Planet Media Converter Chassis MC-1000R User manual

Media Converter Chassis
MC-700 & MC-1000R & MC-1500
User’s Manual

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Revision
PLANET Media Converter Chassis User’s Manual
For Models: MC-700 & MC-1000R & MC-1500
REVISION: 1.0 (February, 2008)
Part No.: 2010-000005-003

Table of Contents
1. Overview ................................................................................. 5
2. Checklist ................................................................................. 6
3. Panel Description....................................................................... 7
4. Installation ..............................................................................11
4.1 Installing Media Converter Chassis to 10/19-inch Wiring Closet
Rack ................................................................................11
4.2 Installing Converters to the Media Converter Chassis............11
4.3 Converter Check point........................................................12
5. MC-700 Converter Chassis Specications ....................................14
6. MC-1000R Converter Chassis Specications ................................15
7. MC-1500 Converter Chassis Specications ..................................16

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1. Overview
The 10/19-inch Media Converter Chassis, MC-700, MC-1000R & MC-
1500 is designed to accommodate 7/10/15 units of various type media
converter at a central location for multiple segments cross connection.
Independent power supply in each bay of the MC-700/MC-1000R/MC-
1500, you can freely install the converters without interrupting the
rest of networks. Moreover, each bay of the media center can deploy
to PLANET’S converter family like Ethernet, Fast Ethernet twisted pair
to Fiber-optic conversion, Gigabit SX to LX conversion and the VDSL2
converter family etc…, The slide-in media converters are available for
use at 10/19-inch Media Converter Chassis.

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2. Checklist
Before you start installing the Converter, verify that the package
contains the following:
• The Media Converter Chassis
• Mounting Accessory (for 10/19” Chassis Shelf)
• This User’s Manual
• AC Power Cord
Please notify your sales representative immediately if any of the above-
mentioned items is missing or damaged.

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3. Panel Description
The front panel of the MC-700 is as below:
• 7 open slots for media converters
• 2 LED indicators for system and fans
Fig. 1 Front View of 10-inch Converter Chassis MC-700
LED indications:
Printing LED Status Description
PWR
ON The chassis is powered.
OFF
The chassis is not powered or power failure
if the AC outlet is with 100~240V AC
voltage. Please consult your local dealer if
power failure.
FAN
ON The fan is functional ok.
OFF
The fan is not powered or it is malfunction.
If the fan LED remains off while power
is on. Please consult your local dealer to
replace the FAN.

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The rear panel of the MC-700 is with one fan, one ON/OFF Switch and
a power inlet that accept 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz power input.
Fig. 2 Rear view of MC-700
The front panel of the MC-1000R is as below:
• 10 open slots for media converters
• 3 LED indicators for system and fans
Fig. 3 Front View of 19-inch Converter Chassis MC-1000R

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LED indications:
Printing LED Status Description
PWR
ON The chassis is powered.
OFF
The chassis is not powered or power failure
if the AC outlet is with 100~240V AC
voltage. Please consult your local dealer if
power failure.
FAN A /
FAN B
ON The fan is functional O.K.
OFF
The fan is not powered or it is malfunction.
If the fan LED remains off while power
is on. Please consult your local dealer to
replace the FAN.
The rear panel of the MC-1000R is with two fans, one ON/OFF Switch
and a power inlet that accept 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz power input.
Fig. 4 Rear view of MC-1000R
The front panel of the MC-1500 is as below:
• 15 open slots for media converters
• 3 LED indicators for system and fans
Fig. 5 Front View of 19-inch Converter Chassis MC-1500

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LED indications:
Printing LED Status Description
PWR
ON The chassis is powered.
OFF
The chassis is not powered or power failure
if the AC outlet is with 100~240V AC
voltage. Please consult your local dealer if
power failure.
FAN A /
FAN B
ON The fan is functional O.K
OFF
The fan is not powered or it is malfunction.
If the fan LED remains off while power
is on. Please consult your local dealer to
replace the FAN.
The rear panel of the MC-1500 is with two fans, one ON/OFF Switch
and a power inlet that accept 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz power input.
Fig. 6 Rear view of MC-1500
Note
1. The device is a power-required device, it means,
it will not work till it is powered. If your networks
should active all the time, please consider use an
UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) for your device. It
will prevent you from network data loss or network
downtime.
2. In some area, installing a surge suppression device
may also help to protect your chassis from being
damaged by unregulated surge or current to the
converter or the power adapter.
3. MC-700 provide 22watt total power dissipation, MC-
700 maximum allow installing 2 Gigabit Converter in
each MC-700.

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4. Installation
4.1 Installing Media Converter Chassis to 10/19-inch
Wiring Closet Rack
• Install four screws through mounting ears into each side
• Locate Converter Chassis at 10/19-inch mounting rails and screw up
the front brackets
• Set Main power switch at “OFF” position before connecting the power
cord
4.2 Installing Converters to the Media Converter Chassis
• Turn off the Converter Chassis power
• Verify the Media Converter is right for this Chassis and locate +5VDC
power jack on converter back, carefully slide in and plug to match
10”/19” Chassis slot +5V DC receptacle. Push up the picket fence to
lock the converters
Note
The slide-in Media Converters and Converter Chassis
should be supplied only from PLANET, both Media
Converters and Chassis are built to match each other
at dimensions, DC power jack, and DC receptacle and
power safety.
• Ensure that there is no activity in the network
• Connect the media cable for network connection
• Turn on the chassis power, the Power LED, and both FAN LED indica-
tors will light up

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4.3 Converter Check point
Fiber
Port
Attach the ber cable. The Tx,
Rx ber cable must be paired at
both ends 2.5mm
DC Receptacle
2.5mm
+5V for each slot
DC receptacle is 2.5mm
wide that conforms to
and matches the Media
Converter 2.5mm DC
jack’s central post. Do
not install any improper
unit, model of the Media
Converter
TP
Port
Attach UTP Cat. 3 or 5 cable to
TP port
MPR: To a Hub or Repeater
DTE: To a workstation or NIC
Slide switch “DTE”/”MPR” is on
the side panel. Default: MPR
BNC
Port
Attach T-Connector to BNC port
and connect the RG-58 coaxial
network.
Ensure the coaxial cable/
segment is terminated at both
ends properly.
Note
For safety reason, it is recommend storing the AC
adapter of the converter in a known secured place. For
more about converter, refer to the user guide of the
converter.

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Fig. 7 Installing MC-700 in 10-inch Wiring Closet Rails
Fig. 8 Install MC-1000R / MC-1500 in 19-inch Wiring Closet Rails

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5. MC-700 Converter Chassis Specications
Dimension 217 mm x 88.5 mm x 140 mm (W x H x D)
Converter slots 7 slots
Power Input 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz
Power Dissipation 22 watt maximum
Power Output per
slot +5V DC
DC Plug per slot 2.5 mm DC receptacle
LED indication 2; Power, FAN
Environment
Temperature:
0 ~ 50 degree C (operating)
-20~70 degree C (storage)
Humidity: 0~90% non-condensing
Emission FCC Part 15 Class A, CE

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6. MC-1000R Converter Chassis Specications
Dimension 440 mm x 125 mm x 220 mm (W x H x D)
Converter slots 10 slots
Power Input 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz
Power Dissipation 100 watts / one power unit
Power Output per
slot +5V DC
DC Plug per slot 2.5 mm DC receptacle
LED indication 3; Power, FAN A, FAN B
Environment
Temperature:
0 ~ 50 degree C (operating)
-20~70 degree C (storage)
Humidity: 0~90% non-condensing
Emission FCC Part 15 Class A, CE

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7. MC-1500 Converter Chassis Specications
Dimension 438 mm x 103 mm x 200 mm (W x H x D)
Converter slots 15 slots
Power Input 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz
Power Dissipation 100 watt maximum
Power Output per
slot +5V DC
DC Plug per slot 2.5 mm DC receptacle
LED indication 3; Power, FAN A, FAN B
Environment
Temperature:
0 ~ 50 degree C (operating)
-20~70 degree C (storage)
Humidity: 0~90% non-condensing
Emission FCC Part 15 Class A, CE