Icron USB 3.0 SP3022 User manual

USB 3.0 SP3022
2-Port USB 3.0 100m Multimode Fiber Extender System
User Guide

Thank you for purchasing the USB 3.0 SP3022.
Please read this guide thoroughly.
This document applies to Part Numbers: 00-00426, 00-00426, 00-00427, and 00-00428.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CE Statement
We, Icron Technologies Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the Spectra 3022, to which
this declaration relates, is in conformity with European Standard EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, and
EN 61000-3-3.
IC Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
©2013 Icron Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved. Icron Technologies Corporation, the Icron
Technologies Corporation logo, and the Icron Technologies Corporation products referred to herein are
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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.............................................................................................................3
SP3022 Product Contents................................................................................................................. 3
Features .................................................................................................................................................. 3
The Local Extender ............................................................................................................................. 4
The Remote Extender ........................................................................................................................ 5
Installation Guide....................................................................................................6
Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Fiber Optic Link Cabling.................................................................................................................... 6
Installing the SP3022 System.......................................................................................................... 7
Preparing Your Site ............................................................................................................................. 7
Preparing Your Computer................................................................................................................. 7
Connecting a USB 3.0 Device........................................................................................................11
Installing the Local Extender ........................................................................................................11
Installing the Remote Extender ..................................................................................................11
Checking the Installation ...............................................................................................................12
Compatibility ......................................................................................................................................12
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................13
Contacting Technical Support ..............................................................................15
Technical Glossary .................................................................................................16
USB Connectors ................................................................................................................................16
Duplex LC Crossover ........................................................................................................................16
Specications.........................................................................................................17

Introduction
This guide provides product information for the SP3022, installation instructions, troubleshooting guidelines,
and instructions for contacting Icron regarding technical support and warranty information.
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.
SP3022 Product Contents
Your SP3022 is packaged with:
• LocalExtender
• RemoteExtender
• RemoteExtenderACpoweradapter
• USB3.0cable
• Country specific power cable
• Quick Start Guide and Warranty Information
Features
The SP3022 incorporates Icron’s patented ExtremeUSB® technology, enabling users to extend beyond the
standard 3m cable limit for USB 3.0 peripheral devices. With the SP3022, USB 3.0 devices can be located up
to 100 meters from the computer.
TheSP3022iscomposedoftwoindividualunits:theLocalExtender)andtheRemoteExtender.
CAUTION: The SP3022 supports only USB 3.0 devices. USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices will not function
through this extender.
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The Local Extender
TheLocalExtenderconnectstothecomputerusingastandardUSB3.0cable.Powerforthisunitisprovided
by the USB on the host computer.
Front View
RearView
ITEM TYPE DESCRIPTION
1
Power ON Unit is powered properly.
Power OFF Unit is not powered or not powered properly.
2
Status Blinking (1Hz) WaitingforconnectiontoRemoteExtender.
Status ON LocalandRemoteExtendersarelinkedandoperatingnormally.
Status OFF Fault detected; power cycle required.
3
Host ON SuperSpeed Host detected on upstream facing port.
Host OFF SuperSpeed Host not detected.
4 Power Port (optional)
Not required in normal operation. An optional 5V power supply
canbeconnectedtotheLocalExtendertoprovidepowerifthe
USB port on the host PC is not capable of delivering sufficient
power to the unit.
5 Config Port Reservedformanufactureruse.
6 USB 3.0 Type B port UsedtoconnecttheLocalExtendertothehostcomputer.Port
accepts locking or non-locking USB 3.0 Type B connectors.
7LinkPort(DuplexLC) ExtensionlinkDuplexLCberoptictransceiverport.
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The Remote Extender
TheRemoteExtenderprovidesUSBTypeAportsforUSB3.0devices.TheRemoteExtenderallowsyouto
connectuptotwoUSB3.0devicesdirectly.TheRemoteExtenderispoweredbyanexternalACadapterand
can supply up to 900mA to each USB port.
Front View
Front View
RearView
RearView
ITEM TYPE DESCRIPTION
1 USB 3.0 Type A ports UsedtoconnectUSB3.0device(s)totheREX.Portsacceptlocking
or non-locking USB 3.0 Type A connectors.
2
Power ON Unit is powered properly.
Power OFF Unit is not powered or not powered properly.
3
Status Blinking (1Hz) WaitingforconnectiontoLocalExtender.
Status ON LocalandRemoteExtendersarelinkedandoperatingnormally.
Status OFF Fault detected; power cycle required.
4
Host ON SuperSpeed Host detected on upstream facing port.
Host OFF SuperSpeed Host not detected.
5 Power Port ConnectstothelockingACpowersupply.RequiredonRemote
Extender for proper operation.
6 Config Port Reservedformanufactureruse.
7LinkPort(DuplexLC) ExtensionlinkDuplexLCberoptictransceiverport.
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Installation Guide
Example Application
Requirements
To complete installation of the SP3022, you will also require the following items that are not included with
the product:
• USB 3.0 compatible computer (host computer) with a USB 3.0 compliant operating system
• USB 3.0 compatible device
• 2-strand50/125μmmultimode(MMF)beropticcablewithDuplexLCconnectors
note The maximum length of the multimode fiber (MMF) optic cable supported by the SP3022 system, including patch
cords, is 100m for USB 3.0 cameras, and 50m for other devices.
Fiber Optic Link Cabling
TheLocalExtenderandRemoteExtenderareinterconnectedbyberopticcabling.Thiscablingmustbe:
• 50/125μm multimode fiber (MMF)
• TerminatedwithDuplexLCconnectors
The following maximum distances are achievable depending on the application and cabling standard:
• Using OM3, up to 100m is achievable with USB 3.0 cameras, and up to 50m for all other applications.
• Using OM2, up to 50m is achievable for all applications.
note For assistance sourcing appropriate fibre optic cabling, contact Technical Support.
If premise cabling will be used for the installation, then the distances provided above must be met when
measuringfromLocalExtendertoRemoteExtender,inclusiveofthepremisecablingandthepatchcables.
Allcablesmustmeettheratingsspecied.PatchcablesmustbeterminatedwithDuplexLCconnectors.
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Local Extender
USB 3.0 Camera
Remote Extender Assembly Line
Computer & Monitor USB 3.0 up to 100m
over multimode ber

Installing the SP3022 System
Preparing Your Site
Before you can install the SP3022, you need to prepare your site:
1. Determine where the computer is to be located and set up the computer.
2. Determine where you want to locate the USB device(s).
3. Ensure fiber optic cabling is in place, prepared, properly terminated, and within the maximum
distances as defined for the cabling standard used.
Preparing Your Computer
The SP3022 does not support suspend modes of operation. As such, your computer should be configured to
not go into“suspend mode”or to“suspend” the USB ports.
To perform the changes:
Windows (7/8)
To disable “suspend”settings on your computer:
1. Open Control Panel. Open Power Options.
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For each of the plans listed:
a. Click on Change Plan Settings
2. Select “Never”for“Put the computer to sleep” for all the configurations presented.
a. Click Change advanced power settings.

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b. Expand “USB settings”
c. Expand “USB selective suspend setting”
3. Select “Disabled”.
OS X
To disable “suspend”settings on your computer:
1. Open System Preferences and select Energy Saver.

2. For both Battery and Power Adapter power settings, move slider bar to“Never” for“Computer Sleep”.
3. In the popup warning window, click OK.
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Connecting a USB 3.0 Device
1. InstallanysoftwarerequiredtooperatetheUSBdevice(s).RefertothedocumentationfortheUSB
device(s), as required.
2. ConnecttheUSBdevicetothedeviceportontheRemoteExtender.IfyouareusingaUSB3Vision
compliant locking USB cable, then you can use the locking knobs to lock the cable to the port on the
 RemoteExtender.
3. Check that the device is detected and installed properly in the operating system.
Installing the Remote Extender
1. PlacetheRemoteExtenderneartheUSBdevice(s).
2. Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet.
3. ConnectthepoweradaptertotheRemoteExtenderandtwisttheconnectortolockthepower
 connectorintotheRemoteExtender.
Installing the Local Extender
1. PlacetheLocalExtendernearthecomputer.
2. ConnectthelinkcabletotheLocalExtenderandtheRemoteExtender.
With Surface Cabling
• Plugoneendoftheberopticcabling(notincluded)intotheLinkportontheLocalExtender.
• PlugtheotherendoftheberopticcablingintotheLinkportontheRemoteExtender.
With Premise Cabling
• Plugoneendofaberopticpatchcord(notincluded)intotheLinkportontheLocalExtender.
• Plug the other end of the patch cord into the fiber optic information outlet near the host
computer.
• Plug one end of the 2ndberopticpatchcord(notincluded)intotheLinkportontheRemote
Extender.
• Plug the other end of the 2nd patch cord into the fiber optic information outlet near the USB
device.
3. InstallthesuppliedUSB3.0cablebetweentheLocalExtenderandaUSB3.0portonthehost
computer.
CAUTION: The SP3022 will not operate on a USB 2.0 port; please ensure you connect to a USB 3.0
port. The USB 3.0 port will have a blue connector inside of it, whereas a USB 2.0 port will typically
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Checking the Installation
1. OntheLocalandRemoteExtender,scheckthatthePower,Status,andHostLEDsareonandsolid.
 IftheHostorStatusLEDsarepermanentlyoff,thenthecablingbetweentheLocalandRemote
Extender may not be installed properly or is defective.
2. For Windows users, open Device Manager to confirm that the SP3022 has installed correctly. Expand
the entry for Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the + sign. If the SP3022 has been installed
correctly, you should find it listed as two“Superspeed Hub”s, or “3.0 Hub”s”.
3. ForMacOSXusers,opentheSystemProlertoconrmthattheSP3022hasinstalledcorrectly.Inthe
left hand column under Hardware, select “USB” and inspect the right hand panel. If the SP3022 has
been installed correctly, you should find it listed as a“Hub” under the USB SuperSpeed Bus.
4. If the SP3022 is not detected correctly or fails to detect, please consult the Troubleshooting
section in this guide.
ToopenSystemProlerinOSX:OpentheFinder,selectApplications,thenopentheUtilitiesfolderanddouble
click on the System Profiler icon.
To open Device Manager in Windows 8 or Windows 7:
Open the Start menu, right click on“Computer” then select: Manage >> Device Manager
Compatibility
The SP3022 complies with USB 3.0 specifications governing the design of USB devices. However, Icron
Technologies Corporation does not guarantee that all USB 3.0 devices are compatible with the SP3022,
as there are a number of different configurations that may impact the operation of USB 3.0 devices over
extended distances.
CAUTION: The SP3022 supports only USB 3.0 devices. USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices will not function
through this extender.
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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.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
AllLEDsonthe
LocalExtender
are off.
•TheLocalExtender is not
receiving power from the USB
portorthe(optional)Local
Extender AC adapter.
1. Ensure that the USB connection between the
LocalExtender and host computer is properly
installed.
2. Move the USB connector to another USB port
on the host computer.
AllLEDson
theRemote
Extender are off.
•TheRemoteExtender is not
receiving power from the AC
adapter.
1. Ensure that the AC power adapter is properly
connectedtotheRemoteExtender.
2. Check that the AC adapter is connected to a live
source of electrical power.
StatusLEDson
boththeLocal
andRemote
Extenders are
blinking.
•Thereisnoconnectionbetween
theLocalExtender andRemote
Extender.
•TheLocalExtender is not
connected to a USB 3.0 port.
•Thehostcomputerdoesnot
support USB 3.0
1. Ensure that the host computer supports USB 3.0,
refer to manual for the computer to confirm.
2.EnsuretheLocalExtender is connected to a USB
3.0 port. The centre of the port should be blue.
Another colour, such as black usually indicates a
USB 2.0 port.
3. Ensure that a multimode fiber optic cable with
crossoverisconnectedbetweentheLocaland
RemoteExtenders.
4. Connect a fiber optic crossover patch cord
betweentheLocalandRemoteExtenders.
Recheckoperationofthesystem.
StatusLEDisoff
on one or both
units.
•The computer went into
suspend, hibernate or sleep
mode.
•The computer tried to suspend
theUSB3.0portthattheLocal
Extender is connected to.
1.PowercycletheRemoteExtender and the
devicesconnectedtheRemoteExtender.
2.PowercycletheLocalandRemoteExtenders,
andthedevicesconnectedtotheREX.
3. Follow the steps in“Preparing Your Computer” on
page 7 to disable suspend modes on your
computer.Refertoyouroperatingsystem’s
manual for additional instructions if necessary.
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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
HostLEDonLocal/
RemoteExtendes
are off.
•Thehostcomputerisnot
powered on.
•TheLocalExtender is not
connected to the computer
(when used with the optional
LocalExtenderACadapter).
•TheSP3022ismalfunctioning.
1.DisconnectallUSBdevicesfromtheRemote
Extender.
2.DisconnecttheLocalExtender from the
computer.
3.DisconnecttheRemoteExtender from the AC
power adapter.
4.ReconnecttheLocalExtender to the computer.
5.ReconnecttheRemoteExtender to the AC
power adapter.
6. In the Universal Serial Bus controllers section of
Device Manager, check that the SP3022 is
recognized as two“Superspeed Hub”s or two 3.0
Hub”s
note It may be recognized as “Superspeed Hub”,
“3.0 Hub” or by other names, depending on
the operating system and driver installed.
AllLEDsonboth
theLocaland
RemoteExtenders
are on but the USB
device does not
operate correctly,
or is detected
as an“Unknown
Device” in the
operating system.
•TheUSBdeviceis
malfunctioning.
•Thecomputerdoesnot
recognize the USB device.
•Theapplicationsoftwarefor
the device is not operating.
•TheSP022ismalfunctioning.
1. Disconnect the SP3022 from the computer.
2. Connect the USB device directly to the USB port
on the computer.
3. If the USB device does not operate properly,
consult the user documentation for the device.
4. Update your system BIOS, chipset, or USB Host
controller drivers from your System/Mother
board manufacturer’s website.
5. If the USB device operates properly when
directly connected to the computer, connect
another device (of a different type) to the
SP3022. Connect the SP022 to the computer.
6. If the second USB device does not operate, the
SP3022 may be malfunctioning. Contact
Technical Support for assistance.
7. If the second USB device does operate properly,
the first device may not be compatible with
the SP3022.
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Contacting Technical Support
IIf you are experiencing problems not referenced in the Troublehooting Guide, contact Technical Support at
the company where you purchased this product and provide them with the following information:
• Host computer make and model
• TypeofOperatingSysteminstalled(e.g.WindowsXP,MacOSX,Windows7etc.)
• Part number and serial number for both the local extender and remote extender
• Make and model of any USB device(s) attached to the product
• Description of the installation
• Description of the problem
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Technical Glossary
USB Connectors
USB cables have two classes of connectors.The Type A connectors are used to connect the cable from a
USB device to a Type A port on a computer or hub.The Type B connectors are used to attach the USB cable
from a USB host to a USB device or hub.There are full-sized, mini, and micro variants of both type A and B
connectors.
USB 3.0 introduces changes to the connectors. USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 Type A connectors are the same shape
and size and are compatible with each other. However, the USB 3.0 Type B connector will not fit in a USB 2.0
Type B port, though a USB 2.0 Type B connector will fit into a USB 3.0 Type B port.
Duplex LC Crossover
When a crossover fiber-optic cable is called for, the cable has the transmit signal on one end connected to
the receive signal at the other end.
Type A USB 3.0 and 2.0 Port Type B USB 2.0 Port Type B USB 3.0 and 2.0 PortType A USB 2.0
Connector
Type A USB 3.0
Connector
Type B USB 3.0
Connector
Type B USB 2.0
Connector
RX
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Specifications
Range Up to 100m (330 ft)
USB Device Support & Throughputs USB 3.0 up to 5Gbps (Note: not backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1)
USB Host Support xHCIcontrollers(Intel,AMD,Renesas(NEC),Fresco,AsMedia)
AC Adapters 100-240VACInput,5VDCOutput,Locking
PowerAvailabletoUSBDeviceatREX 900mA for each USB Port
Enclosure Material Anodized Aluminum
LocalExtender
USB Connector 1xUSB3.0TypeBLockingReceptacle
LinkConnectors 1xDuplexLCConnector
Dimensions 100mm x 76mm x 26mm (3.94”x 2.99” x 1.02”)
RemoteExtender
USB Connectors 2xUSB3.0TypeALockingReceptacles
LinkConnectors 1xDuplexLCConnector
Dimensions 100mm x 76mm x 26mm (3.94”x 2.99” x 1.02”)
ENVIRONMENTAL
OperatingTemperatureRange 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
StorageTemperatureRange -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 170°F)
Operating Humidity 20% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing
Storage Humidity 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
COMPLIANCE
EMC FCC (Class B), CE (Class B)
Machine Vision AIA USB3 Vision
Environmental RoHS2(CE)
SUPPORT
Warranty 2 years