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: (800) 624-1070 (in the U.S and Canada) or (949) 4653000 or FAX: (949) 465-3020. 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,
DISTRIBUTORS, RESELLERS OR DEALERS OF IMC NETWORKS, WHICH ARE
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 the McPC 100Mbps.................................................................................1
LED Indicators....................................................................................................3
LinkLoss and FiberAlert ......................................................................................3
Installation Troubleshooting ...............................................................................6
Specifications .....................................................................................................6
IMC Networks Technical Support.......................................................................6
Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines.........................................................................7
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions.....................................................................7
Safety Certifications............................................................................................8
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About the McPC 100Mbps
The McPC 100Mbps is an IEEE 802.3 single-conversion PC media converter card
designed to convert twisted pair (100Base-TX) connections to a variety of other fiber
connections: 100 Base-SX 850 or 1300nm multi-mode or 100Base-FX 1310nm or
1550nm single-mode. Single strand versions are also available.
The McPC 100Mbps can be installed in any PC with a standard PCI slot. It includes
diagnostic LEDs for each port, and a 4-pin peripheral power supply connector. The
McPC 100Mbps comes with one RJ-45 connector and one pair of ST or SC
connectors for the fiber.
Installing the McPC 100Mbps
Offering plug-and-play operation, the McPC 100Mbps comes ready to install, utilizing
power from the PC’s power supply. To install the McPC 100Mbps:
Turn off the PC
1.
2.
Remove its cover
3.
Find an empty PCI slot
4.
Align the McPC 100Mbps in the slot
5.
Screw the the McPC 100Mbps into the computer casing’s bracket
6.
Make sure the McPC 100Mbps does not extend past the edge of the case
7.
Attach the keyed mini-power connector to the McPC 100Mbps
Attach the male end of the Y connector to one of the computer’s standard size
8.
power connectors
Replace the cover
9.
Attach the cables between the McPC 100Mbps and the devices that will be
10.
interconnected
NOTE
The McPC 100Mbps DOES NOT plug into the motherboard. McPC 100Mbps
draws power from the computer; no additional power source is necessary.
Configuring the McPC 100Mbps
Before installing, configure McPC 100Mbps for desired features which include:
• TX LinkLoss
• FX LinkLoss
• FiberAlert
• Auto Negotiation
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