B&B Electronics 855-11844--51 - Manual User Manual
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About the McBasic-Gigabit
McBasic-Gigabit is a low-cost, preconfigured, IEEE 802.3 single-conversion media
converter that converts 1000Base-TX twisted pair to 1000Base-SX multi-mode or
1000Base-LX single-mode fiber. It is available with one RJ-45 connector for the
twisted pair port and an SC connector for the fiber port.
McBasic-Gigabit is also available in a single-strand fiber version which allows two
wavelengths to share one fiber strand — Full-Duplex data travels on different
wavelengths (1310 nm and 1550 nm) — doubling the capacity of fiber. The
McBasic-Gigabit includes one RJ-45 connector and one SC fiber connector.
NOTE
All McBasic-Gigabit units, including 1310 nm single-mode (TX/LX), 850 nm multi-
mode fiber (TX/SX) and single-strand versions (TX/SSLX), will be referred to as
McBasic-Gigabit throughout this installation guide except where differences need to
be indicated.
Installing a McBasic-Gigabit
To install McBasic-Gigabit, first make sure that the unit is placed on a suitable flat
surface. Attach the cables between the McBasic-Gigabit and each device that will be
interconnected and then plug the unit into a reliable, filtered power source.
INSTALLATION TIP
Since single-strand fiber products use optics that transmit and receive on two
different wavelengths, you must deploy single-strand fiber products in pairs, or
connect two compatible B&B Electronics single-strand fiber products. For example,
connect McBasic-Gigabit, TX/SSFX-SM1310-SC (which has 1310 xmt and 1550 rcv) to
a product which has 1550 xmt and 1310 rcv, e.g. McGigabit, TX/SSFX-SM1550-SC.
The two connected products must also have the same speed and distance capabilities
(i.e. both are single-mode [20 km] or both are single/PLUS [40 km]).
AutoCross Feature for Twisted Pair Connection
All twisted pair ports on the Managed Media Converter Module 10/100-II include
AutoCross, a feature that automatically selects between a crossover workstation and a
straight-through connection depending on the connected device.
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