Allied Telesis AT-FS238A/1 AT-FS238A/1-30 Leaflet

Product codes
AT-FS238A/1-30
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AT-FS238
Fast Ethernet Single Strand Fiber Media Converter
STATUS INDICATORS
System LEDs:
Power 
Indicates power is applied to the converter
Per fiber port:
Link 
Indicates a valid receive link exists
Duplex 
Indicates full- or half-duplex operation
Collision 
Indicates collision during packet
transmission on the port
Per copper port:
Link 
Indicates a valid receive link exists
Speed 
Indicates either 10 or 100Mbps operation
Auto 
Indicates port is set for auto-negotiation
FD/Collision 
Indicates collision during packet
transmission on the port.
Indicates full-duplex or half-duplex 
operation.
OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Per fiber port:
Duplex 
Selects either full- or half-duplex operation
Per copper port:
Auto 
Selects auto-negotiation mode or manual 
setting
Duplex 
Forces port to full- or half-duplex 
operation (Auto setting = manual only)
Speed 
Forces port to 10 or 100Mbps operation
(Auto setting = manual only)
OPERATIONAL MODE
Missing Link (ML)
Smart Missing Link
TM
(SML)
Link Test
Packet Buffer 
28k per port
MAC address table  8k addresses
Forwarding/filtering rate 
148,880pps for 100Mbps
14,880pps for 10Mbps
Latency 14.3µsec
(64 byte packet,100Mbps full-duplex)
FIBER OPTIC PORT SPECIFICATIONS
Fiber Optic Transmitter
Fiber optic
Fiber Diameter 
Optical
Launch 
Power
(dBm)
2
Model
Type
1
(Microns)
Wavelength Min.
Avg.
3
Max.
AT-FS238a/1 
SMF 
(SC) 9/125  1310nm  -15.0 -11.0 -8.0
AT-FS238a/2 
SMF 
(SC) 9/125  1310nm -8.0 -5.0 -2.0
AT-FS238b/1 
SMF 
(SC) 9/125  1550nm  -15.0 -11.0 -8.0
AT-FS238b/2 
SMF 
(SC) 9/125  1550nm -8.0 -5.0 -2.0
1. SMF = Single-mode fiber.
2. Launch power is measured at one meter from the transmitter.
3. Launch power (Avg.) is power coupled into a Single-mode fiber.
Fiber Optic Receiver
Fiber optic
Fiber Diameter Optical
Receiver Sensitivity 
(dBm)
Model
Type
1
(Microns) Wavelength Max.
Avg. Saturation
AT-FS238a/1 SMF (SC)  9/125
1550nm 
-30.0 
n/a 
-7.5
AT-FS238a/2 SMF (SC)  9/125  1550nm  -33.0  n/a 
-2.0
AT-FS238b/1 SMF (SC)  9/125  1310nm  -30.0  n/a 
-7.5
AT-FS238b/2 SMF (SC)  9/125  1310nm  -33.0  n/a 
-2.0
1. SMF = Single-mode fiber.
Fiber Optic Datalink
Minimum Minimum Minimum
Fiber Power/Link 
Operating 
Operating
Model
Type
1
Budget
Distance
2
Distance
3
AT-FS238a/1  9/125 SMF  6.0dB 
15km (9.4mi)
AT-FS238a/2  9/125 SMF  16.0dB 
0
40km (9.4mi)
AT-FS238b/1  9/125 SMF  6.0dB 
0
15km (9.4mi)
AT-FS238b/2  9/125 SMF  16.0dB 
40km (9.4mi)
1. SMF = Single-mode fiber.
2. The recommended mimimum range is stated in all cases where the maximum
transmitter output power exceeds the receiver’s saturation level. This is to prevent
blinding or burning out of the optical receiver on the far-end mode.
3. Distance is calculated based on ideal situations without any other loss factor.
Fiber Optic Loss Specification (Benchmark)
Fiber optic 
Optical 
Typical
Fiber Type
1
Diameter
Wavelength Loss Factor
Bandwidth
SMF (SC) 
9/125(microns)  1310nm 
0.4dBm 
n/a
1. SMF = Single-mode fiber.
POWER CHARACTERISTICS
Input supply voltage 
12vDC or 12-50vDC
Rated currents 
.5A max.
Power consumption 
24W max.
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Temp.
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temp.
-25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
Relative humidity (Operating) 5% to 90% non-condensing
Relative humidity (Storage
5% to 95% non-condensing
Operating & Storage Altitude Up to 3,048m (10,000ft)
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Dimensions 
10.5cm x 9.5cm x 2.5cm
(4.12” x 3.75” x 1.0”)
Weight 
294g (10.4 oz)
ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL APPROVALS
CE 
IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Safety UL60950 
(cULus)
EN60950
EN60825 (TUV)
Emission 
FCC Part 15 Class B
EN55022 Class B
Immunity EN55024
ORDERING INFORMATION
AT-FS238A/y-xx
2-port single strand fiber media converter,
10/100TX (RJ-45) to 100FX (SC)
(1310nm TX/1550nm RX)
with 12vDC power supply
(Must be ordered in pairs with AT-FS238B)
AT-FS238B/y-xx
2-port single strand fiber media converter,
10/100TX (RJ-45) to 100FX (SC)
(1550nm TX/1310nm RX)
with 12vDC power supply
(Must be ordered in pairs with AT-FS238A)
Where y  = Multi-Mode fiber
= 1 Single-Mode fiber 15km
= 2 Single-Mode fiber 40km
Where xx  = 10 for U.S. power cord
= 20 for Europe power cord
= 30 for U.K. power cord
= 40 for Australia power cord
ABOUT ALLIED TELESYN
Allied Telesyn was founded in 1987 with the goal of producing reliable, standards-based 
networking products. Focused on Ethernet/IP solutions geared to applications, Allied Telesyn
offers access-edge products like switches, fiber/copper MAPs, and CPE.We’re also a leading
global manufacturer of media converters, unmanaged switches, and NICs. Our customer-driven
approach has made Allied Telesyn the ideal choice for IT professionals looking for high-quality,
feature-rich network solutions at a lower price. Allied Telesyn – It’s Our Network,Too.
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