B&B Electronics UEC100M-4 User Manual

USB Extender

Model UEC100M/4

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Thank you for purchasing the Ulinx Extender. Please

read this guide thoroughly before installation.

This document applies to Part Numbers: UEC100M/4, UEC100M/4-EU and
UEC100M/4-UK.

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning

The Ulinx Extender has been tested and found compliant 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 installed and operated in a commercial environment. The Ulinx
Extender 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 Ulinx
Extender 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

Conforms with European Standard EN 55022/A1 Class A, and EN 50082-1
(IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4)

IC Statement

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

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Table of Contents

NTRODUCTION

I

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ULINX EXTENDER PRODUCT CONTENTS .....................................................1

BOUT THE ULINX EXTENDER

A

EFORE YOU BEGIN

B

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INSTALLING THE LOCAL UNIT.....................................................................5

NSTALLING THE REMOTE UNIT

I

ONNECTING THE LOCAL UNIT TO THE REMOTE UNIT

C

HECKING THE INSTALLATION

C

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CONNECTING A USB DEVICE......................................................................7

ROUBLESHOOTING

T

PECIFICATIONS

S

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CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..........................................................12

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Introduction

This manual is intended to assist IT professionals install the Ulinx Extender
model . 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.

Ulinx Extender Product Contents

When you open your Ulinx Extender for the first time you should find the
following items:

• Ulinx Extender User Guide

•

Local Unit

•

Remote Unit

•

AC power adapter

•

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.

About the Ulinx Extender

The Ulinx Extender 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 Ulinx Extender,
USB devices can be located up to 100 meters from the host computer. In
addition, the Ulinx Extender can supply power to remote low-power or
high-power USB devices.
The Ulinx Extender is composed of two individual units, the Local Unit
and the Remote Unit.

The Local Unit

The Local Unit connects to the host computer using a conventional
USB cable. Depending on your needs, it also connects to a power
outlet through an AC power adapter.

Front View

3

2

5

6

4

Link Port (RJ45)

4

5

Power LED

Power connector

6

1

Host LED

2

Host Port (USB Type B)

Link LED

3

1

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The power adapter for the Ulinx Extender can be connected to

NOTE

either the Local Unit or to the Remote Unit, as convenient. With
the Ulinx Extender UEC100M/4, the location of the power adapter
also depends on whether you are connecting high-power or low­power USB devices. (See Power Handling on page 4).

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The Remote Unit

The Remote Unit connects to the USB device using a conventional
USB cable. Depending on your needs, it also connects to a power
outlet through an AC power adapter. The Remote Unit of the
UEC100M/4 allows you to connect up to four USB devices.

Link LED

1

Link Port (RJ45)

2

Power LED

3

Power connector

4

Front View Rear View

1

3

4

2

Device LED(s)

5

Device Port(s) (USB Type

6

A)

5

6

Network Cabling

The Local Unit and Remote Unit 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.

Local

Unit

USB

computer

NOTE:

cable

Category 5 UTP cabling is the standard data communications

Category 5 cable

AC power adapter

cable installed in most commercial and some residential buildings.

Remote

Unit

USB

cable(s)

USB

device(s)

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 Ulinx Extender 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 Ulinx Extender UEC100M/4 can supply power to both low-power and
high-power devices when configured as follows:

•

To operate up to four low-power devices, connect the
power adapter to the Local Unit or the Remote Unit, as
convenient.

•

To operate up to four high-power devices, connect the
power adapter to the Remote Unit.

NOTE: Devices with their own power source are usually considered to be

low-power devices from a USB perspective.

Compatibility

The Ulinx Extender complies with USB 1.1 specifications governing the
design of full speed USB devices. However, B&B Electronics does not
guarantee that all full speed USB devices are compatible with the Ulinx
Extender UEC100M/4.

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Before You Begin

Before you can install the Ulinx Extender, 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(s).

3. Decide whether the power adapter is to be connected to the Local
Unit or the Remote Unit (see the discussion of power handling on
page 4).

4. 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.

Connecting the Local Unit to the Remote Unit

NOTE:

To ensure proper operation, we recommend that only Category 5
or better, Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling be used to
connect the Local Unit to the Remote 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 Local Unit.

2. Plug the other end of the Category 5 UTP cabling into the Link port
on the Remote Unit.

Installing the Local Unit

1. Place the Local Unit near the host computer.

2. If the power adapter is to be located with the Local Unit:

a) Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet.

b) Connect the power adapter to the Local Unit.

3. Plug the Type B connector on the USB cable (included) into the
Host port on the Local Unit.

4. Plug the Type A connector on the USB cable into the USB port on
the computer.

Installing the Remote Unit

1. Place the Remote Unit near the USB device(s).

2. If the power adapter is to be located with the Remote Unit:

a) Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet.

b) Connect the power adapter to the Remote Unit.

With Premise Cabling

1. Plug one end of a Category 5 patch cord (not included) into the Link
port on the Local Unit.

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 Remote Unit.

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 Power LEDs on the Local Unit and Remote Unit
are both on.

2. Check that the Link LEDs on the Local Unit and Remote Unit are
both on.

3. Check that the Host LED on the Local Unit is on.

4. On the host PC, open the Device Manager applet. Expand the
entry for Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the + sign. If
the Ulinx Extender has been installed correctly you should find it
listed as a Generic USB Hub.

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Connecting a USB Device

1. Install any software required to operate the USB device(s). Refer
to the documentation for the device(s), as required.

2. Connect the USB device to the Device port on the Remote Unit.

3. Check that the Device LED on the Remote Unit is on.

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 12).

Symptoms/Cause

Remedy

All LEDs on Local Unit and
Remote Unit are off.

Cause:

The Ulinx Extender is not
receiving power from the
adapter

Power LED on one unit is
on, power LED on other unit
is off.

Cause:

There is no connection
between the Local Unit and
Remote Unit.

Link LEDs on Local Unit
and Remote Unit are off.

Cause:

There is no connection
between the Local Unit and
Remote Unit.

USB Hub Power
Exceeded

displayed by the computer.

Cause:

The USB device connected
to the Remote Unit is a
high-power device and the
power adapter is connected
to the Local Unit

message is

1. Ensure that the power adapter is connected to
the Local Unit or Remote Unit

2. Check that the adapter is connected to a live
source of electrical power

1. Ensure that a Category 5 UTP cable with
straight-through conductors is connected
between the Local Unit and Remote Unit.

2. Connect a short Category 5 patch cord
between the Local Unit and Remote Unit.
Recheck the operation of the system.

3. Ensure that a Category 5 UTP cable with
straight-through conductors is connected
between the Local Unit and Remote Unit.

4. Connect a short Category 5 patch cord
between the Local Unit and Remote Unit.
Recheck the operation of the system.

5. Move the power adapter from the Local Unit to
the Remote Unit.

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Symptoms/Cause Remedy

Link LED on Local Unit is
on;
Host LED on Local Unit is
off.

Cause:

a) The computer is not

functioning.

b) The Local Unit is not

connected to the
computer.

c) The computer does not

support USB hubs.

d) The Ulinx Extender is

malfunctioning.

A device is connected to
Remote Unit and the
corresponding Device LED
is off

Cause:

a) The USB device is

malfunctioning.

b) The computer does not

recognise the USB
device.

c) The application software

for the device is not
operating.

d) The Ulinx Extender is

malfunctioning.

1. Disconnect all USB devices from the Remote
Unit.

2. Disconnect the Local Unit from the computer.

3. Disconnect and then reconnect the power
adapter to the Ulinx Extender.

4. Reconnect the Local Unit to the computer.

5. In the Universal Serial Bus controllers section
of Device Manager, check that the Ulinx
Extender is recognised as a “Generic USB
Hub”.

6. If the Ulinx Extender is not recognised, contact
technical support for assistance.

1. Disconnect the Ulinx Extender 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
device (of a different type) to the Ulinx
Extender. Connect the Ulinx Extender to the
computer.

5. If the second device does not operate, the
Ulinx Extender may be malfunctioning.
Contact technical support for assistance.

6. If the second device does operate properly,
the first device may not be compatible with the
Ulinx Extender. Contact technical support for
assistance.

Symptoms/Cause Remedy

All LEDs on both the Local
Unit and Remote Unit 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 application software

for the device is not
operating.

d) The Ulinx Extender is

malfunctioning.

1. Disconnect the Ulinx Extender 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
device (of a different type) to the Ulinx
Extender. Connect the Ulinx Extender to the
computer.

5. If the second device does not operate, the
Ulinx Extender may be malfunctioning.
Contact technical support for assistance.

6. If the second device does operate properly,
the first device may not be compatible with the
Ulinx Extender. Contact technical support for
assistance.

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Specifications

Range (over Category
5 UTP cable)

USB device support Full speed devices (12 Mb/s)

USB hub support Any single chain can include four USB hubs and

Power available to USB
device at Remote Unit
(Ulinx Extender
UEC100M/4)

USB cable 2 meters (6.6 ft)

Local Unit connector
(upstream)

Local Unit connector
(downstream)

Remote Unit connector
(upstream)

Remote Unit connector
(downstream)

Local Unit dimensions 10.7 x 8.4 x 3.4 cm

Local Unit weight 0.3 kg (0.6 lb)

Remote Unit
dimensions

Remote Unit weight 0.3 kg (0.6 lb)

Total system shipping
weight

Temperature range 4°C to 40°C

Regulatory testing FCC, CE Class A

100 meters (330 ft)

Low speed devices (1.5 Mb/s)

one Ulinx Extender UEC100M/4, in any order.

4 x 100 mA (when powered at Local Unit)
4 x 500 mA (when powered at Remote Unit)

1 x USB Type B

1 x RJ45

1 x RJ45

4 x USB Type A

4.3 x 3.4 x 1.4 in

10.7 x 8.4 x 3.4 cm

4.3 x 3.4 x 1.4 in

1.1 kg (2.4 lb)

Contacting Technical Support

If you require technical assistance, send an e-mail message to:
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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 Local Unit and the Remote

Unit

•

Make and model of any USB device attached to the Ulinx Extender

•

Description of the installation

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