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MediaConverter
Operation Manual
© 2007 IMC Networks. All rights reserved.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. IMC Networks assumes no responsibility for any
errors that may appear in this document. MediaConverter is a trademark of IMC Networks. Other brands or product
names may be trademarks and are the property of their respective companies.
Document Number 51-80780-08 A1
March 2007
If the product's part number begins with an "8", it is compliant with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
directive.

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  • Page 1 © 2007 IMC Networks. All rights reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. IMC Networks assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. MediaConverter is a trademark of IMC Networks. Other brands or product names may be trademarks and are the property of their respective companies.
  • Page 2: Warranty

    (6) years after the original date of purchase. This warranty is subject to the limitations set forth below. At its option, IMC Networks will repair or replace at no charge the product which proves to be defective within such warranty period.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Voltage Limits (73/23/EEC). Certified to Safety of Information Configuring Media Conversion Modules............2 Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment. For About LinkLoss and FiberAlert ................6 further details, contact IMC Networks. Installing Media Conversion Modules .............. 12 LED Operation....................13 Installation Troubleshooting................16 IMC Networks Technical Support..............
  • Page 4 DC Input Load: -48 ±10% VDC, 1A Maximum Heat Generated: 137 BTU/hour for AC unit, 171 BTU/hour for DC unit Dimensions • MediaConverter/1 H=1.6” x W=4.8” x D=4.5” (4 x 12.1 x 11.5 cm) • MediaConverter/4 H=1.7” x W=9.1” x D=5”...
  • Page 5: About The Mediaconverter

    Use caution when conducting a loopback test; it is possible to create a network which provide a single-conversion between 10Base-T twisted pair and 10Base-FL loop if connecting the twisted pair port to an active network switch. IMC Networks single-mode or multi-mode fiber. McPIMs with twisted pair ports include one RJ45 recommends connecting the twisted pair cable to a PC for this type of test.
  • Page 6: About Mcgigabit

    • ACTIVITY Glows green in normal operation. LEDs on MediaConverter Chassis MediaConverter/1, 4 and 8 include LEDs on the back of the chassis: • POWER Glows green when chassis has power. •...
  • Page 7 LEDs on McPIM TP/FO (-10) Board Diagrams and Jumper/Switch Settings The LED functions on McPIM (-10) are as follows: • FO LINK/ACT Glows green when link is established on the FO port; blinks green when activity is detected on the port. •...
  • Page 8 After installing the power supply, set the switch to ON. FO LinkLoss If the redundant power supply module does not have an ON/OFF switch, IMC FiberAlert Networks recommends powering-down the chassis before installing the power McPIM TP/FO (-40) FiberAlert supply.
  • Page 9: Installing Media Conversion Modules

    Remove the jumper shunt or place it on only one pin for distances of 100 meters or module slot covered with “blank” brackets. Be sure to keep unused slots covered more. for EMI containment. IMC Networks recommends saving any “blanks” removed during installation for future use if configuration requirements change. Note The product on the other side of the media conversion must also be able to support longer cable distances.
  • Page 10: About Linkloss And Fiberalert

    “LNK” (link) LED is lit to indicate this. operates at 100 Mbps Full-Duplex; the copper port auto-senses the connected The IMC Networks media converter also sends out link pulses from its copper and device’s speed and duplex mode: 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps and Half-Duplex or Full- Duplex (including Flow Control).
  • Page 11 ON/OFF positions. For more information on LinkLoss and FiberAlert, read IMC Networks document about products features. If you are unsure of how best to implement these features in your configuration, contact Elexo technical support at +33 1 41 22 10 00.
  • Page 12 Pulsing FiberAlert minimizes the problems associated with the loss of one strand of a strand is unavailable, the IMC Networks device at the receiver end notes the loss fiber. If a strand is unavailable, the IMC Networks device at the receiver end notes of link.

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