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Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice. USB-400FO is a trademark of Gefen LLC All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Sender Unit Panel Layout Sender Unit Panel Descriptions Receiver Unit Panel Layout Receiver Unit Panel Descriptions Connecting And Operating The USB-400FO Extender Troubleshooting The USB-400FO Extender 14 Specifi cations 16 Warranty...
Congratulations on your purchase of the USB-400FO. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies. Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.
OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE USB-400FO This equipment is a new version replacing the existing part number, EXT-USB-400FO, and can provide outstanding extension facilities for any device or USB application that requires a peripheral connection over a distance, such as a USB camera or USB hard drive, keyboard and mouse.
FEATURES Features • “Extreme USB” technology is used to extend the range of USB 2.0 devices up to 1640 feet (500 meters) using fi ber-optic cables • Receiver unit is also a USB 2.0 four-port hub • Provides support for both low-speed and high-speed USB devices •...
SENDER UNIT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Power LED (Blue) LED turns on when power is supplied. Off when no power is supplied. Link LED (Green) Indicates a valid ExtremeUSB® link is established between the Sender and Receiver Host LED (Green) Indicates that the system is properly enumerated on the host PC. LED blinks when in suspend state.
RECEIVER UNIT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Port (USB Type A) USB device input port Device LED (Green/Orange) Indicates when a USB device is connected to the Device Port. Solid green when device is plugged in and active. Off when device is in a suspend mode or Receiver unit is powered off.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE USB-400FO EXTENDER How to Operate the USB-400FO: The Sender and Receiver units are interconnected by up to 500 meters of fi ber optic cabling. Two strands of 50/125μm (500m) MMF or 62.5/125μm (275m) MMF cabling are required. The cabling subsystem must provide a duplex connection with crossover, and must be terminated with Duplex LC connectors at both ends.Installing the USB-400FO Sender unit: Place the Sender unit near the computer source.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE USB-400FO EXTENDER 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, please contact technical support for further assistance.
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE USB-400FO EXTENDER PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION All LEDs on The Sender unit is not 1. Ensure that the USB Sender unit are receiving power from the connection between the off. USB port or the (optional) Sender and host computer is Sender 5VDC power supply.
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE USB-400FO EXTENDER PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Link LED on The USB-400FO is 5. Reconnect the Receiver Sender /Receiver malfunctioning. unit to the 5VDC power units are on, Host supply. LED on Sender/ 6. In the Universal Serial Bus Receiver units controllers section of Device are off.
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE USB-400FO EXTENDER PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION All LEDs on both The USB-400FO is 6. If the second device does the Sender unit malfunctioning. not operate, the USB-400FO and Receiver may be malfunctioning. unit are on but The computer does Contact technical support for the USB device not recognize the USB...
TROUBLESHOOTING THE USB-400FO EXTENDER PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Device LED is Overcurrent condition has 1. Power cycle Receiver. occurred because USB orange and units device draws more power are no longer than can be supplied functioning. per USB specifi cation (500mA). LED Host and Firmware mismatch 1.
SPECIFICATIONS USB 2.0 device support................480Mbps USB Input Connector..................Type B USB Output Connector..................Type A Link Connector....................(2) LC Power Supply....................5V DC Dimensions (Sender)..............4”Wx3”Dx1.25”H Dimensions (Receiver)..............4”Wx3”Dx1.25”H Shipping Weight....................2 lbs Operating temperature range..............0°C to 50°C Range......1640ft (500m) over 50/125μm Multi-Mode Fiber optic cable...
Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notifi ed within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen 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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