Allied Telesis AT-MC13 User Manual

AT-MC13
Ethernet Media Converter
Installation Guide
PN 613-000660 Rev A
Copyright © 2006 Allied Telesis, Inc. www.alliedtelesis.com
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesis, Inc.
Allied Telesis, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior written notice. The information provided herein is subject to change without notice. In no event shall Allied Telesis, Inc. be liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits, arising out of or related to this manual or the information contained herein, even if Allied Telesis, Inc. has been advised of, known, or should have known, the possibility of such damages.

Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement

Standards: This product meets the following standards.
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer Name: Allied Telesis, Inc. Declares that the product: Ethernet Media Converter Model Numbers: AT-MC13
This product complies with FCC Part 15B, Class B Limits: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device must not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Radiated Energy
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or
registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules.
Industry Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement
EMI FCC Part 15 Class B, EN55022 Class B,
VCCI Class B, C-TICK
Immunity EN55024
Electrical Safety UL 60950-1 (
CE
Laser Safety EN60825-1
), EN60950-1 (TUV),
CULUS
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Translated Safety Statements

Important: The  indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” (613-000405) posted on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com.
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Contents

Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement ................................. 3
Translated Safety Statements.............................................................................. 5
Preface ................................................................................................................ 9
How This Guide is Organized .............................................................................. 9
Document Conventions......................................................................................10
Where to Find Web-based Guides..................................................................... 11
Contacting Allied Telesis.................................................................................... 12
Online Support ............................................................................................12
Email and Telephone Support .................................................................... 12
Returning Products ..................................................................................... 12
Sales or Corporate Information................................................................... 12
Chapter 1
Overview ........................................................................................................... 13
Key Features...................................................................................................... 14
Status LEDs ....................................................................................................... 14
Twisted Pair Port................................................................................................ 15
Fiber Optic Port..................................................................................................15
Auto-negotiation................................................................................................. 15
Port Speed..................................................................................................15
Duplex Mode...............................................................................................15
MDI/MDI-X Switch.............................................................................................. 17
NORMAL/LNK TST Button................................................................................. 18
MissingLink ................................................................................................. 18
Link Test ..................................................................................................... 19
External Power Adapter ..................................................................................... 20
Network Topologies ........................................................................................... 21
Standalone Topology .................................................................................. 21
Back-to-Back Topology............................................................................... 22
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Chapter 2
Installation ........................................................................................................ 23
Verifying Package Contents............................................................................... 23
Planning the Installation..................................................................................... 24
Selecting a Site .................................................................................................. 24
Reviewing Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 25
Installing an AT-MC13 Media Converter ............................................................ 27
Cabling an AT-MC13 Media Converter .............................................................. 28
Powering on an AT-MC13 Media Converter ...................................................... 30
Warranty Registration ........................................................................................ 31
Chapter 3
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................33
Appendix A
Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 37
Physical.............................................................................................................. 37
Temperature....................................................................................................... 37
Electrical Rating ................................................................................................. 37
Agency Certifications ......................................................................................... 38
Fiber Optic Port Specifications........................................................................... 38
RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts ........................................................................ 39
ST Connector..................................................................................................... 40
AT-MCR1 Chassis ............................................................................................. 41
AT-MCR12 Chassis ........................................................................................... 41
Appendix B
Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors................................................................... 43
Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner ........................................................................ 44
Using a Swab..................................................................................................... 46
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Preface

This guide contains instructions on how to install an AT-MC13 Ethernet Media Converter.

How This Guide is Organized

This guide contains the following chapters and appendices:
Chapter 1, ”Overview” on page 13
Chapter 2, ”Installation” on page 23
Chapter 3, ”Troubleshooting” on page 33
Appendix A, ”Technical Specifications” on page 37
Appendix B, ”Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors” on page 43
This preface contains the following sections:
“Document Conventions” on page 10
“Where to Find Web-based Guides” on page 11
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 12
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Preface

Document Conventions

This document uses the following conventions:
Note
Notes provide additional information.
Caution
Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warning
Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury.
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Where to Find Web-based Guides

The installation and user guides for all Allied Telesis products are available in portable document format (PDF) on our web site at www.alliedtelesis.com. You can view the documents online or download them onto a local workstation or server.
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Preface

Contacting Allied Telesis

This section provides Allied Telesis contact information for technical support as well as sales or corporate information.

Online Support

You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesis Knowledge Base: www.alliedtelesis.com/kb. You can use the Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical support staff and review answers to previously asked questions.

Email and Telephone Support

For technical support via email or telephone, refer to the Support & Services section of the Allied Telesis web site: www.alliedtelesis.com.

Returning Products

Products for return or repair must first be assigned a return materials authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Allied Telesis without an RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense.
To obtain an RMA number, contact Allied Telesis Technical Support group through the Allied Telesis web site: www.alliedtelesis.com.

Sales or Corporate Information

You can contact Allied Telesis for sales or corporate information on our web site: www.alliedtelesis.com. To find the contact information for your country, select Contact Us -> Worldwide Contacts.
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Chapter 1

Overview

The AT-MC13 Ethernet Media Converter is designed to extend the distance of your network by interconnecting twisted pair cabling to single­mode or multimode fiber optic cabling or thinnet cabling. The AT-MC13 media converter allows you to interconnect LAN devices over large distances.
The AT-MC13 media converter features a 10Base-T twisted pair port and a 10Base-FL fiber optic port. The twisted pair port has an RJ-45 connector and a maximum operating distance of 100 meters (328 feet). The fiber optic port has an ST connector and a maximum operating distance of 2 kilometers (1.2 miles). This media converter operates at 10
Megabits per second (Mbps) and feature half- and full-duplex
operation.
The AT-MC13 media converter can be used on a desktop, in an AT-MCR1 or AT-MCR12 chassis. This media converter is easy to install and does not require software configuration or management.
Figure 1 and Figure 2 illustrate the front and rear panels of an AT-MC13 media converter.
TX RX
NORMAL
LNK TST
AT-MC13 ETHERNET MEDIA CONVERTER
10Base-FL 10Base-T
REC
LINK
CLASS 1
LED PRODUCT
MDI MDI-X
REC
PWR
LINK
NORMAL
1197
Figure 1. AT-MC13 Media Converter Front Panel
12VDC
1199
Figure 2. AT-MC13 Media Converter Rear Panel
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Chapter 1: Overview

Key Features

The AT-MC13 media converter has the following key features:
LEDs for unit and port status
Full- or half-duplex mode operation
MissingLink notifies end-nodes of link failures (fiber models only)
Link Test feature performs a link test on the media converter’s fiber
port
MDI/MDI-X switch that eliminates the need for a crossover cable
NORMAL/LNK TST button that performs a link test on the media
converter
External AC/DC power adapters (North America, Continental, or
Europe)
Standard, compact size for desktop use or in an AT-MCR1 or
AT-MCR12 chassis

Status LEDs

Table lists the LEDs for the AT-MC13 media converter.s
Table 1. AT-MC13 LED
LED Color Description
PWR Green Power is applied to the media converter.
NORMAL Green
OFF
The media converter is operating in normal mode. The media converter is operating in link test mode.
REC Green
OFF
The port is either receiving or transmitting data. The port is not receiving or transmitting data.
LINK Green A link has been established at 10 Mbps.
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Twisted Pair Port

The AT-MC13 media converter has one 10Base-T twisted pair port. The twisted pair port features a RJ-45 connector. The maximum operating distance for the twisted pair port is 100 meters (328 feet) when operating at 10 Mbps.

Fiber Optic Port

The AT-MC13 media converter has one 10Base-FL port. The fiber optic port features an ST connector. The maximum operating distance for the fiber optic port for both the AT-MC13 is 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) when operating at 10 Mbps.

Auto-negotiation

Port Speed

The twisted pair port is compliant with the 10Base-T standards and is capable of 10 Mbps operation. Since the port is IEEE 802.3u auto­negotiation compliant, the media converter sets the port speed automatically. With auto-negotiation, the speed of the port is set automatically by the media converter after it determines the speed of the end-node connected to the port. Auto-negotiation is designed to ensure that the port on the media converter and the end-node are operating at the same speed and that they are communicating at the highest possible common speed of the devices.
The fiber optic port is compliant with the 10Base-FL standards and can auto-negotiate the operating speed. The end-node connected to the fiber optic port on the media converter must also be able to operate at 10 Mbps or auto-negotiate the operating speed.
Note
The end-nodes connected to the ports on the media converter must be able to operate at the same speed.

Duplex Mode

Duplex mode refers to the way an end-node sends and receives data on the network. An end-node can operate in either half- or full-duplex mode,
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