Media Converter – Value Line IE-MC-VL Series Hardware Installation Guide Fifth Edition, August 2016 1243430000/04/08.16 Please note: This document and any further product information if available - can be downloaded at the internet link: http://www.weidmueller.com/downloads Copyright Notice Copyright 2016 Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited.
Overview Weidmüller Media Converter, which is specially designed for reliable and stable operation in harsh industrial environments, provides industrial grade media conversion between 10/100BaseT(X) and 100BaseFX. The IE-MC-VL Series reliable industrial design is excellent for keeping your industrial automation applications running continuously, and comes with a relay output warning alarm to help prevent damages and losses.
Panel Layout of IE-MC-VL Series Top Panel View Front Panel View IE-MC-VL-1TX-1ST 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Front Panel View IE-MC-VL-1TX-1SC/1SCS 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
Mounting Dimensions DIN-Rail Mounting The aluminum DIN-Rail attachment plate should be fixed to the back panel of Weidmüller Media Converter when you take it out of the box. If you need to reattach the DIN-Rail attachment plate to the device, make sure the stiff metal spring is situated towards the top, as shown in the figures below. STEP 1: Insert the top of the DIN-Rail into the slot just below the stiff metal spring. STEP 2: The DIN-Rail attachment unit will snap into place as shown below.
To remove the Media Converter from the DIN-Rail, simply reverse Steps 1 and 2 above. ATEX Information 1. 2. 3. 4. Certification number DEMKO 11 ATEX1106692x Ambient range (-40°C ≤ Tamb ≤ 75°C) Certification string (Ex nA nC IIC T4 Gc) Standards covered (EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013, EN 60079-15:2010) 5. The conditions of safe usage: The Ethernet Communication Devices are to be mounted in an IP54 enclosure and used in an area of not more than pollution degree 2 as defined by IEC60664-1.
WARNING Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2 and Zone 2. These devices must be supplied by a SELV source as defined in the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC. WARNING This equipment has been evaluated as EEx nC IIC T4 equipment under DEMKO Certificate No. 11 ATEX1106692X. Each module is marked with II 3G and is suitable for use in Zone 2 Explosive Atmospheres. Devices must be installed in a minimum IP 54 enclosure as defined in IEC 60529 and EN 60529.
Keep input wiring and output wiring separated. It is strongly advised that you label wiring to all devices in the system when necessary. Grounding the Media Converter Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise due to electromagnetic interference (EMI). Run the ground connection from the ground screw to the grounding surface prior to connecting devices. ATTENTION This product is intended to be mounted to a well-grounded mounting surface such as a metal panel.
STEP 1: Insert the negative/positive DC wires into the V-/V+ terminals. STEP 2: To keep the DC wires from pulling loose, use a small flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the wire-clamp screws on the front of the terminal block connector. STEP 3: Insert the plastic terminal block connector prongs into the terminal block receptor, which is located on the Media Converter’s top panel. ATTENTION Before connecting the device to the DC power inputs, make sure the DC power source voltage is stable.
100BaseFX Ethernet Port Connection The concept behind the SC port and cable is quite straightforward. Suppose you are connecting devices I and II. Contrary to electrical signals, optical signals do not require a circuit in order to transmit data. Consequently, one of the optical lines is used to transmit data from device I to device II, and the other optical line is used transmit data from device II to device I, for full-duplex transmission.
Alarm Contact Weidmüller Media Converter has one Alarm Contact located on the top panel. For detailed instructions on how to connect the Alarm Contact power wires to the two middle contacts of the 6-contact terminal block connector, see the “Wiring the Alarm Contact” section above. A typical scenario would be to connect the Fault circuit to a warning light located in the control room. The light can be set up to switch on when a fault is detected.
10M 100M (TP) 100M (FX) FDX/ COL GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN Off When the corresponding PORT alarm is enabled and the port’s link is active, or when the corresponding PORT alarm is disabled.
Auto-Negotiation and Speed Sensing All of Weidmüller Media Converter’s RJ45 Ethernet ports independently support auto-negotiation for transmission speed in the 10BaseT and 100BaseTX modes, with operation according to the IEEE 802.3u standard. This means that some nodes could be operating at 10 Mbps, while at the same time, other nodes are operating at 100 Mbps. Auto-negotiation takes place when an RJ45 cable connection is made, and then each time a LINK is enabled.
Protection Reverse Polarity Protection Mechanical Casing Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Installation Environmental Operating Temperature Present IP30 protection, aluminum case 53.6 x 135 x 105 mm 0.63 kg DIN-Rail, Wall Mounting 0 to 60°C (32 to 140 oF) -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F) for -T models Storage Temperature -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185 oF) Ambient Relative Humidity 5 to 90% (non-condensing) Regulatory Approvals Safety UL60950, UL 508, CSA C22.2 No.
Contact Information Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG Postfach 3030 32760 Detmold Klingenbergstraße 16 32758 Detmold Germany Phone +49 (0) 5231 14-0 Fax +49 (0) 5231 14-2083 E-Mail info@weidmueller.com Internet www.weidmueller.
