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NetBotz Fiber 500m Manual

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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)
The maximum length of the 2-strand fiber-optic cable, including patch cords,
must not exceed 500m.
Note
• 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.

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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    3. Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet. 4. Connect the power adapter to the Power Connector on the Local Module. 5. Plug the Type A connector on the USB cable into a USB port on the NetBotz appliance. Install the Remote Module 1.
  • Page 3 500m. Note Check the Installation To ensure that your Fiber 500m Pod Extender has been installed correctly, check that the following indicator LEDs are illuminated: • Power indicators on both the Remote and Local Modules • Link indicators on both the Remote and Local Modules •...

  • Page 4: Troubleshooting

    Ensure the power adapter is securely connected Module are not lit. to either the Local Module or Remote Module as appropriate and to a proper local power Cause: The Fiber 500m Pod Extender is supply outlet. not receiving power. Link LEDs on the Local Module and Ensure that the proper fiber optioc cable is Remote Module are not lit.
  • Page 5 2.Connect the pod directly to a USB port on the NetBotz appliance. a. The pod is malfunctioning. 3.If the pod does not function properly when b. The Fiber 500m Pod Extender is connected directly to the NetBotz appliance, the malfunctioning. pod may be malfunctioning. Contact Technical support for assistance.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    • CE • USB-IF Compatibility The Fiber 500m Pod Extender complies with all USB 1.1 specifications. However, NetBotz Inc.. does not guarantee that all USB devices are compatible with the Fiber 500m Pod Extender. PN: 01562D02 NetBotz Fiber 500m Pod Extender...

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