B&B Electronics iMcV-DS3, iMcV-E3, iMcV-STS Operation Manual
iMcV-DS3/E3/STS
Repeater
Operation Manual
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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 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 A
limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of
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prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
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Table of Contents
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement .................................................... ii
Limited Lifetime Warranty .................................................................................. ii
About the iMcV-DS3/E3/STS .............................................................................. 1
Installating an iMcV-DS3/E3/STS ......................................................................... 1
Configuration Instructions .................................................................................. 1
Requirements ..................................................................................................... 1
DIP Switches ...................................................................................................... 3
LED Operation ................................................................................................. 11
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 12
Specifications ................................................................................................... 13
B&B Electronics Technical Support ................................................................... 14
Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines ....................................................................... 15
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions ................................................................... 16
Safety Certifications .......................................................................................... 17
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About the iMcV-DS3/E3/STS
iMcV-DS3/E3/STS is an SNMP-manageable module which converts thin coax signals
to single-mode or multi-mode fiber signals at a data rate of 45 Mbps (DS3), 34 Mbps
(E3) or 52 Mbps (STS). Each iMcV-DS3/E3/STS, BNC/FX module includes one pair of
BNC connectors and one pair of ST or SC fiber optic connectors. This module must
be installed in either, an SNMP-manageable iMediaChassis chassis or an unmanaged
MediaChassis chassis.
Also available for single-strand fiber, iMcV-DS3/E3/STS, BNC/SSFX includes one pair
of BNC connectors and an SC fiber optic connector. iMcV-DS3/E3/STS, BNC/SSFX
modules allow two wavelengths, for example, (1310 nm and 1550 nm) to share one
fiber strand, essentially doubling the capacity of installed fiber.
iMcV-DS3/E3/STS modules must be deployed in pairs (one at each end of a
conversion). The data transmitted on the fiber ports can only be received and
interpreted by the receive fiber of another iMcV-DS3/E3/STS. The single strand
versions must have opposite transmit and receive wavelengths (for example one that
transmits at 1310 nm must be paired with another that receives at 1550 nm).
Installating an iMcV-DS3/E3/STS
iMcV-DS3/E3/STS modules can be installed in any iMediaChassis, MediaChassis or IEMediaChassis series (remote modules can also be installed in any unmanaged
MediaChassis series or managed iMediaChassis series). Each module requires one
slot in the chassis. To install a module, remove the blank brackets covering the slots
where the module is to be installed (if present) by removing the screws on the outside
edges of the bracket. Slide the module into the chassis card guides, until the module
is securely seated in the connector. Secure the module to the chassis by tightening
the captive screw. Save any blanks removed during installation for future use.
Configuration Instructions
Proper configuration of the iMcV-DS3/E3/STS is required for maximum performance
and reliability. The following sections describe the prerequisites and the
configurations available for both managed and unmanaged modules.
Requirements
The iMcV-DS3/E3/STS is designed to conform to many DS3/E3/STS-based
environments. Make sure that all of the relevant information about the expected
installation environment is available before configuring the module. This information
includes the following:
•
Distance of the coax run
•
Distance of the fiber run
•
Troubleshooting requirements.
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Managed Modules
To manage iMcV-DS3/E3/STS modules, an SNMP agent must be present; the
iMediaChassis requires an SNMP management module. For a managed environment,
first manually configure all of the desired DIP Switch selectable features to match
what will be configured through the SNMP Management Module.
Use the Graphical User Interface (GUI) to enable features by using the iView
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SNMP
management software. In a managed chassis, the software settings take priority over
the SNMP enabled feature DIP Switch settings. Make sure that the software settings
match the desired configuration requirements for the installation.
NOTE
Before installing the modules, they must be configured for Host/Remote via the DIP
Switches. The Master/Slave condition requires this configuration:
S1-10: ON Remote Unit Enabled (only at the REMOTE end) (Remote)
S1-10: OFF Remote Unit Disabled (only at the LOCAL end) (Host)
iView² Management Software
iView² is the B&B Electronics management software designed specifically for the B&B
Electronics “iMcV” family of modules. It features a
GUI
and gives network managers
the ability to monitor and control the manageable B&B Electronics products.
iView² is available in several versions, including WebServer version 3.0, and can also
function as a snap-in module for HP OpenView Network Node Manager and other
third party SNMP Management software.
iView
2
supports the following platforms:
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Please see the
SNMP
Management Module installation guide for software
configuration options.
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Unmanaged Modules
Before installing the module in an unmanaged chassis, including IE-MediaChassis
series and MediaChassis series, manually configure all of the desired DIP Switch
selectable features. In an unmanaged configuration, none of the DIP Switch settings
can be overridden by software.
DIP Switches
The iMcV-DS3/E3/STS DIP Switches are located on S1 and S2 on the PCB. The S2
DIP Switches are factory configured and must not be moved. The S1 DIP Switches
provide control over the available iMcV-DS3/E3/STS features.
The location of the S1 DIP Switches is displayed in the following diagram:
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FUNCTION SWITCH SETTINGS RESULT [(D) = Default]
Loopback (iView2 Configurable)
S1-1: OFF Loopback Disabled (D)
S1-1: ON Loopback Enabled
Loopback Type (iView2 Configurable)
S1-2: OFF Coax (D)
S1-2: ON Fiber
Jitter Attenuation (iView2 Configurable)
S1-3: OFF Jitter Attenuator on Receive Side
S1-3: ON Jitter Attenuator on Transmit Side (D)
FiberAlert (iView2 Configurable)
S1-4: OFF FiberAlert Disabled (D)
S1-4: ON FiberAlert Enabled
Line Build-Out (iView2 Configurable)
S1-5: OFF 0 to 255 ft.
S1-5: ON > 255 ft. (D)
Transmit Data Source (iView2 Configurable)
S1-6: ON 7: ON Standard Data (D)
S1-6: OFF 7: ON Unframed All Ones
S1-6: ON 7: OFF Alternating Ones & Zeros
S1-6: OFF 7: OFF Pseudorandom Bit Sequence
DS3/E3/STS Selection
S1-8: ON 9: OFF 45 Mbps (DS3)
S1-8: OFF 9: ON 34 Mbps (E3)
S1-8: ON 9: ON 52 Mbps (STS)
Remote Unit
S1-10: OFF Remote Unit Disabled (D)
S1-10: ON Remote Unit Enabled
Feature Descriptions
The iMcV-DS3/E3/STS module includes several features that allow it to be configured
for varying DS3/E3/STS-based environments.
Loopback
This switch enables or disables the loopback feature. When this feature is enabled,
the data line (Coax or Fiber) set by the Loopback Type DIP Switch is looped back.
By default this feature is set to
DISABLED
.
This feature can be controlled by SNMP management software (iView
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) when the
iMcV-DS3/E3/STS module is installed in a managed chassis.
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Loopback Type
This switch controls which data line is looped back when the Loopback DIP Switch is
enabled. The data line loopback selection can be either Fiber Loopback or Coax
Loopback.
By default this feature is set to
COAX
.
This feature can be controlled by SNMP management software (iView
2
) when the
iMcV-DS3/E3/STS module is installed in a managed chassis.
Jitter Attenuation
This switch selects the jitter attenuation location on the coax transceiver. The jitter
attenuation can be set on the transmit side or on the receive side of the coax
transceiver.
Jitter attenuation is useful for decreasing jitter in the coax data stream. This helps
prevent data degradation caused by jitter. Jitter attenuation is always enabled.
By default this feature is set to
TRANSMIT
.
This feature can be controlled by SNMP management software (iView
2
) when the
iMcV-DS3/E3/STS module is installed in a managed chassis.
FiberAlert
This switch enables or disables the FiberAlert feature. This feature must only be
enabled on the remote end of a Host/Remote iMcV-DS3/E3/STS pair.
The FiberAlert feature uses the iMcV-DS3/E3/STS module LEDs to indicate that a loss
of one strand of fiber has occurred. When a strand becomes unavailable, the iMcVDS3/E3/STS module at the receiver-end detects the loss of the link. The module then
responds by stopping the transmission of the data and link signal until a new signal or
link pulse is received on the strand. The result is that the
NO LNK
LED on both sides
of the fiber connection will light up to indicate the presence of a fault somewhere in
the fiber loop. By using FiberAlert, a local site administrator can quickly determine
wh3ere a fiber cable fault is located.
By default this feature is set to
DISABLED
.
This feature can be controlled by SNMP management software (iView
2
) when the
iMcV-DS3/E3/STS module is installed in a managed chassis.
** WARNING **
Enabling FiberAlert on both of the iMcV-DS3/E3/STS modules will cause them both to stop
transmitting unrecoverably when a fault occurs. This feature is designed to only be
enabled on the Remote iMcV-DS3/E3/STS module.
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