IMC2000/200 Series Industrial Switching Media Converters AT-IMC2000TP/SP AT-IMC2000TP/SC AT-IMC2000T/SP AT-IMC2000T/SC AT-IMC200TP/SC AT-IMC200T/SC PORT 2 PORT 2 PORT 2 FORCE 100FD FORCE REMOTE 100FD NOT USED CONTROL FORCE 100FD NOT USED PORT 1 PORT 1 SYSTEM SYSTEM PORT 1...
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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards This section contains the following: “US Federal Communications Commission” “Industry Canada” “Emissions, Immunity and Electrical Safety Standards” on page 4 “Translated Safety Statements” on page 4 US Federal Communications Commission Radiated Energy Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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Electrical Safety EN60950-1 (TUV), UL 60950-1 ( Warning Laser Safety: EN60825 Translated Safety Statements Important: The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled Translated Safety Statements on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com/support.
This guide contains the installation instructions for the following Industrial Switching Media Converters. AT-IMC2000TP/SP AT-IMC2000TP/SC AT-IMC2000T/SP AT-IMC2000T/SC AT-IMC200TP/SC AT-IMC200T/SC This preface contains the following sections: “Symbol Conventions” on page 8 “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 9 ...
IMC2000/200 Series Media Converter Installation Guide Symbol Conventions This document uses the following conventions: Note Notes provide additional information. Caution Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury.
Preface Contacting Allied Telesis If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links for the following services on this page: 24/7 Online Support - Enter our interactive support center to ...
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Chapter 1 Overview This chapter contains the following sections: “Description” on page 12 “LEDs” on page 16 “Smart MissingLink™ (SML)” on page 18 ...
IMC2000/200 Series Media Converter Installation Guide Description The IMC2000/200 series media converter extends the distance of your network by interconnecting LAN devices that are physically separated by large distances. In addition, this series models are industrial media converters, which can be deployed outdoors and in hash environments. Figure 1 shows the AT-IMC2000TP/SP model.
Chapter 1: Overview One twisted-pair port (See “Twisted-Pair Port” on page 14) Far end fault on 100Mb fiber port Power over Ethernet (PoE) (IEEE 802.3at 30watt) Pre-standard 60watt PoE (LTPoE++) 10Kbyte Jumbo packets Smart Missing Link (SML) (See “Smart MissingLink™...
IMC2000/200 Series Media Converter Installation Guide DIP Switches The media converter is equipped with the DIP switches. Figure 2 shows the DIP switches on the media converter. Figure 2. DIP Switches To configure the media converter, use the following DIP switches: SML - Turn on or off the SML feature.
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Chapter 1: Overview Caution 100 Mbps full-duplex mode should not be used unless absolutely necessary because forcing 100 Mbps full-duplex in most applications is likely to cause a duplex mismatch, in turn, causing poor network performance. 100 Mbps full-duplex mode should only be used when the link partner is already forced to 100 Mbps full- duplex operation, and Auto-Negotiation is disabled on the link partner.
IMC2000/200 Series Media Converter Installation Guide LEDs Figure 3 shows the LEDs on the AT-IMC2000TP/SP media converter. Fiber Port Link Activity Copper Port Link Activity Copper Port PoE SYSTEM Figure 3. LEDs on the AT-IMC2000TP/SP Media Converter Figure 4 shows the LEDs on the AT-IMC2000T/SC media converter. Fiber Port Link Activity Copper Port...
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Chapter 1: Overview Table 2 describes the media converter’s LEDs. Table 2. Media Converter LED Functional Descriptions State Description The media converter is not operational. Solid Green The media converter is operational. SYSTEM Slow Blinking An error is present on the media Green converter.
IMC2000/200 Series Media Converter Installation Guide Smart MissingLink™ (SML) If one of the Ethernet connections to the media converter loses link, the Smart MissingLink™ (SML) feature allows you to determine which port still has a valid connection and which port requires troubleshooting. The value to this type of network monitoring and fault notification is that you can quickly determine which media converter port has failed and troubleshoot the specific area where the problem is occurring.
Chapter 1: Overview Figure 6. SML with Fiber Connection Down Figure 7 shows media converter and end node L/A LED behavior with SML enabled with a copper connection down. End Node End Node IMC2000/200 Copper Cable Fiber Cable Media converter Link LED Off Copper L/A Fiber L/A...
IMC2000/200 Series Media Converter Installation Guide Figure 10 shows media converter and end node L/A LED behavior with SML enabled with a fiber connection down between two media converters. IMC2000/200 End Node IMC2000/200 End Node Media converter Media converter Copper L/A Fiber L/A Fiber L/A Copper L/A...
Chapter 1: Overview Power over Ethernet (PoE) Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology permits both power and data to be transmitted over an Ethernet cable. Both PoE (EEE802.3af) and PoE+ (IEEE802.3at) are supported on the twisted-pair port of the media converter. Powered device classes 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 are supported. Warning To reduce the risk of electric shock, the PoE ports on this product must not connect to cabling that is routed outside the building where...
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Chapter 2 Installation This chapter contains the following sections: “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 24 “Selecting a Site for the Media Converter” on page 26 “Planning the Installation” on page 27 “Unpacking the Media Converter” on page 30 ...
available in a PDF document titled Translated Safety Statements on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. Caution Air vents must not be blocked and must have free access to the room ambient air for cooling.
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Chapter 2: Installation Warning In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Warning An SFP transceiver can be damaged by static electricity. Be sure to observe all standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions, such as wearing an antistatic wrist strap, to avoid damaging the transceiver.
IMC2000/200 Series Media Converter Installation Guide Selecting a Site for the Media Converter Observe the following requirements when choosing a site for your media converter: If you are installing the media converter on a table, verify that the table is level and secure. The site should provide for easy access to the ports on the front of ...
Chapter 2: Installation Planning the Installation Be sure to observe the following guidelines when planning the installation of your media converter. On the AT-IMC2000 media converter, the end node connected to the fiber connector on the media converter must operate at 1000 Mbps, except for the AT-IMC2000/SP when using a 100 Mbps SFP module.
IMC2000/200 Series Media Converter Installation Guide Speed/Duplex For speed/duplex interactions between the copper port on the AT-IMC2000 and the copper link partner, see Table 4 for allowable speed/ Combinations for duplex combinations. AT-IMC2000 Table 4. Copper Connection Speed/Duplex and Resulting Speed - AT-IMC2000 AT-IMC2000 Copper Port Copper Link Partner Port Setting...
Chapter 2: Installation Speed/Duplex For speed/duplex interactions between the copper port on the AT-IMC200 and the copper link partner, see Table 5 on page 29 for allowable speed/ Combinations for duplex combinations. AT-IMC200 Table 5. Copper Connection Speed/Duplex and Resulting Speed - AT-IMC200 AT-IMC200 Copper Port Copper Link Partner Port Setting...
IMC2000/200 Series Media Converter Installation Guide Unpacking the Media Converter To unpack the media converter, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove all of the components from the shipping package. Note Store the packaging material in a safe location. You must use the original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis.
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Chapter 2: Installation Table 6. Components in the Shipping Box Component Illustration One fiber port dust cover (pre- installed) For AT-IMC200xTP/SC and AT-IMC200xT/SC models only One SFP slot dust cover (pre- installed) For AT-IMC2000TP/SP and AT-IMC2000T/SP models only 4. Verify that the hardware components in the wall-mount kit. Table 7 shows a list of the hardware components.
IMC2000/200 Series Media Converter Installation Guide Installing the Media Converter You may install the media converter on a desktop, on a DIN rail, or on a wall. Perform one of the following procedures: To install the media converter on a DIN rail, see “Installing the ...
Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Media Converter on a DIN Rail To install the media converter on a DIN rail, perform the following procedure: 1. Take the media converter. See Figure 11. Figure 11. The Media Converter with the Bracket Attached 2.
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IMC2000/200 Series Media Converter Installation Guide 3. Ensure that the media converter unit is attached securely to the DIN rail. See Figure 13. Figure 13. Securing the Media Converter to a DIN Rail...
Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Media Converter on a Wall To install the media converter on a wail, perform the following procedure: 1. Use a pencil or pen to mark the wall with two screw locations in the openings of your DIN rail. See Figure 14. Figure 14.
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IMC2000/200 Series Media Converter Installation Guide Figure 15. Pre-drilling the Holes on the Wall 3. Insert two metal anchors into the holes you drilled in Step 2. Figure 16. Pre-drilling Holes 4. Align the openings in the piece of the DIN rail to the metal anchors on the wall and insert the screws into the metal anchors.
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Chapter 2: Installation Figure 17. Installing the Piece of DIN Rail on the Wall 5. Tighten the screws to attach the piece of the DIN rail to the wall. 6. Hook the top of the bracket on the upper side of the piece of the DIN rail and snap down the media converter unit, as shown in Figure 12 on page 33.
IMC2000/200 Series Media Converter Installation Guide Installing the SFP Transceiver To install an SFP transceiver, perform the following procedure: Note The transceiver can be hot-swapped; you do not need to power off the media converter to install a transceiver. However, always remove the cable before removing the transceiver.
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Chapter 2: Installation 4. Slide the transceiver into the SFP slot until it clicks into place. See Figure 20. Figure 20. Inserting the SFP 5. Verify that the handle on the transceiver is in the upright position, as shown in Figure 21. This secures the transceiver and prevents it from being dislodged from the slot.
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IMC2000/200 Series Media Converter Installation Guide For information on the cable specifications of the SFP, consult the documentation shipped with the SFP.
IMC2000/200 Sereis Media Converter Installation Guide Wiring and Powering on the Media Converter To wire and power on the IMC2000/200 series media converter, perform the following procedure: Warning Only trained and qualified personnel are allowed to install or to replace this equipment. ...
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Chapter 3: Powering On the Media Converter 3. With a 14-gauge wire-stripping tool, strip the two wires in the tray cable coming from the DC input power source to 8 millimeters ± 1 millimeters (0.31 inches ± 0.039 inches), as shown in Figure 23. Warning Do not strip more than the recommended amount of wire.
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Allied Telesis recommends that you use at least four cable ties 10 centimeters (4 inches) apart with the first one located within 15 centimeters (6 inches) of the terminal block.
This chapter contains information on how to troubleshoot the media converter if a problem occurs. Note For further assistance, please contact Allied Telesis Technical Support at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. Problem 1: The SYSTEM LED on the media converter is off. Solutions: The unit is not receiving power. Try the following: Verify that the power cord is securely connected to the power ...
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IMC2000/200 Series Media Converter Installation Guide Problem 3: The twisted-pair port on the media converter is connected to an end node, but the copper port’s L/A LED is off. Solutions: The port is unable to establish a link to an end node. Try the following: Verify that the end node connected to the twisted-pair port is ...
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Chapter 4: Troubleshooting On the AT-IMC2000TP/SP or AT-IMC2000T/SP unit, check that the SFP module is fully inserted in the slot. On the AT-IMC2000TP/SP or AT-IMC2000T/SP unit, verify that the operating specifications and wave lengths of the fiber-optic port on the SFP transceiver and the remote end-node are compatible.
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Appendix A Technical Specifications Below are the technical specifications for the media converters. The specification categories are as follows: “Physical Specifications” “Environmental Specifications” “Power Specifications” on page 50 “RJ45 Connector and Port Pinouts” on page 50 “Fiber-Optic Port Specifications”...
IMC2000/200 Series Media Converter Installation Guide Power Specifications The following specifications apply to the DC power connector on the media converter. Table 10 shows power specifications for the AT-IMC2000TP/SP,AT- IMC2000TP/SC, and AT-IMC200TP/SC models. Table 10. Power Specifications for the AT-IMC2000/200TP Models Input supply voltage 48-60VDC Input current...
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Appendix A: Technical Specifications Table 12 lists the pin signals when a port is operating in the MDI configuration at 10 or 100 Mbps. Table 12. MDI Pin Signals (10 or 100 Mbps) Signal Table 13 lists the pin signals when a port is operating in the MDI-X configuration at 10 or 100 Mbps.
IMC2000/200 Series Media Converter Installation Guide Fiber-Optic Port Specifications The fiber type for the media converter is multimode. Table 15 lists fiber-optic port specifications for the AT-IMC2000 media converters. Table 15. AT-IMC2000 Fiber-Optic Port Specifications Optical Parameters Fiber Cable Launch Power Receive Power Optical Optic...
Appendix B Cleaning Fiber-Optic Connectors This appendix contains the following sections: “Introduction” “Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner” on page 54 “Using a Swab” on page 56 This appendix describes how to clean fiber-optic connectors. Introduction The fiber-optic connector consists of a fiber-optic plug and its adapter. The end of the fiber-optic cable is held in the core of the ferrule in the plug.
IMC2000/200 Series Media Converter Installation Guide The end face of an unclean and clean ferrule are shown in Figure 27. Unclean Clean Figure 27. Unclean and Clean Ferrule Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner Fiber-optic cartridge cleaners, shown in Figure 28, are available from many vendors and are typically called “cartridge cleaners”.
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Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber-Optic Connectors Figure 29. Rubbing the Ferrule Tip on the Cleaning Surface Note Rub the ferrule tip on the cleaning surface in one direction only. 3. When you reach the end of the cleaning surface, pick up the ferrule tip, rotate and place it at the top, and rub downwards at least two times.
IMC2000/200 Series Media Converter Installation Guide Warning Do not look directly at the fiber-optic cable ends or inspect the cable ends with an optical lens. Using a Swab Specially treated swabs, or stick cleaners, are available for cleaning inside connector adapters or hard-to-reach ferrule tips.
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Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber-Optic Connectors To clean a recessed ferrule using a swab, perform the following procedure. 1. Insert the swab into the adapter as shown in Figure 31. Rub the ferrule tip with the swab. Figure 31. Cleaning a Recessed Ferrule 2.
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