Installation guide
Fiber Optic Link Cabling
The LEX and REX units are interconnected by up to 10 kilometers of fiber optic cabling. Two strands of
singlemode fiber optics are required to support the long reach connection. The cabling subsystem must
provide a duplex connection with crossover, and must be terminated with Duplex LC connectors at both
ends.
Installing the Ranger 2244 System
Before you can install the Ranger 2244, you need to prepare your site:
1.
Determine where the computer is to be located and set up the computer.
2.
Determine where you want to locate the USB device(s).
3.
If you are using surface cabling, the Ranger 2244 supports a maximum distance of 10km over SMF.
OR
If you are using premise cabling, ensure compatible fiber optic cabling is installed between the two
locations, with fiber optic information outlets located near both the computer and the USB
device(s), and the total length including patch cords is no more than 10km over SMF.
Installing the LEX unit
1.
Place the LEX unit near the computer.
2.
Install the supplied USB cable between the LEX and USB port on the host computer.
Installing the REX unit
1.
Place the REX unit near the USB device(s).
2.
Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet.
3.
Connect the power adapter to the REX unit.
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USB extension up to 10km over singlemode fiber optic cable
