IMC Networks TP User Manual

McBasic TP/BNC

Operation Manual

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Table of Contents

About the McBasic TP/BNC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

McBasic TP/BNC Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Twisted Pair Crossover/Pass-Through Switch . . . . . . . . . .2

BNC Port Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installing the McBasic TP/BNC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

IMC Networks Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Federal Communications Commission

Radio Frequency Interference Statement . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Safety Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

About the McBasic TP/BNC

With the McBasic TP/BNC, 50 coax cable installations become more

accessible.

The McBasic TP/BNC is a 10 Mbps Ethernet Twisted Pair to 50

Ω Coax

cable (e.g. RG-59) Media Converter, that allows the continued use of the
already-installed 50

Ω analog cable, eliminating the need to re-cable. As a

low-cost, IEEE 802.3 single-conversion, 1U high, standalone media convert­er, the McBasic TP/BNC converts 10Base-T twisted pair to 10Base-2 thin
coax and includes one RJ-45 connector and one RG-59 BNC connector.
Each McBasic TP/BNC includes diagnostic LEDs and an internal 100-240
VAC power supply.

McBasic TP/BNC Front Panel

The LEDs

Each McBasic TP/BNC features diagnostic LEDs. The following illustration
shows the location of the LEDs, and other features, on the McBasic TP/BNC.
The LED functions for the McBasic TP/BNC are as follows:

TP LNK/ACT

BNC ACT

BNC COL

POWER

Glows yellow when a twisted pair link is established and
flickers when data is being received.
Flickers green in normal operation indicating activity on the
BNC port.
Flickers red in normal operation indicating collisions are
being detected on the BNC segment.
Flickers yellow when the unit is receiving power.

Twisted Pair port

Crossover/

pass-through

switch

Thin Coaxial Port

BNC

Termination

switch

AC Power

LEDs

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Twisted Pair Crossover/Pass-Through Switch

The twisted pair port on the McBasic TP/BNC features a push-button
switch, located next to the twisted pair connector, for selecting a crossover
workstation connection or pass-through repeater/hub connection.

Select a pass-through connection by pressing the push-button IN. A
crossover connection is selected when the push-button is OUT. If uncer­tain whether a crossover or pass-through connection is needed, set the
push-button to the position that makes the TP LNK (link) LED glow.

BNC Port Termination

The McBasic TP/BNC features a 2-position, termination switch (TERM)
next to the BNC connector that allows a thin coaxial segment to be termi­nated at the port without the use of an external 'T' connector/terminator.
(See the diagram in the McBasic TP/BNC Front Panel section.)

If a 'T' connector/terminator is used, this switch must be set in the OFF
(disabled) position. Otherwise, double termination will result, which will
corrupt the signal.

Installing the McBasic TP/BNC

The McBasic TP/BNC converters come ready to install. Deploy McBasic
TP/BNC units in pairs, or connect a McBasic TP/BNC converter to another
IMC Networks converter. To install a McBasic TP/BNC converter, first
make sure that the unit is placed on a flat surface. Attach the cables
between the McBasic TP/BNC and each device that will be interconnect­ed, then plug the unit into a reliable, filtered power source. Make sure to
connect the BNC port of the McBasic TP/BNC converter only to 50
ial cable.

When connecting an Ethernet cable to the McBasic TP/BNC, make sure
the cable corresponds to the crossover/pass-through switch. When using a
crossover cable, make sure the switch is out, in the “X” setting. The switch
can be pressed again to change the setting.

Ω coax-

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Specifications

Environmental

Operating Temperature: 32° - 104° F (0° - 40° C)
Storage Temperature: 0° - 160° F (-20° - 70° C)
Humidity: 5 - 90% non-condensing, 0 – 10,000 ft. altitude)

Power

AC Input Load: 100-240V±10% ~ 50/60 Hz, 0.1/0.05A

Dimensions

1.64"H x 4.75"W x 4.54"D (4.17cm x 12.07cm x 11.53cm)
Shipping weight: 1.3 lbs. (0.6 kg)

IMC Networks Technical Support

Tel: [phone] (in U.S. and Canada)

[phone] (Europe)

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Web site:www.imcnetworks.com

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 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 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 [phone] 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, 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.

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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.

Federal Communication Commission 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.

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 (89/336/EEC) and the Council Directive on
Electrical Equipment Designed for use within Certain Voltage Limits
(73/23/EEC). Certified to Safety of Information Technology Equipment,
Including Electrical Business Equipment. For further details, contact IMC
Networks.

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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© 2006 IMC Networks. All rights reserved.

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. IMC Networks assumes no responsibility for any

errors that may appear in this document. McBasic TP/BNC is a trademark of IMC Networks. Other brands or product

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