Icron USB 2.0 Ranger 442 Manuel utilisateur

USB 2.0 Ranger 442

and USB 2.0 Ranger 444

User Guide

USB 2.0 Ranger 442 Model Shown

USB 2.0 Ranger 442 and USB 2.0 Ranger 444

Thank you for purchasing the USB 2.0 Ranger. Please read this guide

thoroughly before installation.

This document applies to Part Numbers:

• 00-00213 through 00-00217 (Ranger 442)

• 00-00218 through 00-00222 (Ranger 444).

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning

The USB 2.0 Ranger 442 and USB 2.0 Ranger 444 have been tested and

found compliant with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference when installed and operated in a

commercial environment. The USB 2.0 Ranger 442 and USB 2.0 Ranger 444

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with this user guide, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. Operation of the USB 2.0 Ranger 442 or USB 2.0

Ranger 444 in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in

which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own

expense.

CE Statement

We, Icron Technologies Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility

that the USB 2.0 Ranger 442 and USB 2.0 Ranger 444, to which this

declaration relates, are in conformity with European Standard EN 55022/A1

Class A, and EN 50082-1 (IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4)

IC Statement

These Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Technologies Corporation, the Icron Technologies Corporation logo, and the

Icron Technologies Corporation products referred to herein are either the

trademarks or the registered trademarks of Icron Technologies Corporation.

All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Icron

Technologies Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors that may

appear in this manual. Information contained herein is subject to change

without notice.

User Guide

Contents

Introduction................................................................................................ 1

USB 2.0 Ranger Product Contents............................................................. 1

About the USB 2.0 Ranger......................................................................... 2

Before You Begin ...................................................................................... 5

Installing the LEX unit............................................................................... 5

Installing the REX unit .............................................................................. 5

Connecting the LEX unit to the REX unit ................................................. 5

Checking the Installation............................................................................ 6

Connecting a USB Device ......................................................................... 6

Troubleshooting......................................................................................... 7

Specifications............................................................................................. 9

Limited Hardware Warranty .................................................................... 11

Hardware Remedies................................................................................. 11

Limitation of Liability.............................................................................. 11

Obtaining Warranty Service..................................................................... 12

Contacting Technical Support.................................................................. 12

USB 2.0 Ranger 442 and USB 2.0 Ranger 444

Notes

User Guide

Introduction

This manual is intended to assist IT professionals install the USB 2.0 Ranger

442 or USB 2.0 Ranger 444. The instructions in this guide assume a general

knowledge of computer installation procedures, familiarity with cabling

requirements, and some understanding of USB devices. The USB 2.0 Ranger

reference used for the remainder of this document applies to either the 442 or

444 model.

NOTE:Notes give additional information that could make installation

easier.

USB 2.0 Ranger Product Contents

When you open your USB 2.0 Ranger for the first time you should find the

following items:

• USB 2.0 Ranger User Guide

• Local EXtender (LEX) unit.

• Remote EXtender (REX) unit.

• AC power adapter (2 units)

• USB cable (2m long)

To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that

are not included with the product:

• USB compatible computer

• USB device

• 2-strand fiber-optic cable with Duplex LC connectors (if using

surface cabling),

OR,

2-strand fiber-optic cabling with two information outlets and two

2-strand fiber-optic patch cords with Duplex LC connectors (if

using premise cabling)

NOTE:For the USB 2.0 Ranger 442, the maximum length of the

multimode fiber-optic (MMF) cable, including patch cords, must

not exceed 500m on 50/125µm MMF or 300m on 62.5/125µm

MMF.

NOTE: For the USB 2.0 Ranger 444, the maximum length of the

singlemode fiber-optic (SMF) cable, including patch cords, must

not exceed 10 km on 9/125µm SMF

USB 2.0 Ranger 442 and USB 2.0 Ranger 444

About the USB 2.0 Ranger

The USB 2.0 Ranger incorporates Icron’s ExtremeUSB® technology. This

technology breaks the five-meter distance barrier for the connection of USB

peripheral devices and allows users to enjoy the benefits of USB technology

beyond the desktop.

With the USB 2.0 Ranger 442, utilizing multimode fiber, USB devices can

be located up to 500 meters from the host computer.

With the USB 2.0 Ranger 444, utilizing singlemode fiber, USB devices can

be located up to 10km from the host computer.

The USB 2.0 Ranger is composed of two individual units, the LEX unit and

the REX unit. Note that there are no physical differences between the

Ranger 442 and Ranger 444 units. The only difference is the Ranger 442

units ship with multimode SFP modules supporting a maximum reach of

500m, and the Ranger 444 units ship with singlemode SFP modules

supporting a maximum reach of 10km.

The LEX unit: USB 2.0 Ranger 442 and USB 2.0 Ranger 444

The LEX unit connects to the host computer using a conventional

USB cable.

The LEX unit is powered by an external AC adapter.

Front

View

1Host LED

2Host Port (USB Type B)

3Link LED

4Link Port (Duplex LC)

5Power LED

6Power connector

User Guide

The REX unit: USB 2.0 Ranger 442 and USB 2.0 Ranger 444

The REX unit connects to a USB device using a conventional USB

cable. The REX unit allows you to connect up to four USB devices.

Additional devices may be connected by attaching a conventional

USB hub to the REX unit.

The REX unit is powered by an external AC adapter.

Front

View

Rear

View

1Power LED

2Power connector

3Device LEDs

4Device Ports (USB Type A)

5Link LED

6Link Port (Duplex LC)

USB 2.0 Ranger 442 and USB 2.0 Ranger 444

Network Cabling

USB 2.0 Ranger 442

The LEX unit and the REX unit are interconnected by up to 500 meters of

fiber-optic cabling. Two strands of 50/125µm MMF or 62.5/125µm MMF

cabling are required. The cabling subsystem must provide a duplex

connection with crossover, and must be terminated with Duplex LC

connectors at both ends.

USB 2.0 Ranger 444

The LEX unit and the REX unit are interconnected by up to 500 meters of

fiber-optic cabling. Two strands of 9/125µm SMF cabling are required. The

cabling subsystem must provide a duplex connection with crossover, and

must be terminated with Duplex LC connectors at both ends.

Fiber-optic cable

USB USB

LEX REX

cable cable(s) USB

device(s)

computer

AC power adapters

USB Cables

USB cables have two distinct connectors. The Type A connector is used to

connect the cable from a USB device to the Type A port on a computer or

hub. The Type B connector is used to attach the USB cable to a USB device.

USB Type A

port USB Type A

connector USB Type B

port USB Type B

connector

Compatibility

The USB 2.0 Ranger complies with USB 2.0 specifications governing the

design of USB devices. However, Icron Technologies Corporation does not

guarantee that all USB devices are compatible with the USB 2.0 Ranger.

User Guide

Before You Begin

Before you can install the USB 2.0 Ranger, you need to prepare your site.

1. Determine where the host 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, ensure you have enough fiber-optic

cabling to connect the two locations.

If you are using premise cabling, ensure fiber-optic cabling is

installed between the two locations, with fiber-optic information

outlets located near both the computer and the USB device.

Installing the LEX unit

1. Place the LEX unit near the host computer.

2. Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet.

3. Connect the power adapter to the LEX unit.

4. Plug the Type B connector on the USB cable (included) into the

Host port on the LEX unit.

5. Plug the Type A connector on the USB cable into a USB port on the

host computer.

NOTE:The host computer must be equipped with an EHCI (USB 2.0) host

controller. Support for OHCI/UHCI (USB 1.1) host controllers is

not provided.

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.

Connecting the LEX unit to the REX unit

With Surface Cabling

1. Plug one end of the fiber-optic cabling (not included) into the Link

port on the LEX unit.

2. Plug the other end of the fiber-optic cabling into the Link port on the

REX unit.

USB 2.0 Ranger 442 and USB 2.0 Ranger 444

With Premise Cabling

1. Plug one end of a fiber-optic patch cord (not included) into the Link

port on the LEX unit.

2. Plug the other end of the patch cord into the fiber-optic information

outlet near the host computer.

3. Plug one end of the second fiber-optic patch cord (not included) into

the Link port on the REX unit.

4. Plug the other end of the second patch cord into the fiber-optic

information outlet near the USB device.

NOTE:If you are installing a USB 2.0 Ranger 442 unit, the

maximum length of the fiber-optic cable, including patch cords,

must not exceed 500 meters.

NOTE: If you are installing a USB 2.0 Ranger 444 unit, the

maximum length of the fiber-optic cable, including patch cords,

must not exceed 10,000 meters.

NOTE: The cabling must provide a duplex connection with

crossover, and must be terminated with Duplex LC connectors at

both ends.

Checking the Installation

1. Check that the Power LEDs on the LEX unit and the REX unit are

both on.

2. Check that the Link LEDs on the LEX unit and the REX unit are

both on.

3. Check that the Host LED on the LEX unit is on.

4. On the host PC, open the Device Manager applet. Expand the entry

for Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the + sign. If the

USB 2.0 Ranger has been installed correctly you should find it

listed as a Generic USB Hub.

Connecting a USB Device

1. Install any software required to operate the USB device(s). Refer to

the documentation for the device(s), as required.

2. Connect the USB device to the Device port on the REX unit.

3. Check that the Device LED on the REX unit is on.

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