B&B Electronics McPC-Gigabit Operation Manual
McPC-Gigabit
(PCI Version)
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 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.
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.
Products of other manufacturers sold by B&B Electronics are not subject to a ny warranty or indemnity offered by B&B
Electronics, but may be subject to the warranties of the other manufacturers.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, under no circumstances shall B&B Electronics have any warranty obligations or any other
liability for: (i) any defects resulting from wear and tear, accident, improper use by the buyer or use by any third party
except in accordance with the written instructions or advice of the B&B Ele ctronics or the manufacturer of the products,
including without limitation surge and overvoltage conditions that exceed specified ratings, (ii) any products which have
been adjusted, modified or repaired by any party other than B&B Electronics or (iii) any descriptions, illustrations, figures
as to performance, drawings and particulars of weights and dimensions co ntained in the B&B Electronics’ catalogs, price
lists, marketing materials or elsewhere since they are merely intended to represent a general idea of the products and do
not form part of this price quote and do not constitute a warranty of any kind, whether express or implied, as to any of the
B&B Electronics’ products.
THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE ITEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET
FORTH ABOVE IS B&B ELECTRONIC’ SOLE OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY. THE WARRANTY CONTAINED
IN THIS SECTION SHALL EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL USER ONLY, IS IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES AND INDEMNITIES ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION (I) THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND (II) ANY WARRANTY THAT THE PRODUCTS ARE DO NOT INFRINGE OR VIOLATE THE
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL B&B ELECTRONICS BE LIA BLE FOR
LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR OF DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS, LOST PROFITS OR GOODWILL OR
OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. B&B ELECTRONIC SHALL
DISREGARD AND NOT BE BOUND BY ANY REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR INDEMNITIES MADE BY ANY
OTHER PERSON, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION EMPLOYEES, DISTRIBUTORS, RESELLERS OR DEALERS OF
B&B ELECTRONIC WHICH ARE INCONSISTENT WITH THE WARRANTY, SET FORTH ABOVE.
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Table of Contents
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement .................................................... ii
Limited Lifetime Warranty .................................................................................. ii
About the McPC-Gigabit .................................................................................... 1
AutoCross .......................................................................................................... 1
LED Indicators .................................................................................................... 2
Specifications ..................................................................................................... 2
B&B Electronics Technical Support ..................................................................... 3
Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines ......................................................................... 3
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions ..................................................................... 4
Certifications ...................................................................................................... 5
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About the McPC-Gigabit
The McPC-Gigabit is a low-cost, IEEE 802.3 single-conversion, PC Card media
converter that converts 1000Base-TX twisted pair to 1000Base-SX multi-mode or
1000Base-LX single-mode fiber. The McPC-Gigabit is available with one RJ-45
connector for the twisted pair port and a SC connector for the fiber port.
The McPC-Gigabit is also available for single-strand which allows two individual
channels to share one strand of fiber; Full-Duplex data travels on different
wavelengths— 1310 nm and 1550 nm.
The McPC-Gigabit can be mounted into any PC with a standard PCI and includes
diagnostic LEDs for each port.
Installing the McPC-Gigabit
Offering plug-and-play operation, the McPC-Gigabit comes ready to install, utilizing
power from the PC’s motherboard. To install the McPC-Gigabit:
1.
Turn off the PC
2.
Remove its cover
3.
Find an empty PCI slot
4.
Align the McPC-Gigabit in the slot
5.
Screw the McPC-Gigabit into the computer casing’s bracket
6.
Make sure the McPC-Gigabit does not extend past the edge of the case
7.
Attach the keyed mini-power connector to the McPC-Gigabit
8.
Attach the male end of the “Y” connector to one of the computer’s standard size
power connectors
9.
Replace the cover
10.
Attach the cables between the McPC-Gigabit and the devices that will be
connected
AutoCross
Whether you are using crossover or straight-through CAT5 twisted pair cabling,
McPC-Gigabit will support both types of connections with
AutoCross
, a feature which
automatically selects between a crossover workstation or Pass-Through connection
depending on the connected device.
FX
TX
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