Moxa CSM-200-1218 [2/9] Installation

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Overview

Introduction

The CSM-200 series is an Ethernet to optical fiber media converter and is part

of the NRack System. It provides Ethernet media conversion from 10/100

BaseT(X) to 100 BaseFX (SC or ST connectors), and can be installed in every

chassis of the NRack System.

The CSM-200 Series includes the following models:

• CSM-200-1213: 10/100BaseT(X) to 100BaseFX slide-in module media

converter, multi-mode ST connector.

• CSM-200-1214: 10/100BaseT(X) to 100BaseFX slide-in module media

converter, multi-mode SC connector.

• CSM-200-1218: 10/100BaseT(X) to 100BaseFX slide-in module media

converter, single-mode SC connector.

Installation

The CSM-200 media converter slide-in module can be hot-swapped, which

means the chassis doesn’t need to be powered off or removed during

installation. Align the slide-in module with the chassis installation slot so that

the panel fastener screw is at the top of the module, and carefully slide the

slide-in module into the slot while aligning the module’s circuit board with the

installation guide.

Ensure that the slide-in module is firmly seated inside the chassis. Push in and

rotate the attached panel fastener screw clockwise to secure the module to the

chassis.

Why Convert Ethernet to Fiber?

Fiber communication not only extends the communication distance, but also

provides many advantageous features.

• IMMUNITY FROM ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE:

Fiber is not affected by electromagnetic interference or radio frequency

interference. It provides a clean communication path and is immune to

cross-talk.

• INSULATION:

Optical fiber is an insulator; the glass fiber eliminates the need for using

electric currents as the communication medium.

• SECURITY:

Fiber cannot be tapped by conventional electric means and is very difficult

to tap into optically. Furthermore, radio and satellite communication

signals can be captured easily for decoding.

• RELIABILITY & MAINTENANCE:

Fiber is immune to adverse temperature and moisture conditions, does not

corrode or lose its signal, and is not affected by short circuits, power

surges, or static electricity.