icron 00-00169, 00-00170, 00-00174, 00-00194 User Manual

USB Rover 200

User Guide

Extending the Range of USB

Thank you for purchasing the USB Rover 200.

Please read this guide thoroughly.

This document applies to Part Numbers: 00-00166 through 00-00196.

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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CE Statement

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

IC Statement

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

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Contents

Introduction ................................................................................. 3

Rover Product Contents ......................................................................................... 3

Requirements .............................................................................................................. 3

About the Rover ........................................................................................................ 3

Installation guide ......................................................................... 4

Installing the LEX unit ............................................................................................. 4

Installing the REX unit ............................................................................................. 4

Connecting the LEX unit to the REX unit .......................................................... 4

Connecting a USB Device ....................................................................................... 4

Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 5

Specifications ................................................................................ 6

Limited Hardware Warranty ........................................................ 7

Hardware Remedies ..................................................................... 7

Limitation of Liability .................................................................. 7

Obtaining Warranty Service ........................................................ 8

Contacting Technical Support ..................................................... 8

Technical Glossary ........................................................................ 10

Introduction

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 provide additional information that could be useful.

note

Rover 200 Product Contents

• USB Rover 200 User Guide

• LEX unit (Local Extender) and REX unit (Remote Extender) with integral cable

• AC power adapter (1)

Requirements

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

• USB compatible computer

• USB device

About the USB Rover 200

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 LEX unit connects to the computer using the attached USB cable. Power for this unit is provided by the
USB on the host PC.

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.

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