Black Box IC254A-US User manual

Remote Port USB 2.0 -CAT5

4-Port

User Guide

October 2008

IC254A-US

IC254A-EU

IC254A-UK

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CUSTOMER

SUPPORT

INFORMATION

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

AND

CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

Class A Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in

a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area

is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the

interference at his own expense.

Caution:

Changes or modications 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 A certied device.

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 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 A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le

brouillage radioélectrique publié par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

FCC STATEMENT

Normas Ociales Mexicanas (NOM)

Electrical Safety Statement

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el1.

aparato eléctrico sea operado.

Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia2.

futura.

Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación3.

deben ser respetadas.

Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.4.

El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina5.

de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc.

El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean6.

recomendados por el fabricante.

El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado7.

por el fabricante.

Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo8.

descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a

personal de servicio calicado.

El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interera su uso. 9.

La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o supercie similar

puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el

ujo de aire por los oricios de ventilación.

El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como10.

radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplicadores) que

producen calor.

REMOTE PORT USB 2.0 -CAT5 4-PORT

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 sica 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 oricios de ventilación.

18. Servicio por personal calicado 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.

NOM STATEMENT

REMOTE PORT USB 2.0 -CAT5 4-PORT

Contents

1. Specications ................................................................................ 6

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

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

2.2 About Remote Port USB 2.0 ..................................................... 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 and 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

CONTENTS

1. Specications

Range 100 meters over CAT5 (or better) UTP

USB device support

High-speed devices (480 Mb/s) (USB 2.0)

Full speed devices (12 Mb/s) (USB 2.0 & 1.1)

Low speed devices (1.5 Mb/s) (USB 2.0 & 1.1)

USB hub support Any single chain can include up to 4 USB hubs plus one

Remote Port USB 2.0 -CAT5 4-Port, in any order

USB host support EHCI (USB 2.0) and OHCI/UHCI (USB 1.1)

Maximum USB devices

supported (Incl. USB Hubs)

14 USB Devices including any additional USB hubs connected

to the Remote Unit

AC adapter(s)

Use only the AC

adapter provided

Input: 100/240 V AC, 50 – 60 Hz

Output: 5 V DC, 1.5 A

AC adapter connector 1.7mm centre-positive jack

Power available to USB device

at Remote Unit 500 mA

USB cable length (Local Unit to

Host computer) 0.15 meters (0.49 ft)

Local Unit connector (upstream) 1 x USB Type A connector

Local Unit connector

(downstream) 1 x RJ45

Remote Unit connector

(upstream) 1 x RJ45

Remote Unit conector

(downstream) 4 x USB Type A port

Local Unit dimensions 44 mm x 87 mm x 24 mm (1.72” x 3.43” x 0.95”)

Local Unit weight 0.20 kg ( 0.44 lbs)

Local Unit power consumption 500 mA Maximum

Remote Unit dimensions 110 mm x 69 mm x 28 mm (4.33” x 2.72” x 1.10”)

Remote Unit weight 0.05 kg ( 0.11 lbs)

Remote Unit power consumption Approx. 500 mA (No Load). 2.5A (Full load)

System shipping weight 0.65 kg (1.42 lbs)

Operating temperature range 0°C – 50°C

Regulatory testing FCC Class A, IC, CE Class A

ESD Rating EMC EN-61000-4-2 4kV Contact, 8kV Air

REMOTE PORT USB 2.0 -CAT5 4-PORT

2. Introduction

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 provide additional information that could be useful.

CAUTION

Cautions provide important information about an operational requirement.

2.1 Product Contents

Your Remote Port USB 2.0 -CAT5 4-Port is packaged with:

• Remote Port USB 2.0 -CAT5 4-Port User Guide

• Local Unit

• Remote Unit

• Remote Unit AC power adapter (1)

To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not included with

the product:

• USB 1.1 or 2.0 compatible computer (Host computer) with a USB compliant operating

system

• USB 1.1 or 2.0 compatible device

• CAT5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable with two RJ45 connectors (if using surface

cabling),

OR, CAT5 cabling with two information outlets and two CAT5 patch cords with RJ45

connectors (if using premise cabling)

NOTE

The maximum length of the CAT5 UTP cable, including patch cords, must not exceed 100 meters

An additional AC power adapter may be purchased for the Local Unit unit in the event that your USB port can not supply

the required 500mA current. Please contact an Black Box Sales representative for further details (See Page 16)

All references to CAT5 cable in this document represent the minimum requirement. CAT6 or better or STP cable

may be substituted.

Use only the AC adapters suppied with te Remote Port USB 2.0 USB CAT5. Use of substitute adapters may cause

permanent damage to the system and will void the warranty

REMOTE PORT USB 2.0 -CAT5 4-PORT

2.2 About the Remote Port USB 2.0 -CAT5 4-Port

The Remote Port USB 2.0 breaks the ve-meter distance barrier for the connection of USB

peripheral devices and allows users to enjoy the benets of USB technology beyond the

desktop. With the Remote Port USB 2.0, USB devices can be located up to 100 meters from the

host computer. In addition, the Remote Port USB 2.0 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 computer using the attached USB cable. Power for this

unit is provided by the USB on the Host computer.

Back View Top View

ITEM TYPE DESCRIPTION

1 Power LED (Blue) LED turns on when power is supplied. Off when no power is supplied.

2 Host LED (Green) LED turns on when Remote Port USB 2.0 -CAT5 4-Port is installed

properly.

3 Link Port (RJ45) Accepts RJ45 connector for CAT 5 cabling (or better).

4Link LED (Green) on

RJ45

Indicates connectivity between Local Unit and Remote Unit. LED turns

on when link between Local Unit and Remote Unit is established. Off

when there is no link between Local Unit and Remote Unit.

5Activity LED (Amber)

on RJ45

Indicates activity on RJ45 port. LED blinks intermittently when data is

transmitted between Local Unit and Remote Unit.

6 Power/Conﬁg port Manufacturer use only.

7 USB Type A connector Used to connect the Local Unit unit to the Host computer.

REMOTE PORT USB 2.0 -CAT5 4-PORT

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