Omnitron Systems Technology FlexPoint GX/T Owner's manual

Brand: Omnitron Systems Technology

Model: FlexPoint GX/T

Category: Network media converters

Type: Owner's manual

Omnitron Systems Technology FlexPoint GX/T is a media converter that supports conversion between 10/100/1000BASE-T copper and 100/1000BASE-X fiber, enabling seamless integration of different network types. It supports jumbo frames up to 10,240 bytes, ensuring efficient data transfer. The device features Small Form Pluggable (SFP) transceivers, providing flexibility in choosing the appropriate fiber optic modules for your specific network requirements.

The FlexPoint GX/T offers advanced features such as auto-negotiation on both fiber and copper ports, allowing for automatic configuration of optimal settings. It also includes DIP-switches for manual configuration, providing granular control over various parameters. The device supports loopback mode, simplifying installation and maintenance by allowing you to test the functionality of individual ports without the need for external equipment.

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Fiber Type Distance

Connector Type

ST SC SFP

SFP - - - 4719

MM 220 / 550m 4706 4700 -

SM 12km 4707 4701 -

SM 34km - 4702 -

SM 80km - 4703 -

SM 110km - 4704 -

SM 140km - 4705 -

SM-SF

1310/1550

20km - 4710 -

SM-SF

1550/1310

20km - 4711 -

SM-SF

1310/1550

40km - 4712 -

SM-SF

1550/1310

40km - 4713 -

Please see the data sheet for information on power and ber types.

POWER ADAPTER NOTICE

This product should only be used with Omnitron Supplied

Power Unit model numbers 9113-PS [US] or 9115-PS

[Universal].

When used in a standalone conguration, this product must

be used with a Listed Direct Plug-In Power Unit marked

“Class 2” and rated at 9VDC, 1 Amp.

NOTE: If mounting with a safety ground attachment,

use the safety ground screw at the rear of the unit.

NOTE: Remove safety ground screw when installing

the module in the 14-Module Chassis or when using

it with the DC-DC Converter (Model # 4384)

FlexPoint

™

GX/T

10/100/1000 Copper to 100/1000X

Ethernet Media Converter

User Manual

DESCRIPTION

The FlexPoint

GX/T is a 10/100/1000BASE-T copper to

1000BASE-X ber media converter that supports jumbo

frames up to 10,240 bytes. The GX/T features Small Form

Pluggable (SFP) transceivers that support both 100BASE-

FX and 1000BASE-X for interoperability with Gigabit and

Fast Ethernet ber equipment.

Both the ber port and the RJ-45 port support auto-

negotiation. The auto-negotiation feature can be

disabled on both ports (for manual conguration) using

DIP-switches on the product. This is useful in a situation

where the GX/T is connected to a non-negotiating device

and the conguration parameters must be set manually.

WARNING!

Before inserting the Power Adapter, verify

that the power on the unit is appropriate for

your AC line voltage source.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Congure the appropriate FlexPoint GX/T DIP-Switch

settings.

Connect the RJ-45 port via a Category 5 or better cable to a

10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T Ethernet device.

When using fixed fiber port models, connect the

appropriate multimode or single-mode ber cable to the

ber port of the installed module.

Single-ber (SF) media converter models operate in pairs.

The Tx wavelength must match the Rx wavelength at

the other end and the Rx wavelength must match the Tx

wavelength at the other end.

When using a GX/T SFP model, insert the SFP Fiber

transceiver into the Port 1 SFP receptacle on the GX/T.

NOTE: The release latch of the SFP Fiber transceiver

must be in the closed (up) position before insertion.

LOOPBACK

The FlexPoint GX/T has the capability to provide loopback

to aid in installation and maintenance. DIP-switch SW8

(“LB”) is used to enable loopback on the module (see page

7). Figure 1 shows the module in normal and loopback

modes.

RJ-45

Fiber

Normal Mode

FlexPoint GX/T

RJ-45

Fiber

Loopback Mode

Figure 1: Loopback Mode

LINK MODES

In order to accommodate different user needs, the GX/T

supports four different link modes. See Figure 2.

In Link Segment (LS), each port detects and displays link

status independently of the status of the other port. See

Figure 2(b).

In Link Propagate (LP), a loss of any link is propagated to

the other port, causing the link on the other port to drop.

See Figure 2(c).

In Remote Fault Detection + Link Segment (RFD+LS), the

port transmits a Link signal only when receiving a Link at

the ber port. As a result, faults (no Link received at the

ber) are looped-back and can be reported to the network

core. See Figure 2(d).

In Remote Fault Detection + Link Propagate (RFD+LP),

the port transmits a Link signal only when receiving a Link

at the port. The port transmits a Link signal only when

receiving Link signals at both the ber port and the RJ-45

port. As a result, faults (no Link received at the ber) are

propagated forward and looped back for fault reporting

at both the network core and the customer location. See

Figure 2(e).

NOTE: Connecting two converters with both set to

RFD mode is not supported and will cause a “deadly

embrace” lockup.

Switch 1 Converter A Converter B Switch 2

(a)

Fiber

UTP

Fiber

Switch 1 Converter A Converter B Switch 2

(b)

(c)

Switch 1 Converter A Converter B Switch 2

(d)

Switch 1 Converter A Converter B Switch 2

RFD+LS

(e)

Switch 1 Converter A Converter B Switch 2

RFD+LP

LED On

LED Status depends on connected device

LED Off

Figure 2: Link Modes

Warning

The operating description in this Instruction Manual is

for use by qualied 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 qualied and certied to do so by Omnitron Systems

Technology, Inc.

Caution

All user-required operations can be performed without

opening the unit. Never attempt to open or remove the

cover or tamper with the unit.

Warranty

This product is warranted to the original purchaser

against defects in material and workmanship for a period

of TWO YEARS from the date of shipment. A LIFETIME

warranty 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 MAIL OR FAX THE REGISTRATION PORTION

OF THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL TO THE INDICATED

ADDRESS. Or you may register your product on the

internet at http://www.omnitron-systems.com. During

the warranty period, 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.

Limitation of Warranty

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 modications

or tampering with equipment (including removal of

equipment cover by personnel not specically authorized

and certified by Omnitron), or misuse, or operating

outside the environmental specication 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 tness for any particular purpose.

Exclusive Remedies

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.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT:

For help with this product, contact our Tech. Support:

Phone: (949) 250-6510

Fax: (949) 250-6514

Address: Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc.

38 Tesla

Irvine, CA 92618 USA

E-mail: [email protected]

URL: http://www.omnitron-systems.com

Form: 040-04700-001B 7/19

SPECIFICATIONSLED INDICATORS

LED Function

“Legend”

Color OFF State ON / Blinking State

Power / Test

“Power”

Green No power

ON: Module has power

Blinking: Module is in

loopback mode

P1 Mode

“F/O - Auto-Neg”

Green

Port congured

for manual

ON: Port congured for AN

Blinking: Port congured for

AN but in manual

P1 Speed

“F/O - 100”

(SFP model only)

Green

Port not linked

at 100M

ON: Port linked at 100M

Blinking (10Hz): Data activity

Blinking (1Hz): Signal

detected but unable to

establish a link

P1 Speed

“F/O - 1000”

Green

Port not linked

at 1000M

ON: Port linked at 1000M

Blinking (10Hz): Data activity

Blinking (1Hz): Signal

detected but unable to

establish a link

Pattern Blinking: AN Remote

Fault detected

P2 Duplex

“UTP - FDx”

Green Half-duplex ON: Full-duplex

P2 Mode

“UTP - Auto-Neg”

Green

Port congured

for manual

ON: Port congured for AN

Blinking: Port congured for

AN but in manual

P2 Speed

“UTP -100”

Green

Port not linked

at 100M

ON:: Port linked at 100M

Blinking (10Hz): Data activity

P2 Speed

“UTP - 1000”

Green

Port not linked

at 1000M

ON: Port linked at 1000M

Blinking (10Hz): Data activity

P2 Speed

“UTP -100” +

“UTP -1000”

Green

Port not linked

at 10M

ON: Port linked at 10M

Blinking (10Hz): Data activity

Pattern Blinking (1Hz):

Detecting Remote Fault (AN)

P2 Fault

“UTP - Auto-Neg” +

“UTP - 100” +

“UTP - 1000:

Green -

Blinking (1Hz): Unable to

establish AN link on port P2

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DIP-SWITCHES

SW1: F/O “MAN/AN”

When this DIP-switch is in the “AN” position (factory

default), the port automatically determines the duplex and

pause modes of the connected device. If the connecting

device cannot provide the proper signal to indicate its own

mode of operation, the DIP-switch should be set to the

“MAN” position. When in manual mode, no capabilities

are advertised and the port operates in full-duplex mode.

NOTE: When the ber port is in Manual Mode, a link-

up may not occur with other devices. Both devices

must be set to the same mode (either Manual or Auto-

Negotiate) for the link-up to occur.

When set to “AN”, the fiber port will automatically

recongure to manual mode when an auto-negotiation

connection cannot be established.

SW2: F/O “100/1000”

The GX/T SFP model supports 100BASE-FX and

1000BASE-X SFPs. This DIP-switch sets the SFP port

speed. Setting this DIP-switch to “1000” enables the ber

port to accept 1000BASE-X SFPs. Setting this DIP-switch

to “100” enables the ber port to accept 100BASE-FX

SFPs.

SW2: F/O “OPT1”

For xed ber models, this DIP-switch is ignored.

SW3 - SW6: UTP Conguration

See the RJ-45 Modes of Operation table on page 8.

SW7: Pause “On/Off”

In “AN mode, setting this DIP-switch to “On” allows the

module to advertise as Symmetrical and Asymmetrical

Pause capability. In “AN” mode, setting the DIP-switch to

“Off” causes the module to advertise no Pause capability.

In the “MAN” mode, this DIP-switch determines the

Symmetrical Pause behavior.

SW8: LB “On/Off”

Setting this DIP-switch “On” enables loopback on the ber

and RJ-45 ports (see Figure 1).

SW9 - SW10: Link Modes

See the following table for conguring link modes:

SW9

LS/LP

SW10

RFD/Norm

Link Mode

LS Norm Link Segment (LS)

LP Norm Link Propagate (LP)

LS RFD Remote Fault Detect + Link Segment (RFD+LS)

LP RFD Remote Fault Detect + Link Propagate (RFD+LP)

NOTE: RFD is only available when the ber port is

operating in manual mode.

REMOTE FAULT

Each port will generate an “IEEE remote_fault indicator”

when the incoming signal to the port is lost. When a port

is congured for auto-negotiation, it will set the remote fault

bit “high” in the AN advertisement when the port detects

a loss of incoming signal. See LED Indicators table on

page 9 for specics on how the unit reports the detection

of this signal.

When the ber port is operating in 100BASE-FX, a loss

of incoming signal will cause the port to generate a Far-

End-Fault indicator pattern. See LED Indicators table on

page 9 for specics on how the unit reports the detection

of this signal.

RJ-45 MODES OF OPERATION

SW3

MAN

SW4

1000

10/100

SW5

100

SW6

FDx

HDx

RJ-45 Mode of Operation

AN 1000 10 or 100 FDx