Allied Telesis AT-MCR1 User Manual

Media Converter Chassis
AT-MCR1
Installation Guide
613-000687 Rev B
Copyright © 2007 Allied Telesis, Inc.
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: Media Converter Chassis Model Numbers: AT-MCR1
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.
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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.
RFI Emissions FCC Part 15 Class B
Immunity EN55024
Electrical Safety EN60950 (TUV),
UL 60950-1 ( CSA C22.2
cULus
),
Translated Safety Statements
Important: The  indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” posted on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com.
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Contents

Preface .........................................................................................7
Safety Symbols Used in this Document ........................................8
Where to Find Web-based Guides ................................................9
Contacting Allied Telesis .............................................................10
Online Support ....................................................................10
Email and Telephone Support.............................................10
Warranty..............................................................................10
Returning Products.............................................................. 10
Sales or Corporate Information ...........................................11
Chapter 1: Overview .................................................................13
Key Features ...............................................................................14
Status LEDs.................................................................................14
Chapter 2: Installation ..............................................................15
Reviewing Safety Precautions.....................................................16
Verifying the Package Contents ..................................................20
Selecting a Site............................................................................21
Installing a Media Converter in the Chassis ................................22
Installing the Chassis On a Table or Desktop (AC Models Only) 25
Installing the Chassis Under a Table (AC Models Only) .............26
Mounting the Chassis on the Wall ...............................................29
Installing the Chassis in a Rack................................................... 32
Powering On an AC-Powered Chassis........................................34
Wiring and Powering On a DC-Powered Chassis .......................37
Warranty Registration..................................................................42
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ....................................................43
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ...................................45
Physical .......................................................................................45
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Temperature ................................................................................45
Electrical Rating (for AC version only).........................................45
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications .................46
Compliance Standards ................................................................46
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Preface

This guide contains instructions on how to install an AT-MCR1 Media Converter Chassis.
This preface contains the following sections:
“Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 8
“Where to Find Web-based Guides” on page 9
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 10
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Preface

Safety Symbols Used in this Document

This document uses the safety symbols in Table 1.
Table 1. Safety Symbols
Symbol Meaning Description
Caution Performing or omitting a specific
action may result in equipment damage or loss of data
Warning Performing or omitting a specific
action may result in electrical shock.
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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. Select your country from the list displayed on the website, then select the appropriate menu tab.

Warranty

For hardware warranty information, refer to the Allied Telesis web site: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/warranty. Select your country from the list displayed on the website, then select the appropriate menu tab.

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/support/rma. Select your country from the list displayed on the website, then select the appropriate menu
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tab.

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-MCR1, shown in Figure 1, is a chassis with an internal power supply designed to house one Allied Telesis media converter. The AT-MCR1 chassis provides convenient installation options: on a desktop, mounted under a table, placed on the wall, or installed in an industry standard 19” or 23” rack.
AT-MCR1
PWR
1046
Figure 1. AT-MCR1 Media Converter Chassis
The AT-MCR1 chassis includes a mounting rail (750-10857-00), as shown in Figure 2, for installing a media converter.
Figure 2. Mounting Rail
1047
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Chapter 1: Overview

Key Features

The AT-MCR1 chassis has the following features:
LED for unit status
One slot for an ATI standard media converter
Internal AC/DC power supply
Desktop, wall, under table, or rack mount installation

Status LEDs

Refer to Table 2 for a description of the chassis LED.
Table 2. LED
LEDs Color Description
PWR Green Power on the AT-MCR1 chassis
is ON.
OFF Power on AT-MCR1 chassis is
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OFF.
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