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the letters ‘USB’ instead). USB cables are directional, and can only be
connected one way: the narrow rectangular A plug connects to a hub
(including the computer), and the squarer B plug with the bevelled
top connects to a USB device, such as the PowerLab. Connecting
Macintosh or Windows computers should be much the same in this
case: just look for the icons. If the connection is to a USB card installed
in the computer, there might not be any icons on the card. The narrow
rectangular sockets for the USB A plug are distinctive, though. Any
USB icons on the plugs should be on top.
USB Connection Rules
1.
Cable length should be less than 5 metres (16 feet) between devices.
Devices include USB hubs. There are a maximum of five hubs on
any branch, so the maximum distance between the computer and
the Powerlab is 30 metres (98 feet). Do not use extension cables,
use hubs between approved high-speed cables.
Computer or
hub connection
PowerLab
connection
USB icon
USB cable
A plug
B plug
Figure 2–2
Connecting a PowerLab to a
computer with USB
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