IMC Networks McBasic, TX/SSFX-MM1310-SC
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1. or contact IMC Networks for more information IMC Networks Technical Support Tel 949 465 3000 or 800 624 1070 in the U S and Canada 32 16 550880 Europe Fax 949 465 3020 E Mail techsupport imcnetworks com Web www imcnetworks com Specifications Power Consumption Typical AC Input Load 100 240VAC 10 50 60 Hz 1A Heat generated 51 BTU hr Operating Temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Storage Temperature 4 to 158 F 4 to 70 C Humidity 5 95 non condensing Dimensions 1 64 H x 4 75 W x 4 95 D 4 17 cm x 12 07 cm x 12 57 cm Fiber Optic Specifications For fiber optic specifications please visit http Avww imcnetworks com adocs fcs asp Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines Fiber Optic transmitters and receivers are extremely susceptible to contamination by particles of dirt or dust which can obstruct the optic path and cause performance degradation Good system performance requires clean optics and connector ferrules 1 Use fiber patch cords or connectors if you terminate your own fiber only from a reputable supplier low quality components can cause many hard to diagnose problems in an installation Dust caps are installed at IMC Networks to ensure factory clean optical devices These protective caps should not be removed until the moment of connecting the fiber cable to the device Should it be necessary to disconnect the fiber device reinstall the protect2. to can operate at 100 Mbps Full Duplex a link will be established If the twisted pair port on the other device does not have the ability to Auto Negotiate or if a 100 Mbps Half Duplex connection is desired Auto Negotiation on McBasic TX FX must be disabled Half and Full Duplex settings must be manually set and match on both devices to which McBasic TX FX is connected The diagram below shows a typical application followed by a table with three possible configurations HDX OK Manual Setting Only HDX FDX OK Auto Manual Setting HDX PN E EE WRONG Aeree eisian FDX End to End Connection Switch TX FX Half Duplex Manually configure HDX Auto Negotiation Off Full Duplex Manually configure FDX Auto Negotiation Off Full Duplex Auto Negotiation On Auto Negotiation On LED Operation McBasic TX FX features four diagnostic LEDs The diagram below shows the location of the unit s LEDs Connect the DC power source r McBasic ip i Nomis bass PVarve Posts Covre ber i our pov 0 i eee y O SILA paia laom UNIN ES The LED functions are FXRCV Glows yellow when module is receiving data TXLNK Glows green when a twisted pair link is established FA Glows green when FiberAlert is enabled Blinks green when a FiberAlert situation occurs i e the loss of one strand of fib
3. 010 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 McBasic TX FX is a trademark of IMC Networks Other brands or product names may be trademarks and are the property of their respective companies Document Number 55 80128 00 A4 May 2010
4. 1 VN BEVS Networks McBasic TX FX Operation Manual MUENTE Mbps FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The use of non shielded 1 O cables may not guarantee compliance with FCC RFI limits This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de classe B prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par le minist re des Communications du Canada Warrant
5. CULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY STATED ABOVE Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that IMC Networks product manuals and promotional materials accurately describe IMC Networks product specifications and capabilities at the time of publication However because of ongoing improvements and updating of IMC Networks products IMC Networks cannot guarantee the accuracy of printed materials after the date of publication and disclaims liability for changes errors or omissions Table of Contents FCC Radio Frequency Interference State Mentiisiccecwwmvicesuadevacsevonsbaetnrtumcsvaeins i WPF Ey AAE O EEE testi esn blesweiossdeaiancduchecaniatinn eRe tebe dhswastnetials ii Abo tMcBasie TX EXrarzienigarenamana turene A 1 linstalling the MeBasie TX FX nsnnrene nannaa e ean a 1 Configuring McBasic TX FX sssesssssisssisssresissiessresrressresresttssressresstesrnnresressressresrns 2 About FiberAlert and LinkLoSS ss ssssssesesssssssssessessessesresstsstssrssresresresstnstesrssresreees 3 Auto Negotiation on McBasic TX FX s esssesisesiseriesrresiesrresrresrresrresressresrrerirerreesrees 5 LED Operations iniiai esanian Et Seena ESE SEET ATA SAWEE nah 6 Installation Troubleshooting sis tscenconneu sagem ier erattetiianeuiccmncusontin em untiaticiam 7 IMC Networks Technical Support ss ssssssssssessisssressessressressressresrrssressressressresresress 8 SPECI CAL ONS nuan a e e a e aAA e 9 Fiber Optic
6. Cleaning Guidelines ssssssisseisseiseeessesrisrisressresrrssrrssrisressrensresen 10 Electrostatic Discharge PRO CaUit ONS ated cask atoce ee viaancaasxaa tater eset needa cid eect ais 11 Safety Certifications sanani aen e lated sri ANN 12 About McBasic TX FX McBasic TX FX is an IEEE 802 3 media converter that performs a single conversion between 100Base TX twisted pair and 100Base FX multi mode or single mode fiber Single strand fiber versions are also available The unit includes one RJ 45 connector for the twisted pair port and either ST SC MT or LC connectors for the fiber port McBasic TX FX is a 1U high standalone unit that includes diagnostic LEDs for each port and a universal 100 240 VAC power supply All versions of the 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet McBasic media converter including 850 nm multi mode fiber TX SX and single strand versions TX SSFX will be referred to as McBasic TX FX throughout this installation guide except where differences need to be indicated Installing the McBasic TX FX McBasic TX FX comes ready to install make all configurations after installation To install McBasic TX FX first make sure that the unit is placed on a suitable flat surface Attach the cables between the McBasic TX FX and each device that will be interconnected then plug the unit into a reliable filtered power source INSTALLATION TIP Since single strand fiber products use optics that transmit and receive on two different wa
7. S and Canada or 949 465 3000 or FAX 949 465 3020 The end user shall return the defective product to IMC Networks freight customs and handling charges prepaid End user agrees to accept all liability for loss of or damages to the returned product during shipment IMC Networks shall repair or replace the returned product at its option and return the repaired or new product to the end user freight prepaid via method to be determined by IMC Networks IMC Networks shall not be liable for any costs of procurement of substitute goods loss of profits or any incidental consequential and or special damages of any kind resulting from a breach of any applicable express or implied warranty breach of any obligation arising from breach of warranty or otherwise with respect to the manufacture and sale of any IMC Networks product whether or not IMC Networks has been advised of the possibility of such loss or damage EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IMC NETWORKS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THIS IMC NETWORKS PRODUCT INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY SOFTWARE ASSOCIATED OR INCLUDED IMC NETWORKS SHALL DISREGARD AND NOT BE BOUND BY ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON INCLUDING EMPLOYEES DISTRIBUTORS RESELLERS OR DEALERS OF IMC NETWORKS WHICH ARE INCONSISTENT WITH THE WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTI
8. Safety Certifications UL CUL Listed to Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment CE The products described herein comply with the Council Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EC and the Council Directive on Electrical Equipment Designed for use within Certain Voltage Limits 2006 95 EC Certified to Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including Electrical Business Equipment For further details contact IMC Networks LISTED 5M80 ITE E156766 c European Directive 2002 96 EC WEEE requires that any equipment that bears this symbol on product or packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste This symbol indicates that the equipment should be disposed of separately from regular household waste It is the consumer s responsibility to dispose of this and all equipment so marked through designated collection facilities appointed by government or local authorities Following these steps through proper disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health For more detailed information about proper disposal please contact local authorities waste disposal services or the point of purchase for this equipment 12 TRG AKIN Networks v 19772 Pauling Foothill Ranch CA 92610 2611 USA TEL 949 465 3000 FAX 949 465 3020 www imcnetworks com tade in v4 Q t REGISTERED RoHS 2
9. X LinkLoss disables the transmitter on the media converters fiber port This results in a loss of link on the device connected to the fiber port FiberAlert FiberAlert minimizes the problems Local site associated with the loss of one strand XMT of fiber If a strand is unavailable the IMC Networks device at the receiver end notes the loss of link The device Cable Break will then stop transmitting data and the LED OFF Broken Link FEO ep link signal until a signal or link pulse IS IMC Networks product with FiberAlert enabled 7 Remote Site stops transmitting received The result IS that the link Local Link LED is OFF indicating a break in the fiber loop LED on BOTH sides of the fiber connection will go out indicating a fault somewhere in the fiber loop Using FiberAlert a local site administrator is notified of a fault and can quickly determine where a cable fault is located FiberAlert and LinkLoss The following table provides an overview of the troubleshooting features their functionality and the recommended settings for a pair of media converters in a typical central main site to remote site application LINKLOSS FIBERALERT COMPARISON TABLE Fault Location Disabled LEDs Enable At FX LinkLoss Main Site Onl TX LinkLoss Twisted Pair Fiber Remote Site Only FiberAlert Fiber Fiber Remote Site Onl INSTALLATION TIP Enable FiberAlert on only ONE side of a media conversion enabling it on both sides will kee
10. e Auto MDI MDI X switch to the ON position MDI MDI X To manually configure McBasic TX FX for a pass through MDI or a Switch 3 crossover MDI X connection move the Auto MDI MDI X Switch 4 to OFF then move Switch 3 to the desired connection type MDI OFF and MDI X ON If unsure of the type of connection set the DIP Switch to a position that makes the twisted pair LNK link LED glow About FiberAlert and LinkLoss McBasic TX FX comes with the following troubleshooting features e FX LinkLoss a k a Fiber LinkLoss or LinkLoss e TX LinkLoss a k a Twisted Pair LinkLoss or Reverse LinkLoss e FiberAlert including Pulsing FiberAlert LinkLoss and FiberAlert are advanced troubleshooting features that can help locate silent failures on the network However it is vital to understand exactly how FiberAlert and LinkLoss work and how they will react in the network configuration before attempting to install the enclosed module s WARNING Installing modules without understanding the effects of LinkLoss and FiberAlert can cause perfectly functioning units to appear flawed or even non functional If unfamiliar with LinkLoss and FiberAlert please contact IMC Networks technical support at 800 624 1070 U S and Canada 32 16 550880 Europe or techsupport imcnetworks com for more information assistance Link Integrity During normal operation link integrity pulses are transmitted by all point
11. er FXLNK Glows green when a fiber link is established Installation Troubleshooting e During installation first test the fiber and twisted pair connections with all troubleshooting features disabled then enable these features if desired just before final installation This will reduce the features interference with testing e When working with units where the features cannot be disabled BOTH the twisted pair and fiber connections must be established before the link LEDs will light e To test a media converter by itself have an appropriate fiber patch cable then follow these steps to test Step 1 Connect the media converter to the twisted pair device with a twisted pair cable Step 2 Loop a single strand of fiber from the transmit port to the receive port of the media converter Step 3 Verify that both twisted pair and fiber link see LED Operation are on the media converter e Make sure to use the appropriate twisted pair cable and have the crossover pass through switch set correctly if the media converter does not include AutoCross e If using a high powered device which is designed for long distance installations for a short distance installation the fiber transmitters may overdrive the receivers and cause data loss If this is the case an optical attenuator may be need to be added to the connection Please visit our Web site at http www imcnetworks com adocs fcs asp for fiber specifications
12. ive dust caps Store spare caps in a dust free environment such as a sealed plastic bag or box so that when reinstalled they do not introduce any contamination to the optics If you suspect that the optics have been contaminated alternate between blasting with clean dry compressed air and flushing with methanol to remove particles of dirt 10 Electrostatic Discharge Precautions Electrostatic discharge ESD can cause damage to any product add in modules or stand alone units containing electronic components Always observe the following precautions when installing or handling these kinds of products 1 Do not remove unit from its protective packaging until ready to install 2 Wear an ESD wrist grounding strap before handling any module or component If the wrist strap is not available maintain grounded contact with the system unit throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection 3 Hold the units by the edges do not touch the electronic components or gold connectors 4 After removal always place the boards on a grounded static free surface ESD pad or in a proper ESD bag Do not slide the modules or stand alone units over any surface WARNING Integrated circuits and fiber optic components are extremely susceptible to electrostatic discharge damage Do not handle these components directly unless you are a qualified service technician and use tools and techniques that conform to accepted industry practices 11
13. p both transmitters off indefinitely To enable FiberAlert on BOTH sides of the conversion Pulsing FiberAlert on one unit must also be enabled IMC Networks recommends enabling Pulsing FiberAlert on ONE side NOTE FiberAlert is not available applicable on single strand fiber versions of McBasic 4 Pulsing FiberAlert Use Pulsing FiberAlert in the following two situations 1 When connecting two McBasic TX FX units or McLIM TX FX modules with FiberAlert enabled 2 When connecting one McBasic TX FX with FiberAlert enabled and one McBasic 10 100 unit with Link Fault Detection LFD enabled Pulsing FiberAlert may be useful when connecting McBasic TX FX to another manufacturer s product that has a similar feature to FiberAlert Please refer to the McBasic 10 100 Installation Guide for more information on LFD FiberAlert Enabled FiberAlert and Pulsing Fiber Alert Enabled FiberAlert Enabled FiberAlert Disabled For more information please http www imcnetworks com adocs fcs asp If unsure of how best to implement these features in the configuration please contact IMC Networks technical support at 800 624 1070 U S and Canada 32 16 550880 Europe or via e mail at techsupport imcnetworks com Auto Negotiation on McBasic TX FX McBasic TX FX includes Auto Negotiation When Auto Negotiation is enabled default the media converter negotiates as a 100 Mbps Full Duplex device if the device the McBasic TX FX is connected
14. to point Ethernet devices When an IMC Networks media converter receives valid link pulses it knows that the device to which it is connected is up and sending pulses and that the copper or fiber cable coming from that device is intact The appropriate LINK LED is lit to indicate this The IMC Networks media converter also sends out link pulses from its copper and fiber transmitters but normally has no way of knowing whether the cable to the other device is intact and the link pulses are reaching the other end FiberAlert and LinkLoss allow this information to be obtained from the fiber even when physical access to a remote device and its link integrity LED is not available See below for explanation of features see page 4 for using the features in a typical application LinkLoss FX LinkLoss is a troubleshooting feature When a fault occurs on the fiber segment of a conversion FX LinkLoss detects the fault and passes this information to the twisted pair segment If a media converter is not receiving a fiber link FX LinkLoss disables the transmitter on the media converter s twisted pair port This results in a loss of link on the device connected to the twisted pair port TX LinkLoss TX LinkLoss is another troubleshooting feature When a fault occurs on the twisted pair segment of a conversion TX LinkLoss detects the fault and passes this information to the fiber segment If a media converter is not receiving a twisted pair link T
15. velengths single strand fiber products must be deployed in pairs or connect two compatible IMC Networks single strand fiber products For example connect McBasic TX SSFX SM1310 SC which has 1310 xmt and 1550 rcv to a product which has 1550 xmt and 1310 rcv e g iMcV LIM TX SSFX SM1550 SC The two connected products must also have the same speed and distance capabilities i e both are single mode 20km or both are single PLUS 40km Configuring McBasic TX FX McBasic TX FX features an 8 position DIP Switch for as m0 configuring the unit after installation Access this nC switch through a cut out in the bottom of the unit A m n After configuring the DIP Switch power down the CJ unit and then power up again for the changes to take effect Default settings for the following C features are shown to the right C 4 gt e z Auto Negotiation AN Reserved MDI MDI X Auto MDI MDI X TX LinkLoss TXLL FX LinkLoss FXLL FiberAlert FA FiberAlert Pulse DISABLE ENABLE Twisted Pair Crossover Pass Through Connections Whether using crossover or straight through CAT5 twisted pair cabling McBasic TX FX will support both types of connections by one of the following methods AutoCross McBasic TX FX includes AutoCross a feature which automatically Switch 4 selects between a crossover workstation or pass through connection depending on the connected device To enable AutoCross move th
16. y IMC Networks warrants to the original end user purchaser that this product EXCLUSIVE OF SOFTWARE shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal and proper use in accordance with IMC Networks instructions and directions for a period of six 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 This limited warranty shall not apply if the IMC Networks product has been damaged by unreasonable use accident negligence service or modification by anyone other than an authorized IMC Networks Service Technician or by any other causes unrelated to defective materials or workmanship Any replaced or repaired products or parts carry a ninety 90 day warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty period whichever is longer To receive in warranty service the defective product must be received at IMC Networks no later than the end of the warranty period The product must be accompanied by proof of purchase satisfactory to IMC Networks denoting product serial number and purchase date a written description of the defect and a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number issued by IMC Networks No products will be accepted by IMC Networks which do not have an RMA number For an RMA number contact IMC Networks at PHONE 800 624 1070 in the U
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