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MEDIA CONVERTER RACK
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Case dimensions 17.0" x 13.0" x 4.5" (432mm x 330mm x 114mm)
Power Requirements NOTE: Ensure that available power circuits are not overloaded.
Ensure that rack mounting equipment is reliably grounded.
Input Voltage 85-264 VAC
Input Frequency 47-63 Hz
Output Voltage 9 VDC
Output Current 600mA per port maximum
Power Cord TN P/N Requirement Location
3344 120 volts, 60 Hz USA/Canada
3344 100 volts, 50-60 Hz Japan
3347 230 volts, 50 Hz Europe
3348 240 volts, 50 Hz Australia
3349 240 volts, 50 Hz United Kingdom
Environment Temperature: 0-50°C (32° to 122° F )
Humidity 10-90%, non condensing
Altitude 0-10,000 feet
Warranty Lifetime
The Transition Networks Media Converter Rack provides space and power
in a rack-mountable chassis for twelve (12) separate and independent
Transition Networks media converters, each with power requirements
ranging from 9VDC to 12VDC.
The Media Converter Rack is designed ONLY for installation of media
converters designed and built by Transition Networks that have both
media input connector and media output connector located on the same
side of the media converter, opposite the power input connector.
The Transition Networks Media Converter Rack is shipped with attached
feet for installation on any well-ventilated table-top or shelf. Optionally,
the Media Converter Rack can be installed in a standard 19-inch rack,
using installation brackets and attachment screws provided.
Media Converter Rack
E-MCR-02
USER’S GUIDE
Compliance Information
Safety: UL 1950 and EN60950
C-UL Listed (Canada)
Emissions: FCC Class A, CISPR 22 Class A, EN55022
Immunity: EN50082, IEC 801-2,3,4
FCC Regulations
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 the user’s own expense.
Canadian Regulations
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out on the
radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
European Regulations
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.
Copyright Restrictions
© 1999 TRANSITION Networks. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or used in
any form or by any means – graphic, electronic, or mechanical – without written permission from
TRANSITION Networks.
Trademark Notice
All registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 33107.B
Minneapolis, MN 55344 USA
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INSTALLATION
WARNING: Carefully mount the Media Converter Rack in a standard 19-inch
rack to prevent creating a hazardous condition due to uneven mechanical
loading. Failure to observe this warning could allow the Media Converter
Rack to fall, resulting in injury to personnel and/or equipment damage.
CAUTION: Do not use the Media Converter Rack chassis to provide earth
ground for any 10BASE-2 cable shield connected to any installed media converter. Failure to observe this caution could cause the Media Converter Rack
and all installed media converters to fail.
Optionally Install E-MCR-02 in 19-inch Site Rack
NOTE: Mounting brackets provide two (2) sets of mounting holes, located
one inch apart, that allow site-selection of flush or recessed installation.
1 Attach mounting brackets to E-MCR-02:
• Locate two (2) mounting brackets and four (4) screws (
PROVIDED) for
each Media Converter Rack to be installed.
• Align each mounting bracket
against side of Media Converter
Rack so that selected Media
Converter Rack installation
holes are visible through
mounting bracket installation holes and so that
bracket surface to be
attached to 19-inch site
rack is flush with front of
Media Converter Rack.
• Using Phillips screwdriver,
install two (2) screws through
each mounting bracket into side
of Media Converter Rack.
Attach E-MCR-02 to 19-inch site rack:
• Locate four (4) screws and optional clip-nuts (
NOT PROVIDED) for each
Media Converter Rack to be installed.
• Carefully align the Media Converter Rack at a level position between the
19-inch site rack mounting rails.
• Install two (2) screws through right front bracket into right site rack
mounting rail and two (2) screws through left front bracket into left site
rack mounting rail, using clip nuts to secure if necessary.
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3
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2 Install Media Converter(s) in E-MCR-02
• Align media converter within installation space at front of Media
Converter Rack and carefully slide into place.
• Tighten thumb screw located on Media Converter Rack directly above
media converter to secure.
3 Install Media Cables at Front of Media Converter(s)
• Refer to documentation that comes with media converter(s) to determine
correct cable specifications and distances for each media converter.
• Connect input and output media cable at front of media converter(s).
4 Connect Media Converter(s) to Power
• Locate media converter power cord (shipped with connector secured in
rubber grommet located above media converter installation slot).
• Remove media converter power connector from rubber grommet and
install in power receptacle at back of media converter.
5 Power the Media Converter Rack
NOTE: Ensure that available power circuits are not overloaded and that rack
mounting equipment is reliably grounded.
• Locate power receptacle, associated fuse and power switch on
power supply at Media
Converter Rack back.
• Referring to power cord
specifications on back
page, verify that fuse is
installed at correct setting
for site installation. If not:
Use small, flatblade screwdriver to carefully open fuse
receptacle, rotate fuse 180˚,
re-install fuse, and close fuse
receptacle.
• Connect female end of power cord to
Media Converter Rack.
• Connect male end of power cord to external AC outlet.
• Set ON/OFF switch to “I”.
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5
Fuse
ON
I
0
OFF
4
Rubber Grommet
Power
Receptacle
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