Rose electronics CrystalLink CLK-CAB1U3TP-15M User manual

CrystalLink USB
3.0 Extender Cable
USB3.0 Active Extender Cable
Installation
and
Operation Manual
10707 Stancliff Road
Houston, Texas 77099
Phone: [phone]
[email protected]

LIMITED WARRANTY
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from the date of purchase from Rose Electronics or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good
working order at any time during this one-year warranty period, Rose Electronics will, at its option, repair or
replace the Unit as set forth below. Repair parts and replacement units will be either reconditioned or new. All
replaced parts become the property of Rose Electronics. This limited warranty does not include service to
repair damage to the Unit resulting from accident, disaster, abuse, or unauthorized modification of the Unit,
including static discharge and power surges.
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DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY
This is to certify that, when installed and used according to the instructions in this manual, the units listed and
described here are shielded against the generation of radio interferences in accordance with the application of
Council Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/30/EU, as well as these standards:
■EN 55022: 2010/AC:2011 (Class B)
■EN 55024:2010 + A1:2015
■EN 61000-3-2
■EN 61000-3-3
This equipment has been found to comply 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 the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
The product safety of the devices is proven by their compliance with the following standards:
■CAN/CSA-ICES-003
These devices comply with Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the council of 8 June
2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment
(RoHS 2, RoHS II). The device labels carry a respective marking.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
Disclaimer 1
Product Introduction 1
Features 1
Package Contents 2
Additional Items required 2
Application Examples 2
CrystalLink USB3.0 Extender Cable 3
Installation Guidelines 4
Requirements 4
Cable Connection 4
Compatibility 5
Troubleshooting 6
Safety 7
Maintenance and Repair 8
Technical Support 8
Figures
Figure 1. CrystalLink USB3.0 extender cable 3
Figure 2. Description of connector parts 3
Figure 3. USB3.0 extender cable – standard installation 4
Figure 4. Completed installation diagram 4
Figure 5. Cable-tie slots 5
Appendices
Appendix A —Specifications 9

INTRODUCTION
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Disclaimer
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither does the manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting
from the use of the information contained herein. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the
specifications, functions, circuitry of the product, and manual content at any time without notice.
The manufacturer cannot accept liability for damages due to misuse of the product or other circumstances
outside the manufacturer’s control. The manufacturer will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury
arising directly or indirectly from the use of this product (See limited warranty).
Product Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Rose Electronics CrystalLink USB3.0 extender cable. The USB3.0 extender cable
delivers the advantages of super high-speed, 5Gbps USB3.0 throughput over copper cable. Simply plug the
cable into the host transmitter device and connect the remote end to a USB3.0 camera or other USB3.0 high-
speed device.
The USB3.0 extender cable provides transparent USB extension in a true plug-and-play format, with no
software or drivers required. The cable works with all major operating systems, including Windows®, Mac
OSX® and Linux®. The cable works with AIA USB3.0 Vision™ compliant devices such as machine vision
cameras.
The instructions in this manual assume a general knowledge of computer installation procedures, familiarity
with cabling requirements, and some understanding of USB device operation. No external power is required to
operate this device.
Features
■Extend USB3.0 high speed devices up to 50ft (15m)
■Supports transparent USB3.0 throughput up to 5Gbps
■Active cable, powered from the USB interface
■USB3.0 output port provides 5V, 900mA power
■USB locking connector included
■Status LED at the device port with power, enumeration and over-current indication
■Plug-and-play, requires no software or drivers
■Rugged grade active copper cable
■Works with AIA USB3.0 Vision™compliant devices
CAUTION: this product is not backward compatible with USB1.1 and USB2.0 devices

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Package Contents
The package contents consist of the following:

CrystalLink USB3.0 active extender cable

Cable Tie

User Manual
Additional Items required

USB Powered Hub (for remote port expansion)
Application Examples
The CrystalLink USB3.0 extender cable enables users to extend beyond an approximate 10ft (3m) cable limit
for USB 3.0 peripheral devices by extending up to 50ft (15m) from the host computer.
The CrystalLink USB3.0 extender cable features:

Transparent USB extension

True plug and play; no software drivers required

Works with all major operating systems: Windows®, Mac OS X®, and Linux®

The CrystalLink USB3.0 extender cable is a single-port USB 3.0 SuperSpeed active copper extension cable
that is designed to work with AIA USB3 Vision™ compliant devices such as machine vision cameras.

MODELS
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CrystalLink USB3.0 Extender Cable
CrystalLink USB3.0 Active Extender Cable
Figure 1. CrystalLink USB3.0 extender cable
ITEM
REFERENCE
DESCRIPTION
1
LED light is GREEN Active cable is powered on
LED light is RED Active cable is not powered properly, or not detected by host
2 USB3.0 Type A Locking Connector
Connects to USB 3.0 device. Port can accept USB 3.0 standard
connector and locking
-type connector as per AIA USB3 Vision
standards.
3 USB3.0 Host Connector Connects to the USB3.0 port on the host computer
4 USB Power Connector
An additional power supply that can be connected to the host
computer. It is recommended to plug this power connector into the
host computer, especially for USB devices that draw more than
2.5W of power.
Figure 2. Description of connector parts

INSTALLATION
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Installation Guidelines
Figure 3. USB3.0 extender cable – standard installation
Requirements
To complete installation, you will also require the following items:

USB 3.0 compatible computer (host computer) with a USB 3.0 compliant operating system

USB 3.0 compatible device (e.g. camera or storage drive)

Optional: cable to connect the USB 3.0 device to the CrystalLink Cable Extender (if required, e.g. USB
3.0 camera)
NOTE: The CrystalLink USB3.0 extender cable will not operate on a USB 2.0 port; please ensure you connect
it to a USB 3.0 port.
Cable Connection
Before you get started, ensure that all the drivers required for your USB 3.0 device(s) are installed.

Plug the USB 3.0 host connector into a USB 3.0 port on your computer.

As required, plug the USB power connector into any USB port on your computer. This step is essential if
your USB 3.0 device is not self-powered or draws more than 2.5W of power.

Attach your USB 3.0 device into the USB 3.0 Type A receptacle at the remote end. AIA USB3 Vision
locking USB connectors are supported if needed.

Conveniently secure your configuration by wrapping the included cable tie around the USB 3.0
receptacle’s two mounting slots.
Figure 4. Completed installation diagram

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Figure 5. Cable-tie slots
Most USB 3.0 self-powered devices and flash drives require less than 2.5W of power, while many of the USB
3.0 cameras need more than 2.5W of power. When more than 2.5W of power is required, both connectors of
the CrystalLink USB3.0 Extender should be plugged into the host computer.
NOTE: The CrystalLink USB3.0 is a rugged and robust cable. However, it can be subject to damage if it is bent
beyond the bend radius of 28mm (1.10”). For optimal performance, use the cable according to the product
specifications.
Compatibility
The CrystalLink USB3.0 extender cable complies with USB 3.0 specifications governing the design of USB
devices. However, this does not guarantee that all USB 3.0 devices are compatible with the extender cable, as
there are a number of different configurations that may impact the operation of USB 3.0 devices over extended
distances.

TROUBLESHOOTING
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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
The LED light on the
cable is RED
•The USB 3.0 device draws more
than 2.5W of power and the USB
power connector is not plugged in.
•The USB3.0 extender cable is not
recognized by the host computer.
•The host computer is not providing
enough power.
•The USB3.0 extender cable is
malfunctioning.
•Disconnect the USB3.0 extender cable from
your host computer.
•Plug in the USB power connector first, and then
plug into the host connector.
•If this problem persists, move the USB power
connector to another USB port on the host
computer.
•Contact Technical Support for assistance.
The LED light on the
cable is green but
the USB 3.0 device
does not operate
correctly or is
detected as an
“Unknown Device”
in the operating
system.
•The USB 3.0 device enumerates on
USB 2.0 prior to USB 3.0.
•The USB 3.0 device is
malfunctioning.
•The computer does not recognize
the USB 3.0 device.
•The application software for the
device is not operating.
•The USB3.0 extender cable is
malfunctioning.
•Disconnect the USB3.0 extender cable from the
computer.
•Connect the USB device directly into the USB
3.0 port on your computer.
•If your USB device does not operate properly,
consult the user documentation for this device.
•Update your system BIOS, chipset, or USB Host
controller drivers from your System/Mother
board manufacturer’s website.
•If your USB device operates properly when
directly connected to the computer, connect
another USB 3.0 device (of a different type) to
the USB3.0 extender cable. Connect the USB3.0
extender cable to your computer.
•If your second USB 3.0 device does not operate,
the USB3.0 extender cable may be
malfunctioning.
•Contact Technical Support for assistance.
•If your second USB 3.0 device does operate
properly, your first device may not be
compatible with the USB3.0 extender cable.

PRODUCT SAFETY
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Safety
The CrystalLink USB3.0 extender cable, like all electronic equipment, should be used with care. To protect
yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the Unit, read and follow these safety
instructions.

Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this Unit.

Except where explained in this manual, do not attempt to service this Unit yourself.

Do not use this Unit near water.

Keep connection cables clear of obstructions that might cause damage to them.

Use only power cords, power adapter and connection cables designed for this Unit.

Keep objects that might damage this Unit and liquids that may spill, clear from this Unit. Liquids and
foreign objects might come in contact with voltage points that could create a risk of fire or electrical
shock.

Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this Unit. Always unplug this Unit from the power source
before cleaning.
Remove power from the unit and refer servicing to a qualified service center if any of the
following conditions occur:

The connection cables are damaged or frayed.

The Unit has been exposed to any liquids.

The Unit does not operate normally when all operating instructions have been followed.

The Unit has been dropped or the case has been damaged.

The Unit exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.


SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
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Maintenance and Repair
This Unit does not contain any internal user-serviceable parts. In the event a Unit needs repair or maintenance,
you must first obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number from Rose Electronics or an authorized repair center.
This Return Authorization number must appear on the outside of the shipping container.
See Limited Warranty for more information.
When returning a Unit, it should be double-packed in the original container or equivalent, insured and shipped
to:
Rose Electronics
Attn: RA __________
10707 Stancliff Road
Houston, Texas 77099 USA
Technical Support
If you are experiencing problems, or need assistance installing your product, consult the appropriate section of
this manual. If, however, you require additional information or assistance, please contact the Rose Electronics
Technical Support Department at:
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: T[email protected]
Web: www.rose.com
Technical Support hours are from: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm CST (USA), Monday through Friday.
Please report any malfunctions in the operation of this Unit or any discrepancies in this manual to the Rose
Electronics Technical Support Department.

APPENDICES
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Appendix A —Specifications
Part Numbers Description
CLK-CAB1U3TP-15M CrystalLink USB3.0 extender cable, 1 port active copper cable, 50ft (15m),
5Gbps
Cable Characteristics
Cable Diameter .27” (6.9mm) with PVC jacket material
Minimum Bend Radius 1.10” (28mm)
Cable Distance 50ft (15m)
Cable Speed Up to 5Gbps, (not backward compatible with USB1.1/2.0)
Power Requirements
Power source Bus power or +5V,900mA through the USB connector at the CPU end when
both USB connectors are plugged into the host computer
Connectors
Host Side (Computer) 1 x USB3.0 host connector and 1 x USB3.0 power connector (recommended
for devices drawing more than 2.5W)
Device Side (USB3.0 device) 1 x USB3.0 Type A locking connector per AIA USB3.0 Vision™ specification
Mounting Slots Slots for cable-ties on either side of the USB3.0 locking connector
Environmental
Operating Temp 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)
Storage Temp -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C)
Operating Humidity 20% to 80% relative, non-condensing
Storage Humidity 10% to 90% relative, non-condensing
Approvals FCC Part 15 Class B, CE Class B, ICES-003 Class B, EMC EN55022, EN55024,
EN61000, VW-1 (UL1581) Flammability, RoHS2 (CE)

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