B&B Electronics 855-10260-74 User Manual

McBasic 10/100

Operation Manual

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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 e nergy and, if not ins talled and used in

accordance with the instruction m anual, may cause harmful interfere nce 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

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

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

Effective for products of B&B Electronics shipped on or after May 1, 2013, B&B Electronics warrants that each such
product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for its lifetime. This limited lifetime warranty is
applicable solely to the original user and is not transferable.

This warranty is expressly conditioned upon proper storage, installation, connection, operation and maintenance of
products in accordance with their written specifications.

Pursuant to the warranty, within the warranty period, B&B Electronics, at its option will:

1. Replace the product with a functional equivalent;

2. Repair the product; or

3. Provide a partial refund of purchase price based on a depreciated value.

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Table of Contents

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

Limited Lifetime Warranty ........................................

About the McBasic 10/100 Module .................................................................................. 1

Installing the McBasic 10/100 ............................................................................................. 2

Configuring the McBasic 10/100 ....................................................................................... 3

Twisted Pair Crossover/Pass-Through Switch ............................................................... 3

Modes of Operation ............................................................................................................... 4

Troubleshooting Features .................................................................................................... 5

Link Fault Detection in Force Modes (LFD) .................................................................... 6

Operation ................................................................................................................................... 7

Installation Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 8

Electrostatic Discharge Precautions .................................................................................. 9

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

B&B Electronics Technical Support ................................................................................ 11

Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 11

Safety Certifications ............................................................................................................. 12

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About the McBasic 10/100 Module

The McBasic 10/100 module is a low-cost, standalone, IEEE 802.3 single­conversion media converter which converts between:

 10Base-T twisted pair and 10Base-FL multi-mode or single-mode fiber
 100Base-TX twisted pair and 100Base-SX multi-mode fiber or 100Base-FX

single-mode fiber

The McBasic 10/100 is a 1U high, standalone unit that includes diagnostic LEDs
for each port and an internal, universal (100/240 VAC) power supply.

In many networks, the media converter is typically installed as a pair, between
two copper-based end devices. The McBasic 10/100 can also be installed as a
single media converter, between one copper-based device and the other a fiber­based 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
McBasic 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 the McBasic 10/100

The McBasic 10/100 comes ready to install. The only adjustments that may need
to be made after installation are:

 Configuring the mode of operation and other features on the unit.
 Setting the twisted pair port for a crossover workstation or pass-through

connection.

To install McBasic 10/100:

1. First make sure the unit is placed on a suitable flat surface, leaving some
space at the back of the unit.

Attach the cables between the McBasic 10/100 and each device that will be

2.
interconnected.

Plug the unit into a reliable, filtered power source.

3.

NOTE

All network cables must be connected before the link LEDs will glow.

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Configuring the McBasic 10/100

The McBasic 10/100 features an 8-position
DIP Switch for configuring the unit. This
switch is accessed through a cut-out in the
bottom of the unit. After configuring the
switch, power down the unit and then power
up again for the DIP Switch changes to take
effect.

The following table provides simplified definitions of the function of each switch.
Refer to the following sections for more detail.

Feature Switch Function Default

LFD S5 Link fault detection available in force

OFF

mode only (S7 is ON)

PNP (AN) S6 Plug-N-Play available when force

ON

mode is disabled (S7 is OFF)

Force S7 Force mode forces the module to

OFF
operate at 10 or 100 Mbps as
determined by S8

10/100 S8 When ON, operates at 10 Mbps.

OFF
When OFF, operates at 100 Mbps.
Available when force mode is enabled
(S7 is ON)

DIP Switches S1-S4 are factory configured—DO NOT CHANGE

Twisted Pair Crossover/Pass-Through Switch

The McBasic 10/100 has a Crossover/Pass-Through push-button switch, located
on the faceplate next to the RJ-45 connector, for setting the twisted pair
connection type.

Select a Pass-Through connection by pressing the push-button IN. A Crossover
connection is selected when the push-button is OUT. If not sure which
connection is needed, set the push-button to whatever setting makes the twisted
pair LNK (link) LED glow.

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Modes of Operation

The McBasic 10/100 has four modes of operation:

 Auto Negotiation/PNP
 FORCE 10Mbps
 FORCE 100Mbps
 Selective Advertising AN (All OFF)

NOTE

The McBasic 10/100 cannot be set for Half- or Full-Duplex manually. Duplex is determined
by the link partners connected to the McBasic 10/100.

The McBasic 10/100 media converter is typically installed in pairs and provides
compatibility with legacy 10BASE-FL devices, while also providing support for
100Mbps devices. This is a PHY based device to allow very low propagation
delays but in turn the speed and duplex of both its copper and fiber ports must
be the same. For the McBasic to function properly, the copper port must have
link before the fiber port will link up.

In a back to back configuration, both units must have the Plug-N-Play (PNP)
switch set to ON for the copper ports to auto negotiate from end to end. In this
mode the fiber link becomes transparent allowing the units at both ends of the
link to function as if they were connected over one copper line. All auto
negotiation signaling is the result of signaling received on the ports of the unit.
Only use this mode with two McBasic media converters installed in pairs, back to
back.

With all switches set to OFF

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the unit sends its own Auto Negotiation (AN)
signaling on the copper port. This advertises both FDX and HDX with the
physical speed that is detected on the fiber line. This signaling cannot occur until
this fiber port is active. If auto negotiation signaling is also received over the
fiber from the far end equipment, the auto negotiation signaling on the copper
port will include this information.

In all of the FORCE modes, no auto negotiation signals are sent or acted on. The
unit will blindly send the speed assigned and supports either FDX or HDX data.
The LFD function is only available in the FORCE modes.

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Selective Advertising is a mode in which the speed and duplex for the copper and
the fiber are specifically advertised. This mode is available when DSW 5-8 are set
to OFF.

Switch Selective

Advertising

PNP

(AN)

Force

100

Force

10

Force

100 LFD

Force

10 LFD

LFD OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON
PNP OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
FORCE OFF OFF ON ON ON ON
10/100 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON

Troubleshooting Features

The McBasic 10/100 media converters include two advanced troubleshooting
features to help locate “silent failures” on the network.

 Transparency
 Link Fault Detection (LFD)

Transparency

Transparency is only available in PNP mode. Transparency treats the connection
between the two end devices as if there were no media converters installed. In a
typical application where two media converters are installed between two
copper-based switches, the twisted pair cables as well as the fiber cable are seen
as one entity. If a fault occurs on any segment between the two end devices, link
LEDs on the end devices will go out. This prevents any failure on the link
between the end units from going undetected.

As stated, transparency is available when McBasic 10/100 is operating in Auto
Negotiation mode:

 S6 PNP (AN) must be ON
 S5 (LFD), S7 (Force) and S8 (10 or 100) must be OFF

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Link Fault Detection in FORCE Modes (LFD)

Link Fault Detection (LFD) is only available when using Force 10 or Force 100
mode and provides the same information as link fault pass through as does in
PNP mode to detect silent failures. When LFD is enabled and the input link is
down at one interface to the McBasic 10/100, the transmitter output on that
interface is turned off for about 425ms every 3.8 seconds (i.e., blinking). It applies
to both network interfaces and to both data rates. If the link at the other
interface to the McBasic 10/100 is also down, there is no output. LFD causes the
Link Up indicator of the link partner to blink.

When the McBasic 10/100 is in one of the FORCE modes, enable LFD by setting
S5 to the ON position. Disable LFD by setting S5 to the OFF position.

In order for LFD to function properly, Force mode must be enabled by setting:

 S7 to ON with either S8 ON for 10 Mbps or S8 OFF for 100 Mbps
 S6 must also be ON

NOTE

When using the LFD feature, if the DIP Switches are in any other combination than listed
above, the McBasic 10/100 may exhibit erratic behavior.

Crossover/
Pass-through
Switch

Twisted Pair
LEDs

Fiber
LEDs

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Operation

The McBasic 10/100 features several diagnostic LEDs per port (see illustration
above). The LED functions for the McBasic 10/100 are:

Port LED Definition

LNK

Glows green when a twisted pair link is established.
ACT Glows yellow when data is detected on the port.
100

Glows yellow when 100 Mbps data is detected on

the port.

Twisted

Pair port

LFD Glows green when Link Fault Detection is enabled.

This feature is available only when force 10 or force

100 is enabled.
PNP (AN) Glows green when Auto Negotiation mode is

enabled.
PWR Glows green when unit has power.
100 Glows yellow when 100 Mbps data is detected on

Fiber port

ACT Glows green when data is detected on the port.

the port.

LNK Glows green when a fiber link is established.

NOTE

Before either LNK LED will glow solid, the twisted pair and fiber optic cables must be
connected and the twisted pair crossover/ pass-through switch set correctly.

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Installation Troubleshooting

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.
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.

To perform a physical loopback test on the Media Converter, have an appropriate
fiber patch cable, and then follow the four easy steps to test:

Step 1

Step 2

Configure the McBasic 10/100 to Force 100 Mbps mode.

Connect the media converter to the twisted pair device with a twisted

pair cable.

Step 3

Loop a single strand of fiber from the transmit port to the receive port

of the media converter.

Step 4

Verify that both the twisted pair and fiber links on the converter. Refer

to the LED Operation section.

NOTE

Use caution when conducting a loopback test. It is possible to create a network loop if
connecting the media converter’s twisted pair port to an active network. B&B Electronics
recommends connecting the twisted pair cable to a computer when performing this type of
test.

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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

Do not remove unit from its protective packaging until ready to install.

1.

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.

After removal, always place the boards on a grounded, static-free surface,

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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.

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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.

Use fiber patch cords (or connectors, if you terminate your own fiber) only

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from a reputable supplier; low-quality components can cause many hard-to­diagnose problems in an installation.

2.

Dust caps are installed at B&B Electronics 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 protective dust caps.

Store spare caps in a dust-free environment such as a sealed plastic bag or

3.
box so that when reinstalled they do not introduce any contamination to the
optics.

4.

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.

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B&B Electronics Technical Support

Tel:

[phone] (in the U.S. and Canada)

Monday-Friday, 7:00am-7”00pm CST

[phone] (Europe)

Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm GMT

Fax:

E-Mail:

Web:

[phone]

[e-mail]

www.bb-elec.com

Specifications

Environmental

Operating Temperature

+32°F to +122°F (0°C to +50°C)

Storage Temperature

-4°F to +158°F (-20°C to +70°C)

Humidity

5 to 95% (non-condensing)

Input Specifications

100-240 ±10% VAC, 50/60Hz, 1-0.5A

Fiber Optic Specifications

For fiber optic specifications, visit the B&B Electronics Web site at

http://www.imcnetworks.com/adocs/fcs.asp

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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 B&B Electronics.

Class 1 Laser product, Luokan 1 Laserlaite,
Laser Klasse 1, Appareil A’Laser de Classe 1

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.

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International Headquarters

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Ottawa, IL 61350 USA

Phone [phone] — General Fax [phone]

Website: www.bb-elec.com

European Headquarters

B&B Electronics

Westlink Commercial Park

Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland

Phone [phone] — Fax [phone]S5

Website: www.bb-elec.com

© 2013 B&B Electronics. All rights reserved.

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. B&B Electronics assumes no responsibility for
any errors that may appear in this document. McBasic 10/100 is a trademark of B&B Electronics. Other brands or
product names may be trademarks and are the property of their respective companies.

Document Number 55-80216-01 B9 August 2013