Allied Telesis AT-MCR1 User manual

Media Converter
Chassis
AT-MCR1
Installation Guide
613-000687 Rev B

Copyright ©2007 Allied Telesis, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without
prior written permission from Allied Telesis, Inc.
Allied Telesis is a trademark of Allied Telesis, Inc. All other product names,
company names, logos or other designations mentioned herein are
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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 herein,
even if Allied Telesis, Inc. has been advised of, known, or should have
known, the 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: Media Converter Chassis
Model Numbers: AT-MCR1
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.

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RFI Emissions FCC Part 15 Class B
Immunity EN55024
Electrical Safety EN60950 (TUV),
UL 60950-1 (cULus),
CSA C22.2
Translated Safety Statements
Important: The indicates that a translation of the safety
statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety
Statements” posted on the Allied Telesis website at
www.alliedtelesis.com.
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.

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Preface .........................................................................................7
Safety Symbols Used in this Document ........................................8
Where to Find Web-based Guides ................................................9
Contacting Allied Telesis .............................................................10
Online Support ....................................................................10
Email and Telephone Support.............................................10
Warranty..............................................................................10
Returning Products..............................................................10
Sales or Corporate Information ...........................................11
Chapter 1: Overview .................................................................13
Key Features ...............................................................................14
Status LEDs.................................................................................14
Chapter 2: Installation ..............................................................15
Reviewing Safety Precautions.....................................................16
Verifying the Package Contents ..................................................20
Selecting a Site............................................................................21
Installing a Media Converter in the Chassis ................................22
Installing the Chassis On a Table or Desktop (AC Models Only) 25
Installing the Chassis Under a Table (AC Models Only) .............26
Mounting the Chassis on the Wall ...............................................29
Installing the Chassis in a Rack...................................................32
Powering On an AC-Powered Chassis........................................34
Wiring and Powering On a DC-Powered Chassis .......................37
Warranty Registration..................................................................42
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ....................................................43
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ...................................45
Physical .......................................................................................45
Contents

Contents
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Temperature ................................................................................45
Electrical Rating (for AC version only).........................................45
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications .................46
Compliance Standards ................................................................46

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Preface
This guide contains instructions on how to install an AT-MCR1
Media Converter Chassis.
This preface contains the following sections:
“Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 8
“Where to Find Web-based Guides” on page 9
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 10

Preface
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Safety Symbols Used in this Document
This document uses the safety symbols in Table 1.
Table 1. Safety Symbols
Symbol Meaning Description
Caution Performing or omitting a specific
action may result in equipment
damage or loss of data
Warning Performing or omitting a specific
action may result in electrical shock.

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Where to Find Web-based Guides
The installation and user guides for all Allied Telesis products are
available in portable document format (PDF) on our web site at
www.alliedtelesis.com. You can view the documents online or
download them onto a local workstation or server.

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Contacting Allied Telesis
This section provides Allied Telesis contact information for
technical support as well as sales or corporate information.
Online Support
You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied
Telesis Knowledge Base: www.alliedtelesis.com/kb. You can
use the Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical
support staff and review answers to previously asked questions.
Email and Telephone Support
For technical support via email or telephone, refer to the Support &
Services section of the Allied Telesis web site:
www.alliedtelesis.com. Select your country from the list
displayed on the website, then select the appropriate menu tab.
Warranty
For hardware warranty information, refer to the Allied Telesis web
site: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/warranty. Select your
country from the list displayed on the website, then select the
appropriate menu tab.
Returning Products
Products for return or repair must first be assigned a return
materials authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Allied
Telesis without an RMA number will be returned to the sender at
the sender’s expense.
To obtain an RMA number, contact Allied Telesis’ Technical
Support group through the Allied Telesis web site:
www.alliedtelesis.com/support/rma. Select your country from
the list displayed on the website, then select the appropriate menu

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tab.
Sales or Corporate Information
You can contact Allied Telesis for sales or corporate information
on our web site: www.alliedtelesis.com. To find the contact
information for your country, select Contact Us -> Worldwide
Contacts.

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Chapter 1
Overview
The AT-MCR1, shown in Figure 1, is a chassis with an internal
power supply designed to house one Allied Telesis media
converter. The AT-MCR1 chassis provides convenient installation
options: on a desktop, mounted under a table, placed on the wall,
or installed in an industry standard 19” or 23” rack.
Figure 1. AT-MCR1 Media Converter Chassis
The AT-MCR1 chassis includes a mounting rail (750-10857-00),
as shown in Figure 2, for installing a media converter.
Figure 2. Mounting Rail
1046
PWR
AT-MCR1
1047

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Key Features
The AT-MCR1 chassis has the following features:
LED for unit status
One slot for an ATI standard media converter
Internal AC/DC power supply
Desktop, wall, under table, or rack mount installation
Status LEDs
Refer to Table 2 for a description of the chassis LED.
Table 2. LED
LEDs Color Description
PWR Green Power on the AT-MCR1 chassis
is ON.
OFF Power on AT-MCR1 chassis is
OFF.

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Chapter 2
Installation
This chapter contains the following sections:
“Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 16
“Verifying the Package Contents” on page 20
“Selecting a Site” on page 21
“Installing a Media Converter in the Chassis” on page 22
“Installing the Chassis On a Table or Desktop (AC Models
Only)” on page 25
“Installing the Chassis Under a Table (AC Models Only)” on
page 26
“Mounting the Chassis on the Wall” on page 29
“Installing the Chassis in a Rack” on page 32
“Powering On an AC-Powered Chassis” on page 34
“Wiring and Powering On a DC-Powered Chassis” on page 37
“Warranty Registration” on page 42

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Reviewing Safety Precautions
Review the following safety precautions before you begin to install
the AT-MCR1 chassis.
Note
The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is
available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety
Statements” on the Allied Telesis website at
www.alliedtelesis.com.
Warning: Class 1 Laser product.
 L 1
Warning: Do not work on equipment or cables during
periods of lightning activity.
 E2
Warning: Power cord is used as a disconnection
device. To de-energize equipment, disconnect the
power cord.
 E3
Warning: Class I Equipment. This equipment must be
earthed. The power plug must be connected to a
properly wired earth ground socket outlet. An
improperly wired socket outlet could place hazardous
voltages on accessible metal parts.
 E4
Pluggable Equipment. The socket outlet shall be
installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
 E5

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Caution: Air vents must not be blocked and must have
free access to the room ambient air for cooling.
 E6
Warning: Operating Temperature. This product is
designed for a maximum ambient temperature of 40°
degrees C.
 E7
All Countries: Install product in accordance with local
and National Electrical Codes.
 E8
Warning: As a safety precaution, install a circuit
breaker with a minimum value of 16 Amps between the
equipment and the DC power source.
Always connect the wires to the LAN equipment first
before you connect the wires to the circuit breaker. Do
not work on HOT feeds to avoid the danger of physical
injury from electrical shock. Always be sure that the
circuit breaker is in the OFF position before connecting
the wires to the breaker. E9
Warning: Do not strip more than the recommended
amount of wire. Stripping more than the recommended
amount can create a safety hazard by leaving exposed
wire on the terminal block after installation. E10
Warning: When installing this equipment, always
ensure that the power supply ground connection is
installed first and disconnected last. E11

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Warning: Check to see if there are any exposed copper
strands coming from the installed wires. When this
installation is done correctly there should be no
exposed copper wire strands extending from the
terminal block. Any exposed wiring can conduct harmful
levels of electricity to persons touching the wires. 
E12
This system will work with a positive grounded or
negative grounded DC system. E13
Warning: Only trained and qualified personnel are
allowed to install or to replace this equipment. E14
Caution: The attached mounting brackets must be
used to securely mount the device on the wall.
 E15
Warning: For centralized DC power connection, install
only in a restricted access area. E23
A tray cable is required to connect the power source if
the chassis is powered by centralized DC power. The
tray cable must be an UL listed Type TC tray cable and
rated at 600 V and 90 degree C, with three conductors,
minimum 14 AWG. E24
Caution: Installation of the equipment in a rack should
be such that the amount of air flow required for safe
operation of the equipment is not compromised.
 E36

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Warning: Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment
should be maintained. Particular attention should be
given to supply connections other than direct
connections to the branch circuits (e.g., use of power
strips).
 E37

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Verifying the Package Contents
Make sure the following items are included in your package. If any
item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales
representative for assistance.
One AT-MCR1 Media Converter Chassis with a mounting
rail installed
Four protective rubber feet (for desktop use only)
Two mounting brackets
Eight bracket-mounting screws (M3X6)
Four wall-mount plastic anchors (No. 6-10, 7/8 inch)
Four self-tapping screws (3.5mm X 20mm)
One retaining clip (AC model only)
This installation guide
Warranty card
Items needed for installation but not provided by Allied Telesis:
Phillips screw driver
Mounting screws for under-table installation