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Installation Guide
Example Application
Requirements
Fiber Optic Link Cabling
USB 3.0 Cameras
Client Extender
Assembly Line
Computer & Monitor
USB 3.0 up to 100m
over multimode fiber
Host Extender
To complete installation of the TL-FO-USB3-01, you will also require the following items that are not included
with the product:
• USB 3.0 compatible computer (host computer) with a USB 3.0 compliant operating system
• USB 3.0 compatible device
• 2-strand 50/125μm multimode (MMF) fiber optic cable with Duplex LC connectors
The Host and Clent Extender units are interconnected by 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 the Client Extender unit, inclusive of the premise cabling and the patch cables. All cables must
meet the ratings specified. Patch cables must be terminated with Duplex LC connectors.
Up to 50m with USB 3.0 storage type devices and up to 100m is achievable when
using USB 3.0 bulk traffic cameras. For Microsoft Kinect applications, please use an
active extension cable.
