American Fibertek MTX-USB2-0, MRX-USB2-0 User Manual

Series USB 2.0

Fiber Optic Extender

User Guide

02/20/12JPK

Thank you for purchasing the

USB 2.0 Fiber Optic Extender

Please read this guide thoroughly.

This document applies to Part Numbers: MTX-USB2.0 Module,

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 un

CE Statement

MRX/RRX-USB2.0 Module, RRX-USB2.0 Rackcard

desired operation.

American Fibertek

We declare under our sole responsibility that the Product Name, conforms to the European Standard EN-55022:2006+A1:2007 Class B, EN 61000

IC Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

-3-

2:2006, EN 61000

-3-

3:2

003, and EN

55024:1998+A2:2003.

EMC

Contents

Introduction

Product Name Product Contents Requirements About the Product Name The

MRX/RRX Unit

The

MTX Unit

Installation Guide

Installing the Installing the Connecting the Local Unit to the Remote Unit Checking the Installation Connecting a

Troubleshooting Specifications Limited Hardware Warranty H

ardware Remedies

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Introduction

The instructions in this guide assume a general knowledge of computer installation procedures, familiarity with cabling requirements, and some understanding of

Series

Your

Requirements

To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not included with the product:

USB 2.0 Fiber Optic Extender

Product Name is packaged with:

MRX or RRX unit (Local Extender) MTX unit AC power User

USB 1.1 or 2.0 compatible computer (host computer) with USB 1.1 or 2.0 compatible device Two 2-

(Remote

adapter (for each module)

Guide

strand fiber

Extender)

optic patch cords with Duplex LC connectors (if using premise cabling)

USB devices.

Product Contents

USB compliant operating system

About the

The

AFI Series

users to extend beyond the standard 5m cable limit for USB peripheral devices. With the

2.0 Fiber Optic Extender, USB devices can be located up to 10 kil

The

AFI Series

the

MTX

AFI Series

USB 2.0 Fiber Optic Extender

unit.

USB 2.0 Fiber Optic Extender

incorporates patented ExtremeUSB® technology, enabling

ometers from the computer.

is composed of two individual units; the

MRX/RRX

AFI Series

unit and

USB

The

MRX/RRX Unit

The

MRX/RRX provided by the computer/host or from external powe

unit connects to the computer

USB on the host computer.

r .

The

/host

using a standard

MRX/RRX may be powered from either the

USB cable. Power for this unit is

USB

ITEM

TYPE

Front View MRX

Rear View MRX

DESCRIPTION

Power LED (Blue)

Link LED (Green)

Host LED (Green)

Activity LED (Amber)

Earth Ground

Power Port (optional)

USB Type B connector

Link Port (Duplex LC)

LED turns on when power is supplied. Off when no power is supplied.

Indicates a valid ExtremeUSB® link is established between the MRX/RRX

Indicates that the AFI Series enumerated on the host PC. LED blinks when in susp

Indicates activity when data transmission is active between MRX/RRX device connected. When the mode, the LED is off.

Optional earth ground connection to housing of unit. Accepts an M2 type screw.

Not required in normal operation. An optional 5V power supply can be connected to the on the host PC is not capable of delivering 500mA to the unit.

Used to connect the Extension link Duplex LC fiber optic transceiver port.

and

MTX

USB 2.0

MTX

. LED blinks intermittently with or without a

MRX/RRX

unit to provide power if the

system is properly

end state.

and

MTX

are in suspend

unit to the host computer.

USB

USB port

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