B&B Electronics 850-14240-74 User Manual

iMcV-LIM 10/100

Operation Manual

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 I/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 présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe B

prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

Warranty

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. IMC Networks warrants to the original end­user purchaser that all SFPs 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 one (1) year 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: [phone] (in the U.S. and Canada) or (949) 465­3000 or FAX: [phone]. 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
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PARTICULAR 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.

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Table of Contents

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement ....................................................ii

Warranty............................................................................................................ii

About the iMcV-LIM 10/100 ..............................................................................1

Configuration Instructions ..................................................................................1

Installing an iMcV-LIM 10/100 ...........................................................................2

Unmanaged Modules.........................................................................................2

Modes of Operation...........................................................................................3

Troubleshooting Features ...................................................................................4

Link Fault Detection in FORCE Modes (LFD) ......................................................5

LED Operation...................................................................................................6

Troubleshooting Features ...................................................................................7

Specifications .....................................................................................................8

IMC Networks Technical Support.......................................................................9

Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines.......................................................................10

Electrostatic Discharge Precautions...................................................................11

Certifications....................................................................................................12

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About the iMcV-LIM 10/100

The iMcV-LIM 10/100 is an SNMP-manageable, IEEE 802.3 single-conversion media
conversion module which converts between:

• 10Base-T twisted pair and 10Base-FL multi-mode or single-mode fiber, or

• 100Base-TX twisted pair and 100Base-SX multi-mode fiber, 100Base-FX single-

mode fiber or single-strand single-mode fiber.

The iMcV-LIM requires one slot in an SNMP-manageable chassis or an unmanaged
chassis from IMC Networks. The iMcV-LIM features one RJ-45 connector and one
pair of ST or SC fiber connectors.

Configuration Instructions

In many networks, the media converter is typically installed as a pair, between two
copper-based end devices. The iMcV-LIM 10/100 can also be installed as a single
media converter, between one copper-based device and the other a fiber-based
device. However, when connected to certain fiber-based devices, there may be
difficulty in the installation: if a link partner that is connected to the iMcV-LIM 10/100
media converter is powered down on the copper port, noise on the copper segment
may be detected and transferred to the fiber line. A result of the noise will generate
errors that look like CRC errors. Some fiber-based devices many detect this noise
and disable the fiber segment.

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Installing an iMcV-LIM 10/100

The iMcV Modules install in IMC Networks’ SNMP manageable iMediaChassis series
or in any MediaChassis.

NOTE

All modules are hot-swappable.

To install an iMcV Modules:

1.

Remove the blank bracket covering the slot where the module is to be installed
by removing the screws on the outside edges of the bracket.
Slide the iMcV Modules into the chassis, via the cardguides, until the module is

2.
seated securely in the connector.

3.

Secure the module to the chassis by tightening the captive screw.
Save any “blanks” removed during installation for future use if the configuration

4.
requirements change.

Managed Modules

To manage one or more iMcV-LIM 10/100, an SNMP agent must be present in the
chassis. To configure Managed Modules, install the module first, and then configure
using the management software. If using management software, software will
override hardware DIP Switch settings.

Unmanaged Modules

Before installing, configure the iMcV-LIM 10/100modules for desired features. Refer
to table which indicates the available features and settings for the iMcV-LIM 10/100
modules.

Dip

Feature Function Default

Switch

S1

S2

S3

LFD

PNP

(AN)

Force

Link fault detection available in forced mode only (S3
is ON)

Auto Negotiation mode (plug-n-play) available when
forced mode is disabled (S3 is OFF)

Force mode forces the module to operate at 10 or 100
Mbps as determined by S4

OFF

ON

OFF

S4

10/100

Remaining DIP Switches are factory configured—DO NOT CHANGE

When ON, operates at 10 Mbps.

When OFF, operates at 100 Mbps.

Available when forced mode is enabled (S3 is ON)

2

OFF