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Table of Contents
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement .................................................... ii
Limited Lifetime Warranty .................................................................................. ii
About the iMcV-LIM 10/100 .............................................................................. 1
Configuration Instructions .................................................................................. 1
Installing an iMcV-LIM 10/100 ........................................................................... 2
Unmanaged Modules ......................................................................................... 2
Modes of Operation ........................................................................................... 3
Troubleshooting Features ................................................................................... 4
Link Fault Detection in FORCE Modes (LFD) ...................................................... 5
LED Operation ................................................................................................... 6
Troubleshooting Features ................................................................................... 7
Specifications ..................................................................................................... 8
B&B Electronics Technical Support ..................................................................... 9
Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines ....................................................................... 10
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions ................................................................... 11
Certifications .................................................................................................... 12
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About the iMcV-LIM 10/100
The iMcV-LIM 10/100 is an SNMP-manageable, IEEE 802.3 single-conversion media
conversion module which converts between:
10Base-T twisted pair and 10Base-FL multi-mode or single-mode fiber, or
100Base-TX twisted pair and 100Base-SX multi-mode fiber, 100Base-FX single-
mode fiber or single-strand single-mode fiber.
The iMcV-LIM requires one slot in an SNMP-manageable chassis or an unmanaged
chassis from B&B Electronics. The iMcV-LIM features one RJ-45 connector and one
pair of ST or SC fiber connectors.
Configuration Instructions
In many networks, the media converter is typically installed as a pair, between two
copper-based end devices. The iMcV-LIM 10/100 can also be installed as a single
media converter, between one copper-based device and the other a fiber-based
device. However, when connected to certain fiber-based devices, there may be
difficulty in the installation: if a link partner that is connected to the iMcV-LIM 10/100
media converter is powered down on the copper port, noise on the copper segment
may be detected and transferred to the fiber line. A result of the noise will generate
errors that look like CRC errors. Some fiber-based devices many detect this noise and
disable the fiber segment.
