About the McPC 10/100
The McPC 10/100 is an IEEE 802.3 single conversion PC media
converter card that converts:
• 10Base-T twisted pair and 10Base-FL 1300 nm multi-mode fiber,
OR
• 100Base-TX twisted pair and 100Base-FX 1300 nm multi-mode
fiber.
McPC 10/100s can be mounted in any PC with a standard PCI or ISA
slot. McPC 10/100 include diagnostic LEDs for each port and a 4-pin
peripheral power supply connector.
Application Diagram
Using the modular media converter series in the wiring closet, connect
PC’s with the McPC 10/100.
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Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines
Fiber optic transmitters and receivers are extremely susceptible to
contamination by particles of dirt or dust which can obstruct the optic
path and cause performance degradation. Good system performance
requires clean optics and connector ferrules.
1) Use fiber patch cords (or connectors, if fiber is being terminated)
only from a reputable supplier; low-quality components can cause
many hard-to-diagnose problems in an installation.
2) The manufacturer installs dust caps 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.
WARNING!
Integrated circuits and fiber optic components are extremely
susceptible to electrostatic discharge damage. These components should
only be handled directly by a qualified service technician using tools and
techniques that conform to accepted industry practices.
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 the optics appear to have been contaminated, alternate between
blasting with clean, dry, compressed air and flushing with methanol
to remove particles of dirt.
Warranty
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
in this section.
