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MapIT G2
Hardware Installation Training Manual
January 2019
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  • Page 1 January 2019 Copyright Information MapIT G2 is a trademark of the Siemon Company, with all rights reserved by the Siemon Company. Some of the product names mentioned herein have been used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Information is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MapIT G2 System Connectivity/Components Master Control Panel (MCP) Distribution Control Panel (DCP) Smart Patch Panel (SPP) Smart Fiber Enclosure (SFE) Module 2: MapIT G2 System Design and Installation System Design Guidelines System Configuration Examples MapIT G2 Site Survey Site and Requirement Survey Forms...

  • Page 3: Module 1: Hardware Components

    Automated Infrastructure Management (AIM) system. The objective of this manual is to provide information on how to properly install, configure and use the MapIT G2 hardware. It does not provide a comprehensive overview of the EagleEye software. Separate manual and training class are available for EagleEye software.
  • Page 4 Improve Work Order Process ▪ Advanced work order capabilities allow you to create and manage tasks ▪ Technicians can view work orders on MapIT G2 equipment and get immediate feedback on accuracy Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...

  • Page 5: How The Mapit G2 System Works

    • Each port on a SPP or SFE has unique port ID. When two ports are connected with a MapIT G2 Patch Cable or Fiber Jumper, the panels will sense the ID of the connected ports and transmit that information back to the MCP/DCP •...
  • Page 6 MapIT G2 Patch Cable. The MapIT G2 Smart Panel detects the connection and port ID information is passed between the two panels. This information is passed to the Master Control Panel (MCP).

  • Page 7: Mapit G2 System Connectivity/Components

    483 mm 45 mm 170 mm 19 inches 1.75 in 7.0 in Supplied Components 24 S310 stuffer caps Sensor pen Rear cable manager & cable ties DC power supply Installation instructions Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...
  • Page 8 The Front of the MapIT G2 Master Control Panel 1. 24 RJ45 I/O Control Bus Outlets – For connections to lower level components (either directly to SPPs/SFPs or DCPs). Use either the RJ45s or the S310s (on rear of panel). DO NOT connect both the RJ45 and S310 of a single port simultaneously.

  • Page 9: Distribution Control Panel (Dcp)

    S310 stuffer caps on the S310 ports on the rear of the panel. If S310s are used, use the Siemon RJ45 port blockers (p/n LL-05, sold separately) to prevent access to the RJ45 ports on the front of the MCP.
  • Page 10 S310 stuffer caps on the S310 ports on the rear of the panel. If S310s are used, use the Siemon RJ45 port blockers (p/n LL-05, sold separately). Always use T568A wiring scheme for all cables connected to these ports.
  • Page 11 RJ45 and S310 of a single port simultaneously. If the RJ45s are used, Siemon recommends putting the supplied S310 stuffer caps on the S310 ports on the rear of the panel. If S310s are used, use the Siemon RJ45 port blockers (p/n LL-05, sold separately).

  • Page 12: Smart Patch Panel (Spp)

    Control Bus Cable Smart Patch Panels (SPP/SPPA/TPPA) MapIT G2 smart patch panels and fiber enclosures SFPs have capabilities beyond any other product in our industry today. The ability to track connections is built into the panel. This reduces rack space required for monitoring equipment by up to 89%. The system also uses much less power than competing systems.
  • Page 13 3. LEDs – One green and one red LED for guidance on work orders instructions 4. Probe Pads – Gold pad above each port. This is the landing area for the pogo pin built into MapIT G2 Patch Cables. This pad can also be used for circuit traces and diagnostics via the Pen Probe 5.
  • Page 14 When a MapIT G2 Patch Cable is inserted or removed from a port, the Smart Panel discovers the connection and communicates the port ID information to the MCP via the Control Bus cable. The MCP relays the information to the EEC software over a TCP/IP connection.

  • Page 15: Smart Fiber Enclosure (Sfe)

    Smart Fiber Enclosures (SFE & SMTP) The Front of the MapIT G2 Smart Fiber Enclosure (SFE & SMTP) 1. Panel Design – 48 LC fiber (24 managed duplex connections) 1U, compatible with either multimode or single mode fiber 2.
  • Page 16 Control Bus Cable 8. Integrated Front Cable Manager (SMTP version only) – Provide management of LC fiber jumpers connected to the front of the SMPT enclosure Front view of the MapIT G2 Smart Fiber Enclosures SMTP Rear of SFE 1.
  • Page 17 3. SFE vs. SMTP – The SFE is use for direct termination LC, fusion splicing and LC trunks. The SMTP is prepopulated with LC to MTP cassettes. Use the SMTP when using MTP fiber trunks Expanded View of SMTP Enclosure Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...

  • Page 18: Module 2: Mapit G2 System Design And Installation

    The center of the design is the Master Control Panel (MCP). A Master Control Panel can support a single patch zone. A patch zone is a collection of SPPs and SFEs that can be connected by patching between them using MapIT G2 Patch Cables or Fiber Jumpers. This is typically a single telecommunications room.
  • Page 19 2. Each of the 24 Control Bus Cable ports on the MCP can have up to 5 panels/enclosures connected to it via a daisy chain 3. Maximum length a MapIT G2 Patch Cable/Fiber Jumper can be 75’ (24m) 4. Panels do not have to be in the same rack/cabinet as the MCP 5.
  • Page 20 65,000 ports. The topology for this type of Patch Zone is shown below (Only DCP #1 and connections for three of its ports are shown for clarity). Large Patch Zone Topology Rules Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...
  • Page 21 MCP or DCP. You cannot span the redundant link between DCPs or MCP to DCP 7. Maximum length of a MapIT G2 Patch can be 75’ (25m) Control Bus Cable Length Limitations (for Large Patch Zone Diagram shown...

  • Page 22: System Configuration Examples

    10 of the 24 available ports in the MCP. Note that a single MCP can connect to panels in adjacent racks as well as the same rack as the MCP. Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...
  • Page 23 10 panels in each rack can be connected directly to individual ports on the MCP and DCPs. Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...
  • Page 24 The number of panels to be monitored initially in each patch zone • The expected port growth in each patch zone • The maximum length of MapIT G2 Control Bus cables and MapIT G2 Patch Cables Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...

  • Page 25: Mapit G2 Site Survey

    Below is a suggested list of items that should be defined at the site survey: 1. Is there enough room on the rack(s) for MapIT G2 MCP and (if required) DCPs? 2. Does the client provide rack space for the MCP and DCPs near the SPPs/SFEs...
  • Page 26 4. It is important to know the client’s operating system and how the network operates to determine whether the system meets specifications and to determine what part of the network the client is going to want MapIT G2 enabled and monitored by EEC software. Many clients focus on enabling essential equipment that is necessary to be up and running 99.9% of the time.
  • Page 27 Example #1 Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...

  • Page 28: Site And Requirement Survey Forms

    Rack/Cabinet/Faceplate Locations Rack Elevations MapIT G2 Hardware Installation The following steps for the hardware installation of the MapIT G2 Components can be used as a basic checklist to insure that all of the steps have been accounted for during installation.
  • Page 29 Terminate all of the horizontal cables that are to be monitored. Install the terminated connectors in the SPPs and/or SFEs Step 9. Install the MapIT G2 Patch Cables and/or Fiber Jumpers as required. Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...

  • Page 30: Installing Mapit G2 Control Bus Cables

    Control Bus Cable Construction: • Category 5e, 24 AWG, shielded, solid. Use Siemon Premium 5e F/UTP. Use of UTP or stranded shielded cable is not permitted. All terminations (S110, S310 and RJ45) should be done using the T568A wiring scheme •...
  • Page 31 • If the redundant daisy chain is desired, connect the OUT port of the last panel in a group to the OUT port of the last panel in the next group Rule for Termination of Control Bus Cable in a Large Patch Zone: Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...
  • Page 32 • Patch Cables used in the Control Bus may be terminated in the field, however you must always 1) use approved Siemon components, 2) terminate cables using T568A wiring and 3) test Cables for continuity prior to installation in the system •...
  • Page 33 • If using this configuration, only use the RJ45s on the front of the MCP and Distribution Panel. Do not use the S310s on the rear of the panels. Siemon recommends using the supplied S310 stuffer caps to prevent access to the S310s.

  • Page 34: Module 3: Navigating The Mapit G2 Menus

    When power is applied to the MCP, the unit will go through a power on self test. In the unlikely even you see error codes listed on the screen, contact Siemon Technical Support. Otherwise, the MCP will show the Main Menu screen. See example below: After the MCP is properly setup and working, the Main Menu will show Mapping to indicate the system is communicating with the EEC software and tracking connections.

  • Page 35: Menu Navigation

    Diagnostics Menu The Diagnostics Menu can be used to check the status of ports and components in the MapIT G2 system as well as connections between components. To enter the Diagnostics menu scroll to Diagnostics from the Main Menu and press Enter.
  • Page 36 MapIT software database. If the panel is not connected to the MapIT EEC software or there is no panel name available, the panel serial number will be displayed. The fourth line has information for the second port/panel. Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...
  • Page 37 1. You press the prev button 2. The components times out (see component time out in the Settings section) To conduct port diagnostics on another port, hit the prev button and probe the next port. Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...
  • Page 38 The system will try a reboot of the component to attempt to clear the error. An example is shown below: If the reboot of the component reboots, the following will display: Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...
  • Page 39 To check DCPs, scroll to the Check DCP option and press Enter. The following screen will appear: Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...
  • Page 40 Press the button on the probe pen and wait for the LED to flash once. The following screen will appear: Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...
  • Page 41 Finally on the far right is the number of additional items connected to the device. In the example shown above SPP24 HQSPP-A102 has +02 next to it. This indicates that there are two additional panels connected to it. Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...
  • Page 42 This screen is only kept for older legacy systems. This screen provides a quick view of licensed and unlicensed panels/ports in the patch zone. An example of the screen is shown below: Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...
  • Page 43 (device type and serial number) Reflash All Firmware for all items in the MapIT G2 system can be upgraded via the firmware upgrade process described in the EEC software manual. Once new firmware is downloaded to the MCP items connected to the MCP will receive their new firmware (if available) and upgrade themselves.

  • Page 44: Circuit Trace

    > < symbols pointing to the device. In the example above the first patch panel is highlighted. The three lines below will show additional details about the highlighted item. Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...

  • Page 45: Setup Menu

    Scroll to Setup from the Main Menu (this is off screen below the Work Order option) and press Enter. The following screen will appear: Enter the password. The default password is SIEMON. Type in SIEMON and press enter. If the incorrect password is entered Invalid Password, Please Try Again will appear on the screen.
  • Page 46 DCP, 30 seconds for SPP). Scroll to the entry field and enter the desired timeout period for each type of device. Once the data is entered, press Enter to store the new settings. An example of this screen is show below: Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...
  • Page 47 Enter. The following screen will display: Scroll down to see additional information (MAC, Date Code, Licensed Ports, Ports Used and Ports Free). An example of the next four items is shown below: Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...
  • Page 48 Password, the following error code will appear – Password Mismatch, Please Try again. Reenter the New Password on both lines and press enter. The password must be a minimum of 4 characters with no spaces. Clear Unused Panels Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...
  • Page 49 The MapIT G2 system assigns port numbers to each panel connected in the MCP Patch Zone. The port assignments are retained by the MCP even if a panel is disconnected. The clear unused panels feature allows you to clear any panels which are no longer used in the Patch Zone.

  • Page 50: Mapping

    Complete instructions for this process can be found in the EEC software training manual. To perform port mapping go to the Tree Builder page in the EEC software. Then go to the Mapping sub tab. The screen will look like this: Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...
  • Page 51 5. If you make a mistake you can click on a panel and change the port mapping. You can also remove a panel from port mapping by clicking on the panel and the Remove button Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...
  • Page 52 Description of how the MapIT G2 Interconnect System Works The MapIT G2 interconnect system allows for direct patching from the switch to a smart patch panel. It eliminates the need for a cross-connect typology (i.e., using an extra patch panel to represent the switch ports.
  • Page 53 After about 15 seconds you should get a transfer successful message Using the MapIT G2 PC Software to Configure Network the EM You will need the latest copy of the MapIT G2 PC software to properly configure you EM unit. The latest version of the software is available at siemon.com.
  • Page 54 Click on the Ethernet Module option at the top of the screen. Four options will be shown – EM Settings, EM VLAN Settings, EM Switch Info Settings and EM Data Exchange Information. Click on EM Settings. You will see the following screen: Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...
  • Page 55 EM. If you can, try to resend the data again 9. Once complete, press Exit to leave the PC software Resetting the EM to Default Configuration Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...
  • Page 56 9. If you are no longer using a switch and can select the IP address and press Delete 10. Enter the IP address of the EM 11. Enter the MCP IP address Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...
  • Page 57 3. Press ADD 4. Repeat steps for al VLANs 5. Once complete, enter the IP address of the EM and press send to Ethernet Module. If successful it will say Send OK. Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...
  • Page 58 7. Manually entered VLAN information can be saved to xls file as well. A Note about the EM Data Exchange Information Option This is a diagnostics tool used to examine communication between the EM and MCP. Contact Siemon technical support department if you are having trouble establishing communication between the devices.
  • Page 59 EEC database TERA MapIT Instructions Siemon now offers an intelligent MapIT G2 TERA patch panel and patch cords. Due to the unique port sharing capabilities of the TERA outlet there are some new features specific to these panels. This section of the manual provides instructions specific to the installation and use of TERA MapIT G2 panels.
  • Page 60 1. There is no need for 2-pair to 2-pair cross-connects so it is not provided as an option 2. Siemon does not offer a 1-pair TERA patch cord option Configuring the MCP for the required connection mode. Follow the appropriate steps for the configuration option used in your installation: 24-port cross-connect.

  • Page 61: Module 4: Troubleshooting The Mapit G2 Hardware Installation

    Module 5: Troubleshooting the MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Issue Possible Causes/Suggestions MCP or DCP LCD screen is off, unit 1. MCP and DCP LCDs have a built in appears to be turned off time out feature. Press any button to see if the display turns on. If not, try other options below 2.
  • Page 62 Go to Setup/Clear Unused Panels, press the MCP will not recognize them. enter. This will clear any panels that are no longer in the patch zone and free up licenses for new panels. Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...
  • Page 63 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Siemon could void the user’s FCC granted authority to operate the equipment. Note: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 64 EN/IEC61000-4-2 (Electostatic Discharge Immunity) EN/IEC61000-4-3 (Radiated Radio Frequency Immunity) EN/IEC61000-4-4 (Electrical Fast Transient/Burst Immunity) EN/IEC61000-4-5 (Surge Immunity) EN/IEC61000-4-6 (Immunity to Conducted Disturbances) EN/IEC61000-4-11(Voltage DIPS, Short Interruptions, and Voltage Variations Immunity) Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...

  • Page 65: Technical Specifications

    2.27kgm (5lbs) Operating Temperature to 45 C (32 to 113 Operating Humidity Up to 90%, non-condensing Storage Temperature to 70 C (40 to 158 Storage Humidity Up to 90%, non-condensing Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...
  • Page 66 2.27kgm (5lbs) Panel Type Modular Number of Ports 24 (sold separately) Outlets Type Keystone Compatible Outlets Siemon keystone Z-MAX UTP and F/UTP outlets Size 128 x 32 pixels Type Graphic Backlight White LED Timeout User programmable 3 to 30 seconds...

  • Page 67: Warranty Information

    70 C (40 to 158 Storage Humidity Up to 90%, non-condensing Warranty Information All active components in the Siemon MapIT G2 system are covered by a 1-year product warranty. Confidential – June 2014 MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual...

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