B&B Electronics 855-10927-57 User Manual

McBasic TX/FX

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. 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
BOUND BY ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON, INCLUDING EMPLOYEES,
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INCONSISTENT WITH THE WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A 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 McBasic TX/FX .............................................................................................1

Installing the McBasic TX/FX ...................................................................................1

Configuring McBasic TX/FX ....................................................................................2

About FiberAlert and LinkLoss ................................................................................3

Auto Negotiation on McBasic TX/FX .......................................................................5

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

Installation Troubleshooting ...................................................................................7

IMC Networks Technical Support...........................................................................8

Specifications .........................................................................................................9

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

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

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

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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.

NOTE

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 wavelengths, 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 single­mode [20km] or both are single/PLUS [40km]).

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Configuring McBasic TX/FX

McBasic TX/FX features an 8-position DIP Switch for
configuring the unit after installation. Access this
switch through a cut-out in the bottom of the unit.
After configuring the DIP Switch, power down the
unit and then power up again for the changes to
take effect. Default settings for the following
features are shown to the right.

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
Switch 4:

MDI/MDI-X
Switch 3:

McBasic TX/FX includes AutoCross, a feature which automatically
selects between a crossover workstation or pass-through connection
depending on the connected device. To enable AutoCross, move the

Auto MDI/MDI-X

switch to the ON position.

To manually configure McBasic TX/FX for a pass-through (MDI) or a
crossover (

MDI-X

to OFF, then move Switch 3

) connection, move the

to the desired connection type:

Auto MDI/MDI-

X Switch 4

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.

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