Icron USB Rover 200 User manual

USB Rover 200
User Guide
Extending the Range of USB
Icron by scanmagnetics oy, www.scanmagnetics.com

USB Rover 200
Thank you for purchasing the USB Rover. Please read this guide thoroughly
before installation.
This document applies to part numbers: 00-00166 through 00-00177.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning
The USB Rover has been tested and found to comply 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 in a
residential installation. The USB Rover 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. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
x Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
x Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
x Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
x Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CE Statement
We, Icron Technologies Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility
that the USB Rover, 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 ................................................................................ 2
Before You Begin ...................................................................................... 3
Installing the LEX unit............................................................................... 3
Installing the REX unit .............................................................................. 3
Completing the Installation ........................................................................ 3
Connecting a USB Device ......................................................................... 3
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 4
Specifications............................................................................................. 5
Limited Hardware Warranty ...................................................................... 6
Hardware Remedies ................................................................................... 6
Limitation of Liability................................................................................ 6
Obtaining Warranty Service....................................................................... 7
Contacting Technical Support.................................................................... 7

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Notes

User Guide
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Introduction
This will help you install the USB Rover 200. 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:
x USB Rover 200 User Guide
x LEX unit and REX unit with integral cable
x AC power adapter
To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that
are not included with the product:
x USB compatible computer
x USB device

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About the USB Rover
The USB Rover breaks the five-meter distance barrier for the connection of
USB devices and allows users to enjoy the benefits of USB technology
beyond the desktop. With the USB Rover, USB devices can be located up to
40 meters from the host computer. In addition, the USB Rover provides
electrical isolation between the host and the device.
The USB Rover is composed of two individual units, the LEX unit and the
REX unit connected by a custom length of fiber cable.
The LEX unit
The LEX unit connects to the host computer through a captive USB Type A
connector. The LEX unit is powered by the host over USB.
The REX unit
The REX unit connects to the USB device through a USB Type A
receptacle. An external AC adapter provides power to the unit and to any
USB device that may be connected. The REX unit of the USB Rover 200
enables you to connect one full-speed or low-speed USB device.
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 Rover complies with USB 1.1 specifications governing the design
of full-speed and low-speed USB devices. However, Icron Technologies
Corporation does not guarantee that all USB 1.1 devices are compatible with
the USB Rover.

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Before You Begin
Before you can install the USB Rover, 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.
Installing the LEX unit
1. Place the LEX unit near the host computer.
2. Plug the Type A connector from the LEX unit into the USB port on
the computer.
Installing the REX unit
1. Place the REX unit near the USB device.
2. Plug the AC adapter into an available AC outlet. Connect the DC
power cord to the REX unit.
Completing the Installation
1. Switch on the computer and check that the AC adapter is powered
on.
2. Depending on the operating system you are using, open the Device
Manager dialog box.
3. Expand the entry labeled Universal Serial Bus Controllers.
4. In the expanded entries you should find one for a Generic USB
Hub.
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 USB port on the REX unit.

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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 7).
Symptoms/Cause Remedy
Generic USB Hub does
not appear in Device
Manager.
Cause:
Installation is not
complete.
1. Ensure that the LEX unit is connected to a
USB port on the computer
2. Check that the AC adapter is connected to the
REX unit and that it is provided with power.
3. Disconnect the LEX unit from the computer
and then reconnect it.
The USB device does
not operate correctly.
Cause:
a) The USB device is
not connected to
the REX unit.
b) The USB device is
malfunctioning.
c) The computer does
not recognise the
USB device.
d) The computer does
not support USB
hubs.
e) The USB Rover 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
technical support for assistance.
7. If the second device does operate properly,
the first device may not be compatible with the
USB Rover. Contact technical support for
assistance.

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Specifications
Maximum range 40 meters (132 ft)
Cable characteristics Riser jacket of retardant PVC with 2 strands of
multimode fiber of dimension 62.5/125 μm.
Tensile strength: 1200 N
Minimum bend radius: 6.8 cm
Outside diameter: 4.5 mm
USB device support 1 x full-speed (12 Mb/s) ) or low-speed (1.5
Mb/s) device.
USB hub support Conventional USB hubs may be connected in
series with the USB Rover 200.The maximum
number of such hubs is:
10 meter cables: 4 hubs
20 meter cables: 3 hubs
30 meter cables: 2 hubs
40 meter cables: 1 hub
Maximum power
available to USB at REX
unit
500 mA
LEX unit connector
(upstream)
1 x USB Type A
REX unit connector
(downstream)
1 x USB Type A
LEX unit dimensions 87 mm x 30 mm x 16 mm (3.45” x 1.2” x 0.65”)
REX unit dimensions 80 mm x 30 mm x 16 mm (3.15” x 1.2” x 0.65”)
Total system shipping
weight
10 m: 0.8 kg (1.8 lb)
20 m: 1.0 kg (2.2 lb)
30 m: 1.4 kg (3.0 lb)
40 m: 1.6 kg (3.4 lb)
Temperature range 0°C to 50°C
Regulatory testing FCC, CE Class B

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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 Technologies
Corporation receives the defective product.
Address the returned product to:
RMA Coordinator
Scanmagnetics oy
PL 34
00811 Helsinki
Tel: [phone]
Contacting Technical Support
If you require technical assistance, send an e-mail message to:
[email protected]
To help us serve you better, please include the following information with
your technical support request:
x Description of the problem
x Host computer make and model
x Type of operating system installed (e.g. Win98, Mac OS X, etc.)
x Part number and serial number of the LEX unit and REX unit
x Make and model of any USB device attached to the extender
x Description of the installation

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Icron Technologies Corporation
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Icron by scanmagnetics oy,
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