Black Box RemotePort User manual

Fiber RemotePort USB 4-Port
Fiber Remote Port
USB-4 Port
Remote Unit
Fiber Remote Port
USB-4 Port
Local Unit
FEBRUARY 2003
IC243A
CUSTOMER
SUPPORT
INFORMATION
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FCC/IC RFI STATEMENTS, EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA
RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not
installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance
with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the
interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada. It complies with
ICES-003.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada. Se conforme à ICES-003.
EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This equipment complies with the requirements of the European EMC directive
89/336/EEC by conforming to EN 55022/A1 Class A, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2,
and EN 61000-3-3.

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FIBER REMOTEPORT USB 4-PORT
NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)
ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de
que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de
operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca
de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc..
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que
sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea
recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá
a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser
referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar
en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de
ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del
tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.

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NOM STATEMENT, TRADEMARKS
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización
del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del
aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas
de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea
usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objetos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objetos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su
desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.
TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
BLACK BOX and the logo are registered trademarks of Black Box
Corporation.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the
trademark owners.

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FIBER REMOTEPORT USB 4-PORT
Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications ...................................................................................................... 5
2. Introduction ........................................................................................................ 7
2.1 Overview ....................................................................................................... 7
2.2 USB Connectors .......................................................................................... 8
2.3 Applications ................................................................................................. 8
2.3.1 Connecting a Single Device .............................................................. 9
2.3.2 Connecting Multiple Colocated Devices ......................................... 9
2.3.3 Connecting Devices at Multiple Locations .................................... 10
3. Installation ........................................................................................................ 11
3.1 The Complete Package ............................................................................. 11
3.2 Site Preparation ......................................................................................... 11
3.3 Install the Local Unit ................................................................................ 12
3.4 Install the Remote Unit ............................................................................ 12
3.5 Interconnect the Two Units ..................................................................... 12
3.5.1 With Surface (Exposed) Cabling ................................................... 12
3.5.2 With Premise Cabling ..................................................................... 13
3.6 Check the Installation ............................................................................... 13
4. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 14
4.1 Problems, Causes, and Solutions ............................................................. 14
4.2 Calling Black Box ...................................................................................... 16
4.3 Shipping and Packaging ........................................................................... 16

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CHAPTER 1: Specifications
1. Specifications
Cable Required: Between local and remote units: Duplex 62.5/125-µm
multimode, 50/125-µm multimode, or 9/125-µm single-
mode fiberoptic cable terminated with MT-RJ male
connectors;
Between local unit and attached USB host: USB Type A to
Type B cable (a 2-m/6.5-ft. cable is included);
Between remote unit and attached USB devices: Devices with
hardwired Type A cords plug directly into the remote unit;
otherwise, you’ll need a USB Type A to Type B cable (not
included) for each device
Compliance: CE (EN 55022 Class A, EN 55024, EN 61003-2, EN 61003-3);
FCC Class A, IC Class/classe A;
USB-IF
Transmission: Transparent to users (automatic, no delay)
USB Data Rate: 1.5 or 12 Mbps (passed through) depending on transmission
speeds of attached devices
Maximum
Distance: 500 m (1640 ft.) of multimode or single-mode cable between
local and remote units
Indicators: LEDs on local unit:
Front-mounted: (1) for unit power, (1) for host
communication;
Rear-mounted: (1) for fiber link;
On remote unit:
Front-mounted: (1) for unit power, (4) for device
communication;
Rear-mounted: (1) for fiber link
Connectors: On local unit:
Front-mounted: (1) USB Type B female, (1) 2.1-mm
center-positive barrel jack for power;
Rear-mounted: (1) MT-RJ female;
On remote unit:
Front-mounted: (4) USB Type A female, (1) 2.1-mm
center-positive barrel jack for power;
Rear-mounted: (1) MT-RJ female

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FIBER REMOTEPORT USB 4-PORT
Temperature
Tolerance: 39.2 to 104˚F (4 to 40˚C)
Humidity
Tolerance: 10 to 90% noncondensing
Enclosure: Steel
Power: For each unit: From utility-power (mains) outlet through
detachable input cord and IEC 320 inlet to external
transformer:
Input to transformer: 100 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz,
autosensing;
Output from transformer: 15 VDC at up to 1 amp;
Output on USB ports (remote unit only): 5 VDC at
500 mA;
Typical consumption:
Local unit: Up to 2 watts;
Remote unit: Up to 12 watts depending on power drawn
by attached USB devices
Size: Each unit: 1.5"H x 4.5"W x 4.2"D (3.8 x 11.4 x 10.7 cm)
Weight: 0.6 lb. (0.3 kg) for each unit

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CHAPTER 2: Introduction
2. Introduction
2.1 Overview
The Fiber RemotePort USB 4-Port overcomes the standard 5-meter (16.4-ft.)
distance limitation for connecting USB peripherals by transmitting USB signals
across fiberoptic cabling. It gives you access to USB devices that don’t have to be at
the same desk you are, or even in the same room or building.
The RemotePort consists of a local unit and a remote unit. The local unit, shown
at top in Figure 2-1, can be connected to a host computer with a standard Type A
to Type B USB cable, a 2-m (6.5-ft.) length of which is included. The remote unit,
shown at bottom in Figure 2-1, can be connected to as many as four USB peripherals
using additional standard Type A to Type B USB cables (not included). Both units
are powered by identical external AC power supplies. You can run up to 500 m
(1640 ft.) of duplex fiberoptic cabling between the units, as shown in Figure 2-2.
This cabling must be terminated with MT-RJ connectors at both ends.
Figure 2-1. The local unit (top) and remote unit (bottom).
Figure 2-2. An installed system.
LED and MT-RJ
connector for local-to-
remote link
LED and barrel
jack for power
Local unit: LED
and USB Type B
connector for host
USB
devices
(only
one
shown)
USB
host
USB cable
(included)
Remote unit’s
power supply
Local unit’s
power supply
Duplex fiber
cable (not
included), up to
500 m (1640 ft.)
USB cables
(not included)
RemotePort
local unit
RemotePort
remote unit
Remote unit: LEDs
and USB Type A
connectors for devices
REAR
FRONT

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FIBER REMOTEPORT USB 4-PORT
2.2 USB Connectors
Figure 2-3 shows the two distinct types of connectors used on standard USB cables
and devices. The Type A connector is used for USB ports on host computers and
hubs, and on the “host end” of USB cables. The Type B connector is used on USB
peripheral devices and on the “device end” of USB cables.
Figure 2-3. USB connectors.
2.3 Applications
The Fiber RemotePort USB 4-Port can be used for many different applications,
including extending the distance to one device, extending the distance to multiple
devices at the same location, and extending the distance to devices at multiple
locations When daisychaining USB hubs, the RemotePort USB acts as a single hub
and can occupy any of the (up to) five positions in the USB chain.
NOTE
Each USB chain must not contain more than four standard USB hubs
and one RemotePort USB unit.
Many system configurations are possible when the RemotePort USB is used in
conjunction with conventional USB hubs and devices. However, the three
configurations shown in Figures 2-4 through 2-6 are most common.
USB Type A female
(hub or computer
port)
USB Type B female
(peripheral device
port)
USB Type B male
(plug on cable to
peripheral device)
USB Type A male
(plug on cable to
hub or computer)

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CHAPTER 2: Introduction
2.3.1 C ONNECTING A
S INGLE D EVICE
Figure 2-4. A dedicated extension connecting a USB surveillance camera.
2.3.2 C ONNECTING M ULTIPLE C OLOCATED D EVICES
Figure 2-5. An extension connecting the devices of
a USB publishing station, all at the same location.
Host computer
Host computer
Local unit
Local unit
Your site’s fiberoptic cabling
Your site’s fiberoptic cabling
Remote
unit
Remote
unit
USB camera
USB color printer
USB B&W printer
USB plotter
USB scanner
Fiberoptic
data outlet
Fiberoptic
data outlet
Fiberoptic
data outlet
Fiberoptic
data outlet