Icron 422 User manual

USB Ranger 422
User Guide
Featuring ExtremeUSB® Technology

USB Ranger 422
Thank you for purchasing the USB Ranger. Please read this guide
thoroughly before installation.
This document applies to Part Numbers: 00-00037, 00-00038, 00-00039 and
00-00050.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning
The USB Ranger has been tested and found compliant 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 installed and operated in a commercial environment. The USB Ranger
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with this user guide, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Operation of the USB Ranger 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.
CE Statement
We, Icron Technologies Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility
that the USB Ranger, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with
European Standard EN 55022/A1 Class A, and EN 50082-1 (IEC 801-2,
IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4)
IC Statement
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
©2003 Icron Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved. Icron
Technologies Corporation, the Icron Technologies Corporation logo, and the
Icron Technologies Corporation products referred to herein are either the
trademarks or the registered trademarks of Icron Technologies Corporation.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Icron
Technologies Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors that may
appear in this manual. Information contained herein is subject to change
without notice.

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Contents
Introduction................................................................................................ 1
USB Ranger Product Contents................................................................... 1
About the USB Ranger .............................................................................. 2
Before You Begin ...................................................................................... 5
Installing the LEX unit............................................................................... 5
Installing the REX unit .............................................................................. 5
Connecting the LEX unit to the REX unit ................................................. 5
Checking the Installation............................................................................ 6
Connecting a USB Device ......................................................................... 6
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 7
Specifications............................................................................................. 9
Limited Hardware Warranty .................................................................... 10
Hardware Remedies ................................................................................. 10
Limitation of Liability.............................................................................. 10
Obtaining Warranty Service..................................................................... 11
Contacting Technical Support.................................................................. 11

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Notes

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Introduction
This manual is intended to assist IT professionals install the USB Ranger
422. 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 give additional information that could make installation
easier.
USB Ranger Product Contents
When you open your USB Ranger for the first time you should find the
following items:
• USB Ranger User Guide
• LEX unit
• REX unit
• AC power adapter (2 units)
• USB cable (2m long)
To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that
are not included with the product:
• USB compatible computer
• USB device
• 2-strand fiber-optic cable with MT-RJ connectors (if using surface
cabling),
OR,
2-strand fiber-optic cabling with two information outlets and two
2-strand fiber-optic patch cords with MT-RJ connectors (if using
premise cabling)
NOTE:The maximum length of the fiber-optic cable, including patch
cords, must not exceed 500m.

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About the USB Ranger
The USB Ranger incorporates Icron’s ExtremeUSB® technology. This
technology breaks the five-meter distance barrier for the connection of USB
peripheral devices and allows users to enjoy the benefits of USB technology
beyond the desktop. With the USB Ranger 422, USB devices can be located
up to 500 meters from the host computer.
The USB Ranger is composed of two individual units, the LEX unit and the
REX unit.
The LEX unit
The LEX unit connects to the host computer using a conventional
USB cable. It is powered by an external AC adapter.
Front View Rear View
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4
1
2
6
5
1Power LED
2Power connector
3Host LED
4Host Port (USB Type B)
5Link LED
6Link Port (MT-RJ)

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The REX unit
The REX unit connects to a USB device using a conventional USB
cable. The REX unit allows you to connect up to four USB devices. It
is powered by an external AC adapter.
Front View Rear View
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2
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
6
5
1Power LED
2Power connector
3Device LEDs
4Device Ports (USB Type A)
5Link LED
6Link Port (MT-RJ)
Network Cabling
The LEX unit and the REX unit are interconnected by up to 500
meters of fiber-optic cabling. Two strands of 62.5/125 multimode or
50/125 multimode fiber-optic cabling are required. The cabling
subsystem must provide a duplex connection with crossover, and
must be terminated with MT-RJ connectors at both ends.
Fiber-optic cable
USB USB
LEX REX
cable cable(s) USB
device(s)
computer
AC power adapters

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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.
USB Type A
port USB Type A
connector
USB Type B
port
USB Type B
connector
Compatibility
The USB Ranger complies with USB 1.1 specifications governing the design
of full speed USB devices. However, Icron Technologies Corporation does
not guarantee that all full speed USB devices are compatible with the USB
Ranger.

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Before You Begin
Before you can install the USB Ranger, you need to prepare your site.
1. Determine where the host computer is to be located and set up the
computer.
2. Determine where you want to locate the USB device(s).
3. If you are using surface cabling, ensure you have enough fiber-optic
cabling to connect the two locations.
OR
If you are using premise cabling, ensure fiber-optic cabling is
installed between the two locations, with fiber-optic information
outlets located near both the computer and the USB device.
Installing the LEX unit
1. Place the LEX unit near the host computer.
2. Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet.
3. Connect the power adapter to the LEX unit.
4. Plug the Type B connector on the USB cable (included) into the
Host port on the LEX unit.
5. Plug the Type A connector on the USB cable into a USB port on the
host computer.
Installing the REX unit
1. Place the REX unit near the USB device(s).
2. Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet.
3. Connect the power adapter to the REX unit.
Connecting the LEX unit to the REX unit
With Surface Cabling
1. Plug one end of the fiber-optic cabling (not included) into the Link
port on the LEX unit.
2. Plug the other end of the fiber-optic cabling into the Link port on the
REX unit.

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With Premise Cabling
1. Plug one end of a fiber-optic patch cord (not included) into the Link
port on the LEX unit.
2. Plug the other end of the patch cord into the fiber-optic information
outlet near the host computer.
3. Plug one end of the second fiber-optic patch cord (not included) into
the Link port on the REX unit.
4. Plug the other end of the second patch cord into the fiber-optic
information outlet near the USB device.
NOTE:The maximum length of the fiber-optic cable, including patch
cords, must not exceed 500 meters.
NOTE: The cabling must provide a duplex connection with crossover, and
must be terminated with MT-RJ connectors at both ends.
Checking the Installation
1. Check that the Power LEDs on the LEX unit and the REX unit are
both on.
2. Check that the Link LEDs on the LEX unit and the REX unit are
both on.
3. Check that the Host LED on the LEX unit is on.
4. On the host PC, open the Device Manager applet. Expand the entry
for Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the + sign. If the
USB Ranger has been installed correctly you should find it listed as
a Generic USB Hub.
Connecting a USB Device
1. Install any software required to operate the USB device(s). Refer to
the documentation for the device(s), as required.
2. Connect the USB device to the Device port on the REX unit.
3. Check that the Device LED on the REX unit is on.

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Troubleshooting
The following table provides troubleshooting help. 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 (see page 11).
Symptoms/Cause Remedy
All LEDs on LEX unit are
off.
Cause:
The LEX unit is not
receiving power from the
adapter
1. Ensure that a power adapter is connected
to the LEX unit.
2. Check that the adapter is connected to a
live source of electrical power.
All LEDs on REX unit are
off.
Cause:
The REX unit is not
receiving power from the
adapter
1. Ensure that a power adapter is connected
to the REX unit.
2. Check that the adapter is connected to a
live source of electrical power.
Link LEDs on LEX unit and
REX unit are off.
Cause:
There is no connection
between the LEX unit and
the REX unit.
1. Ensure that a fiber-optic cable with
crossover is connected between the LEX
unit and the REX unit.
2. Connect a short fiber-optic crossover
patch cord between the LEX unit and the
REX unit. Recheck the operation of the
system.
Link LED on LEX unit is on;
Host LED on LEX unit is off.
Cause:
a) The computer is not
functioning.
b) The LEX unit is not
connected to the
computer.
c) The computer does not
support USB hubs.
d) The USB Ranger is
malfunctioning.
1. Disconnect all USB devices from the REX
unit.
2. Disconnect the LEX unit from the
computer.
3. Disconnect and then reconnect the power
adapter to the USB Ranger.
4. Reconnect the LEX unit to the computer.
5. In the Universal Serial Bus controllers
section of Device Manager, check that
the USB Ranger is recognised as a
“Generic USB Hub”.
6. If the USB Ranger is not recognised,
contact technical support for assistance.

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Symptoms/Cause Remedy
A device is connected to the
REX unit and the
corresponding Device LED
is off
Cause:
a) The USB device is
malfunctioning.
b) The computer does not
recognise the USB
device.
c) The application software
for the device is not
operating.
d) The USB Ranger is
malfunctioning.
1. Disconnect the USB Ranger from the
computer.
2. Connect the USB device directly to the
USB port on the computer.
3. If the device does not operate properly,
consult the user documentation for the
device.
4. If the device operates properly when
directly connected to the computer,
connect another device (of a different
type) to the USB Ranger. Connect USB
Ranger to the computer.
5. If the second device does not operate, the
USB Ranger may be malfunctioning.
Contact technical support for assistance.
6. If the second device does operate
properly, the first device may not be
compatible with the USB Ranger. Contact
technical support for assistance.
All LEDs on both the LEX
unit and REX unit are on
but the device does not
operate correctly
Cause:
a) The USB device is
malfunctioning.
b) The computer does not
recognise the USB
device.
c) The application software
for the device is not
operating.
d) The USB Ranger is
malfunctioning.
1. Disconnect the USB Ranger from the
computer.
2. Connect the USB device directly to the
USB port on the computer.
3. If the device does not operate properly,
consult the user documentation for the
device.
4. If the device operates properly when
directly connected to the computer,
connect another device (of a different
type) to the USB Ranger. Connect the
USB Ranger to the computer.
5. If the second device does not operate, the
USB Ranger may be malfunctioning.
Contact technical support for assistance.
6. If the second device does operate
properly, the first device may not be
compatible with the USB Ranger. Contact
technical support for assistance.

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Specifications
Range (over 62.5/125
fiber-optic cable) 500 meters (1650 ft)
USB device support Full speed devices (12 Mb/s)
Low speed devices (1.5 Mb/s)
USB hub support Any single chain can include four USB hubs and
one USB Ranger, in any order.
Power available to USB
device at the REX unit
4 x 500 mA
USB cable 2 meters (6.6 ft)
LEX unit connector
(upstream)
1 x USB Type B
LEX unit connector
(downstream)
1 x MT-RJ
REX unit connector
(upstream)
1 x MT-RJ
REX unit connector
(downstream)
4 x USB Type A
LEX unit dimensions 114 mm x 106 mm x 38 mm
4.5” x 4.2” x 1.5”
LEX unit weight 0.3 kg (0.6 lb)
REX unit dimensions 114 mm x 106 mm x 38 mm
4.5” x 4.2” x 1.5”
REX unit weight 0.3 kg (0.6 lb)
Total system shipping
weight
1.1 kg (2.4 lb)
Temperature range 4°C to 40°C
Link cable
(not included)
Two strands of 62.5/125 multimode or 50/125
multimode fiber-optic cabling are required. The
cabling subsystem must provide a duplex
connection with crossover, and must be
terminated with MT-RJ connectors at both ends.
Regulatory testing FCC, CE Class A

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Limited Hardware Warranty
Icron Technologies Corporation warrants that any hardware products
accompanying this documentation shall be free from significant defects in
material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of
purchase. Icron Technologies Corporation’s hardware warranty extends to
Licensee, its customers and end users.
Hardware Remedies
Icron Technologies Corporation’s entire liability and the Licensee’s
exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty, shall be, at Icron Technologies
Corporation’s option, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) repair or
replacement of hardware, which will be warranted for the remainder of the
original warranty period or 30 days, whichever is longer. These remedies are
void if failure of the hardware has resulted from accident, abuse, or
misapplication.
Limitation of Liability
The hardware warranty set forth in this agreement replaces all other
warranties. Icron Technologies Corporation expressly disclaims all other
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement of
third-party rights with respect to the hardware. Icron Technologies
Corporation dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any
modification, extension, or addition to this warranty. Under no
circumstances will Icron Technologies Corporation, its suppliers or licensors
be liable for any costs of procurement or substitute products or services, lost
profits, loss of information or data, or any other special, indirect,
consequential, or incidental damages arising in any way out of the sale of,
use of, or inability to use Icron Technologies Corporation product or service,
even if Icron Technologies Corporation, its suppliers or licensors have been
advised of the possibility of such damages. In no case shall Icron
Technologies Corporation, its suppliers and licensors’ liability exceed the
actual money paid for the products at issue. Because some jurisdictions do
not allow the limitation of implied warranties of liability for incidental,
consequential, special, or indirect damages, the above limitation may not
always apply. The above limitations will not apply in case of personal injury
where and to the extent that applicable law requires such liability.

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Obtaining Warranty Service
To obtain warranty service, you must contact Icron Technologies
Corporation within the warranty period for a Return Material Authorization
(RMA) number. Be sure you have the serial numbers of the LEX unit and
the REX unit before calling. Package the product appropriately for safe
shipment and mark the RMA number on the outside of the package. The
package must be sent prepaid to Icron Technologies Corporation. We
recommend that you insure it or send it by a method that provides for
tracking of the package. 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.
Address the returned product to:
RMA Coordinator
Icron Technologies Corporation
4664 Lougheed Highway, Suite 275
Burnaby, BC, V5C 5T5
Canada
Tel: [phone]
Contacting Technical Support
If you require technical assistance, send an e-mail message to:
techsupp[email protected]
To help us serve you better, please include the following information with
your technical support request:
• Description of the problem
• Host computer make and model
• Type of operating system installed (e.g. Win98, Mac OS X, etc.)
• Part number and serial number of the LEX unit and the REX unit
• Make and model of any USB device attached to the USB Ranger
• Description of the installation

90-00057-A05
Icron Technologies Corporation
4664 Lougheed Highway, Suite 275
Burnaby, BC V5C 5T5
Canada
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.icron.com