RLH Industries 10/100 Ethernet Fiber Link Card System User guide

RLH Industries, Inc.

The leader in rugged fiber optic technology.

USER GUIDE

2013B-0725

RLH 3+2 Port, Hardened

Ethernet Fiber Switch

3+2 PORT SLIMLINE DIN MOUNT

Introduction

The RLH 3+2 Port SlimLine Ethernet Over Fiber switch is a hardened, DIN mountable multifunction switch that supports 10/100M Ethernet communications over fiber optic cable. Fiber optics not only provide the long distance Ethernet transmission capability up to 74 miles

(120km), but also provide immunity to EMI/RFI and transient surges.

RLH 3+2 SlimLine DIN Mount Ethernet Fiber Switch

The switch has 3 copper 10/100M ports and 2 fiber optic

100Base-FX multimode or single-mode ports. The two fiber ports allow daisy-chaining of multiple switches, using fiber to create multiple TP access points, extend a network connection, connect to another RLH Ethernet

Fiber switch or any 100Base-FX device.

Key Features

Contents

It is DIN rail mountable, and housed in a rugged aluminum alloy enclosure that requires only 34mm of rack space. It features convenient network status LEDs, auto negotiation and auto MDI/MDI-X.

• Ideal for critical, high voltage, remote or un-manned locations that must remain operating 24/7/365

• Compatibility with IEEE 802.3 10Base-T UTP, 100Base-TX, and

100Base-FX Devices

• RJ45 UTP ports with 10/100 auto-negotiation

• MDI-II/MDI-X auto detection

• Extends network span up to 1.2 miles (2km) on multimode and up to 74 miles (120km) on single-mode fiber

• Dual fiber ports permit daisy-chaining and expandability

Introduction _________________________ 1

Key Features __________________________ 1

General Safety Practices _________________ 2

Special Handling Requirements ____________ 2

Acronyms ____________________________ 2

Applications __________________________ 4

Installation __________________________ 5

LED Indicators _______________________ 6

Troubleshooting ______________________

Ordering Information

6

__________________ 7

Specifications _________________________ 8

Warranty ___________________________ 9

Technical Support _____________________ 9

• Environmentally hardened to operate in -40˚F to +167˚F

(-40˚C to +75˚C) environments

• DIN rail mount

Specifications subject to change without notice.

• Covered by a 5 year warranty

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General Safety Practices

Intended Audience

This guide is intended for use by knowledgeable telco/network installation, operation and repair personnel. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this guide is accurate.

However, due to constant product improvement, specifications and information contained in this document are subject to change without notice.

Conventions

Symbols for notes, attention, and caution are used throughout this manual to provide readers with additional information, advice when special attention is needed, and caution to prevent injury or equipment damage.

The equipment discussed in this document may require tools designed for the purpose being described.

RLH recommends that service personnel be familiar with the correct handling and use of any installation equipment used, and follow all safety precautions including the use of protective personal equipment as required.

Caution - Severe Shock Hazard

• Never install during a lightning storm or where unsafe high voltages are present.

• Copper network wires may carry high DC voltages. Use caution when handling copper wiring.

Warning

The intra-building port(s) of the equipment or subassembly is suitable for connection to intrabuilding or unexposed wiring or cabling only. The intra-building port(s) of the equipment MUST NOT be metallically connected to interfaces that connect to the OSP or its wiring. These interfaces are designed for use as intra-building interfaces only (Type 4 ports as described in GR-1089-CORE, Issue 4) and require isolation from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of Primary Protectors is not sufficient protection in order to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.

Special handling requirements

Be careful when handling electronic components

ATTENTION

ELECTROSTATIC

SENSITIVE

DEVICES

• This product contains static sensitive components.

• Do not open the enclosure, there are no user serviceable parts.

• Follow proper electrostatic discharge procedures.

This product utilizes circuitry that can be damaged by static electricity. Before installing, discharge static electricity on your body by physically making contact with earth ground. Failure to follow ESD precautions may cause damage to the unit and prevent proper operation.

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Guidelines for handling terminated fiber cable

• Do not bend fiber cable sharply. Use gradual and smooth bends to avoid damaging glass fiber.

• Keep dust caps on fiber optic connectors at all times when disconnected.

• Do not remove dust caps from unused fiber.

• Keep fiber ends and fiber connectors clean and free from dust, dirt and debris. Contamination will cause signal loss.

• Do not touch fiber ends.

• Store excess fiber on housing spools or fiber spools at site

Acronyms

Commonly used acronyms and abbreviations

Acronym/Abbreviation

UTP

TP

TX

RX

PWR

LED

GRN

ORG

Description

Unshielded Twisted Pair (commonly used in Ethernet networks)

Twisted Pair (same as UTP)

Transmit

Receive

Power

Light Emitting Diode

Green

Orange

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Applications

Network equipment in high voltage areas can be at risk due to Ground Potential Rise (GPR). A copper network cable referenced to a remote ground can become a path for high voltages during a ground fault.

Use of all-dielectric fiber optic cable instead of copper completely eliminates the presence of a remote ground, which dramatically increases safety of personnel and reliability of equipment. By using fiber optic cable, the 3+2 10/100 Ethernet over fiber switch provides absolute electrical isolation between both ends of the network.

Copper twisted pair Ethernet is limited to 100m/328ft without extenders. Using fiber optic cable provides long distance service up to 120km/74mi. without any additional equipment. Optical fiber is immune to

EMI/RF interference, ground loops, and high voltage surges from lightning or ground faults, and is ideal in electrically noisy environments such as near large power sources, electrical motors, and radio communications equipment.

Typical

Ethernet System Diagram

Each 3+2 Ethernet Switch may be connected to another switch as shown in the diagram above, extending the network and creating access points. The switch may also be connected to other RLH switches, fiber converters and other 100Base-FX fiber based networking devices.

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Installation

Prior to installation:

• Check for shipping damage

• Check the contents to ensure correct model and fiber type

• Have a clean, dry, DIN rail or wall mount installation environment ready

Required for installation:

• 12~36VDC local power source

Note: To maintain high voltage isolation, units at each end must be powered from separate isolated power sources.

Connect fiber optic cable

Multimode and single-mode Ethernet cards are equipped with dual ST, SC or FC female optical connectors, or a single bi-directional connector, depending on the model.

Connect fibers to the TX (Transmit) and RX (Receive) optical connectors. For dual fiber models, the TX connector must go to the RX connector on the unit at the other end. The other end of the fiber may be connected to another SlimLine 10/100 Ethernet converter or any compatible 100Base-FX Fiber Optic

Ethernet device. Either fiber port (F1 or F2) may be connected to another switch since all ports are shared.

For bi-directional, single fiber models, there is only one connector used for transmitting and receiving.

Bi-directional units must be used in pairs.

Note: Fiber cable should always be routed loosely avoiding tight bends.

Connect Ethernet cable

The 10/100/Base-T copper connection is made via the RJ45 port. The TP port is auto-negotiating and requires no additional settings.

Connect Power

Attach a FG ground wire to the ground screw on the housing. Alternately, attach a ground wire to the FG terminal on the power connector. Connect a local 12~36VDC power supply to the power input terminals.

Note: The power terminals are polarity sensitive. Attach the Positive DC wire to the V+ terminal.

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LED Indicators

ES32-XX-1 Series

Industrial Ethernet

Over Fiber Switch

3+2

ETHERNET

OVER FIBER

SWITCH

ES32-XX-1 Series

Industrial Ethernet

PWR

F1LNK F2LNK

3+2

ETHERNET

OVER FIBER

SWITCH

2

PWR

F1LNK F2LNK

ES32-XX-1 Series

Industrial Ethernet

Over Fiber Switch

3+2

ETHERNET

OVER FIBER

SWITCH

PWR

F1LNK F2LNK

2

3

3

2

Indicator Color

3

LED

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

Blinking

OFF

Description

System power is present

System power is disconnected

Fiber link OK

Fiber link FAIL

Fiber link OK

Fiber link FAIL

TP port speed is 100M

TP port speed is 10M

Established network connection

TP port activity

No network connection established

Troubleshooting

If trouble is encountered, verify all copper and fiber connections. Refer to the LED Indicators on of the unit. They show availability of power, modes of operation, and data being received by the fiber and TP ports.

If trouble persists, replace the unit and retest. If technical assistance is required, contact the RLH

Industries, inc. technical support department:

800-877-1672 (6 am to 6 pm- PST), or call our 24/7 Technical/Customer Service: (714) 366-2503 or (714) 457-5740

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Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Ordering Information

ES32 - XX -1

Product Designation

Configuration Code

Model Designation

35

40

41

42

32

33

34

24

25

30

31

20

21

22

23

50

51

52

60

61

62

13

14

15

10

11

12

01

02

03

04

05

Bidirectional single fiber models require a TX unit and a RX unit for a complete system

Please contact your RLH sales representative for pricing and delivery information

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General Specifications

Protocols

Standards

Processing Type

Flow Control

Mac Address

Forward and Filtrate

Bandwidth

Copper Connector

Copper Distance

Multimode

Single-mode

Multimode

Single-mode

Fiber Type

Wavelength TX/RX (nm)

Distance

Min. TX PWR (dBm)

Max. TX PWR (dBm)

RX Sensitivity (dBm)

Link Loss Budget (dBm)

Fiber Type

Wavelength (nm)

Distance

Min. TX PWR (dBm)

Max. TX PWR (dBm)

RX Sensitivity (dBm)

Link Loss Budget (dBm)

F1LINK

F2LINK

10/100M

LINK/ACT

PWR

Multimode

1310 1310 1310 1310

2km / 1.2mi.

20km / 12mi. 60km / 36mi. 120km / 74mi.

-18 -15 -6 0

-10

-31

13

Multimode

1550

-8

-34

19

-3

-34

28

+5

-34

34

1550 1550 1550

2km / 1.2mi.

20km / 12mi. 40km / 25mi. 60km / 36mi.

2-17 -14 -9 -5

-10

-31

14

-8

-34

20

-5

-34

25

-3

-34

29

Power Input

Overload Current

Protection

Dimensions

Weight

Housing

Humidity

Operating

Storage

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Warranty

RLH is recognized throughout the U.S. in the telecommunications industry for our experience and we stand with total confidence in our quality. This product is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for up to 5 years of service.

RLH Industries, Inc. will repair or replace these products that fail provided the defective part is returned to

RLH freight prepaid.

To make a warranty claim, or schedule repair or replacement of your RLH product, please

contact us for an RMA number. You will be promptly assisted by one of our warranty specialists. All returns must have an RMA number before we can receive any items.

Technical Support

Email:

24/7 technical support: [email protected]

Toll Free 1-855-RLH-24X7

Toll Free 1-855-754-2497

Contact Information

Corporate Headquarters:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Web site:

RLH Industries, Inc.

936 N. Main Street

Orange, CA 92867 USA

(714) 532-1672

Toll Free 1-800-877-1672

Toll Free 1-866-DO-FIBER

(714) 532-1885 [email protected]

www.fiberopticlink.com

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RLH Industries, Inc.

936 N. Main Street, Orange, CA 92867 USA

T: (714) 532-1672

F: (714) 532-1885

Please contact your RLH sales representative for pricing and delivery information.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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