Black Box IC248A User manual

Remote Port USB 2.0 4-Port

User Guide

September 2006

IC248

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FCC STATEMENT

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

AND

INDUSTRY CANADA

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

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 J 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.

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.

This product conforms to European Standard EN 55011/A1 Class A, and

EN 50082-1 (IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4).

REMOTE PORT USB 2.0 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.

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.

REMOTE PORT USB 2.0 4-PORT

CONTENTS

Contents

1. Specifications......................................................................................... 6

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

2.1 Product Contents............................................................................ 7

2.2 About the Remote Port USB.......................................................... 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............................ 12

3.5 Checking the Installation.............................................................. 12

3.6 Connecting a USB Device ........................................................... 13

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

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

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

REMOTE PORT USB 2.0 4-PORT

1.Specifications

Range 50 meters over Category 5 UTP cable

USB device support High-speed devices (480 Mb/s)

Full speed devices (12 Mb/s)

Low speed devices (1.5 Mb/s)

USB hub support Any single chain can include four USB hubs and

one Remote Port USB, in any order.

USB host support EHCI (USB 2.0) only

AC Adapter(s) Input: 110/240 V AC, 50 – 60 Hz

Output: 5 V DC, 3 A

Power available to USB

devices at Remote Unit 4 x 500 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) 4 x USB Type A

Local Unit dimensions 107 mm x 84 mm x 34 mm

(4.25” x 3.4” x 1.4”)

Local Unit weight 0.3 kg (0.6 lb)

Remote Unit

dimensions 114 mm x 106 mm x 38 mm

(4.5” x 4.2” x 1.5”)

Remote Unit weight 0.3 kg (0.6 lb)

Total system shipping

weight 1.1 kg (2.4 lb)

Temperature range 4°C to 40°C

Regulatory testing FCC, CE Class A

CHAPTER 2: Introduction

2.Introduction

This manual is intended to assist IT professionals install the Remote Port

USB 2.0 4-Port. 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 thatcould make installation easier.

2.1 Product Contents

When you open your product for the first time you should find the following

items:

• Remote Port USB 2.0 4-Port User Guide

• Local Unit

• Remote Unit

• AC power adapter (2)

• USB cable (2 meters long)

To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that

are not included with the product:

• USB 2.0 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.The

combined length of any patch cords using stranded conductors must not exceed 10 meters.

All references to Category 5 UTP cable in this document represent the minimum requirement.

Category 5E, Category 6 or better UTP cable may be substituted.

Use only the AC adapters supplied with the Remote Port USB 2.0 4-Port. Use of substitute adapters may

cause permanent damage to the system and will void the warranty.

REMOTE PORT USB 2.0 4-PORT

2.2 About the Remote Port USB

The Remote Port USB 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 Remote Port USB, USB devices

can be located up to 50 meters from the host computer.

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.

The Local Unit is powered by an external AC adapter.

Front

View

1Host LED

2Host Port (USB Type B)

3Link LED

4Link Port (RJ45)

5Power LED

6Power connector

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