McBasic TX/FX
Operation Manual
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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: ...g the McBasic TX FX 1 Configuring McBasic TX FX 2 About FiberAlert and LinkLoss 3 Auto Negotiation on McBasic TX FX 5 LED Operation 6 Installation Troubleshooting 7 IMC Networks Technical Support 8 Specifications 8 Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines 11 Electrostatic Discharge Precautions 11 Safety Certifications 12 ...
Page 4: ...ifferences need to be indicated Installing the McBasic TX FX McBasic TX FX comes ready to install make all configurations after installation To install McBasic TX FX first make sure that the unit is placed on a suitable flat surface Attach the cables between the McBasic TX FX and each device that will be interconnected then plug the unit into a reliable filtered power source INSTALLATION TIP Since...
Page 5: ...ght through CAT5 twisted pair cabling McBasic TX FX will support both types of connections by one of the following methods AutoCross Switch 4 McBasic TX FX includes AutoCross a feature which automatically selects between a crossover workstation or pass through connection depending on the connected device To enable AutoCross move the Auto MDI MDI X switch to the ON position MDI MDI X Switch 3 To ma...
Page 6: ...rity pulses are transmitted by all point to point Ethernet devices When an IMC Networks media converter receives valid link pulses it knows that the device to which it is connected is up and sending pulses and that the copper or fiber cable coming from that device is intact The appropriate LINK LED is lit to indicate this The IMC Networks media converter also sends out link pulses from its copper ...
Page 7: ...the fiber loop Using FiberAlert a local site administrator is notified of a fault and can quickly determine where a cable fault is located FiberAlert and LinkLoss The following table provides an overview of the troubleshooting features their functionality and the recommended settings for a pair of media converters in a typical central main site to remote site application LINKLOSS FIBERALERT COMPAR...
Page 8: ... please http www imcnetworks com adocs fcs asp If you are unsure of how best to implement these features in your configuration please contact IMC Networks technical support at 800 624 1070 U S and Canada 32 16 550880 Europe or via e mail at techsupport imcnetworks com Auto Negotiation on McBasic TX FX McBasic TX FX includes Auto Negotiation When Auto Negotiation is enabled default the media conver...
Page 9: ...e features in your configuration please contact IMC Networks Technical Support at 800 624 1070 U S and Canada 32 16 550880 Europe LED Operation McBasic TX FX features four diagnostic LEDs The diagram below shows the location of the unit s LEDs Connect the DC power source The LED functions are FX RCV Glows yellow when module is receiving data TX LNK Glows green when a twisted pair link is establish...
Page 10: ...air device with a twisted pair cable Step 2 Loop a single strand of fiber from the transmit port to the receive port of your media converter Step 3 Verify that you have both twisted pair and fiber link see LEDs page 6 on your media converter Make sure to use the appropriate twisted pair cable and have the crossover pass through switch set correctly if your media converter does not include AutoCros...
Page 11: ... Specifications Environmental Operating Temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C Storage Temperature 0 160 F 20 70 C Humidity 5 95 non condensing Power AC Input Load 100 240VAC 10 50 60 Hz 1 5Amps Heat generated 51 BTU hr Dimensions 1 64 H x 4 75 W x 4 95 D 4 17 cm x 12 07 cm x 12 57 cm Fiber Optic Specifications For fiber optic specifications please visit http www imcnetworks com adocs fcs asp ...
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Page 14: ...e been contaminated alternate between blasting with clean dry compressed air and flushing with methanol to remove particles of dirt Electrostatic Discharge Precautions Electrostatic discharge ESD can cause damage to your add in modules Always observe the following precautions when installing or handling an add in module or any board assembly 1 Do not remove unit from its protective packaging until...
Page 15: ... EC WEEE requires that any equipment that 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 au...
Page 16: ... notice IMC Networks assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document McBasic TX FX 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 80128 00 A3 April 2008 If the product s part number begins with an 8 it is compliant with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS directi...
