User Guide
Quick-Start Guide
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Manual Revision: June 2, 2020 2:48 PM
Product Diagram (IMC1GSFP60W)
Component Function
1 PWR LED
• Green: An external DC Power Source is
detected.
• O: An external DC Power Source is not
detected.
2 RJ45 Port
• Connect a Network Device to the Media
Converter.
• ON: A PoE Powered Device (PD) is detected.
• Flashing: The Media Converter is
transmitting/receiving data.
3 DIP Switch
DIP1: This switch is currently not in use.
DIP 2:
• O: Sets SFP speeds to 1000Mbps (default)
• On: Sets SFP speeds to 100Mbps.
4 SFP LED
• Green: Indicates that a link is detected on the
SFP.
• Flashing: Indicates that data is being
transmitted or received.
5 SFP Slot
• Connect an SFP (100/1000BASE-X) to the
Media Converter.
6 4-Pin Terminal Block
• Connect an external DC Power Source (48-56V
DC Input) to the Media Converter.
• Connect an alarm or warning circuit to the
relay (ALM) connection. The relay is triggered if
the Media Converter loses power.
Industrial RJ45 to Open SFP Mini PoE Media Converter | 1000 Mbps (1G) | 60W
7 Ground Screw
• Connect a ground connection to the Ground
Screw when connecting a DC Power Source to
the Media Converter.
Requirements
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• Network Equipment (e.g. Router, Network Switch) x 1
• MSA-Compliant 100/1000BASE-X SFP Transceiver Module x 1
• RJ45 Terminated UTP/STP CAT5e (or better) Network Cable x 1
• Terminated Fiber Optic Cable (dependent on SFP Module) x 1
• DC Power Source x 1
• Small Flat Head Screwdriver x 1
• Phillips Head Screwdriver x 1
• Alarm or Warning Circuit x 1
Powering the Media Converter
Connecting and installing the 4-Wire Terminal Connector must be completed by a
licensed Electrician.
Notes: Make sure that you turn o the power source before connecting the power wire
to the Media Converter.
Do not exceed the recommend power source voltage as it may result in personal or
product damage.
1. Using a Small Flat Head Screwdriver, loosen the two screws (+V-) on the 4-Wire
Terminal Connector (included).
2. Connect the Power Wires from a DC Power Source (48 - 56V DC), or the provided
Barrel Power Connector Adapter to the proper Terminal Block Connectors on
the Media Converter. The terminals are marked on the Media Converter’s Casing
(connect the positive wire to V+ and the negative wire to V-).
3. (Optional) Using a Small Flat Head Screwdriver, loosen the two screws (ALM) on
the 4-Wire Terminal Connector.
4. (Optional) Connect the Relay Wires from an Alarm or Warning Circuit to the 2
ALM Relay Pins on the Terminal Block Connector.
5. Tighten the four screws on the 4-Wire Terminal Connector.
6. Insert the 4-Wire Terminal Connector in the 4-Wire Terminal Block on the Media
Converter.
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