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The LEX unit

The LEX unit connects to the computer using the attached USB cable. Power for the system is provided by 
the 24V AC adapter connected at the LEX unit.  The LEX unit delivers power over the Cat 5 extension link to 
the REX unit.

Front View

Rear View

ITEM TYPE

DESCRIPTION

1

Power LED (Blue)

LED turns on when power is supplied. Off when no power is 
supplied.

2

Link LED (Green)

Indicates a valid ExtremeUSB® link is established between the LEX 
and REX units over the Cat 5 cabling. LED does not blink when in 
suspend state.

3

Host LED (Green)

Indicates that the Ranger 2212 system is properly enumerated on 
the host PC. LED blinks when in suspend state.

4

Activity LED (Amber)

Indicates activity when data transmission is active between LEX 
and REX. LED blinks intermittently with or without a USB device 
connected. When the LEX and REX are in suspend mode, the LED 
is off. 

5

Earth Ground

Optional earth ground connection to housing of unit. Accepts an 
M2 type screw.

6

Power 

Connects to 24V AC adapter supply. Required for proper operation 
of the Ranger 2212 system.

7

USB Type B Port

Used to connect the LEX unit to the host computer.

8

Link Port (RJ45)

Accepts RJ45 connector for Cat 5 cabling (or better).

4

5

6

7

8

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2

3

4

Summary of Contents for USB Ranger 2212

Page 1: ...USB Ranger 2212 Cat 5 USB 2 0 Extender with Remote Power User Guide Powered by ...

Page 2: ...212 to which this declaration relates is in conformity with European Standard EMC EN 55022 2006 A1 2007 Class B EN 61000 3 2 2006 EN 61000 3 3 2003 and EN 55024 1998 A2 2003 IC Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 2010 Icron Technologies Corporation All rights reserved Icron Technologies Corporation the Icron Technologies Corporation logo and the Icron Technolog...

Page 3: ...unit 6 Installing the REX unit 6 Connecting the LEX unit to the REX unit 7 Checking the Installation 7 Connecting a USB Device 8 Troubleshooting 8 Specifications 11 Limited Hardware Warranty 12 Hardware Remedies 12 Limitation of Liability 12 Obtaining Warranty Service 13 Contacting Technical Support 13 Technical Glossary 14 ...

Page 4: ...allation 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 s Cat 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP cable with two RJ45 connectors if using surface cabling OR Cat 5 cabling with two information outlets and two Cat 5 patch cords with RJ45 connectors if us...

Page 5: ...en in suspend state 3 Host LED Green Indicates that the Ranger 2212 system is properly enumerated on the host PC LED blinks when in suspend state 4 Activity LED Amber Indicates activity when data transmission is active between LEX and REX LED blinks intermittently with or without a USB device connected When the LEX and REX are in suspend mode the LED is off 5 Earth Ground Optional earth ground con...

Page 6: ...vercurrent condition and the attached USB device attempts to draw more than the 500mA current 3 Power LED Blue LED turns on when power is supplied to unit via Cat 5 cable from LEX Off when no power is supplied 4 Link LED Green Indicates a valid ExtremeUSB link is established between the LEX and REX over Cat 5 cabling LED turns on when link between LEX and REX is established Off when there is no li...

Page 7: ...ter and the USB device s and the total length including patch chords is no more than 100m Installing the LEX unit 1 Place the LEX unit near the computer 2 Install the supplied USB cable to LEX Type B Port and an available USB 2 0 1 1 Type A Port on the computer 3 Plug the 24V power adapter into a suitable AC outlet 4 Connect the power adapter to the LEX unit Use only the AC adapter supplied with t...

Page 8: ...wer Host and Link LEDs are on and that the Activity LED is blinking If the Link LED is permanently off then the cabling between the LEX and REX unit is not installed properly or is defective 2 For Windows users 2000 XP Vista Windows 7 open Device Manager to confirm that the Ranger 2212 has installed correctly Expand the entry for Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the sign If the Ranger ...

Page 9: ... contact technical support for further assistance PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION All LEDs on LEX unit are off The LEX unit is not receiving power from the LEX AC adapter 1 Ensure that the AC power adapter is properly connected to the LEX unit 2 Check that the AC adapter is connected to a live source of electrical power All LEDs on REX unit are off The REX unit is not receiving power over the Cat 5 link 1 ...

Page 10: ...de see your operating system s documentation 2 Attach a USB device to the Ranger 2212 All LEDs on both the LEX unit and REX unit are on but the USB device does not operate correctly or is detected as an Unknown Device in the operating system The USB device is malfunctioning The computer does not recognize the USB device The application software for the device is not operating The Ranger 2212 is ma...

Page 11: ... USB device manufacturer s website for details Device LED is orange and units are no longer functioning Overcurrent condition has occurred because USB device draws more power than can be supplied per USB specification 500mA 1 Power cycle LEX LED Host and LINK LEDs on LEX REX units blink intermittently Firmware mismatch between the LEX and REX 1 Use a different LEX REX pair which have the same firm...

Page 12: ...V AC 50 60 Hz 600 mA maximum Output 24V DC 1A AC adapter connector 2 1 mm centre positive jack Power available to USB device at REX unit 500 mA each port LEX unit USB connector 1 x USB Type B LEX unit Link connector 1 x RJ45 REX unit Link connector 1 x RJ45 REX unit USB connector 2 x USB Type A LEX unit dimensions 3 94 x 2 99 x 1 02 100 mm x 76 mm x 26 mm REX unit dimensions 3 94 x 2 99 x 1 02 100...

Page 13: ...ranty set forth in this agreement replaces all other warranties Icron Technologies Corporation expressly disclaims all other merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and non infringement of third party rights with respect to the hardware Icron Technologies Corporation dealer agent or employee is not authorized to make any modification extension or addition to this warranty Under no cir...

Page 14: ...r replaced item will be shipped to you at Icron Technologies Corporation s expense not later than thirty days after Icron Technologies Corporation receives the defective product Address the returned product to RMA Coordinator Icron Technologies Corporation 4664 Lougheed Highway Suite 221 Burnaby BC V5C 5T5 Canada Contacting Sales Email sales icron com Tel 604 638 3920 Contacting Technical Support ...

Page 15: ... The Type B connector is used to attach the USB cable to a USB device RJ45 The Registered Jack RJ physical interface is what connects the network cabling Cat 5 to the LEX unit and REX unit You may use either the T568A scheme Table 1 or the T568B scheme Table 2 for cable termination as the Ranger 2212 uses all four pairs of the cable RJ45 connectors are sometimes also referred to as 8P8C connectors...

Page 16: ...Icron Technologies Corporation 4664 Lougheed Highway Suite 221 Burnaby BC V5C 5T5 Canada Tel 604 638 3920 Fax 604 638 3930 www icron com ...

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