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USB Ranger® 2224

Fiber Optic USB 2.0 Extender

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Page 1: ...USB Ranger 2224 Fiber Optic USB 2 0 Extender 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: ...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 2 strand fiber optic cable with Duplex LC connectors if using surface cabling OR 2 strand fiber optic cabling with two information outlets and two 2 strand fiber optic patch cords with D...

Page 5: ... 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 port optional Not required in normal operation An optional 5V power supply can be con...

Page 6: ...nd the attached USB device attempts to draw more than the 500mA current 3 Power LED Blue LED turns on when power is supplied Off when no power is supplied 4 Link LED Green Indicates a valid ExtremeUSB link is established between the LEX and REX 5 Host LED Green Indicates that the Ranger 2224 system is properly enumerated on the host PC LED blinks when in suspend mode 6 Activity LED Amber Indicates...

Page 7: ...locate the USB device s 3 If you are using surface cabling the Ranger 2224 supports a maximum distance of 500m OR If you are using premise cabling ensure compatible fiber optic cabling is installed between the two locations with fiber optic information outlets located near both the computer and the USB device s and the total length including patch cords is no more than 500m over MMF Installing the...

Page 8: ...f 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 2224 has installed correctly Expand the entry for Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the sign If the Ranger 2224 has been installed correctly you should find it listed as a Gene...

Page 9: ...unable to resolve the problem after following these instructions please 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 USB port or the optional LEX AC adapter 1 Ensure that the USB connection between the LEX and host computer is properly installed 2 Move the USB connector to another USB port on the h...

Page 10: ...m from Suspend Standby mode see your operating system s documentation 2 Attach a USB device to the Ranger 2224 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 operat...

Page 11: ... documentation and power your USB device with the additional USB device manufacturer supplied power supply if available 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 REX LED Host and LINK LEDs on LEX REX units blink intermittently Firmware mismatch betwee...

Page 12: ... DC 3 A AC adapter connector 1 7 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 Duplex LC REX unit Link connector 1 x Duplex LC REX unit USB connector 4 x USB Type A LEX unit dimensions 3 94 x 2 99 x 1 02 100 mm x 76 mm x 26 mm LEX power consumption 500 mA Maximum REX unit dimensions 3 94 x 2 99 x...

Page 13: ...rranty 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 authorized to make any modification extension or addition to this warranty Under no circum...

Page 14: ...tem 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 Tel 604 638 3920 Contacting Sales Email sales icron com Tel 604 638 3920 Contacting Technical Sup...

Page 15: ...he Type A port on a computer or hub The Type B connector is used to attach the USB cable to a USB device Duplex LC Crossover When a crossover fiber optic cable is called for the cable has the transmit signal on one end connected to the receive signal at the other end USB Type A port USB Type A connector USB Type B port USB Type B connector RX TX ...

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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