IFS MCR-R15 Media Converter
Rack User Manual
P/N 1076518 • REV A • ISS 08FEB12
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Interlogix, IFS MCR-R15 Media Converter Rack,
the IFS Brand and logo are trademarks of
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manufacturers or vendors of the respective
products.
Manufacture
r
UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation, Inc.
2955 Red Hill Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA
92626-5923, USA
Version This document applies to IFS MCR-R15 Media
Converter Rack version 1.0.
Certification
N4131
FCC compliance Class A: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
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 case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
ACMA
compliance
Notice! This is a Class A product. In a domestic
environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
European Union
directives
2004/108/EC (EMC directive): Hereby, UTC Fire
& Security declares that this device is in
compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC
2002/96/EC (WEEE directive): Products marked
with this symbol cannot be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste in the European Union.
For proper recycling, return this product to your
local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent
new equipment, or dispose of it at designated
collection points. For more information see:
www.recyclethis.info.
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information
www.utcfireandsecurity.com or
www.interlogix.com
Customer support
www.interlogix.com/customer-support
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Contents
Package Contents 1
Product Features 1
Hardware 1
Power System 2
Compatibility 2
Front Panel 2
LED Indicators 3
Rear Panel 3
Installing the MCR-R15 Rack 4
Desktop mount installation 4
Rack mount installation for an EIA rack 4
Installing Modules into the MCR-R15 5
Specifications 7
Contacting Technical Support 8
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Package Contents
Before installing the IFS MCR-R15 Media Converter Rack
verify that the package contains the following parts:
● MCR-R15 Media Converter Rack x1
● MCR-RPS x1 (factory installed)
● User Manual x1
● Power Cord x1
● Rack Mount Accessory Kit x1
● Rubber Feet x 4
If any of the items in the package are damaged or missing,
please contact your distributor or IFS sales rep. If possible,
retain the original carton and packaging material in case of
need to return the product for repair/replacement.
Product Features
Hardware
• High quality 19" rack-mountable chassis
• Plug-n-play installation
• Supports up to fifteen hot-swappable MCR series media
converters
• Two built-in fans for hardware cooling
• Simple converter maintenance, management, and
diagnostics
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Power System
• Two power supply bays in the rear panel for primary and
redundant 100~240VAC power
• Bay power isolation to ensure each bay is electrically
isolated from each other
• Power protection against over voltage, over current and
short circuit.
Compatibility
At the time of printing, the MCR Media Converter Rack
supports the following MCR Series modules:
• MCR200-1T/1CX - Fast Ethernet to Coax
• MCR205-1T/1S - Fast Ethernet to SFP
• MCR300-1T/1S - GigE Ethernet to SFP
Additional modules may become available. Please contact
your distributor or IFS sales rep.
Front Panel
Figure 1: Media Converter Rack Front Panel
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LED Indicators
MCR-R15 LED indicators
Printing LED Status Description
ON The Rack is powered by the primary AC
power source (MCR-RPS).
PWR 1
(Green)
OFF The Rack is not powered or power failure.
ON The Rack is powered by AC redundant
power source (MCR-RPS).
PWR 2
(Green)
OFF The Rack is not powered or power failure.
ON The fan is operating FAN A /
FAN B
(Green)
OFF The fan is not powered or it is
malfunctioning while the power is ON,
please consult your local dealer to replace
the FAN.
Rear Panel
Figure 2 shows the rear panel of the MCR-R15 with the two
power bays. One for primary power and the other for an
optional secondary power supply.
Figure 2: Rear Panel
Note: The MCR-R15 is shipped with one 100~240 VAC power
supply module (MCR-RPS) installed. A second MCR-RPS
power supply module may be purchased for redundant power
operation.
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Power Notice:
1. The MCR-R15 media converter rack provides power for up
to 15 MCR Series media converters. To ensure network
reliability and to reduce the possibility of data loss or
network link loss, it is recommended that a UPS
(Uninterrupted Power Supply) be installed as part of your
installation.
2. For additional protection against unregulated voltage or
current surges, you may also want to consider surge
suppression as part of your installation.
Installing the MCR-R15 Rack
Desktop mount installation
• The mounting ears do not need to be installed for desktop
installation.
• Place the four included rubber feet at the bottom corners of
the media converter chassis to allow for proper air
ventilation.
• Check to makes sure the main power switch is set to the
"OFF" position before connecting the AC power cord.
Rack mount installation for an EIA rack
• Install the mounting ears to the each side of the media
converter rack by using the four screws provided.
• Determine the position the media converter rack will be
installed in the 19" EIA rack.
Note: It is important to allow at least 1U spacing below the
chassis to allow for proper air ventilation generated by the
built-in fans.
• Securely install the chassis to the rack using screws.
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• Check to make sure the main power switch is set to the
"OFF" position before connecting the AC power cord.
Figure 3: Installing the Media Rack in a 19" EIA Rack
Installing Modules into the MCR-R15
• Turn OFF the Converter Rack power.
• The MCR-R15 media converter rack is designed to only
support the IFS MCR Series media converter modules.
Ensure that you are installing only media converters within
the IFS MCR Series product family.
• Insert the MCR Series media converter with the +5VDC
power connection end first. The +5VDC power receptacle
of the module should be near the bottom of the rack when
installing.
• Carefully slide the media converter into the rack making
sure the power connection is securely made.
• Push up the retaining bar to lock the converters.
• Ensure that there is no activity on the network.
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• Connect the appropriate network cables to the media
converter.
• Turn on the power to the rack. At least one set of Power
and FAN LED indictors should glow green.
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Specifications
Connectors
AC Line-in IEC Socket
Back plane DC connector
(one per slot)
2.5mm DC receptacle
LED Indicators
Power 1 (Green) On/AC power Off/not powered or
power failure
Power 2 (Green) On/AC power Off/not powered or
power failure
Fan A (Green) On/fan functioning Off/fan malfunction
Fan B (Green) On/fan functioning Off/fan malfunction
Electrical & Mechanical
Input Power 100~240 VAC, 50-60Hz @ 3.3A
Power Consumption Unloaded: 10 watts / 34BTUs (with 1 Power
Supply)
Fully loaded: 88 watts / 301BTUs
Output power (backplane) +5 V DC 1A
Enclosure Metal
No. of slots 15
Fans 2
Dimensions (H x W x D) in, mm 17.3” x 7” x 4” (440 x 180 x 103mm) (W x D x
H) , 2.4U height
Weight 9.47lbs / 4.30kg
Environmental
Operating Temperature 0º ~ 50º C
Storage Temperature -10º ~ 70º C
Relative Humidity 0 ~ 90% (non-condensing)
Standards Compliance
FCC FCC Part 15 Class A, CE
EMI EN 55022 CLASS A
EN61000-3-2:2006
EN61000-3-3: 1995+1A:2001+A2:2005
EMS EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
IEC 61000-4-2:2001
IEC 61000-4-3:2008
IEC 61000-4-4:2004
IEC 61000-4-5:2005
IEC 61000-4-6:2008
IEC 61000-4-8:2001
Reliability MTBF > 50,000 hrs @ 25°C
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Contacting Technical Support
Contact technical support if you encounter any difficulties
during this installation. Please make sure you have the
requested diagnostic or log files ready before you contact us
by phone or go to www.interlogix.com/customer-support.
Technical Support
Europe, Middle East and Africa
W Select Contact Us at www.utcfssecurityproducts.eu
North America
T +1 855.286.8889
E techsupport@interlogix.com
Australia
E techsupport@interlogix.au
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