Black Box IC244A-R2 User manual

Single/Dual USB-CAT5 Extender

165FT

User Guide

January 2004

IC244

A-R2

IC246

A-R2

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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.

SINGLE/DUAL USB-CAT5 EXTENDER 165FT

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

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;

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.

SINGLE/DUAL USB-CAT5 EXTENDER 165FT

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

SINGLE/DUAL USB-CAT5 EXTENDER 165FT

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

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.

SINGLE/DUAL USB-CAT5 EXTENDER 165FT

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

1Host Port (USB Type B) 2Host LED (green)

3Link Port (RJ45)

4Link LED (yellow)

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