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The information in this document is subject to change without notice. IMC Networks assumes no responsibility for any 
errors that may appear in this document. McBasic 10/100 is a trademark of IMC Networks. Other brands or product 
names may be trademarks and are the property of their respective companies. 

Document Number 55-80216-01 B9 

April 2012 

Summary of Contents for McBasic 10/100

Page 1: ...McBasic 10 100 Operation Manual ...

Page 2: ...nger To receive in warranty service the defective product must be received at IMC Networks no later than the end of the warranty period The product must be accompanied by proof of purchase satisfactory to IMC Networks denoting product serial number and purchase date a written description of the defect and a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number issued by IMC Networks No products will be acce...

Page 3: ...uring the McBasic 10 100 3 Twisted Pair Crossover Pass Through Switch 3 Modes of Operation 4 Troubleshooting Features 5 Link Fault Detection in Force Modes LFD 6 Operation 7 Installation Troubleshooting 8 Electrostatic Discharge Precautions 9 Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines 10 IMC Networks Technical Support 11 Specifications 11 Safety Certifications 12 ...

Page 4: ... networks the media converter is typically installed as a pair between two copper based end devices The McBasic 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 McBasic media converter...

Page 5: ...wisted pair port for a crossover workstation or pass through connection To install McBasic 10 100 1 First make sure the unit is placed on a suitable flat surface leaving some space at the back of the unit 2 Attach the cables between the McBasic 10 100 and each device that will be interconnected 3 Plug the unit into a reliable filtered power source NOTE All network cables must be connected before t...

Page 6: ...when force mode is disabled S7 is OFF ON Force S7 Force mode forces the module to operate at 10 or 100 Mbps as determined by S8 OFF 10 100 S8 When ON operates at 10 Mbps When OFF operates at 100 Mbps Available when force mode is enabled S7 is ON OFF DIP Switches S1 S4 are factory configured DO NOT CHANGE Twisted Pair Crossover Pass Through Switch The McBasic 10 100 has a Crossover Pass Through pus...

Page 7: ...mes transparent allowing the units at both ends of the link to function as if they were connected over one copper line All auto negotiation signaling is the result of signaling received on the ports of the unit Only use this mode with two McBasic media converters installed in pairs back to back With all switches set to OFF the unit sends its own Auto Negotiation AN signaling on the copper port Thi...

Page 8: ... two copper based switches the twisted pair cables as well as the fiber cable are seen as one entity If a fault occurs on any segment between the two end devices link LEDs on the end devices will go out This prevents any failure on the link between the end units from going undetected As stated transparency is available when McBasic 10 100 is operating in Auto Negotiation mode S6 PNP AN must be ON ...

Page 9: ... data rates If the link at the other interface to the McBasic 10 100 is also down there is no output LFD causes the Link Up indicator of the link partner to blink When the McBasic 10 100 is in one of the FORCE modes enable LFD by setting S5 to the ON position Disable LFD by setting S5 to the OFF position In order for LFD to function properly Force mode must be enabled by setting S7 to ON with eith...

Page 10: ...n Link Fault Detection is enabled This feature is available only when force 10 or force 100 is enabled PNP AN Glows green when Auto Negotiation mode is enabled Twisted Pair port PWR Glows green when unit has power 100 Glows yellow when 100 Mbps data is detected on the port ACT Glows green when data is detected on the port Fiber port LNK Glows green when a fiber link is established NOTE Before eith...

Page 11: ...ropriate fiber patch cable and then follow the four easy steps to test Step 1 Configure the McBasic 10 100 to Force 100 Mbps mode Step 2 Connect the media converter to the twisted pair device with a twisted pair cable Step 3 Loop a single strand of fiber from the transmit port to the receive port of the media converter Step 4 Verify that both the twisted pair and fiber links on the converter Refer...

Page 12: ... available maintain grounded contact with the system unit throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection 3 Hold the units by the edges do not touch the electronic components or gold connectors 4 After removal always place the boards on a grounded static free surface ESD pad or in a proper ESD bag Do not slide the modules or stand alone units over any surface WARNING Integrated circuits and fibe...

Page 13: ...ose problems in an installation 2 Dust caps are installed at IMC Networks to ensure factory clean optical devices These protective caps should not be removed until the moment of connecting the fiber cable to the device Should it be necessary to disconnect the fiber device reinstall the protective dust caps 3 Store spare caps in a dust free environment such as a sealed plastic bag or box so that wh...

Page 14: ... Web www imcnetworks com Specifications Environmental Operating Temperature 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C Storage Temperature 4 F to 158 F 20 C to 70 C Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Input Specifications 100 240 10 VAC 50 60Hz 1 0 5A Fiber Optic Specifications For fiber optic specifications visit the IMC Networks Web site at http www imcnetworks com adocs fcs asp ...

Page 15: ...bears this symbol on product or packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste This symbol indicates that the equipment should be disposed of separately from regular household waste It is the consumer s responsibility to dispose of this and all equipment so marked through designated collection facilities appointed by government or local authorities Following these steps through pr...

Page 16: ... The information in this document is subject to change without notice IMC Networks assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document McBasic 10 100 is a trademark of IMC Networks Other brands or product names may be trademarks and are the property of their respective companies Document Number 55 80216 01 B9 April 2012 ...

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