Allied Telesis AT-MC13 User manual

AT-MC13
Ethernet Media Converter
Installation Guide
PN 613-000660 Rev A

Copyright ©2006 Allied Telesis, Inc.
www.alliedtelesis.com
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written
permission from Allied Telesis, Inc.
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. All other product names, company
names, logos or other designations mentioned herein are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
Allied Telesis, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other
information contained in this document without prior written notice. The information provided
herein is subject to change without notice. In no event shall Allied Telesis, Inc. be liable for
any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not
limited to lost profits, arising out of or related to this manual or the information contained
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possibility of such damages.

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Electrical Safety and Emission
Compliance Statement
Standards: This product meets the following standards.
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer Name: Allied Telesis, Inc.
Declares that the product: Ethernet Media Converter
Model Numbers: AT-MC13
This product complies with FCC Part 15B, Class B Limits:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device must not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Radiated Energy
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. The user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or
registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment
under Federal Communications Commission rules.
Industry Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement
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EMI FCC Part 15 Class B, EN55022 Class B,
VCCI Class B, C-TICK
Immunity EN55024
Electrical Safety UL 60950-1 (CULUS), EN60950-1 (TUV),
CE
Laser Safety EN60825-1

AT-MC13 Media Converter Installation Guide
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Translated Safety Statements
Important: The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is
available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements”
(613-000405) posted on the Allied Telesis website at
www.alliedtelesis.com.

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Contents
Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement ................................. 3
Translated Safety Statements.............................................................................. 5
Preface ................................................................................................................ 9
How This Guide is Organized .............................................................................. 9
Document Conventions...................................................................................... 10
Where to Find Web-based Guides..................................................................... 11
Contacting Allied Telesis.................................................................................... 12
Online Support ............................................................................................ 12
Email and Telephone Support .................................................................... 12
Returning Products ..................................................................................... 12
Sales or Corporate Information................................................................... 12
Chapter 1
Overview ........................................................................................................... 13
Key Features...................................................................................................... 14
Status LEDs ....................................................................................................... 14
Twisted Pair Port................................................................................................ 15
Fiber Optic Port.................................................................................................. 15
Auto-negotiation................................................................................................. 15
Port Speed.................................................................................................. 15
Duplex Mode............................................................................................... 15
MDI/MDI-X Switch.............................................................................................. 17
NORMAL/LNK TST Button................................................................................. 18
MissingLink ................................................................................................. 18
Link Test ..................................................................................................... 19
External Power Adapter ..................................................................................... 20
Network Topologies ........................................................................................... 21
Standalone Topology .................................................................................. 21
Back-to-Back Topology............................................................................... 22

Contents
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Chapter 2
Installation ........................................................................................................ 23
Verifying Package Contents............................................................................... 23
Planning the Installation..................................................................................... 24
Selecting a Site .................................................................................................. 24
Reviewing Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 25
Installing an AT-MC13 Media Converter ............................................................ 27
Cabling an AT-MC13 Media Converter .............................................................. 28
Powering on an AT-MC13 Media Converter ...................................................... 30
Warranty Registration ........................................................................................ 31
Chapter 3
Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 33
Appendix A
Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 37
Physical.............................................................................................................. 37
Temperature....................................................................................................... 37
Electrical Rating ................................................................................................. 37
Agency Certifications ......................................................................................... 38
Fiber Optic Port Specifications........................................................................... 38
RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts ........................................................................ 39
ST Connector..................................................................................................... 40
AT-MCR1 Chassis ............................................................................................. 41
AT-MCR12 Chassis ........................................................................................... 41
Appendix B
Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors ................................................................... 43
Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner ........................................................................ 44
Using a Swab..................................................................................................... 46

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Preface
This guide contains instructions on how to install an AT-MC13 Ethernet
Media Converter.
How This Guide is Organized
This guide contains the following chapters and appendices:
Chapter 1, ”Overview” on page 13
Chapter 2, ”Installation” on page 23
Chapter 3, ”Troubleshooting” on page 33
Appendix A, ”Technical Specifications” on page 37
Appendix B, ”Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors” on page 43
This preface contains the following sections:
“Document Conventions” on page 10
“Where to Find Web-based Guides” on page 11
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 12

Preface
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Document Conventions
This document uses the following conventions:
Note
Notes provide additional information.
Caution
Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warning
Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in bodily injury.