
IMC-21
Quick Installation Guide
Moxa Industrial Media Converter
Edition 5.0, February 2017
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Overview
The Moxa Industrial Media Converter IMC-21 series cons ists of entry-level
10/100BaseT(X) to 100BaseFX media converters that provide a
cost-effective solution, and are specially designed for reliable and stable
operation in harsh industrial environments.
IMC-21 accepts either a 12 to 48 VDC power input. It operates reliably in
a temperature range from -10 to 60°C, and IMC-21’s rugged hardware
design makes it ideal for demanding industrial applications, such as those
that comply with FCC, CE.
Throughout this Hardware Installation Guide, we u se I MC as an
abbreviati
on for Industrial Media Converter:
IMC = Industrial Media Converter
Package Checklist
Moxa IMC-21 is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is
missing or damaged, please contact your customer service
representative for assistance.
• IMC-21
• Quick Installation Guide (printed)
• Warranty card
Features
• Power inputs: 12 to 48 VDC
• TP port’s connection speed, Half/Full duplex mode, and Force/Auto
mode are DIP Switch selectable
• Fiber port’s Half/Full duplex mode is DIP Switch selectable
• Supports Link Fault Pass-Through (LFP)
• DIN-Rail mountable
• Multi-mode and single mode models with SC or ST fiber connectors
are available
• Operating temperature range from -10 to 60°C

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Panel Layout of IMC-21 Series
1. Heat dissipation orifices
Terminal block for power input and
grounding
3. DIP switch
4. Moxa Logo
5. Power input LED
6. 100BaseFX (SC/ST connector) port
7. FX port’s 100 Mbps LED
8. FX port’s FDX/COL LED
9. TP port’s 100 Mbps LED
10. 10/100BaseT(X) port
11. TP port’s 10 Mbps LED
12. DIN-Rail kit
NOTE: The IMC-21 series includes
IMC-21-M-SC, IMC-21-M-ST, and
IMC-21-S-SC.

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Mounting Dimensions
IMC-21 series (10/100BaseT(X) to 100BaseFX)
DIN-Rail Mounting
The plastic DIN-Rail attachment plate should already be fixed to the rear
panel of IMC when you take it out of the box. If you need to reattach the
DIN-Rail attachment plate to IMC, make sure the DIN-Rail kit is situated
towards the top, as shown in the figures below.
STEP 1:
Insert the top of the DIN
-Rail attachment unit will
snap into place as shown below.
To remove Moxa IMC-21 from the
DIN
-Rail, insert a flat-blade screw
driver horizontally into the DIN
kit under the IMC-21, and then pull it
upwards and release IMC towards you
away from the DIN