Connection Technology Systems CVT-100BTFX User Manual
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FCC Warning
The CVT-100BTFX Series converters have been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
standards are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when these devices are
operated in a commercial environment. These devices
generate, use, and can radiate radio frequency energy and
may cause harmful interference to radio communications
unless installed in accordance with this User’s Guide.
Operation of these devices in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference which will make the user
responsible for the appropriate remedial action at his / her
own expense.
CE Mark Warning
These are Class A products. In a domestic environment
these products may cause radio interference in which case
the user will need to consider adequate preventative
methods.
1. Checklist
The CVT-100BTFX carton should contain following items:
- CVT-100BTFX Converter
- AC-DC Power Adapter
Please notify your sales representative immediately if any
items are missing or damaged.
2. Overview
CVT-100BTFX is designed to meet the needs for massive
optical fiber network deployment and able to extend a legacy
copper based network via fiber cable to a maximum distance
of up to 100KM.
CVT-100BTFX is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 & 802.3u
standards; built-in Switching ASIC has turned CVT-100BTFX
function more like a 2-port switch than a traditional converter.
Users can get all switching benefits such as traffic
segmentation, frames checking & error filtering. In addition,
Link Alarm allows users to monitor & maintain their critical
fiber link more easily and effectively.
The installation and operation procedures of the
CVT-100BTFX are simple & straightforward. Operation
status can be monitored through a set of Diagnostic LED
indicators on the front panel.
Major Features:
- Comply with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u
- 10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Converter
- Store & Forward Switching Mechanism
- MDI/MDIX Auto-Crossover supported
- Auto-Negotiation or Manual mode setting of Speed
& Duplex mode
- Link Alarm function
3. Installation
The installation procedure is simple and straightforward.
- Attach fiber cable from the CVT-100BTFX to the
fiber network.
- Attach a UTP cable from the 10/100Base-TX
network to the RJ-45 port on the CVT-100BTFX.
- Connect the power adapter to the CVT-100BTFX
and check that the Power LED lights up. The TP Link
and FX Link LED will light when all the cable
connections are satisfactory.
100
LINK/
ACT
FX TX
FDX PWR
Fig. 1 CVT-100BTFX Converter
Front & Rear Panel
5VDC IN
1 0 / 1 0 0 B A S E - T X
N e t w o r k
S C / S T
F i b e r
N e t w o r k
T X
R X
R X
T X
F i g . 2
B a s i c N e t w o r k C o n n e c t i o n
1 0 / 1 0 0 B A S E - T X
TX RX