshielded twisted pair cab...
Page 20 - 00Base-FX Fiber Optic Port
Chapter 1: Overview 20 100Base-FX Fiber Optic Port The AT-PC232/POE Media Converter features a single fiber optic port. Type of Connector The fiber optic port features a duplex SC connector. Port Speed The fiber optic port has a fixed operating speed of 100 Mbps. The end-node connected to the port m...
Page 21 - Operating Modes; Link Test Mode
AT-PC232/POE Media Converter Installation Guide 21 Operating Modes The AT-PC232/POE Media Converter supports these operating modes: “Link Test Mode,” next “MissingLink Mode” on page 21 “Smart MissingLink Mode” on page 22 Link Test Mode Contrary to its name, the Link Test operating mode is not ...
Page 23 - Setting the
AT-PC232/POE Media Converter Installation Guide 23 respond by pulsing the transmitter on the twisted pair port and flashing the port’s Link LED about once a second to signal that the failure originated on the fiber optic port. When the connection is reestablished on the fiber optic port, the twisted...
Page 24 - Power over Ethernet
Chapter 1: Overview 24 Power over Ethernet The twisted pair port on the AT-PC232/POE Media Converter features Power over Ethernet (PoE). PoE is a mechanism for supplying power to network devices over the same twisted pair cables used to carry network traffic. This feature can simplify network instal...
Page 25 - Power Budgeting
AT-PC232/POE Media Converter Installation Guide 25 Power Budgeting The AT-PC232/POE Media Converter can provide a maximum of 15.4 W of power on its twisted pair port (Port 2), along with standard 10/100 Mbps Ethernet functionality. The AT-PC232/POE Media Converter smart power management functionalit...
Page 26 - LEDs; Power LED; LED
Chapter 1: Overview 26 LEDs The LEDs on the AT-PC232/POE Media Converter, are shown in Figure 3 and are described in the following sections: ❒ “Power LED” on page 26 ❒ “10/100Base-TX Twisted Pair Port LEDs” on page 27 ❒ “100Base-FX Fiber Optic Port LEDs” on page 27 ❒ “Operating Mode LEDs” on page 28...
Page 27 - Twisted Pair Port
AT-PC232/POE Media Converter Installation Guide 27 10/100Base-TX Twisted Pair Port LEDs the LEDs for the 10/100Base-TX twisted pair port defined in Table 4, “Twisted Pair Port LEDs” page 27. 100Base-FX Fiber Optic Port LEDs The two LEDs for the are defined in Table 5. Table 4. Twisted Pair Port LEDs...
Page 29 - DIP Switches
AT-PC232/POE Media Converter Installation Guide 29 DIP Switches The DIP switches are used to manually configure the operating characteristics of the 10/100BASE-TX twisted-pair port (Port 2), such as port speed, duplex mode, and Auto-Negotation and the duplex mode for the 100BASE-FX fiber port (Port ...
Page 30 - A Few Basics about Ethernet Switching; MAC Address
Chapter 1: Overview 30 A Few Basics about Ethernet Switching The AT-PC232/POE Media Converter interconnects network devices, such as workstations, printers, routers, and other Ethernet switches, so that they can communicate with each other by sending and receiving Ethernet frames. MAC Address Table ...
Page 31 - Network Topologies; Standalone
AT-PC232/POE Media Converter Installation Guide 31 Network Topologies Standalone Topology A standalone topology uses only one AT-PC232/POE Media Converter between a switch and each end-node. Figure 4 illustrates an example of a standalone topology where several AT-PC232/POE Media Converters are used...
Page 32 - Topology
Chapter 1: Overview 32 Back-to-Back Topology In some network configurations you may want to interconnect two AT-PC232/POE Media Converters in what is referred to as a back-to-back topology. In this topology, the AT-PC232/POE Media Converters not only extend the distance of your network but also conv...
Page 33 - Chapter 2; Installation
AT-PC232/POE Media Converter Installation Guide 33 Chapter 2 Installation This chapter explains how to install the AT-PC232/POE Media Converter and contains the following sections: ❒ “Verifying the Package Contents” on page 34 ❒ “Planning the Installation” on page 35 ❒ “Desktop Installation” on page...
Page 34 - Verifying the Package Contents
Chapter 2: Installation 34 Verifying the Package Contents Make sure the following items are included in your package. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance. ❒ One AT-PC232/POE Media Converter ❒ One AC power cord ❒ One AC power cord retaini...
Page 35 - Planning the Installation
AT-PC232/POE Media Converter Installation Guide 35 Planning the Installation Observe the following guidelines when planning the installation of your AT-PC232/POE Media Converter: ❒ The end-node connected to the 100Base-FX port must be compatible. ❒ The 10/100Base-TX twisted pair port may be set to m...
Page 36 - Selecting a Site
Chapter 2: Installation 36 Selecting a Site When selecting a site for your AT-PC232/POE Media Converter, observe the following guidelines: ❒ Select a site that is dust-free and moisture-free. ❒ The site should allow for easy access to the fiber optic and twisted pair cables and to the power cord. ❒ ...
Page 39 - Desktop Installation
AT-PC232/POE Media Converter Installation Guide 39 Desktop Installation Install the AT-PC232/POE Media Converter on a desktop, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove the converter from its shipping container and store the packaging material in a safe location. 2. Turn the converter over and plac...
Page 40 - Wall-Mount Installation
Chapter 2: Installation 40 Wall-Mount Installation The AT-PC232/POE Media Converter can be mounted vertically on a wall using the keyholes on the bottom of the switch. Two plastic anchors and screws necessary to mount the switch on a wall are provided in the accessory kit. To wall-mount the switch, ...
Page 41 - Cabling the Ports; Cabling the Fiber
AT-PC232/POE Media Converter Installation Guide 41 Cabling the Ports Perform the following procedures to connect the network cables on the AT-PC232/POE Media Converter. Cabling the Fiber Optic Ports To connect to the fiber optic port (Port 1) on the AT-PC232/POE Media Converter, perform the followin...
Page 42 - Connecting to the
Chapter 2: Installation 42 ❒ Verify that you are using the appropriate type of fiber optic cabling. ❒ Verify that the operating specifications of the converter’s fiber optic port are compatible with the fiber optic port on the remote end-node. ❒ The fiber optic port has two SC connectors, as shown i...
Page 44 - Configuring the DIP Switches; DIP
Chapter 2: Installation 44 Configuring the DIP Switches Configure the DIP switches using the information in Table 10. When setting the DIP switches, consider the following: ❒ DIP switch 4 controls Auto-Negotiation on both ports. When Auto-Negotiation is enabled, the duplex mode on the fiber optic po...
Page 45 - Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip
AT-PC232/POE Media Converter Installation Guide 45 Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip Perform the following procedure to install the power cord retaining clip on the AT-PC232/POE Media Converter: 1. Locate the power cord retaining clip, shown in Figure 12 in the shipping kit that comes with th...
Page 46 - Applying AC Power
Chapter 2: Installation 46 Applying AC Power To apply AC power to the AT-PC232/POE Media Converter, perform the following procedure: 1. Position the power cord retaining clip in the up position, shown in Figure 14. Figure 14. Power Cord Retaining Clip in the Up Position 2. Plug the power cord into t...
Page 48 - Verifying the Installation
Chapter 2: Installation 48 Verifying the Installation This procedure is used to verify the installation of the media converter. It determines whether or not the fiber optic and twisted pair ports can establish links to their network devices. This procedure assumes the following: The media converte...
Page 49 - Chapter 3; Troubleshooting
Section II: Advanced Operations 49 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Here are suggestions on how to troubleshoot the twisted pair port and the fiber optic port on the AT-PC232/POE Media Converter. Problem 1: The two ports are connected to network devices, but the Link LEDs for the ports are off. Solution: T...
Page 53 - Appendix A; Technical Specifications; Physical; Electrical Rating
53 Appendix A Technical Specifications Physical Dimensions: W x D x H15.5 cm x 13.1 cm x 4.0 cm(6.10 in x 5.16 in x 1.58 in) Weight: .748 Kg (1.65 lb.) Temperature Operating Temperature: 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Storage Temperature: -25° C to 70° C (-13° F to 158° F) Operating Humidity: 5% to...
Page 54 - Agency Certifications; Pin Signal
Chapter : Technical Specifications 54 Agency Certifications RFI Emissions FCC Class B, EN55022 Class B, C-TICK, CE Immunity EN55024 Electrical Safety EN60950 (TUV), UL 60950 ( C UL US ) Standard IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u RoHS RoHS/China RoHS compliant MTBF 580,000 Hrs 10/100Base-TX Port Pinouts Figure...
Page 55 - 00Base-FX Port Specifications
AT-PC232/POE Media Converter Installation Guide 55 Table 12 lists the RJ-45 port pin signals when a twisted pair port is operating in the MDI-X configuration at 10 or 100 Mbps. 100Base-FX Port Specifications Table 13 lists the operating specifications for fiber port (Port 1) . Table 2. MDI-X Pin Sig...
Page 57 - Appendix B; Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors
57 Appendix B Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors The fiber optic connector consists of a fiber optic plug and its adapter. The end of the fiber optic cable is held in the core of the ferrule in the plug. Light signals are transmitted through the core of the fiber. Even minor smudges or dirt on the end ...
Page 58 - Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner
Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors 58 Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner Fiber optic cartridge cleaners are available from many vendors and are typically called “cartridge cleaners,” as shown in Figure 20. Figure 20. Cartridge Cleaner Note Do not use compressed air or aerosol air to clean a fib...
Page 60 - Using a Swab
Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors 60 Using a Swab Specially treated swabs (stick cleaners) are available for cleaning inside connector adapters or hard-to-reach ferrule tips. These swabs, often referred to as “lint free” or “alcohol free” swabs, are available from many vendors, as shown in...
