CTS MCT-3512 Series User Manual

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FCC Warning
The MCT-3512 Series converters have been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These standards are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when these
devices are operated in a commercial environment. These
devices generate, use, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and may cause harmful interference to radio communications
unless installed in accordance with this User's Guide. Operation of
these devices in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference which will make the user responsible for the
appropriate remedial action at his / her own expense.
CE Mark Warning
These are Class A products. In a domestic environment these
products may cause radio interference in which case the user will
need to consider adequate preventative methods.
1. Checklist
The package should contain the following items:
- MCT-3512 Converter
- AC-DC Power Adapter
- Quick Guide
Please contact your sales representative immediately if any items
are missing or damaged.
2. Overview
The MCT-3512 series media converter converts traditional
twisted-pair RJ-45 cable into various fiber media including
multi-mode, single-mode, SC connector, bi-directional WDM, or a
SFP slot for pluggable fiber transceiver, extending transmission
distance for the deployment to the household, apartment or campus.
MCT-3512 series media converter is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3,
802.3u, 802.3ab & 802.3z standards.
Besides, it is equipped with some switching features including store
and forward. Operation status can be locally monitored through a
set of Diagnostic LED located in the front panel.
Major Features:
- Auto-Negotiation in TP port
- MDI/MDIX Auto-Crossover supported
- Support Link Alarm
- Support Jumbo Frame 9K bytes (under 10,100,1000Mbps)
- Store and Forward Switching Mechanism
- Support Auto & Force mode configuration
- OAM
3. Installation
 Attach a fiber cable from MCT-3512 to the fiber network. The
fiber connections must be matched – transmit socket to
receive socket.
 Attach a UTP cable from the 10/100/1000BASE-T network to
the RJ-45 port on MCT-3512.
 Connect the power adapter to MCT-3512 and the PWR/STA
LED will light up. The TP and F/O LEDs will light up as soon as
if all the cable connections are satisfactory.
Fig. 1 Dual Fiber Front Panel of MCT-3512
Fig. 2 WDM & SFP Front Panel of MCT-3512
Fig. 3 Rear Panel of MCT-3512
Fig. 4 Side Panel of MCT-3512
4. DIP SWITCH Setting
The default settings for PIN 1 through 6 are ON. The PIN 7 & 8 are
OFF.
Pin NO. Function
1 TP Auto-Negotiation
2 Manual TP speed
3 Manual TP speed
4 Fiber Speed
5 Fiber Manual Speed
6 F/O mode
7 Link Alarm
8 Config from DIP/Soft
NOTE:
1. Before changing TP speed, please make sure PIN 1 is set
to OFF.
2. When TP speed is set to 10M or 100M manually, PIN 3 needs
to be turned OFF.
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3. Under 1000Mbps, it supports full-duplex mode only.
4. PIN 4 & 5 are for dual rate model (MCT-3512-DR) only.
OFF ON
Disable Enable
10M 100M
N/A 1000M
Manual Auto-Sensing
100M 1000M
Force Auto
Disable Enable
Soft DIP