LGC200A
LGC201A
LGC202A
Pure Networking™ Gigabit Media Converters
Link a 1000BASE-TX segment to a 1000BASE-FX
segment on your network, and extend the 328-foot
(100-m) distance limit of copper-based Ethernet.
Customer
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S.
Support
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FCC and IC RFI Statements
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY
CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or telephone reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one 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 an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables and power cords are required to con-
nect this device to a personal computer or other Class B certified device.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry
Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les
limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe B prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
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NOM Statement
Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)
Electrical Safety Statement
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes
de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de
operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca
de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que
sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea
recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá
a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser
referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar
en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de
ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del
tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.
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12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización
del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del
aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas
de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea
usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su
desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1.
2.
Specifications..............................................................................................7
Overview ....................................................................................................8
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
Introduction....................................................................................8
Features ..........................................................................................8
What’s Included..............................................................................9
Connectors and Network Cables Supported.................................9
Hardware Description................................................................... 10
2.5.1 LGC201A ............................................................................ 10
2.5.2 LGC202A............................................................................ 12
2.5.3 LGC200A............................................................................ 14
3.
4.
Configuration ........................................................................................... 16
Installation................................................................................................ 18
4.1
4.2
Typical Installation......................................................................... 18
4.1.1 LGC201A and LGC202A..................................................... 18
4.1.2 LGC200A............................................................................ 19
Installation Procedure...................................................................20
5.
6.
Operation .................................................................................................23
5.1
5.2
LEDs on the Media Converter ......................................................23
Force/Auto Switch ........................................................................25
Troubleshooting........................................................................................26
6.1
6.2
Contacting Black Box....................................................................26
Shipping and Packaging ...............................................................26
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Chapter 1: Specifications
1. Specifications
Maximum Distance — LGC201A: Multimode fiber optic: 0.55 km,
LGC202A: Single-mode fiber optic: 15 km
Standards — IEEE 802.3ab,802.3z
Connectors — LGC201A: (1) dual SC, (1) RJ-45;
LGC202A: (1) dual SC, (1) RJ-45;
LGC200A: Depends on installed SFP module
Temperature Tolerance — Operating: +32 to +104° F (0 to +40° C);
Storage: -40 to +158° F (-40 to +70° C)
Humidity — Operating: 10 to 90% relative humidity, noncondensing;
Storage: 5 to 90% relative humidity, noncondensing'
Power — External: 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 0.3 A;
Output: 9 VDC, 0.6 A, 5.4 W maximum
Size — 1.1"H x 3.7"W x 2.9"D (2.7 x 9.4 x 7.4 cm)
Weight — 1.1 lb. (0.5 kg)
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Chapter 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The Pure Networking LGC200A, LGC201A and LGC202A are Gigabit Media
Converters. The SFP port of the LGC200A supports hot-swappable, Gigabit SFP
modules. The LGC201A has a dual SC multimode fiber connector, and the LGC202A
has a dual SC single-mode fiber connector.
Use the media converters to join a 1000BASE-TX segment to a 1000BASE-SX or
1000BASE-LX segment on your network, or use them in pairs to extend the
328-feet (100-m) distance limitation of copper-based Ethernet.
Three converter models are available:
• LGC200A: This SFP module media converter transmits/receives data based on the
SFP module that is installed.
• LGC201A: This fiber SC media converter transmits/receives data by 850-nm
short-wave laser over multimode fiber.
• LGC202A: This fiber SC media converter transmits/receives data by 1310-nm
short-wave laser over single-mode fiber.
2.2 Features
• Complies with 802.3ab and 802.3z standards.
• Provides (1) SC/LC connector or (1) SFP module slot and (1) RJ-45 connector.
• Both TX and FX ports work at 1000 Mbps in full-duplex mode.
• Supports Auto MDI/MDI-X for the TX port.
• Extends fiber distance up to 0.55 kilometers for multimode fiber and 15 kilometers
for single-mode fiber.
• Easy-to-view LED indicators provide status to easily monitor network activity.
• Uses a 9-VDC, 600 mA external power supply (included).
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2.3 What’s Included
Your package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged,
contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or [email protected].
• (1) Pure Networking Gigabit Media Converter
• (1) 9-VDC, 600 mA power adapter
• This user’s manual
2.4 Connectors and Network Cables Supported
The connectors and network cables supported by the converter are listed as follows.
• Connectors: RJ-45, SC, LC.
• Network Cables: CAT5 twisted-pair (TP), 850-nm, 62.5/125-µm or 50/125-µm
multimode fiber; or 1310-nm 9/125-µm single-mode fiber.
Table 2-1. Connectors and network cable supported.
Output
Part
Transmission Transmission Center
Number
Interface Distance
Media
Wavelength
Multimode/
single-mode
fiber
RJ-45 TP
and fiber
Depends on
SFP used
Depends on
SFP used
LGC200A
50/125-µm
multimode
fiber, TP
0.55 km
0.22 km
15 km
RJ-45 TP
and SC
fiber
LGC201A
850 nm
62.5/125 µm
multimode
fiber, TP
RJ-45 TP
LGC202A and SC
fiber
Single-mode
fiber, TP
1310 nm
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2.5 Hardware Description
Figures 2-1 through 2-6 show the front and back panels of the media converters.
Tables 2-2 through 2-4 describe their components.
2.5.1 LGC201A
5
6
1
2
3
4
Figure 2-1. Front panel of the LGC201A.
7
8
Figure 2-2. Back panel of the LGC201A.
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Table 2-2. LGC201A components.
Component Description
Number
1
(1) dual SC connector (TX/RX) Links to fiber segment
Lights ON when there is a
valid link. Flashing when
the converter is receiving
or transmitting data from
the fiber optic connector.
OFF when there is no valid
link.
2
3
(1) FX Link LED
(1) TP Link LED
Lights ON when there is a
valid link. Flashing when
the converter is receiving
or transmitting data from
the twisted-pair port. OFF
when there is no valid link.
Links to 1000BASE-T
device
4
5
(1) RJ-45 connector
(1) PWR LED
Lights ON when power to
the chassis is on; OFF
when power is off.
Lights ON when the TP
port is connected to
1000BASE-TX. OFF when
the TP port is not
6
(1) RX LED
connected.
7
8
(1) barrel connector
Links to power
Selects Force or
Auto-negotiation mode
(1) switch for the FX port
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*See Table 5-1 for LED functions.
2.5.2 LGC202A
5
6
1
2
3
4
Figure 2-3. Front panel of the LGC202A.
7
8
Figure 2-4. Back panel of the LGC202A.
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Table 2-3. LGC202A components.
Number
Component
Description
(1) dual SC connector
(TX/RX)
1
Links to fiber segment
Lights ON when there is a valid link.
Flashing when the converter is
receiving or transmitting data from
the fiber optic connector. OFF
when there is no valid link.
2
3
(1) FX Link LED
(1) TP Link LED
Lights ON when there is a valid link.
Flashing when the converter is
receiving or transmitting data from
the twisted-pair port. OFF when
there is no valid link.
4
5
(1) RJ-45 connector
(1) PWR LED
Links to 1000BASE-T device
Lights ON when power to the
chassis is on; OFF when power is
off.
Lights ON when the TP port is con-
nected to 1000BASE-TX. OFF when
the TP port is not connected.
6
(1) RX LED
7
8
(1) barrel connector
Links to power
(1) switch for the FX
port
Selects Force or
Auto-negotiation mode
*See Table 5-1 for LED functions.
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2.5.3 LGC200A
5
6
1
2
3
4
Figure 2-5. Front panel of the LGC200A.
7
8
Figure 2-6. Back panel of the LGC200A.
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Table 2-4. LGC200A components.
Number
Component
Description
1
(1) SFP slot for SFP module
Links to fiber segment
Lights ON when there is a
valid link. Flashing when
the converter is receiving
or transmitting data from
the fiber optic connector.
OFF when there is no valid
link.
2
3
(1) FX Link LED
(1) TP Link LED
Lights ON when there is a
valid link. Flashing when
the converter is receiving
or transmitting data from
the twisted-pair port. OFF
when there is no valid link.
Links to 1000BASE-T
device
4
5
(1) RJ-45 connector
(1) PWR LED
Lights ON when power to
the chassis is on; OFF
when power is off.
Lights ON when the TP
port is connected to
1000BASE-TX. OFF when
the TP port is not
6
(1) RX LED
connected.
7
8
(1) barrel connector
Links to power
Selects Force or
Auto-negotiation mode
(1) switch for the FX port
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Chapter 3: Configuration
3. Configuration
To expand a Gigabit Ethernet network, you can use the converter as described in
the following examples:
1. Place two converters back to back between the end devices as shown in Figure
3-1.
Twisted-pair
cable
Twisted-pair
cable
Device B
Device A
1000BASE-TX
interface
LGC201A
LGC201A
or
LGC202A
or
LGC202A
1000BASE-X
interface
Single-mode or
multimode
fiber optic cable
Figure 3-1. Application using two converters.
NOTE: Use two LGC201A Media Converters or two LGC202A media converters to
expand your network.
2. Place one converter directly between a 1000BASE-TX network segment and a
fiber optic network segment as shown in Figure 3-2.
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Device A
1000BASE-TX
interface
Device B
LGC201A or
LGC202A
1000BASE-X
interface
Figure 3-2. Application using one media converter.
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Chapter 4: Installation
4. Installation
4.1 Typical Installation
4.1.1 LGC201A and LGC202A
1. The SC fiber connector of an LGC201A transmits/receives data by 850-nm
short-wave laser on multimode fiber.
2. The SC fiber connector of an LGC202A transmits/receives data by 1310-nm
short-wave laser on single-mode fiber.
Figure 4-1 shows a typical installation.
Twisted-pair
cable
Twisted-pair
cable
Device A
Device B
LGC201A
or
LGC202A
LGC201A
or
LGC202A
Multimode or
single-mode
fiber optic cable
Figure 4-1. Transmits and receives data on multimode or single-mode fibers.
NOTE: The units work in pairs. You have to use either two LGC201A converters or
two LGC202A converters. Or use two kinds of SFP modules, single-mode or
multimode.
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4.1.2 LGC200A
Plug the SFP module into the LGC200A as shown in Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2. Plug the SFP module into the LGC200A.
Twisted-pair
cable
Twisted-pair
cable
Device B
Device A
LGC200A,
LGC201A or
LGC202A
LGC200A
Multimode or
single-mode
fiber optic cable
Figure 4-3. Transmits and receives data between two LGC200A converters
or one LGC200A and one LGC201A/LGC202A.
NOTE: Two LGC200A with the same SFP modules can be used in pairs.
NOTE: LGC200A could be connected to LGC201A or LGC202A; however, the SFP
module in the LGC200A must use the same mode and wavelength as the
opposite end. The fiber connectors depend on the type of SFP installed. See
Table 4-1.
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Table 4-1. LGC200A LC to LGC201A or LGC202A SC connection.
Part Number
LGC200A
LGC201A
LGC202A
Transmision
Media
850-nm
multimode
1310-nm
single-mode
SFP module
4.2 Installation Procedure
Use a fiber cable to connect two converters and extend a copper link or to connect
a 1000BASE-FX segment to a 1000BASE-X segment on your network.
1. Connect a converter to a 1000BASE-TX device (hub or switch).
• Make sure that the CAT5 twisted pair cable between the 1000BASE-TX device
and the converter is less than 328 feet (100) meters long.
• Connect one end of the CAT5 twisted pair cable to the RJ-45 jack on the convert-
er and the other end of the cable to the RJ-45 jack on the 1000BASE-TX device.
2. Connect two converters or a converter and a 1000BASE-FX device.
• Use an SC fiber cable to connect the two converters’ SC connector or the SC
connector of a converter and a 1000BASE-FX device.
3. Turn on the power.
4.3 Install the Media Converter into the LHC200A-RACK
1. Take out the two screws located on the top of the chassis and use them to install
the retainer as shown in Figure 4-5.
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Chassis
Retainer plate
Figure 4-5. Install the retainer.
2. Turn off the switch power and take off the front guard that’s on the chassis.
3. Preconfigure the media converter, then insert the media converter into the open
slot of the chassis.
4. Use the locking knob to lock the media converter tightly in the chassis.
Chassis
Media Converter
Figure 4-6. Installing a media converter into the chassis.
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5. Turn on the power switch and you will see the media converter’s Power LED light.
Then you can operate it in the same way as a standalone Pure Networking Media
Converter.
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Chapter 5: Operation
5. Operation
5.1 LEDs on the Media Converters
The converters have real-time LED indicators that can provide real-time status
reports. Just look at the LEDs to deterimine the link status. Figure 5-1 shows the
LEDs, and Table 5-1 describes their functions.
Figure 5-1. LEDs.
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Table 5-1. LED functions.
Name
Status
Description
ON
Power to the chassis is ON.
PWR
OFF
ON
Power to the chassis is OFF.
There is a valid link.
The converter is receiving or transmitting
data from the fiber optic connector.
FX
Link
Flashing
OFF
ON
There is no valid link.
There is a valid link.
The converter is receiving or transmitting
data from the TP port.
Flashing
Link
RX
TX
OFF
ON
There is no connection on the port.
The TP port is connected to 1000BASE-TX.
The TP port is not connected.
OFF
5.2 Force/Auto Switch
The DIP switch on the side of the converter sets force or autonegotiation mode.
Figure 5-2. Force/Autonegotiation switch.
In a back-to-back setup, set the two converters that are on opposite ends to Force
mode. When connected to other products, such as switches, set the converter to
auto-negotiation mode.
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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
6. Troubleshooting
6.1 Contacting Black Box
If you determine that your Pure Networking Gigabit Media Converter is
malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no
user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500
Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to
provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description,
including:
• the nature and duration of the problem.
• when the problem occurs.
• the components involved in the problem.
• any particular application that, when used, appears to create the problem or make
it worse.
6.2 Shipping and Packaging
If you need to transport or ship your Pure Networking Gigabit Media Converter:
• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container.
• If you are returning the unit, make sure you include everything you received with
it. Before you ship for return or repair, contact Black Box to get a Return
Authorization (RA) number.
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