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Industrial RJ45 to Open SFP Media Converter | Fast Ethernet 10/100 Mbps
Quick-Start Guide
Product Diagram (IMC100MSFP)
1
2
3 5
Component Function
• Green: An external DC Power Source is
1 PWR LED
2 LK/Act LED
3 RJ45 Port
detected.
• O: An external DC Power Source is not
detected.
• Green: Indicates that a link is detected on the
SFP.
• Flashing: Indicates that data is being
transmitted or received.
• Connect a Network Device to the Media
Converter.
Green:
• On: A network connection is detected.
• Flashing: The Media Converter is
transmitting/receiving data.
Amber:
• On: 100Mbps network speed detected.
• O: 10Mbps network speed detected.
DIP 1:
• Up: Enables converter mode.
4
4 DIP Switch
6
5 SFP Slots
6 3-Pin Terminal Block
• Down: Enables switch mode (default).
DIP 2:
• Up: Enables Link Fault Pass-Through (LFP)
function, LFP highlights link failures, by forcing
a link down between both connections during
a link failure.
• Down: Disables LFP function (default).
• Connect an SFP (100BASE-X) to the Media
Converter.
• Connect an external DC Power Source (12-56V
DC Input) to the Media Converter.
Requirements
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• Network Equipment (ex. Router, Network Switch) x 1
• MSA-Compliant 100BASE-X SFP Transceiver Module x 1
• RJ45 Terminated UTP/STP CAT5e (or better) Network Cable x 1
• Terminated Fiber Optic Cable (dependent on SFP Module) x 1
• DC Power Source x 1
• Phillips Head Screwdriver x 1
• Small Flat Head Screwdriver x 1
Powering the Media Converter
Connecting and installing the 3-Wire Terminal Connector must be completed by a
licensed Electrician.
Notes: Make sure that you turn o the power source before connecting the power wire
to the Media Converter.
Do not exceed the recommend power source voltage as it may result in personal or
product damage.
1. Using a Small Flat Head Screwdriver, loosen the V- and V+ screws on the 3-Wire
Terminal Connector (included).
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2. Connect the Power Wires from a DC Power Source (12 - 56V DC), or the provided
Barrel Power Connector Adapter, to the proper Terminal Block Connectors on
the Media Converter. The terminals are marked on the Media Converter’s Casing.
Connect the positive wire to V+ and the negative wire to V-.
3. Using a Small Flat Head Screwdriver, loosen the screw for the Ground Connection
on the 3-Wire Terminal Connector.
4. Connect the Ground Wire from an Earth Ground Connection to the Ground
Connection on the 3-Wire Terminal Connector.
5. Tighten the three screws on the 3-Wire Terminal Connector.
6. Insert the 3-Wire Terminal Connector in the 3-Wire Terminal Block on the Media
Converter.
(Optional) Barrel Connector
• Connect a Type N (OD: 5.5 mm, ID: 2.5 mm) Barrel Connector from a Universal
Power Adapter to the Terminal Block to Barrel Power Connector Adapter.
Connecting the Media Converter
1. Connect a CAT5e/6 Cable to the RJ45 Port on the Media Converter and the other
end to an RJ45 port on a Network Device.
2. Insert an MSA-Compliant SFP Transceiver Module (sold separately) into the SFP
Slot on the Media Converter.
3. Remove the Dust Cover from the SFP Module and connect the appropriate cable
(CAT5e/6 or Fiber).
Mounting
Converter.
3. Using a Phillips Head Screwdriver, tighten the Mounting Screws. Be careful not to
over-tighten the Mounting Screws.
4. Clip the DIN Rail Bracket onto a DIN Rail, securing the Media Converter.
Wall Mounting
It is recommended that you use Wall Studs when wall mounting the Media
Converter.
1. Align the Mounting Brackets (x 2) with the Mounting Holes (x 4) on the side of the
Media Converter.
2. Insert the Mounting Screws (x 4) through each of the Mounting Brackets and into
the Media Converter.
3. Align the Media Converter on the wall in the position you want to mount the
Media Converter.
4. Using a Writing Utensil, mark o both Mounting Holes on the Media Converter.
5. Using a Level, draw a line connecting the two Mounting Holes, making sure that
the line is level.
6. Align the Mounting Holes on the Media Converter with the Mounting Hole
Marks.
7. Insert the Mounting Screws (x 2) through the Mounting Holes on the Media
Converter and into the Wall.
8. Using a Phillips Head Screwdriver, tighten the Mounting Screws until the Media
Converter is securely fastened to the Wall.
DIN Rail Mounting
1. Align the DIN Rail Brackets (x 1) with the Mounting Holes (x 4) on the side of the
Media Converter.
2. Insert the Mounting Screws (x 3) through the DIN Rail Bracket and into the Media
FCC Compliance Statement
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.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [A] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A)
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