About The Mcpc/Pci (Tp-Tx/Fx) Media Converter (Tx/Fx) - IMC Networks McPC/PC Operation Manual

About the McPC/PCI (TP-TX/FX) Media Converter (TX/FX)

The McPC/PCI (TP-TX/FX) is an IEEE 802.3 single-conversion, 10/100 switching PC
card media converter. It converts 10/100 twisted pair connections to 100Base-FX
1300 nm multi-mode or 1310 nm single-mode fiber optics. The fiber port always
operates at 100 Mbps FDX; the copper port auto-senses the connected device's
speed and duplex mode: 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps and HDX or FDX (including Flow
Control).
The McPC/PCI (TP-TX/FX) can be mounted in any PC with a standard PCI slot. It
includes diagnostic LEDs for each port and a 4-pin peripheral power supply
connector. The McPC/PCI (TP-TX/FX) comes with one RJ-45 connector and one pair
of ST or SC connectors.
Part Numbers: 855-12733-RX and 855-12733-TX
The 855-12733-TX and 855-12733-RX must be installed in pairs. As a pair, the units
provide secure data to be passed in one direction only.
Installing the McPC/PCI (TP-TX/FX)
Offering plug-and-play operation, the McPC/PCI (TP-TX/FX) comes ready to install,
utilizing power from the PC's motherboard. To install the McPC/PCI (TP-TX/FX):
1. Turn off the PC
2. Remove its cover
3. Find an empty PCI slot
4. Align the McPC/PCI (TP-TX/FX) in the slot
5. Screw the the McPC/PCI (TP-TX/FX) into the computer casing's bracket
6. Make sure the McPC/PCI (TP-TX/FX) does not extend past the edge of the case
7. Attach the keyed mini-power connector to the McPC/PCI (TP-TX/FX)
8. Attach the male end of the "Y" connector to one of the computer's standard size
power connectors
9. Replace the cover
10. Attach the cables between the McPC/PCI (TP-TX/FX) and the devices that will be
connected
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