NetBotz Fiber 500m Pod Extender
This manual is intended to assist you in the process of installing the NetBotz Fiber 500m Pod
Extender. The instructions in this guide assume a knowledge of computer installation
procedures, familiarity with cabling requirements, and some understanding of USB devices.
Fiber 500m Pod Extender Product Contents
Your NetBotz Fiber 500m Pod Extender package should include the following items:
• NetBotz Fiber 500m Pod Extender User’s Guide (this publication)
• Fiber 500m Pod Extender Local Module
• Fiber 500m Pod Extender Remote Module
• 2 AC power adapters
• USB cable (2m long)
To complete the installation, you will also need the following items that are not included
with the product:
• NetBotz 500 or 420 appliance
• 2-strand fiber-optic cable with MT-RJ connectors (if using surface cabling)
OR
2-strand fiber-optic cable with two information outlets and two 2-strand fiber-optic
cable patch cords with MT-RJ connectors (if using premise cabling)
• 1 NetBotz Camera Pod 120, or 1 or more NetBotz Sensor Pod 120s.
About the NetBotz Fiber 500m Pod Extender
The Fiber 500m Pod Extender enables you to deploy NetBotz Camera Pod 120s or NetBotz
Sensor Pod 120s at a distance greater than the typical the five-meter limit for USB peripheral
devices. With the Fiber 500m Pod Extender, your pods can be located up to 500 meters from
the NetBotz appliance. In addition, the Fiber 500m Pod Extender can supply power to 1
NetBotz Camera Pod 120 or up to 4 NetBotz Sensor Pod 120s. You can also use daisy
chained self-powered USB hubs to connect a NetBotz Camera Pod 120 or more than 4
NetBotz Sensor Pod 120s to your Fiber 500m Pod Extender.
The Fiber 500m Pod Extender is composed of two individual modules: The Local Module
and the Remote Module.
The Local Module
The Local Module connects to the NetBotz appliance using a conventional USB cable and a
power outlet using the included AC power adapter.
Note
The maximum length of the 2-strand fiber-optic cable, including patch cords,
must not exceed 500m.
