BC862
Dual Multi-rate Ethernet to Fibre Converter Card 10/100/1000BaseT
Description
The BC862 is a dual-port media converter designed to enable the conversion of copper twisted pair (10Base-T, 100Base-T, or 1000Base-T) data to fibre optic (100Base-FX or 1000Base-X) formats. Supporting two channels (full-duplex) data transmission channels, it offers 10/100/1000Base-T duplex auto-negotiation, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance. Twisted pair inputs and outputs are equipped with data isolation transformers to maintain signal integrity and reliability.
Status LEDs provide at-a-glance indicators for power, network, and fibre activity, simplifying operation and monitoring. Bluebell’s design prioritises signal integrity, delivering jitter-free optical transport for consistent and reliable data transmission.
The BC862 is available in multimode and singlemode variants to suit diverse fibre applications. Configurations can be selected for full-duplex operation over two fibres or a single fibre, and CWDM options are offered in compliance with ITU G.694.2 grid specifications, supporting high-density deployments.
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 BC862 is housed in a rugged individual enclosure.
For single port applications, BC860 variant is available.
Specification
| Electrical Input/Output | |
| Connector | RJ45 |
| Number | 2 |
| 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 |
| 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 Specification | |
| Depth | 60 mm |
| Width | 20 mm 4HP |
| 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, EN55022B,
EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-4-(Level 2), EN61000-4-4FTB, EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-11 |
| Electrical | Complies with EN61000-6-1, EN61000-6-2, EN61000-6-3, EN61000-6-4 |
| Laser Safety | Dependent on SFP fitted.
Complies with Class 1 laser product |
| RoHS | Complies with Directive 2002/95/EC |
| Warranty | 5 Years |
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Ordering info
| BC862M/2 | Multimode Dual Fibre 10/1001000BaseT Ethernet to 1000Base-LX Fibre Converter Card. Dual Port. |
| BC862S/2/13/LH | Singlemode Dual Fibre 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet to 1000Base-EX Fibre Converter Card (1310nm).
40km Long Haul Transceiver. Dual Port. |
| BC862S/2/CWDM/xx/WB | Singlemode Dual Fibre 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet to 1000Base-EX Fibre Converter Card (CWDM).
CWDM 40km Long Haul Transceiver. Dual Port. |
| BC862S/13/15 | Singlemode Single Fibre 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet to 1000Base-LX10 Fibre Converter Cards (1310nm).
Dual Port. Used in conjunction with BC860/S/15/13 as a matched pair. |
| BC862S/15/13 | Singlemode Single Fibre 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet to 1000Base-LX10 Fibre Converter Cards (1550nm).
Dual Port. Used in conjunction with BC860/S/13/15 as a matched pair |
| Fitted with LC connectors as standard. For all available enclosures and frames see section “Universal Chassis and Power Supplies”. | |
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