1) Use fiber patch cords (or connectors, if you terminate your own fiber) only from a
reputable supplier; low-quality components can cause many hard-to-diagnose prob-
lems 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. Assure that the fiber is properly terminated, polished and
free of any dust or dirt, and that the location is as free from dust and dirt as possible.
3)
Store spare caps in a dust-free environment such as a sealed plastic bag or box so
that when reinstalled they do not introduce any contamination to the optics.
4)
Should it be necessary to disconnect the fiber device, reinstall the protective dust
caps.
5)
If you suspect that the optics have been contaminated, alternate between blasting
with clean, dry, compressed air and flushing with methanol to remove particles of
dirt.
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R E C A U T I O N S
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 assem-
bly.
1) Do not remove unit from its protective packaging until you’re ready to install it.
2) Wear an ESD wrist grounding strap before handling any module or component. If
you do not have a wrist strap, maintain grounded contact with the system unit
throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection.
WARNING! Integrated circuits and fiber optic components are extremely susceptible
to electro-static discharge damage. Do not handle these components directly unless
you are a qualified service technician and use tools and techniques that conform to
accepted industry practices.
3) Hold boards by the edges only; do not touch the electronic components or gold con-
nectors.
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 board over any surface.
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A R R A N T Y
IMC Networks warrants to the original end-user purchaser that this product, EXCLUSIVE OF
SOFTWARE, shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal and
proper use in accordance with IMC Networks' instructions and directions for a period of six
(6) years after the original date of purchase. This warranty is subject to the limitations set
forth below.
At its option, IMC Networks will repair or replace at no charge the product which proves
to be defective within such warranty period. This limited warranty shall not apply if the
IMC Networks product has been damaged by unreasonable use, accident, negligence, serv-
ice or modification by anyone other than an authorized IMC Networks Service Technician or
by any other causes unrelated to defective materials or workmanship. Any replaced or
repaired products or parts carry a ninety (90) day warranty or the remainder of the initial
warranty period, whichever is longer.
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 accepted by IMC Networks which do
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LED Operation
McBasic TP/FO features four diagnostic LEDs. They are:
FO RCV
Blinks yellow when module is receiving data.
TP LNK
Glows green when a twisted pair link is established.
FA
Glows green when FiberAlert is enabled.
FO LNK
Glows green when a fiber link is established.
The LED functions for McBasic TP/BNC are as follows:
TP RCV
Flickers yellow when twisted pair port is receiving data.
TP LNK
Glows green when a twisted pair link is established.
BNC COL
Flickers red in normal operation indicating normal
collisions are being detected on the BNC segment.
BNC RCV
Flickers yellow when BNC port is receiving data.
General Information
I M C N
E T W O R K S
T
E C H N I C A L
S
U P P O R T
TEL:
(949) 465-3000; (800) 624-1070 (in the U.S. and Canada);
+32-16-550880 (Europe)
FAX:
(949) 465-3020
E-Mail:
Web:
www.imcnetworks.com
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P E C I F I C A T I O N S
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: 100/240V±10% ~ 50/60 Hz, 0.1/0.05A
Heat generated: 25 BTU/hr.
Dimensions
1.50”H x 4.65”W x 4.43”D (3.8 cm x 11.8 cm x 11.3 cm)
1.3 lbs. (.6 kg)
Fiber Optic Specifications
For fiber optic specifications, please visit our Web site at:
www.imcnetworks.com/fopower.com.
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U I D E L I N E S
Fiber Optic transmitters and receivers are extremely susceptible to contamination by par-
ticles of dirt or dust, which can obstruct the optic path and cause performance degradation.
Good system performance requires clean optics and connector ferrules.
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