2-port usb 2.0 100m cat 5e/6/7 extender system with flexible power (18 pages)
Summary of Contents for Icron USB Ranger 2204
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USB Ranger® 2204 Cat 5 USB 2.0 Extender User Guide Powered by...
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CE Statement We, Icron Technologies Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the Ranger 2212, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with European Standard EMC EN-55022:2006+A1:2007 Class B, EN 61000- 3-2:2006, EN 61000-3-3:2003, and EN 55024:1998+A2:2003.
Contents Introduction ..........................................Ranger Product Contents ..........................Requirements ......................... About the Ranger Installation guide ..........................................Installing the LEX unit ........................Installing the REX unit ..................Connecting the LEX unit to the REX unit ......................Checking the Installation ......................Connecting a USB Device Troubleshooting ....................
An additional AC power adapter may be purchased for the LEX unit in the event that your USB port can not supply note the required 500mA current. Please contact an Icron Sales representative for further details (See Page 13). Requirements To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not included with the product: •...
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The LEX unit The LEX unit connects to the computer using a standard USB cable. Power for this unit is provided by the USB on the host computer. Front View Rear View ITEM TYPE DESCRIPTION LED turns on when power is supplied. Off when no power is Power LED (Blue) supplied.
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The REX Unit The REX unit provides USB Type A ports for standard USB devices. The REX unit allows you to connect up to four USB devices directly. Additional devices may be connected by attaching USB hubs to the REX unit. The REX unit is powered by an external AC adapter and can supply up to 500mA to each USB port.
Installation guide USB extension up to 100m Cat 5 (or better) cable Before you can install the Ranger 2204, you need to prepare your site: Determine where the computer is to be located and set up the computer. Determine where you want to locate the USB device(s). If you are using surface cabling, the Ranger 2204 supports a maximum distance of 100m.
Connecting the LEX unit to the REX unit To ensure proper operation, it is recommended that only Cat 5 or better, Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling note be used to connect the LEX unit to the REX unit. The cabling must have a straight-through conductor configuration with no crossovers and must be terminated with 8 conductor RJ45 connectors at both ends.
The Ranger 2204 complies with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 specifications governing the design of USB devices. However, Icron Technologies Corporation does not guarantee that all USB devices are compatible with the Ranger 2204, as there are a number of different configurations that may impact the operation of USB devices over extended distances.
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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Link LED on LEX • The host computer is not 1. Disconnect all USB devices from the REX unit. unit is on, Host powered on. LED on LEX unit 2. Disconnect the LEX unit from the computer. is off.
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USB device is • A USB device must have the 1. Install the required USB device driver on the attached to REX appropriate driver installed on computer operating system prior to attaching USB port but the computer operating system. the USB device to the REX unit. Please see your REX device LED USB device manufacturer’s website for details.
Icron Technologies Corporation product or service, even if Icron Technologies Corporation, its suppliers or licensors have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
The repaired or replaced item will be shipped to you, at Icron Technologies Corporation’s expense, not later than thirty days after Icron Technologies Corporation receives the defective product.
Technical Glossary Category 5 (Cat 5) Network Cabling Category 5 cable is commonly also referred to as Cat 5. This cabling is available in either solid or stranded twisted pair copper wire variants and as UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) or STP (Shielded Twisted Pair). UTP cables are not surrounded by any shielding making them more susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI).
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