Black Box RemotePort User manual

Fiber RemotePort USB 4-Port

Fiber Remote Port

USB-4 Port

Remote Unit

Fiber Remote Port

USB-4 Port

Local Unit

FEBRUARY 2003

IC243A

CUSTOMER

SUPPORT

INFORMATION

Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)

FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746

Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018

Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: [email protected]

FCC/IC RFI STATEMENTS, EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA

RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not

installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested

and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance

with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to

provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is

operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a

residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own

expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the

interference.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital

apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada. It complies with

ICES-003.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites

applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le

brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada. Se conforme à ICES-003.

EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This equipment complies with the requirements of the European EMC directive

89/336/EEC by conforming to EN 55022/A1 Class A, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2,

and EN 61000-3-3.

FIBER REMOTEPORT USB 4-PORT

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.

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.

NOM STATEMENT, TRADEMARKS

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 objetos 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: Objetos 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.

TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL

BLACK BOX and the logo are registered trademarks of Black Box

Corporation.

Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the

trademark owners.

FIBER REMOTEPORT USB 4-PORT

Contents

Chapter Page

1. Specifications ...................................................................................................... 5

2. Introduction ........................................................................................................ 7

2.1 Overview ....................................................................................................... 7

2.2 USB Connectors .......................................................................................... 8

2.3 Applications ................................................................................................. 8

2.3.1 Connecting a Single Device .............................................................. 9

2.3.2 Connecting Multiple Colocated Devices ......................................... 9

2.3.3 Connecting Devices at Multiple Locations .................................... 10

3. Installation ........................................................................................................ 11

3.1 The Complete Package ............................................................................. 11

3.2 Site Preparation ......................................................................................... 11

3.3 Install the Local Unit ................................................................................ 12

3.4 Install the Remote Unit ............................................................................ 12

3.5 Interconnect the Two Units ..................................................................... 12

3.5.1 With Surface (Exposed) Cabling ................................................... 12

3.5.2 With Premise Cabling ..................................................................... 13

3.6 Check the Installation ............................................................................... 13

4. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 14

4.1 Problems, Causes, and Solutions ............................................................. 14

4.2 Calling Black Box ...................................................................................... 16

4.3 Shipping and Packaging ........................................................................... 16

CHAPTER 1: Specifications

1. Specifications

Cable Required: Between local and remote units: Duplex 62.5/125-µm

multimode, 50/125-µm multimode, or 9/125-µm single-

mode fiberoptic cable terminated with MT-RJ male

connectors;

Between local unit and attached USB host: USB Type A to

Type B cable (a 2-m/6.5-ft. cable is included);

Between remote unit and attached USB devices: Devices with

hardwired Type A cords plug directly into the remote unit;

otherwise, you’ll need a USB Type A to Type B cable (not

included) for each device

Compliance: CE (EN 55022 Class A, EN 55024, EN 61003-2, EN 61003-3);

FCC Class A, IC Class/classe A;

USB-IF

Transmission: Transparent to users (automatic, no delay)

USB Data Rate: 1.5 or 12 Mbps (passed through) depending on transmission

speeds of attached devices

Maximum

Distance: 500 m (1640 ft.) of multimode or single-mode cable between

local and remote units

Indicators: LEDs on local unit:

Front-mounted: (1) for unit power, (1) for host

communication;

Rear-mounted: (1) for fiber link;

On remote unit:

Front-mounted: (1) for unit power, (4) for device

communication;

Rear-mounted: (1) for fiber link

Connectors: On local unit:

Front-mounted: (1) USB Type B female, (1) 2.1-mm

center-positive barrel jack for power;

Rear-mounted: (1) MT-RJ female;

On remote unit:

Front-mounted: (4) USB Type A female, (1) 2.1-mm

center-positive barrel jack for power;

Rear-mounted: (1) MT-RJ female

FIBER REMOTEPORT USB 4-PORT

Temperature

Tolerance: 39.2 to 104˚F (4 to 40˚C)

Humidity

Tolerance: 10 to 90% noncondensing

Enclosure: Steel

Power: For each unit: From utility-power (mains) outlet through

detachable input cord and IEC 320 inlet to external

transformer:

Input to transformer: 100 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz,

autosensing;

Output from transformer: 15 VDC at up to 1 amp;

Output on USB ports (remote unit only): 5 VDC at

500 mA;

Typical consumption:

Local unit: Up to 2 watts;

Remote unit: Up to 12 watts depending on power drawn

by attached USB devices

Size: Each unit: 1.5"H x 4.5"W x 4.2"D (3.8 x 11.4 x 10.7 cm)

Weight: 0.6 lb. (0.3 kg) for each unit

CHAPTER 2: Introduction

2. Introduction

2.1 Overview

The Fiber RemotePort USB 4-Port overcomes the standard 5-meter (16.4-ft.)

distance limitation for connecting USB peripherals by transmitting USB signals

across fiberoptic cabling. It gives you access to USB devices that don’t have to be at

the same desk you are, or even in the same room or building.

The RemotePort consists of a local unit and a remote unit. The local unit, shown

at top in Figure 2-1, can be connected to a host computer with a standard Type A

to Type B USB cable, a 2-m (6.5-ft.) length of which is included. The remote unit,

shown at bottom in Figure 2-1, can be connected to as many as four USB peripherals

using additional standard Type A to Type B USB cables (not included). Both units

are powered by identical external AC power supplies. You can run up to 500 m

(1640 ft.) of duplex fiberoptic cabling between the units, as shown in Figure 2-2.

This cabling must be terminated with MT-RJ connectors at both ends.

Figure 2-1. The local unit (top) and remote unit (bottom).

Figure 2-2. An installed system.

LED and MT-RJ

connector for local-to-

remote link

LED and barrel

jack for power

Local unit: LED

and USB Type B

connector for host

USB

devices

(only

one

shown)

USB

host

USB cable

(included)

Remote unit’s

power supply

Local unit’s

power supply

Duplex fiber

cable (not

included), up to

500 m (1640 ft.)

USB cables

(not included)

RemotePort

local unit

RemotePort

remote unit

Remote unit: LEDs

and USB Type A

connectors for devices

REAR

FRONT

FIBER REMOTEPORT USB 4-PORT

2.2 USB Connectors

Figure 2-3 shows the two distinct types of connectors used on standard USB cables

and devices. The Type A connector is used for USB ports on host computers and

hubs, and on the “host end” of USB cables. The Type B connector is used on USB

peripheral devices and on the “device end” of USB cables.

Figure 2-3. USB connectors.

2.3 Applications

The Fiber RemotePort USB 4-Port can be used for many different applications,

including extending the distance to one device, extending the distance to multiple

devices at the same location, and extending the distance to devices at multiple

locations When daisychaining USB hubs, the RemotePort USB acts as a single hub

and can occupy any of the (up to) five positions in the USB chain.

NOTE

Each USB chain must not contain more than four standard USB hubs

and one RemotePort USB unit.

Many system configurations are possible when the RemotePort USB is used in

conjunction with conventional USB hubs and devices. However, the three

configurations shown in Figures 2-4 through 2-6 are most common.

USB Type A female

(hub or computer

port)

USB Type B female

(peripheral device

port)

USB Type B male

(plug on cable to

peripheral device)

USB Type A male

(plug on cable to

hub or computer)

CHAPTER 2: Introduction

2.3.1 C

ONNECTING A

INGLE

EVICE

Figure 2-4. A dedicated extension connecting a USB surveillance camera.

2.3.2 C

ONNECTING

ULTIPLE

OLOCATED

EVICES

Figure 2-5. An extension connecting the devices of

a USB publishing station, all at the same location.

Host computer

Local unit

Your site’s fiberoptic cabling

Remote

unit

Remote

unit

USB camera

USB color printer

USB B&W printer

USB plotter

USB scanner

Fiberoptic

data outlet

Fiberoptic

data outlet

Fiberoptic

data outlet

Fiberoptic

data outlet

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