Icron USB Ranger 2244 User Manual

Icron USB Ranger 2244 User Manual

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USB Ranger® 2244
Fiber Optic USB 2.0 Extender
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  • Page 1 USB Ranger® 2244 Fiber Optic USB 2.0 Extender User Guide Powered by...
  • Page 2 CE Statement We, Icron Technologies Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the Ranger, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with European Standard EMC EN-55022:2006+A1:2007 Class B, EN 61000- 3-2:2006, EN 61000-3-3:2003, and EN 55024:1998+A2:2003.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..........................................Ranger Product Contents ..........................Requirements ......................... About the Ranger Installation guide ..........................................Installing the LEX unit ........................Installing the REX unit ..................Connecting the LEX unit to the REX unit ......................Checking the Installation ......................Connecting a USB Device Troubleshooting ....................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    An additional AC power adapter may be purchased for the LEX unit in the event that your USB port can not supply note the required 500mA current. Please contact an Icron Sales representative for further details (See Page 13). Requirements To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not included with the product: •...
  • Page 5 The LEX unit The LEX unit connects to the computer using a standard USB cable. Power for this unit is provided by the USB on the host computer. Front View Rear View ITEM TYPE DESCRIPTION LED turns on when power is supplied. Off when no power is Power LED (Blue) supplied.
  • Page 6 The REX Unit The REX unit provides USB Type A ports for standard USB devices. The REX unit allows you to connect up to four USB devices directly. Additional devices may be connected by attaching USB hubs to the REX unit. The REX unit is powered by an external AC adapter and can supply up to 500mA to each USB port.
  • Page 7: Installation Guide

    Installation guide USB extension up to 10km over singlemode fiber optic cable Fiber Optic Link Cabling The LEX and REX units are interconnected by up to 10 kilometers of fiber optic cabling.Two strands of singlemode fiber optics are required to support the long reach connection.The cabling subsystem must provide a duplex connection with crossover, and must be terminated with Duplex LC connectors at both ends.
  • Page 8: Connecting The Lex Unit To The Rex Unit

    Connecting the LEX unit to the REX unit To ensure proper operation, the maximum length of the fiber optic cable, including patch cords, must not exceed 10km. note The cabling must provide a duplex connection with crossover and must be terminated with Duplex LC connectors at both ends.
  • Page 9: Connecting A Usb Device

    The Ranger 2244 complies with USB1.1 and USB 2.0 specifications governing the design of USB devices. However, Icron Technologies Corporation does not guarantee that all USB devices are compatible with the Ranger 2244, as there are a number of different configurations that may impact the operation of USB devices over extended distances.
  • Page 10 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Link LED on LEX/ • The host computer is not 1. Disconnect all USB devices from the REX unit. REX units are on, powered on. Host LED on LEX/ 2. Disconnect the LEX unit from the computer. REX units are off.
  • Page 11 USB device is • A USB device must have the 1. Install the required USB device driver on the attached to REX appropriate driver installed on computer operating system prior to attaching USB port but the computer operating system. the USB device to the REX unit. Please see your REX device LED USB device manufacturer’s website for details.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    Frequently Asked Questions Please visit Icron’s website for answers to FAQs: http://www.icron.com/products/usb/faq.php Specifications Range 6 miles (10km) over SMF High-speed devices (480 Mb/s) (USB 2.0) USB device support Full speed devices (12 Mb/s) (USB 2.0 & 1.1) Low speed devices (1.5 Mb/s) (USB 2.0 & 1.1) USB hub support Any single chain can include up to 3 USB hubs plus one Ranger 2244.
  • Page 13: Limited Hardware Warranty

    Icron Technologies Corporation product or service, even if Icron Technologies Corporation, its suppliers or licensors have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 14: Obtaining Warranty Service

    The repaired or replaced item will be shipped to you, at Icron Technologies Corporation’s expense, not later than thirty days after Icron Technologies Corporation receives the defective product.
  • Page 15: Technical Glossary

    Technical Glossary USB Cables USB cables have two distinct 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.
  • Page 16 Icron Technologies Corporation 4664 Lougheed Highway, Suite 221 Burnaby, BC, V5C 5T5 Canada Tel: 604-638-3920 Fax: 604-638-3930 www.icron.com...

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