Allied Telesis IMC2000 Series User manual

613-002626 Rev A
IMC2000/200 Series
Industrial Switching Media Converters
AT-IMC2000TP/SP
AT-IMC2000TP/SC
AT-IMC2000T/SP
AT-IMC2000T/SC
AT-IMC200TP/SC
AT-IMC200T/SC
Installation Guide
SFP
SYSTEM
1
2
3
SML
FORCE
100FD
REMOTE
PoE
CONTROL
OFF ON
AT-IMC2000
Industrial Media Converter
60W
PORT 1
PORT 2
SYSTEM
1
2
3
SML
NOT USED
FORCE
100FD
OFF ON
TX
RX
AT-IMC2000
Industrial Media Converter
PORT 1
PORT 2
SYSTEM
1
2
3
SML
NOT USED
FORCE
100FD
OFF ON
TX
RX
AT-IMC200
Industrial Media Converter
PORT 1
PORT 2
SYSTEM
1
2
3
OFF
TX
RX
AT-IMC2000
Industrial Media Converter
PORT 1
PORT 2
60W
ON SML
FORCE
100FD
REMOTE
PoE
CONTROL
SYSTEM
1
2
3
OFF
TX
RX
AT-IMC200
Industrial Media Converter
PORT 1
PORT 2
60W
ON SML
FORCE
100FD
REMOTE
PoE
CONTROL
PORT 1
SFP
SYSTEM
1
2
3
OFF
AT-IMC2000
Industrial Media Converter
PORT 2
ON
SML
NOT USED
FORCE
100FD
4533

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Electrical Safety and Emissions
Standards
This section contains the following:
“US Federal Communications Commission”
“Industry Canada”
“Emissions, Immunity and Electrical Safety Standards” on page 4
“Translated Safety Statements” on page 4
US Federal Communications Commission
Radiated Energy
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with this instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
Note
Modifications or changes not expressly approved of by the manufacturer or the FCC, can void
your right to operate this equipment.
Industry Canada
Radiated Energy
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Emissions, Immunity and Electrical Safety Standards
RFI Emissions FCC Class A, EN55032 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A, RCM, VCCI, FCC Part 15,
ICES
Warning
In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures. E84
EMC (Immunity) EN55024, EN55035, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3
Electrical Safety EN60950-1 (TUV), UL 60950-1 (CULUS)
Warning
Laser Safety: EN60825 L7
Translated Safety Statements
Important: 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/support.

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Contents
Preface............................................................................................................................................................... 7
Symbol Conventions .................................................................................................................................... 8
Contacting Allied Telesis.............................................................................................................................. 9
Chapter 1: Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Description ................................................................................................................................................. 12
Key Features ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Auto MDI/MDI-X .................................................................................................................................. 13
DIP Switches ....................................................................................................................................... 14
DC Power ............................................................................................................................................ 14
Twisted-Pair Port ................................................................................................................................. 14
Auto-Negotiation or 100 Mbps Setting................................................................................................. 14
LEDs .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Smart MissingLink™ (SML) ....................................................................................................................... 18
SML Example Scenarios ..................................................................................................................... 18
SML Example Scenarios with Two Connected Media Converters ...................................................... 19
Enabling SML ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Power over Ethernet (PoE) ........................................................................................................................ 21
Enabling Remote PoE Control............................................................................................................. 21
Chapter 2: Installation ................................................................................................................................... 23
Reviewing Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................... 24
Selecting a Site for the Media Converter ................................................................................................... 26
Planning the Installation ............................................................................................................................. 27
Cable Specifications for Copper Port .................................................................................................. 27
Speed/Duplex Combinations for AT-IMC2000 .................................................................................... 28
Speed/Duplex Combinations for AT-IMC200 ...................................................................................... 29
Unpacking the Media Converter................................................................................................................. 30
Installing the Media Converter ................................................................................................................... 32
Installing the Media Converter on a DIN Rail ............................................................................................. 33
Installing the Media Converter on a Wall ................................................................................................... 35
Installing the SFP Transceiver ................................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 3: Powering On the Media Converter .............................................................................................. 41
Wiring and Powering on the Media Converter ........................................................................................... 42
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 45
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................ 49
Physical Specifications............................................................................................................................... 49
Environmental Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 49
Power Specifications.................................................................................................................................. 50
RJ45 Connector and Port Pinouts.............................................................................................................. 50
Fiber-Optic Port Specifications................................................................................................................... 52
Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber-Optic Connectors .............................................................................................. 53
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 53
Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner ................................................................................................................ 54

IMC2000/200 Sereis Media Converter Installation Guide
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Using a Swab ............................................................................................................................................. 56

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Preface
This guide contains the installation instructions for the following Industrial
Switching Media Converters.
AT-IMC2000TP/SP
AT-IMC2000TP/SC
AT-IMC2000T/SP
AT-IMC2000T/SC
AT-IMC200TP/SC
AT-IMC200T/SC
This preface contains the following sections:
“Symbol Conventions” on page 8
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 9

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Symbol 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.
Warning
Laser warnings inform you that an eye and skin hazard exists due to
the presence of a Class 1 laser device.

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Contacting Allied Telesis
If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis
technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied
Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links for
the following services on this page:
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search for answers to your questions in our knowledge database,
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Authorizations (RMAs), and contact Allied Telesis technical
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Hardware warranty information - Learn about Allied Telesis
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Replacement Services - Submit an RMA request via our interactive
support center.
Documentation - View the most recent installation guides, user
guides, software release notes, white papers and data sheets for
your product.
Software Updates - Download the latest software releases for your
product.
For sales or corporate contact information, go to www.alliedtelesis.com/
purchase and select your region.

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Chapter 1
Overview
This chapter contains the following sections:
“Description” on page 12
“LEDs” on page 16
“Smart MissingLink™ (SML)” on page 18

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Description
The IMC2000/200 series media converter extends the distance of your
network by interconnecting LAN devices that are physically separated by
large distances. In addition, this series models are industrial media
converters, which can be deployed outdoors and in hash environments.
Figure 1 shows the AT-IMC2000TP/SP model.
Figure 1. AT-IMC2000T/SP Media Converter
Key Features The IMC2000/200 series media converter has the following key features:
Tolerance to harsh industrial environments (See “Environmental
Specifications” on page 49)
DIN rail mountable
Wall mountable
Note
To install the media converter on the wall, you must obtain the
optional wall mounting kit separately.
DC power connector
IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation compliant on the copper port
Auto-Negotiation or 100 Mbps full-duplex mode on the copper port
Auto MDI/MDI-X on the copper port (See “Auto MDI/MDI-X” on
page 13)
One SC or SFP fiber optics connector

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One twisted-pair port (See “Twisted-Pair Port” on page 14)
Far end fault on 100Mb fiber port
Power over Ethernet (PoE) (IEEE 802.3at 30watt)
Pre-standard 60watt PoE (LTPoE++)
10Kbyte Jumbo packets
Smart Missing LinkTM(SML) (See “Smart MissingLink™ (SML)” on
page 18)
Table 1 shows the specifications of the ports and PoE for each model.
Auto MDI/
MDI-X
An RJ45 twisted-pair port on a 100 Mbps Ethernet network device can
have one of two possible wiring configurations: MDI or MDI-X. The RJ45
port on a PC, router, or bridge is typically wired as MDI, while the twisted-
pair port on a switch or hub is usually MDI-X.
The media converter features Auto MDI/MDI-X. The twisted-pair port
automatically determines the configuration of the port on the device to
which it is connected and then configures itself appropriately.
For example, if a port on a media converter is connected to a port on a
bridge, which is typically wired as MDI, the port on the media converter
automatically configures itself as MDI-X.
This feature allows you to use a straight-through cable when connecting
any type of device to the media converter, regardless of the wiring
configuration of the port on the device.
Table 1. Connecting Networks
Model PoE
Fiber-optic Port
Copper Port
Connector L1 Standard
AT-IMC2000TP/SP
60W
SFP 100/1000Base-X
10/100/1000Base-T
AT-IMC2000TP/SC SC 1000Base-SX
AT-IMC2000T/SP
n/a
SFP 100/1000Base-X
AT-IMC2000T/SC SC 1000Base-SX
AT-IMC200TP/SC 60W SC
100Base-FX 10/100/1000Base-T
AT-IMC200T/SC n/a SC

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DIP Switches The media converter is equipped with the DIP switches. Figure 2 shows
the DIP switches on the media converter.
Figure 2. DIP Switches
To configure the media converter, use the following DIP switches:
SML - Turn on or off the SML feature.
FORCE 100FD - Select Auto Negotiation or set the port speed for
100Mbps in full-duplex mode.
REMOTE PoE CONTROL - Activate or deactivate remote PoE which
allows you to remotely power cycle your PoE device.
Note
The only AT-IMC2000TP/SP, AT-IMC2000TP/SC, and
AT-IMC200TP/SC models are equipped with the Remote PoE
Control DIP switch. DIP switch 3 is not used for the other models.
DC Power The IMC2000/200 series media converter is equipped with the DC power
connector.
Twisted-Pair Port The twisted-pair port features an eight-pin RJ45 connector that uses four
pins at 10 or 100 Mbps and all eight pins at 1000 Mbps. For the port
pinouts, see “RJ45 Connector and Port Pinouts” on page 50.
The port has a maximum operating distance of 100 m (328 feet). For
twisted-pair port cabling specifications, refer to Table 3 on page 27.
Auto-Negotiation
or 100 Mbps
Setting
You can set the twisted-pair port to 100 Mbps full-duplex mode or Auto-
Negotiation mode using the DIP switch See Figure 2 on page 14.
When this DIP switch is in the FORCE 100 F/D (up) position, the
twisted-pair port is forced to 100 Mbps full-duplex mode, and Auto
Negotiation is disabled
When in the AUTO NEG (down) position, the twisted-pair port
operates in Auto-Negotiation mode.

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Caution
100 Mbps full-duplex mode should not be used unless absolutely
necessary because forcing 100 Mbps full-duplex in most
applications is likely to cause a duplex mismatch, in turn, causing
poor network performance. 100 Mbps full-duplex mode should only
be used when the link partner is already forced to 100 Mbps full-
duplex operation, and Auto-Negotiation is disabled on the link
partner. In this specific case, using Auto Negotiation on the media
converter would result in a duplex mismatch.

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LEDs
Figure 3 shows the LEDs on the AT-IMC2000TP/SP media converter.
Figure 3. LEDs on the AT-IMC2000TP/SP Media Converter
Figure 4 shows the LEDs on the AT-IMC2000T/SC media converter.
Figure 4. LEDs on the AT-IMC2000T/SC Media Converter
Copper Port PoE
Fiber Port
SYSTEM
Copper Port
Link Activity
Link Activity
Duplex Mode/
Fiber Port
SYSTEM
Copper Port
Link Activity
Link Activity
Collision Detection

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Table 2 describes the media converter’s LEDs.
Table 2. Media Converter LED Functional Descriptions
LED State Description
SYSTEM
Off The media converter is not operational.
Solid Green The media converter is operational.
Slow Blinking
Green
An error is present on the media
converter.
Fiber Port L/A
(Link/Activity)
Off The port has not established a link.
Solid Green The port has an established link to a
network device, but it is not transmitting
or receiving network packets.
Rapid Blinking
Green
The port is transmitting or receiving
network packets.
Slow Blinking
Green
SML is on and detects a failure on the
copper port or the remote fiber port when
operating in a back-to-back configuration
with another IMC2000/200 Series media
converter.
Copper
Port
L/A
(Link/Activity)
Off The port has not established a link.
Solid Green The port has an established link to a
network device, but it is not transmitting
or receiving network packets.
Rapid Blinking
Green
The port is transmitting or receiving
network packets.
Slow Blinking
Green
SML is on and detects a failure on the
link on the fiber port.
D/C
(Duplex
Mode and
Collisions)
Off The port is not operating or operating in
half-duplex mode.
Solid Green The port is operating in full-duplex mode.
Blinking Green Collisions are occurring on the port.
POE
Off There is no powered device detected.
Solid Green The end-node is a powered device and
the port is providing power to it.

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Smart MissingLink™ (SML)
If one of the Ethernet connections to the media converter loses link, the
Smart MissingLink™ (SML) feature allows you to determine which port still
has a valid connection and which port requires troubleshooting. The value
to this type of network monitoring and fault notification is that you can
quickly determine which media converter port has failed and troubleshoot
the specific area where the problem is occurring.
When the media converter detects a loss of connection on one of the
ports, the port’s L/A LED is turned off. At the same time, the media
converter causes the opposite port’s L/A LED to blink while simultaneously
turning OFF that port’s Ethernet connection to its end node. This occurs
even though the properly operating port had a valid connection before the
failure occurred: The reason for this is so that its end node is notified that
the data path has been compromised, and immediate action is required.
For example, if the network connection to the media converter’s twisted-
pair port fails, the FIBER P2 L/A LED blinks slowly while its link is turned
OFF. The COPPER P2 L/A LED is turned OFF, indicating a failed
connection on the twisted-pair port. If the failure had started with the fiber-
optic cabling, then the COPPER P2 L/A LED would blink slowly, and the
FIBER P2 L/A LED would turn OFF.
SML Example
Scenarios
Following are example scenarios with one SML enabled media converter
connected between two end nodes.
Figure 5 shows media converter and end node L/A LED behavior with
SML enabled under normal conditions.
Figure 5. SML in Normal Condition
Figure 6 shows media converter and end node L/A LED behavior with
SML enabled with a fiber connection down.
IMC2000/200
Copper L/A Fiber L/A
End Node Copper Cable Fiber Cable
Link LED On
End Node
Link LED On
LED On LED On
Media converter
IMC2000/200
Copper L/A Fiber L/A
End Node Copper Cable Fiber Cable
Link LED Off
End Node
Link LED Off
LED Blinking LED Off
Media converter

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Figure 6. SML with Fiber Connection Down
Figure 7 shows media converter and end node L/A LED behavior with
SML enabled with a copper connection down.
Figure 7. SML with Copper Connection Down
SML Example
Scenarios with
Two Connected
Media
Converters
Following are example scenarios with two SML enabled media converters
connected back-to-back (bookend mode).
Figure 8 shows media converter and end node L/A LED behavior with
SML enabled under normal conditions.
Figure 8. SML in Normal Condition with Two Media Converters
Figure 9 shows media converter and end node L/A LED behavior with
SML enabled with a copper connection down between a media converter
and an end node.
Figure 9. SML with Copper Connection to End Node Down
IMC2000/200
Copper L/A Fiber L/A
End Node Copper Cable Fiber Cable
Link LED Off
End Node
Link LED Blinking
LED Off LED Blinking
Media converter
IMC2000/200
Fiber Cable
End Node
Link LED On
End Node
Link LED On
IMC2000/200
Copper L/A Fiber L/A
LED On LED On
Fiber L/A
LED On
Copper L/A
LED On
Copper Cable Copper Cable
Media converter Media converter
IMC2000/200
End Node
Link LED Off
End Node
Link LED Off
IMC2000/200
Copper L/A Fiber L/A
LED Off LED Blinking
Fiber L/A
LED Blinking
Copper L/A
LED Blinking
Fiber CableCopper Cable Copper Cable
Media converter Media converter

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Figure 10 shows media converter and end node L/A LED behavior with
SML enabled with a fiber connection down between two media converters.
Figure 10. SML with Fiber Connection Between Media Converters Down
Enabling SML To enable SML on the unit, set the SML ON/OFF DIP switch 1 to the ON
position. See Figure 2 on page 14.
IMC2000/200
End Node
Link LED Off
End Node
Link LED Off
IMC2000/200
Copper L/A Fiber L/A
LED Blinking LED Off
Fiber L/A
LED Off
Copper L/A
LED Blinking
Fiber CableCopper Cable Copper Cable
Media converter Media converter