Black Box IC254A-US User manual

Remote Port USB 2.0 -CAT5
4-Port
User Guide
October 2008
IC254A-US
IC254A-EU
IC254A-UK
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INFORMATION

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
AND
CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
Class A Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
Caution:
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables and power cords are required to connect this device
to a personal computer or other Class A certied device.
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 the Canadian Department of
Communications.
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 le ministère des Communications du Canada.
FCC STATEMENT

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Normas Ociales Mexicanas (NOM)
Electrical Safety Statement
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el1.
aparato eléctrico sea operado.
Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia2.
futura.
Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación3.
deben ser respetadas.
Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.4.
El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina5.
de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc.
El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean6.
recomendados por el fabricante.
El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado7.
por el fabricante.
Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo8.
descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a
personal de servicio calicado.
El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interera su uso. 9.
La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o supercie similar
puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el
ujo de aire por los oricios de ventilación.
El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como10.
radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplicadores) que
producen calor.
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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.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra sica 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 objectos liquidos no sean derramados
sobre la cubierta u oricios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calicado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos 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.
NOM STATEMENT

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Contents
1. Specications ................................................................................ 6
2 Introduction ................................................................................... 7
2.1 Product Contents ....................................................................... 7
2.2 About Remote Port USB 2.0 ..................................................... 8
3 Installation .................................................................................... 11
3.1 Before You Begin ..................................................................... 11
3.2 Installing the Local Unit ........................................................... 11
3.3 Installing the Remote Unit ........................................................ 11
3.4 Connecting the Local Unit and the Remote Unit ...................... 12
3.5 Checking the Installation .......................................................... 12
3.6 Connecting a USB Device ........................................................ 13
4 Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 14
4.1 Problems, Causes and Solutions ................................................... 14
4.2 Calling Black Box ......................................................................... 16
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1. Specications
Range 100 meters over CAT5 (or better) UTP
USB device support
High-speed devices (480 Mb/s) (USB 2.0)
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 4 USB hubs plus one
Remote Port USB 2.0 -CAT5 4-Port, in any order
USB host support EHCI (USB 2.0) and OHCI/UHCI (USB 1.1)
Maximum USB devices
supported (Incl. USB Hubs)
14 USB Devices including any additional USB hubs connected
to the Remote Unit
AC adapter(s)
Use only the AC
adapter provided
Input: 100/240 V AC, 50 – 60 Hz
Output: 5 V DC, 1.5 A
AC adapter connector 1.7mm centre-positive jack
Power available to USB device
at Remote Unit 500 mA
USB cable length (Local Unit to
Host computer) 0.15 meters (0.49 ft)
Local Unit connector (upstream) 1 x USB Type A connector
Local Unit connector
(downstream) 1 x RJ45
Remote Unit connector
(upstream) 1 x RJ45
Remote Unit conector
(downstream) 4 x USB Type A port
Local Unit dimensions 44 mm x 87 mm x 24 mm (1.72” x 3.43” x 0.95”)
Local Unit weight 0.20 kg ( 0.44 lbs)
Local Unit power consumption 500 mA Maximum
Remote Unit dimensions 110 mm x 69 mm x 28 mm (4.33” x 2.72” x 1.10”)
Remote Unit weight 0.05 kg ( 0.11 lbs)
Remote Unit power consumption Approx. 500 mA (No Load). 2.5A (Full load)
System shipping weight 0.65 kg (1.42 lbs)
Operating temperature range 0°C – 50°C
Regulatory testing FCC Class A, IC, CE Class A
ESD Rating EMC EN-61000-4-2 4kV Contact, 8kV Air
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2. Introduction
The instructions in this guide assume a general knowledge of computer installation procedures,
familiarity with cabling requirements, and some understanding of USB devices.
NOTE
Notes provide additional information that could be useful.
CAUTION
Cautions provide important information about an operational requirement.
2.1 Product Contents
Your Remote Port USB 2.0 -CAT5 4-Port is packaged with:
• Remote Port USB 2.0 -CAT5 4-Port User Guide
• Local Unit
• Remote Unit
• Remote Unit AC power adapter (1)
To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not included with
the product:
• USB 1.1 or 2.0 compatible computer (Host computer) with a USB compliant operating
system
• USB 1.1 or 2.0 compatible device
• CAT5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable with two RJ45 connectors (if using surface
cabling),
OR, CAT5 cabling with two information outlets and two CAT5 patch cords with RJ45
connectors (if using premise cabling)
NOTE
The maximum length of the CAT5 UTP cable, including patch cords, must not exceed 100 meters
An additional AC power adapter may be purchased for the Local Unit unit in the event that your USB port can not supply
the required 500mA current. Please contact an Black Box Sales representative for further details (See Page 16)
All references to CAT5 cable in this document represent the minimum requirement. CAT6 or better or STP cable
may be substituted.
Use only the AC adapters suppied with te Remote Port USB 2.0 USB CAT5. Use of substitute adapters may cause
permanent damage to the system and will void the warranty
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2.2 About the Remote Port USB 2.0 -CAT5 4-Port
The Remote Port USB 2.0 breaks the ve-meter distance barrier for the connection of USB
peripheral devices and allows users to enjoy the benets of USB technology beyond the
desktop. With the Remote Port USB 2.0, USB devices can be located up to 100 meters from the
host computer. In addition, the Remote Port USB 2.0 can supply power to remote low-power
and some high-power USB devices.
The product is composed of two individual units, the Local Unit and the Remote Unit.
2.2.1 The Local Unit
The Local Unit connects to the computer using the attached USB cable. Power for this
unit is provided by the USB on the Host computer.
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ITEM TYPE DESCRIPTION
1 Power LED (Blue) LED turns on when power is supplied. Off when no power is supplied.
2 Host LED (Green) LED turns on when Remote Port USB 2.0 -CAT5 4-Port is installed
properly.
3 Link Port (RJ45) Accepts RJ45 connector for CAT 5 cabling (or better).
4Link LED (Green) on
RJ45
Indicates connectivity between Local Unit and Remote Unit. LED turns
on when link between Local Unit and Remote Unit is established. Off
when there is no link between Local Unit and Remote Unit.
5Activity LED (Amber)
on RJ45
Indicates activity on RJ45 port. LED blinks intermittently when data is
transmitted between Local Unit and Remote Unit.
6 Power/Config port Manufacturer use only.
7 USB Type A connector Used to connect the Local Unit unit to the Host computer.
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Power
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