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TL-FO-USB3-01

USB 3.0 Over Fiber Optic Extender

User Guide

Summary of Contents for TL-FO-USB3-01

Page 1: ...TL FO USB3 01 USB 3 0 Over Fiber Optic Extender User Guide ...

Page 2: ...IC Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 WEEE Statement The European Union has established regulations for the collection and recycling of all waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE Implementation of WEEE regulations may vary slightly by individual EU member states Please check with your Host and state government guidelines for safe disposal and recycling...

Page 3: ...r Site 8 Preparing Your Computer 8 Windows 7 8 8 1 10 8 OS X macOS 10 Linux Ubuntu 14 04 11 Install Device and Drivers on Host PC 12 Windows 7 8 8 1 10 12 OS X macOS 12 Linux Ubuntu 14 04 12 Install the Host Extender Unit 12 Install the Client Extender Unit 13 Compatibility 13 Checking the Installation 14 Windows 7 8 8 1 10 14 OS X macOS 15 Linux Ubuntu 14 04 15 USB Extender Mounting 16 Troublesho...

Page 4: ... no software drivers required Works with all major operating systems Windows OS X and Linux The TL FO USB3 01 incorporates Icron s patented ExtremeUSB technology enabling users to extend beyond the approximate 3m cable limit for USB 3 0 peripheral devices With the TL FO USB3 01 USB 3 0 devices can be located up to 100 meters from the computer This extender system is composed of two individual unit...

Page 5: ...lly Status OFF Fault detected power cycle required 3 Host ON SuperSpeed Host detected on upstream facing port Host OFF SuperSpeed Host not detected Host Blinking SuperSpeed Host is suspended 4 USB 3 0 Type B port Used to connect the Host Extender to the host computer Port accepts locking or non locking USB 3 0 Type B connectors Read the message on the white sticker and remove sticker from the back...

Page 6: ...t powered properly 3 Status Blinking Waiting for connection to Local Extender Status ON Local Remote Extender are linked and operating normally Status OFF Fault detected power cycle required 4 Host ON SuperSpeed Host detected on upstream facing port Host OFF SuperSpeed Host not detected Host Blinking SuperSpeed Host is suspended 5 Power Port Connects to the locking AC power supply Required on Clie...

Page 7: ... fiber optic cabling This cabling must be 50 125μm multimode fiber MMF Terminated with Duplex LC connectors The following maximum distances are achievable depending upon the application and cabling standard Multimode Fiber Class Cameras Storage OM2 50m 50m OM3 100m 50m If premise cabling will be used for the installation then the distances provided above must be met when measuring from the Host to...

Page 8: ...here you want to locate the USB device s 3 Ensure fiber optic cabling is in place prepared properly terminated and within the maximum distances as defined for the cabling standard used 1 Open Control Panel 2 Open Power Options The TL FO USB3 01 does not support suspend modes of operation As such your computer should be configured to not go into suspend mode or to suspend the USB ports Please refer...

Page 9: ...nge Plan Settings 4 Select Never for Put the computer to sleep for all the configurations presented 5 Click Change advanced power settings 6 Expand USB settings 7 Expand USB selective suspend setting 8 Select Disabled ...

Page 10: ...10 OS X macOS 1 Open System Preferences 2 Select Energy Saver 3 For both Battery and Power Adapter power settings move slider bar to Never for Computer Sleep ...

Page 11: ...11 Linux Ubuntu 14 04 1 Edit etc default grub as root 2 Append usbcore autosuspend 1 to the GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT variable 3 Run update grub as root under Ubuntu 4 Reboot the host computer ...

Page 12: ...ers open a terminal and run the lsusb command to confirm that the USB 3 0 device has been installed correctly NOTE To open Device Manager in Windows 10 8 8 1 or Windows 7 Open the Start menu right click on Computer then select Manage Device Manager With Surface Cabling 1 Plug one end of the fiber optic cabling not included into the Link port on the Host Extender 2 Plug the other end of the fiber o...

Page 13: ...gix Networx does not guarantee that all USB 3 0 devices are compatible with the TL FO USB3 01 as there are a number of different configurations that may impact the operation of USB 3 0 devices over extended distances NOTE For Microsoft Kinect applications please use an active extension cable 3 Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet 4 Connect the power adapter to the Client Extender and t...

Page 14: ...roperly or is defective Windows 7 8 8 1 10 1 Open Device Manager to confirm that the TL FO USB3 01 has installed correctly 2 Expand the entry for Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the sign If the TL FO USB3 01 has been installed correctly you should find it listed as two Generic SuperSpeed Hubs or 3 0 Hubs NOTE To open Device Manager in Windows 10 8 8 1 or Windows 7 Open the Start menu ...

Page 15: ...the TL FO USB3 01 has been installed correctly you should find it listed as a Hub under the USB 3 0 SuperSpeed Bus Open a terminal and run the lsusb command The extender should show up as a USB 3 0 hub device with a Vendor ID of 0000h and Product ID of 0000h NOTE To open System Profiler in OS X Open the Finder select Applications then open the Utilities folder and double click on the System Profil...

Page 16: ...directly measuring or using a print out of the stencil below 2 Hardware recommendation M3 0 locking washers and M3 0 screws 4 of each per extender noting screw length will depend upon thickness of mounting surface 3 Drill through each of the four hole markings on the mounting surface using a 4 7625mm 3 16 drill bit 4 Align the bottom enclosure holes to the newly drilled out holes on the mounting s...

Page 17: ...nt Extender units ConnectafiberopticpatchcordbetweentheHost and Client Extender units Recheck operation of the system Host LED is blinking on one or both units The computer went into suspend hibernate or sleep mode The computer tried to suspend the USB 3 0 port that is connected to the Host Extender Follow the steps in Preparing Your Computer to disable suspend modes on your computer Refer to your...

Page 18: ...operly consult the user documentation for the device 4 Update your system BIOS chipset or USB Host controller drivers from your System Motherboard manufacturer s website 5 If the USB device operates properly when directly connected to the computer connect another device of a different type to the TL FO USB3 01 Connect the TL FO USB3 01 to the computer 6 If the second USB device does not operate th...

Page 19: ... 100mm x 76mm x 26mm 3 94 x 2 99 x 1 02 Client EXTENDER USB Connectors 2 x USB 3 0 Type A Locking Receptacles per AIA USB3 Vision specification Link Connector 1 x Duplex LC Connector Dimensions 100mm x 76mm x 26mm 3 94 x 2 99 x 1 02 Power Connector 24V DC 1A Locking 2 5 mm center positive Available Current 900mA for each USB Port Power Supply 100 240V AC Brick Locking ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Tempe...

Page 20: ... on a computer or hub The Type B connector is used to attach the USB cable to a USB device 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 Cables Duplex LC Crossover TX RX USB 3 0 Type A Plug USB 3 0 Type A Jack USB 3 0 Type B Jack USB 3 0 Type B Plug ...

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