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Auto-Negotiation and Speed Sensing 
All of the IMC-21GA’s RJ45 Ethernet ports independently support 
auto-negotiation for transmission speeds of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps , and 
1000 Mbps in operations according to the IEEE 802.3u standard. 
This means that some nodes could be operating at 10 Mbps, while at the 
same time, other nodes are operating at 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps. 
Auto-negotiation takes place when an RJ45 cable connection is made, and 
then each time a LINK is enabled. The IMC-21GA advertises its capability 
for using 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps transmission speeds, with the 
device at the other end of the cable expected to advertise similarly. 
Depending on what type of device is connected, this will result in an 
agreement to operate at a speed of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps. 
If the IMC-21GA’s RJ45 Ethernet port is connected to a non-negotiating 
device, it will default to a speed of 10 Mbps and half-duplex mode, as 
required by the IEEE 802.3u standard. 
Specifications 
Technology 
Standards 
IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3z, 802.3az 
Interface 
RJ45 Port 
10/100/1000BaseT(X), RJ45 connector 
Fiber Port  IMC-21GA-SX/LX-SC: 100/1000Base-SX/LX, SC 
connector 
IMC-21GA: 100/1000BaseSFP slot 
LED Indicators 
Power (PWR1, PWR2), G1 (TP Port), G2 (Fiber 
Port) 
DIP Switch 
The following are DIP-switch selectable: 
Fiber port’s connection speed (FX Speed),   
Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE), 
Link Fault Pass-Through (LFP) 
Fiber Optics 
Multi-mode 
(IMC-21GA-SX-SC) 
Single mode 
(IMC-21GA-LX-SC) 
Distance, km 
0.5 
10 
Wavelength, nm 
850 
1310 
Min. Tx Output, dBm 
-10 
-9 
Max. Tx Output, dBm 
-3 
-3 
Sensitivity, dBm 
-20 
-21 
Power Requirements 
Input Voltage 
12 to 48 VDC (10 to 60 VDC) 
Input Current 
285 mA @ 12 VDC; 156.0 mA @ 24 VDC 
Connection 
Removable 4-contact screw-on terminal block 
Overload Current 
Protection 
1.5 A 
Reverse Polarity 
Protection 
Present 
Physical Characteristics 
Housing 
IP30 protect, metal case 
Dimensions 
30 × 115 × 70 mm (1.19 x 4.53 x 2.76 in) 
Weight 
170 g 
Installation 
DIN-rail mounting 










