Gefen USB-500 User manual

USB•500
USER MANUAL
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Notice
Gefen Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the
hardware, packaging and any accompanying documentation
without prior written notice.
USB•500 is a trademark of Gefen Inc.
ExtremeUSB is a trademark of Icron Inc.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information
Introduction........................................................1
Operation Notes.................................................2
USB Series Installation .....................................3
USB•500 Panel Layout .....................................4
USB•500 Function Description ..........................5
Wiring Diagram .................................................6
Check List .........................................................7
Troubleshooting Hints........................................8
Warranty ..........................................................9

INTRODUCTION
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Thank you for purchasing the ex•tend•it USB•500 Series.
Incorporating ExtremeUSB, the new USB•500 model allows
users the benefits 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•500 system consists of two units: the
USB•500S Sender resides next to the host computer, and
the USB•500R Receiver resides next to the extended USB
type device connected by conventional USB cables.
The USB•500 signal controls the keyboard, mouse,
trackball and other USB devices by buffering the keyboard/
mouse signal through send and receive line drivers, and the
signal is extended by using standard fiber optic cabling.
You can connect additional USB•500 Series to the same
computer, allowing you to access the computer from other
locations up to 1650 feet apart.

OPERATION NOTES
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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE USB•500 SYSTEM.
* The USB•500 units were designed to operate on USB type
computers. DO NOT attempt to use this equipment with any
other type computers.
* Use the computer's USB port when using a local keyboard
that is not extended with the USB•500 sender unit.
* In order to operate properly, the USB•500S and USB•500R
units must be connected, powered up, and the MTRJ fiber
optic cable installed between both units.
* The length of cable used to connect the USB•500S send
unit to the USB•500R receiver unit MUST NOT EXCEED
1650 feet.

USB•500 SERIES INSTALLATION
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USB•500R (Receiver Unit)
1. Place the USB•500R unit close to the USB device to be
served.
2. Connect the USB devices to the USB•500R unit.
3. Connect the power adapter to a suitable AC source wall
outlet.
4. Connect the power adapter to the USB•500R unit using
the supplied cable.
USB•500S (Sender Unit)
5. Place the USB•500S unit close to the host computer.
6. Connect the power adapter to the USB•500S unit using
the supplied cable.
7. Connect the USB•500S unit to the USB•500R unit using
the desired length of fiber optic cable outfitted with standard
MTRJ.
8. Connect the USB•500S unit to the host computer using
the 6ft. USB cable supplied with the unit .
This connection should be made last.

USB•500 PANELS LAYOUT
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USB•500S
USB•500R
USB•500R
Link
1 2
USB 1 USB 2 USB 3 USB 4
11 12 11 12 11 12 11 12
Power
34
USB In
USB•500S
56
Link
7 8
Power
910

USB•500 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
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Link LED
Indicates a link between the USB•500S send and the USB•500R
Receive units.
Link
MTRJ Modular Jack which connects to the USB•500S send and
the USB•500R Receive units.
Power LED
Indicates the unit is plugged in and powered up.
AC IN
Power plug for +-15VDC Wallmount power supply.
USB Link Led
Indicates if the USB connection to the computer is active.
USB In
USB from computer
Link LED
Indicates a link between the USB•500S send and the USB•500R
Receive units.
Link
MTRJ Modular Jack which connects to the USB•500S send and
the USB•500R Receive units.
Power LED
Indicates the unit is plugged in and powered up.
AC IN
Power plug for +-15VDC Wallmount power supply.
USB Led
Indicates if a USB device is plugged in.
USB input A
Four (4) USB A type connector Hub.
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WIRING DIAGRAM
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CHECK LIST
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1. On the USB•500S send unit, check that the power indica-
tor is GREEN.
2. On the USB•500S send unit, check that the link indicator
is GREEN.
3. On the USB•500R receiver unit, check that the power indi-
cator is GREEN.
4. Once all LEDs are illuminated as required, the USB•500
is ready to accept a peripheral device at the USB port on the
USB•500R receiver unit. Follow the installation instructions
as if one were installing the device directly into a computer's
USB port.
5. On the host computer, check that a general purpose hub
is visible from the Control Panel/System applet. Once con-
nected, a USB peripheral device causes its host computer
to automatically enumerate it. This simply means that the
computer must identify the new device, assign it an ID, and
ensure that the required software drivers are available for
loading when the device is to be used.
6. The USB•500 is not an end device. Consequently, it does
not have a software component or driver to be loaded. Some
peripheral devices that are to be attached to the USB•500
will have a USB Driver diskette or CD-ROM which will need
to be inserted after initial connection to a USB port on the
USB•500 model.

Power Indicator is not lit.
-- Make certain the power supply unit is properly connected
to the USB•500R unit and the computers USB port is active
and securely connected to the USB•500S
Link Indicators are Green.
-- Make certain that the host computer is operating and re-
sponding to commands. If required, reset the computer.
Problem Not Resolved
-- Disconnect power (DC Adaptor) plug from wall outlet that
feeds power to the USB•500R unit.
-- Disconnect the USB•500S USB connection into the
computer.
-- Reconnect power (DC Adaptor) from the USB•500R unit to
the wall outlet.
-- Reconnect the USB•500S USB connection to the
computer.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
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WARRANTY
Gefen Inc. warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free
from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails
because of such defects and Gefen Inc. is notified 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
modifications.
Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered
will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect
at the time of repair. Such repairs are warranted for ninety (90)
days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer. This warranty is in
lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without
limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for
any particular purpose, all of which are expressly disclaimed.
1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.
2. Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges
to and from Gefen.
3. Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cable must
be free from any
scratches, markings, and neatly coiled.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and
is believed to be accurate. However, Gefen, Inc. assumes no
responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this
manual. In no event will Gefen, Inc., be liable for direct, indirect,
special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any
defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility
of such damages. The technical information contained herein
regarding USB•500 features and specifications is subject to
change without notice.
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