Digi MIL-170TRM manual

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    Doc #: 90000096 Rev. A MIL-170TRM 10B ASE-FL to 10B ASE-T Media Con verter for Digi's Media Con ver sion System Installation Guide This guide includes the following: “Introduction” on page 2 “Features” on page 2 “Installation” on page 2 “MDI-X/MDI Switch” on page 3 “Link Sentry Configuration” on page 3 “Indicators” on [...]

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    Install Guide Model: MIL-170TRM 2 About this Manual This document covers the MIL-170TRM media converter module. The terms “MIL-170,” MIL-170TRM,” and “converter” are used thr oughout this document to describe the MIL-170TRM. Introduction The MIL-170TRM is one of a series of modules designed to be installed into Digi's Media Conversio[...]

  • Page 3

    Install Guide Model: MIL-170TRM 3 MDI-X/MDI Switch The MDI-X/MDI switch allows for quick configuration of the 10BASE-T port. Cables used when the switch is in the MDI-X position (the “left” position): • For a hub/repeater , use a swap cable (pins are connected 1 to 3, 2 to 6, 3 to 1, and 6 to 2) • For a workstation/PC, use a straight-throu[...]

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    Install Guide Model: MIL-170TRM 4 The following table shows which Link Sentry feature is enabled: Note: F or two MIL-170s used back-to-bac k and UTP-to-UTP , all DIP s witches must be enabled (in the “down” position) on the first MIL-170. On the second MIL-170, enab le s witches 1 and 4 (in the “down” position). Def ault setting for Link S[...]

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    Install Guide Model: MIL-170TRM 5 Figure 2.RJ-45 Pinouts Fiber Specifications: ST connector • 1300 nm single-mode fiber • 8 or 9/125 µ m single-mode fiber • Launch power: -19 dBm • Receive sensitivity: -36 dBm Operating Conditions T able 2: Recommended Operation Conditions P arameters Minimum Maxim um Operating Temperature +5° C +50° [...]

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    Doc #: 90000096 Rev. A Legal Declaration Regulatory App rova ls • FCC Class A • UL 1950 • CSA 22 No. 950 • EN60950 • CE – EN55022 Class B – EN50082-1 Canadian EMI Notice This Class A digital apparatus meets all the requir ements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte[...]