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USB Ranger
Models 100 and 400
User Guide
90-00001-A04
Featuring ExtremeUSB ™ Technology
Icron Systems Inc.
4603 Kingsway, Suite 301
Burnaby, BC Canada
V5H 4M4
Tel: 604.638.3920
Fax: 604.638.3930
www.icron.com
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Thank you for purchasing the USB Ranger. Please read this guide
thoroughly before installation.
This document applies to Part Numbers: 00 -00003, 00-00004, 00-00007,
00-00011, 00-0013, 00 -00014, 00-00015, and 00-00016.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning
The USB Ranger 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 USB
Ranger 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 USB Ranger 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
We, Icron Systems Inc., declare under our sole responsibility that the USB
Ranger, to wh ich this declaration relates, is in conformity with European
Standard EN 55022/A1 Class A, and EN 50082-1 (IEC 801-2, IEC 801 -3,
IEC 801 -4).
IC Statement
Obtaining Warranty Service
To obtain warranty service, you must contact Icron Systems Inc. within the
warranty period for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number.
Package the product appropriately for safe shipment and mark the RMA
number on the outside of the package. The package must be sent prepaid to
Icron Systems Inc. We recommend that you insure it or send it by a method
that provides for tracking of the package. The repaired or replaced item will
be shipped to you, at Icron System Inc.’s expense , not later than thirty days
after Icron receives the defective product.
Address the returned product to:
RMA Coordinator
Icron Systems Inc.
4603 Kingsway, Suite 301
Burnaby BC Canada V5H 4M4
(604) 638 -3920
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
©2000 Icron Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Icron Systems Inc., the Icron
Systems Inc. logo, and the Icron Systems Inc. products referred to herein
are ei ther the trademarks or the registered trademarks of Icron Systems Inc.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Icron Systems
Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear in this manual.
Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
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Limited Hardware Warranty
Table of Contents
Icron Systems Inc. warrants that any hardware products accompanying this
documentation shall be free from significant defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Icron
Systems Inc.’s har dware warranty is nontransferable and is limited to the
original purchaser.
Hardware Remedies
Icron System Inc.’s entire liability and the Licensee’s exclusive remedy for
any breach of warranty, shall be, at Icron Systems Inc.’s option, either (a)
return of the price paid or (b) repair or replacement of hardware, which will be
warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or 30 days,
whichever is longer. These remedies are void if failure of the hardware has
resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication.
Limitation of Liability
The hardware warranty set forth in this agreement replaces all other
warranties. Icron Sy stem Inc. expressly disclaims all other merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement of third-party rights with
respect to the hardware. No Icron Systems Inc. dealer, agent, or employee is
authorized to make any modification, e xtension, or addition to this warranty.
Under no circumstances will Icron System Inc., its suppliers or licensors be
liable for any costs of procurement or substitute products or services, lost
profits, loss of information or data, or any other special, indirect,
consequential, or incidental damages arising in any way out of the sale of, use
of, or inability to use any Icron Sytems Inc. product or service, even if Icron
Systems Inc., its suppliers or licensors have been advised of the possibility of
such damages. In no case shall Icron Systems Inc., its suppliers and licensors’
liability exceed the actual money paid for the products at issue. Because some
jurisdictions do not allow the limitation of implied warranties of liability for
incidental, consequenti al, special, or indirect damages, the above limitation
may not always apply. The above limitations will not apply in case of per sonal
injury where and to the extent that applicable law requires such liability.
Introduction 4
USB Ranger Product Contents 4
About the USB Ranger 5
LEX Unit 5
REX Unit 6
Connecting Rex to LEX 6
USB Cables 7
Power Handling 7
Before You Begin 8
Install the LEX Unit 8
Install the REX Unit 8
Connect the REX unit to the LEX unit 9
With Surface Cabling 9
With Premise Cabling 9
Check the Installation 9
Troubleshooting 10
Technical Support 11
Applications 12
Specifications 13
Certifications 13
Limited Hardware Warranty 14
Hardware Remedies 14
Limitation of Liability 14
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Introduction
Specifications
This manual is intended to assist IT professionals install the USB Ranger.
The instructions in this guide assume a 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.
USB Ranger Product Contents
When you open your USB Ranger for the first time, you should find the
following items:
• USB Ranger User Guide
• Local EXtender (LEX)
• Remote EXtender (REX) (either model 100 or 400)
• AC power adapter (optional)
• USB cable (2m long)
NOTE: To complete the installation, you will also require the following
items that are not included with the product:
• USB compatible computer
• Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable (up to
100m in length) 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)
• USB device(s)
Item
USB Ranger
Models 100 and 400
Range (over Category 5 UTP) 100 meters
Host cable (USB) Type A/B 2m
LEX connector (UTP) RJ45
LEX connector (USB) 1 x USB Type B
REX connector (UTP) RJ45
REX connector (USB)
LEX power 15V DC 1A
USB power at REX
LEX dimensions (overall) 4.0” x 3.125” x 1.4”
REX dimensions (overall) 4.0” x 3.125” x 1.4”
Temperature range 4°C to 40°C
USB Speeds 1.5 Mbps and 12 Mbps
Link cable
* Must be Category 5 UTP (or better). UTP ca-
bling must have a straight through conductor
configuration with no crossover and terminated
with 8 conductor RJ45 at both ends.
Model 100 = 1 x USB Type A
Model 400 = 4 x USB Type A
Model 100 = 1 x 500mA
Model 400 = 4 x 100mA
Category 5 UTP (8 conductor)
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Certifications
The USB Ranger has been certified to the following standards:
FCC Part 15 Class A
CE
USB-IF
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Applications
Information
t
LEX LEX
Information
Information
Outlet
1
2 3
4
5 6
1
3
5
6
USB Ranger enables users to take advantage of different configurations,
including single extension, multiple device extensions, and multiple
location extensions. When “daisy-chaining” USB hubs, the USB Ranger
acts as a single hub and can occupy any of the (up to) five positions in the
USB chain.
NOTE: Each USB chain must not contain more than four standard USB hubs
and one USB Ranger.
About the USB Ranger
The USB Ranger incorporates Icron’s ExtremeUSB™ technology. This
technology 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 USB Ranger, USB devices can be located up
to 100 meters from the host computer. In addition, USB Ranger can supply
power to remote USB devices.
The USB Ranger is composed of two individual units, the Local EXtender
(LEX) and the Remote EXtender (REX).
Many configurations are possible when Ranger is used in conjunction with
conventional USB hubs and devices. However, the following three
configurations are likely to fulfill most users’ extended range USB
objectives.
1. Single Dedicated Extension
For example, a USB Video Surveillance Camera
LEX
Computer
Information Outlet
ExtremeUSB
Information
Outlet
REX
USB Video
Camera
2. Multiple Device Extension
For example, a USB Publishing Station
Colour Printer
Laser Printer
Plotter
Scanner
Computer
LEX
Information Outlet
ExtremeUSB
Outle
REX
3. Multiple Location Extension
For example, a USB Electronic Conference Room
The LEX Unit
The LEX unit connects to the host computer using a conventional
USB cable and to a power outlet through an AC power adapter.
Power LED
2
RJ45 connector
Link LED
4
Host 1 LED
USB Type B port
Power connector
POWER
HOST
LINK
Rear View Front View
Figure 1. Front and rear views of the LEX unit.
Outlet
Outlet
Computer
REX
Electronic
Whiteboard
ExtremeUSB
Information Outlet Information
REX
Keyboard
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The REX Unit
USB USB LEX REX
LINK
Front View
Rear View
1
2
3 4 5
1 2
4 5
The REX unit connects to the USB device using a conventional USB
cable. The REX 100 allows you to connect a single USB device
while the REX 400 allows you to connect up to four low -power USB
devices.
POWER
Power LED
RJ45 connector
3
Link LED
USB port LEDs (REX 100 has only one)
USB T ype A ports (REX 100 has only one)
Figure 2. Front and rear views of the REX 400
Connecting LEX to REX
The LEX and REX units are interconnected by up to 100m of
Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. The UTP
cabling must have a straight through conductor configuration with
no crossover and be terminated with 8 conductor RJ45 connectors at
both ends.
NOTE: Category 5 UTP cabling is the standard data communications
cable installed in most commercial and some residential
buildings.
computer
cable
Category 5 cable
cable(s)
AC power adapter
Figure 3. USB Ranger connection
USB
device(s)
Troubleshooting (Cont’d)
Problem/Cause Remedy
Power and link LEDs
on the REX and LEX
are lit, but a USB
device does not work.
Cause:
a. The USB device is
malfunctioning.
b. The USB Ranger is
malfunctioning.
c. The USB device is
not compatible with
the USB Ranger.
1. Disconnect the USB Ranger.
2. Connect the USB device directly to the USB port
on the computer.
3. If the device does not function properly, consult
the user documentation for the device.
OR
If the device is functioning properly when
connected directly to the computer:
a. Connect another device (of a different type).
b. If the second device does not work, the
Ranger may be malfunctioning. Contact
Technical support for assistance
OR
If the second device does work properly, the
first USB device may not be compatible with
the Ranger. Contact Icron Technical Support
for assistance.
Technical Support
If you require technical assistance, send an email message to:
techsupport@icron.com
To help us serve you better, please include the following information with
your technical support request:
• Description of the problem
• Whether the host controller is OHCI or UHCI
• Host computer make and model
• Type of operating system used
• Serial numbers of the LEX and REX units
• All USB devices attached when the problem occurs, their make and
model
• Description of the configuration
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Troubleshooting
USB Type B
USB Type B
USB Cables
The following table offers some preliminary troubleshooting options. For
additional information, consult the Icr on website or contact Icron technical
support.
Problem/Cause Remedy
Power LED on the LEX
unit is not lit.
Cause:
LEX unit is not
receiving power.
Power LED on the REX
is not lit.
Cause:
Connection between
the LEX and REX units
is not correct.
Link LEDs on the LEX
are not lit.
Cause:
Connection between
the LEX and REX units
is not correct.
Link LEDs on the REX
are not lit.
Cause:
a. The computer is not
functioning.
b. The computer does
not recognize the
USB Ranger.
Ensure the power adapter is securely connected
to both the LEX unit and to a proper local power
supply outlet.
Ensure that the proper Category 5 UTP cable with
straight through conductors is connected between
the REX and LEX units.
Ensure that the proper Category 5 UTP cable with
straight through conductors is connected between
the REX and LEX units.
1. Reset the computer.
2. If the link LEDs are still not lit:
a. Close all USB device applications on the
computer.
b. disconnect the LEX unit’s USB connector
from the computer.
c. disconnect the LEX unit’s power adapter
from the wall outlet.
d. reconnect the power adapter to the LEX
unit.
e. reconnect the LEX unit’s USB cable to the
computer.
3. Ensure the USB Ranger has been recognized
as a “Generic USB Hub” by the computer. If it
is not recognized, contact Icron Technical
Support for assistance.
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
port
connector
Figure 4. USB connectors and ports
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 USB Ranger 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. The type of USB Ranger you will need to supply the necessary
power depends on the number of USB devices you want to operate
remotely.
• To operate one bus-powered device (either low-power or high-
power) use the USB Ranger 100.
• To operate up to four low -power devices use the USB Ranger 400.
NOTE: Typically devices with their own power source are considered to be
low power devices from a USB perspective.
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Before You Begin
Connect the REX Unit to the LEX Unit
Before you can install the USB Ranger, you will need to prepare your site.
1. Determine where the host computer will be located and set up the
computer.
2. Determine where you will operate the USB device(s).
3. If you will be using sur face cabling, ensure you have enough
Category 5 UTP cabling to connect the two locations.
OR
If you will be 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(s).
4. Install any software required to operate the USB device(s). Refer to
the documentation for these device(s), as required.
Install the LEX Unit
1. Place the LEX unit near the host computer.
2. Plug the Type B connector on the USB cable (included) into a USB
port on the LEX.
3. Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet.
4. Connect the power adapter to the LEX unit.
5. Plug the Type A connector on the USB cable into the USB port on
the computer.
NOTE: To ensure proper operation, we recommend that only Category 5
Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling be used to connect the LEX
to the REX. The UTP cabling must have a straight through
conductor configuration with no crossover and 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 RJ45 connector on the LEX unit.
2. Plug the other end of the Category 5 UTP cabling into the RJ45
connector on the REX unit.
With Premise Cabling
1. Plug one end of a Category 5 patch cord (not included) into the
RJ45 connector on the LEX.
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 RJ45 connector on the REX.
4. Plug the other end of the second patch cord into the Category 5
information outlet near the USB device(s).
NOTE: The maximum length of the Category 5 UTP cable, including
patch cords, must not exceed 100m.
Install the REX Unit
1. Place the REX unit near the USB device(s).
2. Connect the USB device(s) to the USB port(s) on the REX.
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Check the Installation
To ensure your USB Ranger has been installed correctly, check that the
following indicator LEDs are illuminated:
1. Power indicators on the LEX and REX units.
2. Link indicators on the LEX and REX units.
Once these LEDs are illuminated, the USB Ranger is operating normally
and the connected peripheral device(s) are ready to be used.
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