Omnitron Systems Technology FlexPoint 100Fx/Tx User Manual
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ADDRESS. During the warranty period, Omnitron will, at
its option, repair or replace a product which is proven to be
defective.
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Omnitron designated facility, at Buyer’s expense. Omnitron
will pay the shipping charge to return the product to Buyer’s
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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 modifications or tampering with
equipment (including removal of equipment cover by
personnel not specifically authorized and certified by
Omnitron), or misuse, or operating outside the
environmental specification 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 fitness for any particular purpose.
Warning
The operating description in this Instruction Manual is
for use by qualified 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 qualified and certified 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
Technical Support:
For help with this product, contact our Tech. Support:
Phone:
(949) 250-6510
Fax:
(949) 250-6514
Address:
Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc.
140 Technology Drive, #500
Irvine, CA 92618 USA
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URL:
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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.
Form: 040-04330-001E 11/07
User Warranty Registration
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FlexPoint
™
100Fx/Tx User Instructions
Description:
The FlexPoint
™
100Fx/Tx converts between Fast Ethernet
100Base-Fx fiber and 100Base-Tx twisted pair (RJ45 UTP)
cabling. It operates in Half-Duplex (HD) or Full-Duplex (FD).
The following multimode (MM) and single-mode (SM) models
are described here:
Model Fiber Type
Max Distance Connector
4330
1310 nm (MM)
5 km
SC
4331
1310 nm (SM)
30 km
SC
4332
1310 nm (MM)
5 km
ST
4333
1310 nm (SM)
30 km
ST
4334
1310 nm (SM)
60 km
SC
4335
1310 nm (SM)
60 km
ST
4336
1310 nm (MM)
5 km
MT-RJ
4337
1310 nm (SM)
30 km
MT-RJ
4338
1310 nm (MM)
5 km
VF-45
4350
1550 nm (SM)
85 km
SC
4351
1550 nm (SM)
120 km
SC
4353
1310 nm (MM)
5 km
LC
For optical budget specifications, see this product’s data
sheet.
Power Adapter Notice:
1.When Using in a stand-alone configuration, this product
is intended to be and must be used only with a Listed Direct
Plug-In Power Unit marked “Class 2” and rated at 9Vdc, 1 Amp.
2.This product should always be used only with Omnitron
Supplied Power Unit model number 9113-PS.
WARNING!
Before inserting the Power Adapter, verify
that the power on the unit is appropriate
for your AC line voltage source.
Mounting and Cable Attachment:
The FlexPoint 100Fx/Tx can be solo-mounted using a wall-
mounting kit, or rack-mounted using a 5-position shelf,
FlexRack 5, or a high-density FlexPoint Powered Chassis.
Attach the FlexPoint 100Fx/Tx UTP via a category 5 cable to
a 100Base-Tx Fast Ethernet device.
Attach the FlexPoint 100Fx/Tx fiber via cable to a 100Base-Fx
Fast Ethernet device. The FlexPoint transmit (Tx) must
attach to the receive side on other device; the receive (Rx)
must attach to the transmit.
Switch Settings:
“RJ45 Cross-Over” Switch: When connecting the UTP to a
hub or switch, set switch to “Straight-Through” (factory setting).
When connecting to a workstation, set it to “Cross-Over.”
“Auto-Negotiation/Manual” Switch: When in “Manual” ,
the FlexPoint operation is selected by the “Full-Duplex/Half-
Duplex” switch. When in “Auto-Negotiation” (factory setting),
the FlexPoint automatically selects Full or Half-Duplex
operation depending on the “Full-Duplex/Half-Duplex” switch
position and the features of the device connected to its
UTP cable.
“Full-Duplex/Half-Duplex” Switch: When the “Auto-
Negotiation/Manual” switch is in “Manual” position, the “Full-
Duplex/Half-Duplex” switch determines the type of duplex
operation mode.
When the “Auto-Negotiation/Manual” switch is in “Auto-
Negotiation” position, the “Full-Duplex/Half-Duplex” switch
advertises its setting to the device connected to the UTP
port. When set to “Half-Duplex”, the FlexPoint will operate
in Half-Duplex. When set to “Full-Duplex” (factory setting),
the FlexPoint will operate in Full-Duplex or Half-Duplex
depending on the features supported by the other device.
Half-Duplex must be used when connecting to a hub. Full-
Duplex can be used when connecting switches or between
a switch and a Full-Duplex workstation.
LED Indicators:
LED
Color Description
Power On
Yellow Power applied
Auto-Neg
Green
The UTP side switch is set to
“Auto-Negotiation” position.
Full-Duplex
Green
Full-Duplex selected.
Half-Duplex
Green
Half-Duplex selected.
Fiber Lk/Rx
Green
Solid: Link
Flashing: Data received.
Fiber Error
Red
Data errors detected on fiber.
UTP Lk/Rx
Green
Solid: Link
Flashing: Data received.
UTP Error
Red
Data errors detected on UTP.
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T
ype: 100Fx/Tx, Fiber
T
ype:_______Connector: _______
Model:
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