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IMC-21GA
Hardware Installation Guide
Moxa Industrial Media Converter
Second Edition, October 2014

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Overview
The IMC-21GA series includes industrial 10/100/1000BaseT(X) to
100/1000BaseFX media converters that provide a cost-effective solution,
and are specially designed for reliable and stable operation in industrial
environments.
Package Checklist
Moxa’s IMC-21GA is shipped with the following items. If any of these
items are missing or damaged, please contact your customer service
representative for assistance.
• IMC-21GA media converter
• Hardware installation guide (this guide)
• Warranty card
Features
• The fiber port’s connection speed is DIP switch selectable
• Supports Link Fault Pass-Through (LFP)
• DIN rail mountable
• Multi mode (0.5 km) and single mode (10 km) models with SC fiber
connectors are available
• Operating temperature range from -40 to 75°C (T models)
• 10K Jumbo Frame
• Redundant power inputs
• Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3 az)

1. Shielding Ground
2. Terminal block for power
input
3. Dip switch
4. Power LED
5. Gigabit Copper (G1) / Fiber
(G2) Port LED
6. SFP module slot
7. 10/100/1000BaseT(X) Port
8. SX/LX Fiber Port, SC
connector
9. DIN rail kit

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Mounting Dimensions
DIN Rail Mounting
The aluminum DIN rail attachment
plate should be fixed to the back
panel of the
take it out of the box. If you need to
reattach the DIN
the stiff metal spring is situated
towards the top.
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or
wiring your IMC
Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and
common wire. Observe all electrical codes
maximum current allowable for each wire size.
If the current goes above the maximum rating, the wiring could
overheat, causing serious damage to your equipment.
• Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power
wiring and device wiring paths must cross, make sure the wires are
perpendicular at the intersection point.