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Installation Guide

Example Application

Requirements

Fiber Optic Link Cabling

 

 

Host

USB Devices

Local Extender

Remote Extender

TL-FO-USB3-02

up to 200m over MMF

LAN

IP Control

OM3 Fiber Optic Link Cable

USB Cable

Optional Network Connections

To complete installation of the TL-FO-USB3-02, you will also require the following items that are not included 

with the product:

•  USB compatible computer (host computer) with a USB compliant operating system

•  USB compatible device

•  2-strand 50/125μm multimode (MMF) OM3 fiber optic cable with Duplex LC connectors

The Host and Client Extenders are interconnected by fiber optic cabling. Duplex multimode fiber cabling is required 

for the TL-FO-USB3-02 for extending up to 200m using 50/125μm OM3 grade cable. The cabling subsystem must 

provide a duplex connection with crossover, and must be terminated with Duplex LC connectors at both ends.

Summary of Contents for TL-FO-USB3-02

Page 1: ...TL FO USB3 02 USB 3 1 USB 2 0 and USB 1 1 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: ... the TL FO USB3 02 System 8 Preparing Your Site 8 Install the Host Extender Unit 8 Connecting the Host Extender to the Client Extender 8 Install the Client Extender Unit 8 Checking the Installation 9 Windows XP 7 8 8 1 10 9 OS X macOS 9 Connecting a USB Device 9 Compatibility 9 Optional Ethernet Pass Through Connection 10 USB Extender Mounting 10 Troubleshooting 12 Specifications 14 Technical Glos...

Page 4: ...and 1 True plug and play no software drivers required Works with all major operating systems Windows macOS Linux and Chrome OS The TL FO USB3 02 incorporates ExtremeUSB C technology enabling users to extend USB 3 1 beyond the standard 3m cable limit for USB 3 1 peripheral devices This extender system is composed of two individual units the Local Extender and the Remote Extender and has the followi...

Page 5: ...nt Extenders 6 USB 2 LED LED is SOLID ON when an active USB 2 connection is established through the ex tender system LED BLINKS when the USB 2 connection is suspended asleep LED is OFF when no USB 2 connection is detected 7 USB 3 LED LED is SOLID ON when an active USB 3 connection is established through the ex tender system LED BLINKS when the USB 3 connection is suspended asleep LED is OFF when n...

Page 6: ...t and Client Extenders 6 USB 2 LED LED is SOLID ON when an active USB 2 connection is established through the ex tender system LED BLINKS when the USB 2 connection is suspended asleep LED is OFF when no USB 2 connection is detected 7 USB 3 LED LED is SOLID ON when an active USB 3 connection is established through the ex tender system LED BLINKS when the USB 3 connection is suspended asleep LED is ...

Page 7: ...are not included with the product USB compatible computer host computer with a USB compliant operating system USB compatible device 2 strand 50 125μm multimode MMF OM3 fiber optic cable with Duplex LC connectors The Host and Client Extenders are interconnected by fiber optic cabling Duplex multimode fiber cabling is required for the TL FO USB3 02 for extending up to 200m using 50 125μm OM3 grade c...

Page 8: ...ry specific power cord together and connect them into a suitable AC outlet 3 Connect the supplied USB 3 1 Gen cable between the Host Extender host port and a USB 3 port on the host computer 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 optic cabling into the Link port on the Client Extender With...

Page 9: ...en select Device Manager OS X macOS Connecting a USB Device Compatibility 1 Open the System Profiler to confirm that the TL FO USB3 02 has installed correctly 2 In the left hand column under Hardware select USB and inspect the right hand panel If the TL FO USB3 02 has been installed correctly you should find it listed as two separate instances of Hub under the USB SuperSpeed Bus 1 Install any soft...

Page 10: ...ings on the mounting surface using a 3 97mm 5 32 drill bit 4 Align the bottom enclosure holes to the newly drilled out holes on the mounting surface 5 Place a locking washer on each of the four screws and using a screwdriver fasten the extender into place mounting hole The TL FO USB3 02 offers a 100 Mbps Ethernet pass through connection that can be used for a variety of purposes including Connecti...

Page 11: ...11 To ensure the stencil below prints to scale be sure to set the page scaling setting to none 205 5 mm 42 mm ...

Page 12: ... Extender to the host computer Reconnect the AC adapters to the Host and Client Extenders Check that the Host and Client Extenders have enumerated as USB hubs in Windows Device Manager macOS System Profiler or using Isusb command in a Linux Terminal If the problem is not resolved contact Technical Support The USB 2 LED is SOLID ON but the USB 3 LED is OFF The Host Extender is not connected to a US...

Page 13: ...be malfunctioning Contact Technical Support for assistance If the second device operates as expected then the first device may not be compatible with this extender Contact Technical Support A USB 3 device is not enumerating as USB 3 or the operating system is notifying the user that the device can Perform Faster if connected to a USB 3 port The USB device is malfunctioning The computer does not re...

Page 14: ...put 24V 1A DC Output Client EXTENDER USB Connector 4 x USB 3 1 Gen 1 Type A Receptacles Link Connector 1 x Duplex LC Network Pass Through 1 x RJ45 Dimensions 137 3mm x 232 1mm x 33 0mm 5 4 x 9 1 x 1 3 Enclosure Material Black Anodized Aluminum Available Current Up to 1 2 Amp 6W to each USB port Power Supply 100 240V AC Input 24V 2 71A DC Output ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature Range 0 C to 50 C...

Page 15: ... 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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