Icron USB 3-2-1 Raven 3124 ™ 4-Port USB 3.1, 200m Multimode Fiber Point-to-Point Extender System User Guide...
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CE Statement We, Icron Technologies Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the USB 3-2-1 Raven™ 3124, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with European Standards EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 55032 and EN 61000.
Contents Introduction ......................3 Product Contents ..........................3 Features ..............................3 The LEX Unit ............................4 The REX Unit ............................5 Installation Guide ....................6 Installing the USB 3-2-1 Raven 3124 System ................6 Fiber Optic Cabling ..........................6 Requirements ............................6 Preparing Your Site ..........................
Introduction This guide provides product information for the USB 3-2-1 Raven™ 3124, installation instructions and troubleshooting guidelines. The instructions in this guide assume a general knowledge of computer installation procedures, familiarity with cabling requirements and some understanding of USB devices. note NOTE: Notes provide additional information that could be useful.
The LEX Unit The LEX unit connects to the computer using a standard USB 3.1 Gen 1 cable. Power for this unit is provided by the included 24V 1A adapter. Front View Power Mode Status Link USB 2 USB 3 Config Rear View Link...
The REX Unit The REX unit provides USB 3.1 Type A ports for standard USB devices and allows you to connect up to four USB devices directly. Additional devices may be connected by attaching up to three USB hubs to the REX. The REX is powered by an external AC 24V 2.71A adapter, supplying up to 1.2 Amp per USB port.
Installation Guide Installing the USB 3-2-1 Raven 3124 System Requirements To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not included with this system: • USB compatible computer (host computer) with a USB compliant operating system •...
Installing the LEX Unit Place the LEX unit near the computer. Assemble the power adapter and country specific power cord together and connect them into a suitable AC outlet. Connect the supplied USB 3.1 Gen cable between the LEX host port and a USB 3 port on the host computer.
For macOS users, open the System Profiler to confirm that the extender system has installed correctly. In the left-hand column under Hardware, select “USB” and inspect the right hand panel. If the extender has been installed correctly, you should find it listed as two separate instances of “Hub” under the USB SuperSpeed Bus.
Optional USB Extender Mounting Options The bottom of the enclosure features four convenient pre-drilled holes for optional mounting. Based on your requirements, choose from two available mounting options: 1. USB Extender Mounting Kit (Purchased separately Order Part #10-00620 USB Mounting Kit - Silver) 2.
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1. Mark the center point of each of the four holes on your mounting surface either by directly measuring or printing a stencil from www.icron.com/pdf/R-M-stencil.pdf 2. Hardware recommendation: M3 locking washers and M3 screws (4 of each per extender) noting screw length will depend upon thickness of mounting surface.
The following table provides troubleshooting tips. The topics are arranged in the order in which they should be executed in most situations. If you are unable to resolve the problem after following these instructions, please contact Icron Technologies’ Technical Support for further assistance.
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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION The USB 3 LED is 1. The USB cable connecting 1. Ensure that the included USB 3.1 Gen 1 cable is SOLID ON, but the the LEX to the host computer being used between the host computer and USB 2 LED is OFF.
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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION A USB 3 device is 1. The USB device is 1. Disconnect the extender from the computer. not enumerating malfunctioning. 2. Connect the USB 3 device directly to the host as USB 3, or the computer. operating system 2.
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Specifications RANGE Point-to-Point Up to 200m (656 ft) over OM3 or better multimode fiber USB DEVICE SUPPORT Maximum Throughput 5 Gbps Traffic Types All Traffic Types Device Types All Device Types Maximum Number of Devices and/or Hubs Up to 30 devices LOCAL EXTENDER (LEX) USB Connector 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type B Receptacle...
Contacting Technical Support If you are experiencing problems not referenced in the Troubleshooting section, contact Icron Technical Support: www.icron.com/support Tel: +1 604 638 3939 To help us serve you better, please include the following information with your technical support request: •...
Technical Glossary USB 3 and USB 2.0 Cables USB cables have two distinct full-sized 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.
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