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Chatsworth, CA 91311 support@gefen.com www.gefen.com Gefen Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice. The USB 400 FO is a trademark of Gefen Inc.
Introduction / Operation Notes Features How It Works USB 400 FO Panel Layout USB 400 FO Series Installation / Check list Wiring Diagram Troubleshooting Hints Troubleshooting Hints System Specifi cations Warranty TABLE OF CONTENTS...
Thank you for purchasing the ex•tend•it USB•400 Series. Incorporating ExtremeUSB, the new USB•400 model allows users the benefi ts of USB technology beyond the desktop, extending your computer keyboard, mouse, trackball, and any USB device up to 1650 feet away from the location of your Macintosh or PC computer. The USB•400 system consists of two units: the USB•400S Sender resides next to the host computer, and the USB•400R Receiver resides next to the ex tend ed USB type device connected by conventional USB cables.
Features • Extreme USB technology extends the range of USB 2.0 devices up to 1650 meters (500 meters) using fi ber-optic cable • Remote extender 400FOR is equipped with 4 USB ports • Provides support for both low-speed and high-speed USB devices •...
HOW IT WORKS CONTENTS The USB 400 FO system consists of: (1) USB•400FOS Send Unit (1) USB•400FOR Receive Unit (1) 6ft A to B USB cable (2) 5V Power Supply HOW IT WORKS The USB•400FO sender unit is connected to the computer using the supplied USB cable. The extended peripheral(s) are connected to the receiver unit.
USB 400 FO PANEL LAYOUT 5V Power Inputs for Supply devices Link LED Host Port (USB Type B) Link LED 5V Power LC Input USB Input Supply Link LED LC Input...
USB 400 FO SERIES INSTALLATION USB•400R (Receiver Unit) Place the USB•400R unit close to the USB device to be served. Connect the USB devices to the USB•400R unit. Connect the power adapter to a suitable AC source wall outlet. Connect the power adapter to the USB•400R unit using the supplied cable. USB•400S (Sender Unit) Place the USB•400S unit close to the host computer.
WIRING DIAGRAM USB 400 FO Sender Fiber Receiver USB devices Extends any High Speed USB 2.0 device up to 1640 feet (500 meters) from the computer with built-in 4 port hub over multimode fiber optics cable.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS Symptoms/Cause All LEDs on Sender unit are off. Cause: The Sender unit is not receiving power from the adapter All LEDs on Receiver unit are off. Cause: The Receiver unit is not receiving power from the adapter Link LEDs on Sender unit and Receiver unit are off.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS Symptoms/Cause A device is connected to the Receiver unit and the corresponding Device LED is off Cause: a) The USB device is malfunctioning. b) The computer does not recognise the USB device. c) The application software for the device is not operating.
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS USB device support...480Mbps USB Input Connectors...type B USB Output Connectors...type A Link Connector...LC Power Supply...5V DC Dimensions...4.75” W x 1.75” H x 5” D Shipping Weight...5 lbs.
If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen Inc. is notifi ed within two (2) year from the date of shipment, Gefen Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifi...
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