Black Box IC244A Bedienungsanleitung
Single/Dual USB-CAT5 Extender
165FT
User Guide
January 2004
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FCC STATEMENT
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
AND
CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or telephone reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables and power cords are required to
connect this device to a personal computer or other Class B certified device.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation
of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe B
prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par le
ministère des Communications du Canada.
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Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)
Electrical Safety Statement
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas
antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas
para referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones
de operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo,
cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una
alberca, etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o
pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como
sea recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico
más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro
servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama,
sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se
debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por
los orificios de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de
calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos
(incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.
NOM STATEMENT
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11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo
del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en
el aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la
polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que
no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra
ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos
donde salen del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de
las lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no
sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato;
o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en
su desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.
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CONTENTS
Contents
1. Specifications......................................................................................... 6
2. Introduction............................................................................................ 7
2.1 Product Contents ............................................................................ 7
2.2 About the USB-CAT5 Extender .................................................... 8
3. Installation............................................................................................ 11
3.1 Before You Begin ........................................................................ 11
3.2 Installing the Local Unit............................................................... 11
3.3 Installing the Remote Unit ........................................................... 11
3.4 Connecting the Local Unit to the Remote Unit ............................ 11
3.5 Checking the Installation.............................................................. 12
3.6 Connecting a USB Device ........................................................... 12
4. Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 13
4.1 Problems, Causes and Solutions................................................... 13
4.2 Calling Black Box........................................................................ 15
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1.Specifications
Range (over Category 5
UTP cable) 50 meters (165 ft)
USB device support USB-CAT5 Extender IC244A: 1 x full-speed (12
Mb/s) ) or low-speed (1.5 Mb/s) device.
USB-CAT5 Extender IC246A: 2 x full-speed (12
Mb/s) or low-speed (1.5 Mb/s) devices.
USB hub support Up to 3 hubs connected in series.
Each hub reduces the maximum range by 10
meters.
Maximum power
available to USB at
Remote Unit
300 mA when Local Unit is supplied with
500 mA;
600 mA when Local Unit is supplied with
1000 mA
USB cable 2 meters (6.6 ft)
Local Unit connector
(upstream)
1 x USB Type B
Local Unit connector
(downstream)
1 x RJ45
Remote Unit connector
(upstream)
1 x RJ45
Remote Unit connector
(downstream)
USB-CAT5 Extender IC244A: 1 x USB Type A
USB-CAT5 Extender IC246A: 2 x USB Type A
Local Unit dimensions 100 mm x 70 mm x 30 mm (4.0” x 2.8” x 1.2”)
Local Unit weight 0.1 kg (0.2 lb)
Remote Unit dimensions 100 mm x 70 mm x 30 mm (4.0” x 2.8” x 1.2”)
Remote Unit weight 0.1 kg (0.2 lb)
Total system shipping
weight
0.4 kg (0.8 lb)
Temperature range 4°C to 40°C
Regulatory testing FCC, CE Class B
CHAPTER 2: Introduction
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2.Introduction
This manual is intended to assist IT professionals install the Single/Dual
USB-CAT5 Extender 165FT. The instructions in this guide assume a general
knowledge of computer installation procedures, familiarity with cabling
requirements, and some understanding of USB devices.
NOTE
Notes give additional information that could make installation easier.
2.1 Product Contents
When you open your product for the first time you should find the following
items:
• Single/Dual USB-CAT5 Extender 165FT User Guide
• Local Unit
• Remote Unit
• USB cable (2m long)
To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that
are not included with the product:
• USB compatible computer
• USB device
• Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable with two RJ45
connectors (if using surface cabling),
OR,
Category 5 UTP cabling with two information outlets and two
Category 5 UTP patch cords with RJ45 connectors (if using
premise cabling)
NOTE
The maximum length of the Category 5 UTP cable, including patch cords, must not exceed 50 meters.
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2.2 About the USB-CAT5 Extender
The USB-CAT5 Extender breaks the five-meter distance barrier for the
connection of USB devices and allows users to enjoy the benefits of USB
technology beyond the desktop. With the USB-CAT5 Extender, USB
devices can be located up to 50 meters from the host computer. In addition,
the USB-CAT5 Extender can supply power to remote low-power and some
high-power USB devices.
The product is composed of two individual units, the Local Unit and the
Remote Unit.
2.2.1 The Local Unit
The Local Unit connects to the host computer using a conventional
USB cable.
Front View Rear View
1
2
3
4
1Host Port (USB Type B) 2Host LED (green)
3Link Port (RJ45)
4Link LED (yellow)
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2.2.2 The Remote Unit
The Remote Unit connects to the USB device using a conventional
USB cable. The Remote Unit of the USB-CAT5 Extender IC244A
enables you to connect one full-speed or low-speed USB device. The
Remote Unit of the USB-CAT5 Extender IC246A enables you to
connect two full-speed or low-speed USB devices.
Front View Rear View
1
2
3
4
1Device Port
(1 x USB Type A on IC244A)
(2 x USB Type A on IC246A)
2Device LED (green)
3Link Port (RJ45)
4Link LED (yellow)
2.2.3 Network Cabling
The Local Unit and Remote Unit are interconnected by up to 50
meters of Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. The
UTP cabling must have a straight-through conductor configuration,
with no crossovers, and must be terminated with 8-conductor RJ45
connectors at both ends.
Category 5 cable
USB USB
Local
Unit
Remote
Unit
cable cable
USB
device
computer
NOTE
Category 5 UTP cabling is the standard data communications cable installed in most commercial and
some residential buildings.
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