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Trademarks
Copyright PLANET Technology Corp. 2002.
Contents subject to revision without prior notice.
PLANET is a registered trademark of PLANET Technology Corp.
All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
FCC Warning
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.
CE Mark Warning
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.
Revision
PLANET Media Converter Chassis User's Manual
FOR MODELS: MC-700 & MC-1500
Part No.: 2010-000005-001
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1. Overview
The 10/19-inch Media Converter Chassis, MC-700 & MC-1500 is designed to
accommodate 7/15 units of various type media converter at a central location
for multiple segments cross connection. Independent power supply in each
bay of the MC-700/MC-1500, you can freely install the converters without
interrupting the rest of networks. Moreover, each bay of the media center can
deploy to PLANET’S converter family like Ethernet, Fast Ethernet twisted pair
to Fiber-optic conversion, Gigabit SX to LX conversion, etc…, The slide-in
media converters are available for use at 10/19-inch Media Converter
Chassis.
2. Checklist
Before you start installing the Converter, verify that the package contains the
following:
n The Media Converter Chassis
n Mounting Accessory (for 10/19" Chassis Shelf)
n This User's Manual
n AC Power Cord
Please notify your sales representative immediately if any of the
above-mentioned items is missing or damaged
3. Panel Description
The front panel of the MC-1500 is as below:
l 15 open slots for media converters
l 3 LED indicators for system and fans
Fig. 1 Front View of 19-inch Converter Chassis MC-1500
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LED indications:
Printing LED Status Description
ON The chassis is powered PWR
OFF
The chassis is not powered or power failure if the
AC outlet is with 100~240V AC voltage. Please
consult your local dealer if power failure.
ON The fan is functional O.K FAN A /
FAN B
OFF
The fan is not powered or it is malfunction. If the
fan LED remains off while power is on. Please
consult your local dealer to replace the FAN.
The rear panel of the MC-1500 is with two fans, one ON/OFF Switch and a
power inlet that accept 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz power input.
Fig. 2 Rear view of MC-1500
The front panel of the MC-700 is as below:
l 7 open slots for media converters
l 2 LED indicators for system and fans
Fig. 3 Front View of 10-inch Converter Chassis MC-700
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LED indications:
The rear panel of the MC-700 is with one fan, one ON/OFF Switch and a
power inlet that accept 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz power input.
Fig. 4 Rear view of MC-700
Printing LED Status Description
ON The chassis is powered PWR
OFF
The chassis is not powered or power failure if the
AC outlet is with 100~240V AC voltage. Please
consult your local dealer if power failure.
ON The fan is functional ok FAN
OFF
The fan is not powered or it is malfunction. If the
fan LED remains off while power is on. Please
consult your local dealer to replace the FAN.
Power Notice:
1. The device is a power-
required device, it means, it will not work till it is
powered. If your networks should active
all the time, please consider
use an UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) for your device. It will
prevent you from network data loss or network downtime.
2. In some area, installing a surge suppression device may also help to
protect your chassis from being
damaged by unregulated surge or
current to the converter or the power adapter.
3.MC-700 provide 22watt total power dissipation, MC-700 maximum
allow to install 2 gigabit Converter in each MC-700.
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4. Installation
4.1 Installing Media Converter Chassis to 10/19-inch Wiring Closet Rack
» Install four screws through mounting ears into each side
» Locate Converter Chassis at 10/19-inch mounting rails and screw up
the front brackets
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Set Main power switch at "OFF" position before connecting the power
cord
4.2 Installing Converters to the Media Converter Chassis
» Turn off the Converter Chassis power
» Verify the Media Converter is right for this Chassis and locate +5VDC
power jack on converter back, carefully slide in and plug to match
10”/19" Chassis slot +5V DC recep tacle. Push up the picket fence to
lock the converters
Note:The slide-in Media Converters and Converter Chassis should be
supplied only from PLANET, both Media Converters and Chassis are
built to match each other at dimensions, DC power jack, DC receptacle
and power safety.
» Ensure that there is no activity in the network
» Connect the media cable for network connection
» Turn on the chassis power, the Power LED, and both FAN LED
indicators will light up
Converter Check point
Fiber
Port
Attach the fiber cable.
The Tx, Rx fiber
cable must be paired at both ends
Attach UTP Cat. 3 or 5 cable to TP port
MPR: To a Hub or Repeater
DTE: To a workstation or NIC
TP
Port
Slide switch "DTE"/"MPR" is on the side
panel. Default: MPR
BNC
Port
Attach T-
Connector to BNC port and
connect the RG-58 coaxial network.
Ensure the coaxial cable/segment is
terminated at both ends properly.
2.5mm
DC Receptacle
2.5mm
+5V for each slot
DC receptacle is 2.5mm wide
that conforms to and matches
the Media Converter 2.5mm DC
jack's central post. Do not install
any improper unit, model of the
Media Converter
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Note: For safety reason, it is recommend storing the AC adapter of the converter in
a known secured place. For more about converter, refer to the user guide of
the converter.
Fig. 5 Installing Media Converter Chassis in 19-inch Wiring Closet Rails
5. MC-1500 Converter Chassis Specifications
Dimension 438 mm x 103 mm x 200 mm (WxHxD)
Converter slots 15 slots
Power Input 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz
Power Dissipation 75 watt maximum
Power Output per slot +5V DC
DC Plug per slot 2.5 mm DC receptacle
LED indication 3; Power, FAN A, FAN B
Environment
Temperature: 0 ~ 50 degree C (operating), -
20~70
degree C (storage)
Humidity: 0~90% non-condensing
Emission FCC, CE-mark
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Fig. 6 Installing Media Converter Chassis in 10-inch Wiring Closet Rails
6. MC-700 Converter Chassis Specifications
Dimension 217 mm x 88.5 mm x 140 mm (WxHxD)
Converter slots 7 slots
Power Input 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz
Power Dissipation 22 watt maximum
Power Output per slot +5V DC
DC Plug per slot 2.5 mm DC receptacle
LED indication 2; Power, FAN
Environment
Temperature: 0 ~ 50 degree C (operating), -
20~70
degree C (storage)
Humidity: 0~90% non-condensing
Emission FCC, CE-mark
2010-000005-001
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