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- Page 1 USER MANUAL ICU544A USB 3.1 FIBER EXTENDER 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1.877.877.2269 OR VISIT BLACKBOX.COM EXTREME Power Mode Status Link USB2 USB3 Config EXTREME Power Mode Status Link USB2 USB3 Config...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
4.2 Option 2: USB Extender Direct Surface Mounting (Using Your Own Hardware) ................18 5. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................... 20 5.1 Troubleshooting Tips .....................................20 5.2 Contacting Black Box Technical Support.............................23 APPENDIX A. REGULATORY INFORMATION ..........................24 A.1 FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning ........................24 A.2 CE Statement ......................................24... - Page 3 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 TABLE OF CONTENTS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 APPENDIX B. TECHNICAL GLOSSARY ............................25 APPENDIX C. DISCLAIMER/TRADEMARKS ..........................26 C.1 Disclaimer .......................................26 C.2 Trademarks Used in this Manual ................................26 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
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Page 4: Quick Start Guide
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 QUICK START GUIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 Before you get started, ensure that all the drivers required for your USB device(s) are installed. STEP 1. Place extenders where desired and connect the fiber cable to the Link ports (LC) on the Local and Remote Extenders. Local Extender (back view) Remote Extender (back view) Link... - Page 5 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 QUICK START GUIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 STEP 3. Power the Local Extender with the included 24 V, 1 A AC adapter and tighten the locking ring. Local Extender (back view) Link 24V 1A STEP 4.
- Page 6 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 QUICK START GUIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 STEP 5. Attach the USB device(s) to the Remote Extender. Remote Extender (back view) Link 24V 2.71A STEP 6. Optional: Connect Local and Remote Extender LAN ports to a network or device as necessary. Local/Remote Extender LAN Port 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
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Page 7: Product Operation And Storage
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 PRODUCT OPERATION AND STORAGE TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 Please read and follow all instructions provided with this product, and operate for the intended use only. Do not attempt to open the product casing as this may cause damage and will void the warranty. Use only the power supply provided with this product. -
Page 8: Specifications
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 TABLE 1-1. SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Range Point-to-Point Up to 656 ft. (200 m) over OM3 multimode fiber optic cable USB Device Support Maximum Throughput 5 Gbps Traffic Types All Traffic Types Device Types... -
Page 9: Overview
USB devices. The ICU544A enables users to extend beyond the standard 16-foot (5-meter) cable limit for USB peripheral devices. With the Extender, USB device(s) can be located up to 656 feet (200 meters) from the computer. The Extender is composed of two individual units: the local extender and remote extender. -
Page 10: Hardware Description
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 2.4 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION 2.4.1 LOCAL EXTENDER The local extender connects to the computer using a standard USB 3.1 Gen. 1 cable (included). Power for the local extender is provided by the included 24-V, 1-A adapter. - Page 11 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 TABLE 2-1. LOCAL EXTENDER COMPONENTS NUMBER IN FIGURE 2-1 COMPONENT DESCRIPTION OR 2-2 LED turns on when DC power is supplied to the unit. Power LED (Green) LED is off when no power is supplied by the AC adapter.
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Page 12: Remote Extender
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 2.4.2 REMOTE EXTENDER The Remote Extender 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 Remote Extender. - Page 13 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 TABLE 2-2. REMOTE EXTENDER COMPONENTS NUMBER IN FIGURE 2-3 OR 2-4 COMPONENT DESCRIPTION LED turns on when DC power is supplied to the unit. Power LED (Green) LED is off when no power is supplied by the AC adapter.
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Page 14: Installation
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 3.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLING THE EXTENDER To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not included with this system: Š USB compatible computer (host computer) with a USB compliant operating system Š... -
Page 15: Connecting The Local Extender To The Remote Extender
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 3.5 CONNECTING THE LOCAL EXTENDER TO THE REMOTE EXTENDER With Surface Cabling: 1. Plug one end of the fiber optic cable (not included) into the Link port on the Local Extender. 2. -
Page 16: Optional Ethernet Passthrough Connection
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 3.10 OPTIONAL ETHERNET PASSTHROUGH CONNECTION The Extender offers a 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet pass through connection that can be used for a variety of purposes including: Š... -
Page 17: Optional Usb Extender Mounting Options
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 4: MOUNTING OPTIONS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 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 USB Mounting Kit - Black (part number IC400MK) 2. -
Page 18: Option 2: Usb Extender Direct Surface Mounting (Using Your Own Hardware)
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 4: MOUNTING OPTIONS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 4.2 OPTION 2: USB EXTENDER DIRECT SURFACE MOUNTING (USING YOUR OWN HARDWARE) The bottom of the enclosure features four pre-drilled holes for optional surface mounting. Mounting hole FIGURE 4-2. - Page 19 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 4: MOUNTING OPTIONS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 4.0mm (5/32”) in 4 places 42.0mm (3.0315”) 205.5mm (8.0905”) FIGURE 4-3. DIRECT SURFACE MOUNTING MEASUREMENT STENCIL 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
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Page 20: Troubleshooting
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, contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com for further assistance. - Page 21 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 TABLE 5-1 (CONTINUED). TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION 1. The USB cable connecting the Local 1. Ensure that the included USB 3.1 Gen 1 cable is being used Extender to the host computer is between the host computer and Local Extender.
- Page 22 4. The USB 3 port on the computer is 6. If the second device does not operate as a USB 3 device, malfunctioning. the extender may be malfunctioning. Contact Black Box 5. The USB extender is malfunctioning. Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com for assistance.
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Page 23: Contacting Black Box Technical Support
1.877.877.2269 5.2 CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you are experiencing problems not referenced in the Troubleshooting Guide, contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com for assistance and provide them with the following information: Š Host computer make and mode Š... -
Page 24: Appendix A. Regulatory Information
A.2 CE STATEMENT We, Black Box Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the USB 2.0 ICU544A, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with European Standard EN 55024, EN55032 and EN 61000, and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU + 2015/863/EU. - Page 25 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 APPENDIX B: TECHNICAL GLOSSARY TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 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. USB Type A port USB Type A USB 3 Type A...
- Page 26 C.1 DISCLAIMER Black Box Corporation shall not be liable for damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential or cost of cover damages, resulting from any errors in the product information or specifications set forth in this document and Black Box Corporation may revise this document at any time without notice.
- Page 27 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 NOTES TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
- Page 28 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 © COPYRIGHT 2020. BLACK BOX CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ICU544A_USER_REV1.PDF...
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