McBasic-Gigabit With LFPT Operation Manual
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Table of Contents FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement ............................................................... ii Limited Lifetime Warranty....................................................................................................... ii About the McBasic-Gigabit .................................................................................................... 1 Installing a McBasic-Gigabit ..............................................................................................
About the McBasic-Gigabit McBasic-Gigabit is a low-cost, preconfigured, IEEE 802.3 single-conversion media converter that converts 1000Base-TX twisted pair to 1000Base-SX multi-mode or 1000Base-LX single-mode fiber. It is available with one RJ-45 connector for the twisted pair port and an SC connector for the fiber port.
Configuration Instructions McBasic-Gigabit has user-configurable features located on the PCB board. Please refer to the board diagram and the table for available features. To access the McBasic-Gigabit board for configuration, loosen the two screws on the front of the unit. Slide the board out of the enclosure (faceplate is attached). Configure, then slide the board back into the enclosure and tighten the screws. Following is the McBasic-Gigabit PCB board used to configure the unit.
8 Factory use - Do not change OFF ** WARNING ** Installing modules without understanding the effects of LinkLoss and FiberAlert can cause functioning units to appear flawed or even non functional. Link Integrity During normal operation, link integrity pulses are transmitted by all point-topoint Ethernet devices.
information to the fiber segment. If a media converter is not receiving a twisted pair link, TX LinkLoss disables the transmitter on the media converter's fiber port. The result is in a loss of the link on the device connected to the fiber port. FiberAlert (FA) FiberAlert minimizes the problems associated with the loss of one strand of fiber. If a strand is unavailable, the B&B Electronics device at the receiver end notes the loss of link.
Link Fault Pass-Through (LFPT) Link Fault Pass-Through (LFPT) is a troubleshooting feature that combines TX and FX LinkLoss from both the local and remote McBasic-Gigabit modules. LFPT is enabled by turning on both FX and TX LinkLoss on both modules. This feature allows either end of the conversion to detect a link fault occurring at the other end of the media conversion chain. FiberAlert can also be enabled at the main site.
Additional Gigabit Features Preferred/Forced Mode In addition to Master/Slave Modes, McBasic-Gigabit module also includes Preferred/Forced Modes for Master/Slave negotiation. Preferred Mode helps determine whether the module should act as a Master or Slave. Forced Mode should typically only be used when connecting to some legacy switches, or when there is difficulty establishing a link. The default is Preferred Mode (S1-1 is ON).
LED Operation Each McBasic-Gigabit Converter features diagnostic LEDs that provide information on features and ports. McBasic-Gigabit w/LFPT LNK/ACT Glows green when a twisted pair link is established. Blinks green when data is detected on the port. Located on RJ-45 connector. FDX Glows amber when port is operating in Full-Duplex Mode on the RJ-45 connector. FXLL Glows green when operating in Full-Duplex Mode. TXLL Glows green when TX LinkLoss is enabled on the port.
Troubleshooting During installation, first test the fiber and twisted pair connections with all Troubleshooting features disabled, then enable these features, if desired, just before final installation. This will reduce the features’ interference with testing. If using a high powered device (which is designed for long distance installations) for a short distance installation, the fiber transmitters may overdrive the receivers and cause data loss.
Specifications Environmental Operating Temperature +32°F to +122°F (0°C to +50°C) Storage Temperature +13°F to 185°F (-25°C to +85°C) Humidity 5 - 95% (non-condensing) Power Consumption (Typical) McBasic-Gigabit w/LFPT: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz, 0.2 to 0.
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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 you terminate your own fiber) only from a reputable supplier; low-quality components can cause many hard-todiagnose problems in an installation. 2.
WARNING! Integrated circuits and fiber optic components are extremely susceptible to electrostatic 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.
Safety Certifications UL/CUL: Listed to Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including Electrical Business Equipment. CE: The products described herein comply with the Council Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC) and the Council Directive on Electrical Equipment Designed for use within Certain Voltage Limits (2006/95/EC). Certified to Safety of Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment. For further details, contact B&B Electronics.
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