USB 3-2-1 Raven 3104 ™ 4-Port USB 3.1, 100m CAT 6a/7 Point-to-Point Extender System User Guide...
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CE Statement We, Icron Technologies Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the USB 3-2-1 Raven™ 3104, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with European Standards EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 55032 and EN 61000.
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The Local Extender ..........................5 Installation Guide ....................6 Raven 3104 Category Cabling Guidelines .................. 6 Requirements for Installing the USB 3-2-1 Raven 3104 System ......... 6 Preparing Your Site ..........................7 Installing the Local Extender ......................8 Connecting the Local Extender to the Remote Extender ............ 8 Installing the Remote Extender .....................
Introduction This guide provides product information for the USB 3-2-1 Raven™ 3104, installation instructions and troubleshooting guidelines. The instructions in this guide assume a general knowledge of computer installation procedures, familiarity with cabling requirements and some understanding of USB devices. note NOTE: Notes provide additional information that could be useful.
The Local Extender The Local Extender connects to the computer using a standard USB 3.1 Gen 1 cable. Power for this unit is provided by the included 24V 1A adapter. Front View Power Mode Status Link USB 2 USB 3 Config Rear View Link...
The Remote Extender The Remote Extender provides USB 3.1 Type A ports for standard USB devices and allows you to connect up to four USB devices directly. Additional devices may be connected by attaching up to three USB hubs to the Remote Extender. The Remote Extender is powered by an external AC 24V 2.71A adapter, supplying up to 1.2 Amp per USB port.
Installation Guide Raven 3104 Category Cabling Guidelines The USB 3-2-1 Raven 3104 requires a minimum grade of Category 6a cabling to be used in order to reach 100m (328 ft) of extension distance. The total distance of 100m also includes the length of the patch cable should one be required. Up...
USB Cable USB Devices Host USB 3-2-1 up to 100m over CAT 6a/7 Local Extender Remote Extender IP Control Optional Network Connections Preparing Your Site Before installing the Raven 3104 extender, you will need to prepare your site: Place the computer where desired and set it up. Ensure to locate your USB device(s) within the cable-length of the computer.
Installing the Local Extender Place the Local Extender near the computer. Assemble the power adapter and country specific power cord together and connect them into a suitable AC outlet. Connect the supplied USB 3.1 Gen cable between the Local Extender host port and a USB 3 port on the host computer.
Compatibility The USB 3-2-1 Raven 3104 complies with USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 1 specifications governing the design of USB devices. However, there is no guarantee that all USB devices or hosts will be compatible as there are a number of different characteristics that may impact the operation of USB devices over extended distances.
Optional USB Extender Mounting Options The bottom of the enclosure features four convenient pre-drilled holes for optional mounting. Based on your requirements, choose from two available mounting options: 1. USB Extender Mounting Kit (Purchased separately Order Part #10-00621 USB Mounting Kit - Black) 2.
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1. Mark the center point of each of the four holes on your mounting surface either by directly measuring or printing a stencil from www.icron.com/pdf/R-M-stencil.pdf 2. Hardware recommendation: M3 locking washers and M3 screws (4 of each per extender) noting screw length will depend upon thickness of mounting surface.
Troubleshooting The following table provides troubleshooting tips. The topics are arranged in the order in which they should be executed in most situations. If you are unable to resolve the problem after following these instructions, please contact Technical Support for further assistance. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION...
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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION The USB 3 LED is 1. The USB cable connecting 1. Ensure that the included USB 3.1 Gen 1 cable is SOLID ON, but the the Local Extender to the host being used between the host computer and USB 2 LED is OFF.
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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION A USB 3 device is 1. The USB device is 1. Disconnect the extender from the computer. not enumerating malfunctioning. 2. Connect the USB 3 device directly to the host as USB 3, or the computer. operating system 2.
Specifications RANGE Point-to-Point Up to 100m (328 ft) over CAT6a/7 Cable USB DEVICE SUPPORT Maximum Throughput 5 Gbps Traffic Types All Traffic Types Device Types All Device Types Maximum Number of Devices and/or Hubs Up to 30 devices LOCAL EXTENDER USB Connector 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type B Receptacle Link Connector...
Contacting Technical Support If you are experiencing problems not referenced in the Troubleshooting section, or require further assistance, contact Technical Support at the company where you purchased this product and include the following information: • Host computer make and model •...
Technical Glossary Category 6a/7 (CAT 6/7) Network Cabling Category 6a/7 cable is commonly also referred to as CAT 6a or CAT 7. This cabling is available in either solid or stranded twisted pair copper wire variants and as UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair), FTP (Foiled Twisted Pair) or STP (Shielded Twisted Pair).
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