Connecting to the Chromeleon PC
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) and plug the cable’s “B” connector into the USB
receptacle on the other USB module (see
A USB 2.0 external hub can be used to connect the modules to the PC.
Refer to the manual provided by the hub vendor for complete installation
instructions. One or more hubs is required in the following situations:
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Use a hub if the number of USB devices in the system exceeds the
number of available USB ports.
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Use a hub if the IC system or other USB device is more than 5 meters
(16 ft) from the PC.
Figure 15. Example USB Connections: Two Dionex USB Modules
Connected to the IC System
The USB standard limits the USB cable length to 5 meters (16 ft). Each
USB device can be separated from the PC by no more than five hubs.
Thus, each USB device can be located no more than 30 meters
(32 yds) from the PC.
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