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CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power Extender to be in good working order for one year from the date of purchase from Rose Electronics or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this one-year warranty period, Rose Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace the Unit as set forth below.
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DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY This is to certify that, when installed and used according to the instructions in this manual, the units listed and described here are shielded against the generation of radio interferences in accordance with the application of Council Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/30/EU, as well as these standards: ■...
Figure 1. Transmitter unit front and rear Figure 2. Receiver unit front and rear Figure 3. CrystalLink USB2.0 – standard installation Figure 4. CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power mounting using tie-wraps Figure 5. CAT5e/6/7 cable termination pinning Appendices Appendix A — Specifications...
CAT5e/6/7 cable and the USB devices connect to the receiver. The CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power is a unique extender providing the option to apply power at the local or remote unit. The supplied 24V/1A power adapter can be connected to either the transmitter or receiver unit for normal operation.
CAT5e/6/7 specification requirements. Use of CAT5e/6/7 patch-cables will reduce the recommended cable extension distances Application Examples The CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power is ideal for use in office or industrial environments, or in computer room environments where USB devices need to be connected at short distances away from a host ■...
MODELS CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power Models The CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power enables users to extend beyond the standard 5m cable limit for USB peripherals by locating USB device(s) up to 330 feet (100 meters) from the computer. Transmitter Unit The transmitter connects to the host computer using the supplied standard USB cable. Power for the transmitter is provided by the Host PC.
Connects to the AC power supply. Accepts RJ45 connector for CAT 5e/6/7 cabling to connect the local extender to the Link Port (RJ45) remote extender. Mode/Config Reserved for engineering use Figure 2. Receiver unit front and rear CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power Manual...
TX Unit CAT5e/6/7 USB2.0 Device RX Unit Figure 3. CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power – standard installation Determine where the computer is to be located and set up the computer. Determine where you want to locate the remote USB device(s).
For Windows users (XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10), open the Device Manager to confirm that the CrystalLink Extender has installed correctly. Expand the entry for Universal Serial Bus controllers. If the CrystalLink Extender has been installed correctly, you should find it listed as a “Generic USB Hub”. CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power Manual...
CAT5e/6/7 Cable Termination Use either T568A or T568B termination for your CAT5e/6/7 cable. Use CAT5e or better, solid-core, either UTP or STP cable. STP is recommended for improved EMI protection. Figure 5. CAT5e/6/7 cable termination pinning CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power Manual...
Extender is malfunctioning. replace the link cable. • Check that the AC adapter is connected to a live source of electrical power. • Contact Technical Support for assistance. CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power Manual...
PRODUCT SAFETY Safety The CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power, like all electronic equipment, should be used with care. To protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the Unit, read and follow these safety instructions. ...
This Unit does not contain any internal user-serviceable parts. In the event a Unit needs repair or maintenance, you must first obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number from Rose Electronics or an authorized repair center. This Return Authorization number must appear on the outside of the shipping container.
Operating Humidity 20% to 80% relative, non-condensing Storage Humidity 10% to 90% relative, non-condensing FCC Part 15 Class A, CE Class A, ICES-003 Class B, EMC EN55022, EN55024, Approvals EN61000, CPSIA, Flammability V-1, RoHS2 (CE), WEEE CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power Manual...
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