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Installation Guide
Installing the USB 2.0 Ranger 2324/44 System
Fiber Optic Link Cabling
The LEX and REX extenders are interconnected by fiber optic cabling. Two strands of multimode fiber cabling
is required for the Ranger 2324 for extending up to 500m using 50/125μm or up to 275m using 62.5/125μm.
The Ranger 2344 supports up to 10km of singlemode fiber cable. The cabling subsystem must provide a
duplex connection with crossover, and must be terminated with Duplex LC connectors at both ends.
Requirements
To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not included with this system:
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USB compatible computer (host computer) with a USB compliant operating system
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USB compatible device(s)
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Fiber optic cabling
Host Computer
USB cable
Preparing Your Site
Before installing the Ranger 2324/44 extender, you will need to prepare your site:
1.
Place the computer where desired and set it up.
2.
Ensure to locate the USB device(s) within the cable-length of the computer. If not, adjust the
location of the device(s) and/or computer accordingly.
3.
If you are using surface cabling, the Ranger 2324 supports a maximum distance of 500m over
multimode fiber, while the Ranger 2344 extends up to 10km over singlemode fiber.
4.
If using premise cabling, ensure compatible fiber optic cabling is installed between the two locations
and not to exceed the specified distance.
Two strands of multimode (Ranger 2324) or singlemode (Ranger 2344) fiber are required to support the long reach
note
connection. The cabling must provide a duplex connection with crossover, and must be terminated with Duplex LC
connectors at both ends.
Up to 500m between extenders over multimode ber
or up to 10km over singlemode ber optics
Fiber optic Link Cable
LEX
REX
USB cable or device
connectors
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All USB Devices
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