BC860
Multi-rate Ethernet to Fibre Converter Card 10/100/1000BaseT
Description
The BC860 is a versatile media converter designed to facilitate conversion between copper twisted pair (10Base-T, 100Base-T, or 1000Base-T) and fibre optic (100Base-FX or 1000Base-X) formats. Supporting two channels (full-duplex) data transmission channels, it features 10/100/1000Base-T duplex auto-negotiation for optimal performance and compatibility. Twisted pair inputs and outputs are equipped with data isolation transformers to ensure signal integrity and reliability.
LED indicators provide clear status updates for power, network, and fibre activity, enhancing usability. Bluebell’s signature design ensures maximum signal integrity, delivering jitter-free optical transport for consistent and reliable data transmission.
The BC860 is available in both multimode and singlemode variants, making it adaptable to a wide range of fibre applications. Options include configurations for full-duplex operation over two fibres or single fibre setups. CWDM versions are also available, fully compliant with ITU G.694.2 grid specifications, to support high-density applications.
The module is compact and designed for efficient rack mounting. It occupies a single slot in the BC100/BC100i (3RU) 19″ rack-mount frame, which can hold up to 15 single-slot cards, or the BC160/BC160i (1RU) 19″ frame, which accommodates up to six cards. Enhanced reporting is available via SNMP if a BM102/BM102i network card is fitted to the rack. The rack provides all necessary DC power.
For stand-alone applications, the BC860 is housed in a rugged individual enclosure.
For dual Ethernet port applications, BC862 variant is available.
Specification
| Electrical Input/Output | |
| Connector | RJ45 |
| Number | 1 |
| Format | Full duplex 100/1000Base-FX Data Transmission 10/100/1000BaseT half/full duplex auto-negotiation |
| Standard | IEEE 802.3
802.3 10 BaseT 802.3u 100 BaseT 802.3ab 1000 BaseT
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| Optical Input/Output | |
| Connector | 1 x female LC/PC Single Fibre Version 2 x female LC/PC Dual Fibre Version |
| Wavelength | See below; dependent upon model type Standard 100base-FX and 1000base-X |
| Optical Power | – 9 dBm @ 850 nm
(Typical) -15 dBm @ 1310 nm multimode -6 dBm @ 1310 nm and 1550 nm singlemode -6 dBm @ CWDM wavelengths |
| Sensitivity | > – 3 dBm to – 28 dBm |
| Max I/P Power | > -1 dBm |
| General Card Specifications | |
| Depth | 60 mm |
| Width | 20 mm 4TE |
| Height | 129 mm (3RU) |
| Weight | 100 g |
| Operating Temp | -30 to +70 0C |
| Power | 2.4 W |
| Signal Detect | LED on for power
LED on for network activity LED on for fibre activity |
| Conformance | |
| EMI/RFI | Complies with 89/336/EEC |
| Electrical | Complies with EN 61000-6-1, EN61000-6-2 |
| Laser Safety | Complies with Class 1 laser product 24 CFR 1040.10 & 1040.11 |
| RoHS | Complies with Directive 2002/95/EC |
| Warranty | 5 Years |
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Ordering info
| BC860M/2 | Multimode Dual Fibre 10/1001000BaseT Ethernet to 1000Base-LX Fibre Converter Card |
| BC860S/2/13/LH | Singlemode Dual Fibre 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet to 1000Base– EX Fibre Converter Card (1310nm)
40km Long Haul Transceiver |
| BC860S/2/CWDM/xx/WB | Singlemode Dual Fibre 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet to 1000Base-EX Fibre Converter Card (CWDM) CWDM 40km Long Haul Transceiver |
| BC860S/13/15 | Singlemode Single Fibre 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet to 1000Base-LX10 Fibre Converter Cards (1310nm). Used in conjunction with BC860/S/15/13 as a matched pair. |
| BC860S/15/13 | Singlemode Single Fibre 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet to 1000Base-LX10 Fibre Converter Cards (1550nm). Used in conjunction with BC860/S/13/15 as a matched pair. |
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