NetBotz Fiber 500m Pod Extender
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NetBotz Fiber 500m Pod Extender
The Remote Module
The Remote Module connects to one Camera Pod 120s or one or more Sensor Pod 120s
using conventional USB cables, and to a power outlet using the included AC adapter. The
Remote Module allows you to connect up to 4 USB devices, such as a NetBotz Camera Pod
120, NetBotz Sensor Pod 120, or USB hubs to which additional devices (such as one Camera
Pod 120 with one or more Sensor Pod 120s) will be connected.
Connecting the Local Module to the Remote Module
The Local Module and Remote Module are interconnected by up to 500m of 2-strand fiber-
optic cabling. The cabling must provide a duplex connection and be terminated with MT-RJ
connectors at both ends.
USB Cables
USB cables have two distinct connectors. The Type A connector is used to connect the cable
from a USB device to the Type A port on a computer or hub. The Type B connector is used to
attach the USB cable to a USB device.
Before You Begin
Before you can install the Fiber 500m Pod Extender, you need to prepare your site.
1. Determine where the NetBotz appliance is to be located and set up the appliance.
2. Determine where you want to deploy your pod or pods.
3. If you are using surface cabling, ensure you have enough 2-strand fiber-optic cabling to
connect the two locations.
OR
If you are using premise cabling, ensure the 2-strand fiber-optic cabling is installed
between the two locations with information outlets located near both the computer and
the USB device(s).
Install the Local Module
1. Place the Local Module near the NetBotz appliance.
2. Plug the Type B connector on the USB cable (included) into the USB Type B Port on
the Local Module.
3. Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet.
4. Connect the power adapter to the Power Connector on the Local Module.
5. Plug the Type A connector on the USB cable into a USB port on the NetBotz appliance.
Install the Remote Module
1. Place the Remote Module near the pod.
2. Using a USB cable, plug the USB Type B connector into the pod, and then plug the
Note
Connecting more than one NetBotz Camera Pod 120 to a single Fiber 500m Pod
Extender places a significant burden on the bandwidth of the USB port and will
reduce the maximimum image capture rate for all cameras connected to the port.