Icron USB Rover 1300 User manual

USB Rover 1300
User Guide
Featuring ExtremeUSB™ Technology

USB Rover 1300
Thank you for purchasing the USB Rover 1300. Please read this guide
thoroughly before installation.
This document applies to part numbers: 00-00067.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning
The USB Rover 1300 has been tested and found compliant with the limits
for a Class B 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 Rover 1300 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 Rover
1300 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 Rover 1300, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity
with European Standard EN 55022/A1 Class B, and EN 55024.
IC Statement
This Class B 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
Product Contents........................................................................................ 1
About the USB Rover 1300 ....................................................................... 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 Rover
1300. 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.
Product Contents
When you open your product for the first time you should find the following
items:
• USB Rover 1300 User Guide
• Local EXtender (LEX)
• Remote EXtender (REX)
• 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
• Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable with two RJ45
connectors (if using surface cabling),
OR,
Category 5 UTP cabling with two information outlets and two
Category 5 UTP patch cords with RJ45 connectors (if using
premise cabling)
NOTE: The maximum length of the Category 5 UTP cable, including patch
cords, must not exceed 100m.

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About the USB Rover 1300
The USB Rover 1300 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 Rover 1300, USB devices can be located
up to 100 meters from the host computer. In addition, the USB Rover 1300
can supply power to remote low-power and some high-power USB devices.
The product is composed of two individual units, the Local EXtender (LEX)
and the Remote EXtender (REX).
The LEX Unit
The LEX unit connects to the host computer using a conventional
USB cable.
Front View Rear View
1
2
3
4
1Host Port (USB Type B) 2Host LED (green)
3Link Port (RJ45)
4Link LED (yellow)

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The REX Unit
The REX unit connects to the USB device using a conventional USB
cable. The REX 130 unit allows you to connect one full speed USB
device.
Front View Rear View
1
2
3
4
1Device Port (USB Type A) 2Device LED (green)
3Link Port (RJ45)
4Link LED (yellow)
Network Cabling
The LEX and REX units are interconnected by up to 100 meters of
Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. The UTP cabling
must have a straight-through conductor configuration, with no
crossovers, and must be terminated with 8-conductor RJ45 connectors
at both ends.
Category 5 cable
USB USB
LEX REX
cable cable
USB
device
computer
NOTE:Category 5 UTP cabling is the standard data communications cable
installed in most commercial and some residential buildings.

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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
Power Handling
Some USB devices are powered directly from the USB and do not require
individual power supplies. These devices are called bus-powered devices.
The USB Rover 1300 can provide power to these devices so they can be
operated remotely.
Bus-powered devices are further divided into low-power and high-power
categories. Low-power devices are allowed to draw up to 100 mA from the
USB. Typical examples include mice, joysticks, and keyboards without
hubs. High-power devices are allowed to draw up to 500 mA from the USB.
Typical examples include cameras and keyboards with hubs. To determine if
a device is high-power or low-power, consult the user documentation for the
device.
The USB Rover 1300 can supply sufficient power to support all low-power
devices and most high-power devices. Devices that place a very heavy power
drain on USB (>300 mA) are not supported. Most USB cameras operate well
within this power budget.
NOTE: Devices with their own power source are usually considered to be
low-power devices from a USB perspective and are thereby
compatible with the USB Rover 1300.
Compatibility
The USB Rover 1300 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 Rover 1300.

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Before You Begin
Before you can install the USB Rover 1300, 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.
3. If you are using surface cabling, ensure you have enough Category 5
UTP cabling to connect the two locations.
OR
If you are using premise cabling, ensure Category 5 UTP cabling is
installed between the two locations, with Category 5 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 Type B connector on the USB cable (included) into the Host
port on the LEX.
3. Plug the Type A connector on the USB cable into the USB port on
the computer.
Installing the REX Unit
1. Place the REX unit near the USB device.
Connecting the LEX Unit to the REX Unit
NOTE:To ensure proper operation, we recommend that only Category 5, or
better, Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling be used to connect
the LEX unit to the REX unit. The UTP cabling must have a
straight-through conductor configuration with no crossovers, and
must be terminated with 8-conductor RJ45 connectors at both ends.
With Surface Cabling
1. Plug one end of the Category 5 UTP cabling (not included) into the
Link port on the LEX unit.
2. Plug the other end of the Category 5 UTP cabling into the Link port
on the REX unit.

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With Premise Cabling
1. Plug one end of a Category 5 patch cord (not included) into the
Link port on the LEX.
2. Plug the other end of the patch cord into the Category 5 information
outlet near the host computer.
3. Plug one end of the second Category 5 patch cord (not included)
into the Link port on the REX.
4. Plug the other end of the second patch cord into the Category 5
information outlet near the USB device.
NOTE: The maximum length of the Category 5 UTP cable, including patch
cords, must not exceed 100 meters.
Checking the Installation
1. Check that the Link LEDs on both LEX and REX are on.
Connecting a USB Device
1. Install any software required to operate the USB device. Refer to
the documentation for this device, as required.
2. Connect the USB device to the Device port on the REX.
3. Check that the Host LED on LEX is on.
4. Check that the Device LED on REX 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 Icron technical support for further assistance (see page 11).
Symptoms/Cause Remedy
All LEDs on LEX are
off.
Cause:
The LEX unit is not
receiving power from
the computer
1. Ensure that the LEX unit is connected to a
USB port on the computer
2. Check that the computer is switched on and
that the OS is running (not in Sleep mode).
Link LED on LEX is
flashing; Link LED on
REX is off.
Cause:
There is no connection
between the LEX and
REX units.
1. Ensure that a Category 5 UTP cable with
straight-through conductors is connected
between the LEX and REX units.
2. Connect a short Category 5 patch cord
between the LEX and REX units. Recheck the
operation of the system.
Link LEDs on both LEX
and REX are flashing.
Cause:
The connection
between LEX and REX
is of poor quality.
1. Ensure that Category 5 cables and connectors
are used throughout the entire link between
LEX and REX.
2. Check that Category 3 cable has not been
substituted.
3. Check that the cable length between LEX and
REX does not exceed 100 metres.

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Symptoms/Cause Remedy
Link LED on LEX is on;
Host LED on LEX is off.
OR
Link LED on REX is on;
Device LED on REX is
off.
Cause:
a) The USB device is
not connected to
REX.
b) The USB device is
malfunctioning.
c) The computer does
not recognise the
USB device.
d) The extender is
malfunctioning.
1. Check that the USB device is securely
connected to the USB port on the REX unit.
2. Disconnect the LEX unit from the computer.
3. Connect the USB device directly to the USB
port on the computer.
4. If the device does not operate properly,
consult the user documentation for the device.
5. If the device operates properly when directly
connected to the computer, connect another
full speed device (of a different type) to the
REX unit. Connect the LEX unit to the
computer.
6. If the second device does not operate, the
extender may be malfunctioning. Contact
Icron technical support for assistance.
7. If the second device does operate properly,
the first device may not be compatible with the
extender. Contact Icron technical support for
assistance.
All LEDs on both LEX
and REX 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 extender is
malfunctioning.
1. Disconnect the LEX unit 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
full speed device (of a different type) to the
REX unit. Connect the LEX unit to the
computer.
5. If the second device does not operate, the
extender may be malfunctioning. Contact
Icron technical support for assistance.
6. If the second device does operate properly,
the first device may not be compatible with the
extender. Contact Icron technical support for
assistance.

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Specifications
Range (over Category
5 UTP cable) 100 meters (330 ft)
USB device support 1 x full speed device (12 Mb/s)
USB hub support Above LEX: up to 5
Below REX: none
Power available to USB
device at REX
300 mA
USB cable 2 meters (6.6 ft)
LEX connector
(upstream)
1 x USB Type B
LEX connector
(downstream)
1 x RJ-45
REX connector
(upstream)
1 x RJ-45
REX connector
(downstream)
1 x USB Type A
LEX dimensions 100 mm x 70 mm x 30 mm (4.0” x 2.8” x 1.2”)
LEX weight 0.1 kg (0.2 lb)
REX dimensions 100 mm x 70 mm x 30 mm (4.0” x 2.8” x 1.2”)
REX weight 0.1 kg (0.2 lb)
Total system shipping
weight
0.4 kg (0.8 lb)
Temperature range 4°C to 40°C

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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 number of the product 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 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 and REX units
• Make and model of any USB device attached to the extender
• Description of the installation

90-00074-A03
Icron Technologies Corporation
4664 Lougheed Highway, Suite 275
Burnaby, BC, V5C 5T5
Canada
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.icron.com