Rose electronics CrystalLink USB2.0 CATx User manual

CrystalLink USB
2.0 Flex Power
Mini USB
2.0 CAT5e/6/7 Extender
Installation
and
Operation Manual
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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 A)
■EN 55024:2010 + A1:2015
■EN 61000
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frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
Disclaimer 1
System Introduction 1
Features 1
Package Contents 2
Additional Items required 2
Application Examples 2
CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power Models 3
Transmitter Unit 3
Receiver Unit 4
Installation Procedure 5
Installation Using Premise Wiring 5
Mounting the Local Extender or Remote Extender 5
Installing the Transmitter Unit 5
Installing the Receiver Unit 6
Installing Flexible Power 6
Connecting the Transmitter to Receiver 6
Connection Using Surface Cabling 6
Connection Using Premise Cabling 6
Connecting a USB Device 6
Checking the Installation 6
CAT5e/6/7 Cable Termination 7
Troubleshooting 8
Safety 9
Maintenance and Repair 10
Technical Support 10
Figures
Figure 1. Transmitter unit front and rear 3
Figure 2. Receiver unit front and rear 4
Figure 3. CrystalLink USB2.0 – standard installation 5
Figure 4. CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power mounting using tie-wraps 5
Figure 5. CAT5e/6/7 cable termination pinning 7
Appendices
Appendix A —Specifications 11

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).
System Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Rose Electronics CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power CAT5e/6/7 extender.
The CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power provides transparent USB extension up to 330 feet (100 meters) over
CAT5e/6/7 UTP cable. Individual USB devices such as a keyboard or mouse, USB thumb-drive, USB printer,
game controllers, flash drives, web cameras, interactive whiteboard and USB joystick can be extended away
from the host PC using the CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power extender. Additional USB devices can be
connected using a powered USB hub.
The CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power extension system consists of two units, a transmitter and a receiver. The
transmitter connects to your CPUs’ USB port. The transmitter is linked directly to the receiver using industry
standard CAT5e/6/7 cable and the USB devices connect to the receiver.
The CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power is a unique extender providing the option to apply power at the local or
remote unit. The supplied 24V/1A power adapter can be connected to either the transmitter or receiver unit for
normal operation. This option gives added flexibility/convenience for customers who may have power outlet
limitations.
NEVER power BOTH the transmitter and receiver as the units may be damaged. This is not a Power
over Ethernet (PoE) product.
The instructions in this manual assume a general knowledge of computer installation procedures, familiarity
with cabling requirements, and some understanding of USB device operation.
Features
■Supports CAT5e/6/7 cable distances up to 330 feet (100 meters)
■Extends USB2.0 high-speed devices up to 480Mbps
■Will also extend USB1.1 (low-speed, full-speed) devices
■One power supply (installed at either end) will power the opposite device
■Plug and Play. No software drivers required
■Supports all major operating systems: Windows, MAC OS X, Linux
■Attach up to 4 powered USB hubs for additional remote USB device support
■Robust ESD and EFT immunity for industrial environments
■Made in North America

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Package Contents
The package contents consist of the following:
■Transmitter unit
■Receiver unit
■AC Power Adapter (1)
■AC power cable (1)
■One USB-AB cable, 6ft (2.0m)
■Installation & Operation Manual
Additional Items required
■USB 1.1 or 2.0 compatible computer (host computer) with a USB compliant Operating System
■USB 1.1 or 2.0 compatible device(s) for remote-end connection
■CAT5e/6/7 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable with two RJ45 connectors (if using surface cabling), or
CAT5e/6/7 cabling with two information outlets and two CAT5e/6/7 patch cords with RJ45 connectors (if
using premise cabling).
■For optimum performance, the CAT5e/6/7 cable should be run straight and not coiled, and not routed close
to electrical cables. Pin cables according to T568A/T568B.
All references to CAT5e/6/7 cable in this document refer to solid-core cable and represent the minimum
CAT5e/6/7 specification requirements. Use of CAT5e/6/7 patch-cables will reduce the recommended cable
extension distances
Application Examples
The CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power is ideal for use in office or industrial environments, or in computer room
environments where USB devices need to be connected at short distances away from a host PC.
■Industrial control
■Interactive whiteboard
■Boardroom presentations
■Keyboard or mouse extension
■Computer room – server management
■Office device extension. printer or scanner

MODELS
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CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power Models
The CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power enables users to extend beyond the standard 5m cable limit for USB
peripherals by locating USB device(s) up to 330 feet (100 meters) from the computer.
Transmitter Unit
The transmitter connects to the host computer using the supplied standard USB cable. Power for the
transmitter is provided by the Host PC. Power for the receiver is provided by the 24V/1A adapter connected at
either the transmitter or receiver end. The transmitter delivers power over the CAT5e/6/7 extension link to the
receiver when the included power supply is connected to the transmitter.
Item
Type
Description
1
Mode/Config
Reserved for engineering use
2
USB host port
USB Type B. Connect the local extender to the host computer
3
Power LED (Blue) LED turns on when power is supplied.
LED is off when no power is supplied by the host computer
Link LED (Green)
Indicates a valid USB link is established between the local and remote extenders.
LED turns on when link between the local and remote extenders is established.
LED is off when there is no link between the local and remote extenders.
LED is slow blinking when the unit is attempting to establish a link.
LED is fast blinking to indicate the unit is in Pairing Mode.
Host LED (Green)
Indicates that the extender system is properly enumerated on the host computer.
LED blinks when the extender system is in a suspended state.
Activity LED (Amber)
Indicates data transmission is occurring between the local and remote extenders.
LED blinks intermittently with or without a USB device connected.
When the local and remote extenders are in suspend mode, the LED is off.
4 Power Port Connects to the AC power supply.
5 Link Port (RJ45) Accepts RJ45 connector for CAT 5e/6/7 cabling to connect the local extender to the
remote extender.
Figure 1. Transmitter unit front and rear
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2
1
5
4

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Receiver Unit
The receiver has one USB Type-A port for connecting one standard USB device. Additional devices may be
connected by attaching a USB hub to the receiver unit. The receiver is powered either directly by the included
power supply, or via the external power supply located at the transmitter end. The USB port delivers 1Amp of
current to the attached USB device.
Item
Type
Description
1
USB Device Port
Accepts USB device using Type A connector
2
Power LED (Blue) LED turns on when power is supplied.
LED is off when no power is supplied by the host computer
Link LED (Green)
Indicates a valid USB link is established between the local and remote extenders.
LED turns on when link between the local and remote extenders is established.
LED is off when there is no link between the local and remote extenders.
LED is slow blinking when the unit is attempting to establish a link.
LED is fast blinking to indicate the unit is in Pairing Mode.
Host LED (Green) Indicates that the extender system is properly enumerated on the host computer.
LED blinks when the extender system is in a suspended state.
Activity LED (Amber)
Indicates data transmission is occurring between the local and remote extenders.
LED blinks intermittently with or without a USB device connected.
When the local and remote extenders are in suspend mode, the LED is off.
3
Power Port
Connects to the AC power supply.
4 Link Port (RJ45) Accepts RJ45 connector for CAT 5e/6/7 cabling to connect the local extender to the
remote extender.
5 Mode/Config Reserved for engineering use
Figure 2. Receiver unit front and rear
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2
1
5
4

INSTALLATION
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CAT5e/6/7
TX Unit
RX Unit
USB2.0 Device
USB2.0 Host
Installation Procedure
Before beginning an installation, ensure you have all products and components ready for the installation
Figure 3. CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power – standard installation

Determine where the computer is to be located and set up the computer.

Determine where you want to locate the remote USB device(s).

Remember the product supports a maximum distance of 130ft (40m) for transparent USB and 275ft
(85m) for USB-HID devices. If using patch (stranded) cables or premise wiring, the achievable extension
distance may be less.
Installation Using Premise Wiring
If you are using premise cabling, ensure CAT5e/6/7 cabling is installed between the two locations, with
CAT5e/6/7 premise outlets located near both the computer and the USB device(s), and the total length,
including patch cords is not more than 330ft (100m).
Mounting the Local Extender or Remote Extender
If mounting is required, the local and
remote extenders have two mounting
slots on each side for use with tie/zip
wraps (not included).
(Sample mounting using tie-wraps)
Figure 4. CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power mounting using tie-wraps
Installing the Transmitter Unit

Place the transmitter unit near the computer.

Install the supplied USB cable between the transmitter and USB port on the host computer.

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Installing the Receiver Unit

Place the receiver unit near the USB device(s) in the desired remote location.
Installing Flexible Power

Connect 24V, 1A supplied AC power adapter to the local or remote extender based on installation
requirement.
Note: Use only the AC adapter supplied with the CrystalLink Extender. Use of substitute adapters may cause permanent
damage to the system and will void the warranty.
NEVER plug a power adapter to BOTH local and remote extenders, as this may cause permanent damage to the system
and will void the warranty.
Connecting the Transmitter to Receiver
To ensure optimum operation, it is recommended to use only solid core CAT5e/6/7 UTP cabling or better to connect the
Transmitter/Receiver units, up to 330feet (100 meters). The cabling must have a straight-through conductor configuration
with no crossovers and must be terminated with 8 conductor RJ45 connectors at both ends. The combined length of any
patch cords using stranded conductors must not exceed 100m.
Connection Using Surface Cabling

Plug one end of the CAT5e/6/7 cabling (not included) into the Link port (RJ45) on the transmitter unit.

Plug the other end of the CAT5e/6/7 cabling into the Link port (RJ45) on the receiver unit.
Connection Using Premise Cabling

Plug one end of a CAT5e/6/7 patch cord (not included) into the Link port (RJ45) on the transmitter unit.

Plug the other end of the patch cord into the CAT5e/6/7 information outlet near the host computer.

Plug one end of the second CAT5e/6/7 patch cord (not included) into the Link port (RJ45) on the
receiver unit.

Plug the other end of the second patch cord into the CAT5e/6/7 information outlet near the USB device.
Connecting a USB Device

Install any software required to operate the USB device(s). Refer to the documentation for the USB
device(s), as required.

Connect the USB device to the device port on the remote extender.

Check that the device is detected and installed properly in the operating system.
Checking the Installation
Check that the Power, Activity, Link and Host LEDs are on at each end. If the Host or Link LEDs are
permanently off, then the cabling between the local and remote extenders may not be installed properly or is
defective.
For Windows users (XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10), open the Device Manager to confirm that the CrystalLink Extender has
installed correctly. Expand the entry for Universal Serial Bus controllers. If the CrystalLink Extender has been
installed correctly, you should find it listed as a “Generic USB Hub”.