Rose CrystalLink USB 2.0 CATx User Manual

CrystalLink USB 2.0 CAT5

INSTALLATION AND

USB CAT5 Extender

OPERATIONS

MANUAL

Part Number CLK-4U2TP-100M

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NOTE: This equipmen t has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Clas s A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the inst ruction m anual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operatio n of this equi pment in a residentia l area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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Rose Electronics Part # MAN-CRLUSB2p4
Printed In the United States of America - Revision

FCC/IC STATEMENTS, EU DECLAR ATION OF CONF ORMITY

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

AND INDUSTRY CANADA

RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions may cause interference to radio communication.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device in accordance with the specifications of Part 15 of FCC rules, which
are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which
case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever
measures may be necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation
of Industry Canada.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A
prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par
Industrie Canada.

EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CO NFORMITY

The Declaration of Conformity is based upon
compliance of the product with the following
harmonized standards:
EN55022 + A1 2007- Class B
EN61000-3-2 2006
EN61000-3-3 2003
EN55024 1998 : +A2:2003

IC Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

TABLE of CONTENTS

Contents Page #

Disclaimer ...................................................................................................... 1

System introduction ....................................................................................... 1

Features ......................................................................................................... 2

Package contents .......................................................................................... 2

Rose Electronics web site.............................................................................. 2

About this manual .......................................................................................... 2

CrystalLink USB 2.0 CAT5 model ................................................................. 3

Transmitter ................................................................................................. 3

Receiver ..................................................................................................... 4

Cables ........................................................................................................ 4

Verifying the installation ............................................................................. 5

Operating Instructions .................................................................................... 6

Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................. 7

Safety ............................................................................................................. 8

Service Information ...................................................................................... 10

Maintenance and Repair .......................................................................... 10

Technical Support .................................................................................... 10

Figures Page #

Figure 1. Installation ...................................................................................... 5

Appendices Page #

Appendix A. General Specifications ........................................................... 11

Appendix B. Part Numbers and Cables ...................................................... 11

INTRODUCTION

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, or circuitry of the product
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.

System introduction

Thank you for choosing the Rose Electronics CrystalLink USB 2.0 CAT5
extender. The CrystalLink USB 2.0 CAT5 extender is the result of Rose
Electronics commitment to providing state-of-the-art solutions for today’s
demanding workplace. The CrystalLink USB 2.0 CAT5 has proven to be a
valuable investment for any business, big or small, that has a need to
access and extend their USB 1.1 or 2.0 peripherals from a remote location.
This location can be up to 330 feet (100m).

The receiver unit’s USB ports connect to your USB peripherals. The
number of peripherals can be increased by using a standard USB hub.

The USB peripherals can be USB 1.1 devices (low-speed or full-speed) or
USB 2.0 high-speed devices operating up to 480 Mb/s. The receiver unit
can supply up to 500 ma per USB port for driving high-power USB devices.

Plug-and-play installation makes installing the transmitter and receiver
simple and easy. Connect the transmitter to the computers USB port,
connect the USB ports on the receiver to your USB devices, connect the
transmitter to the receiver with up to 330 feet of industry standard CAT5 or
better cable, connect the 5VDC power adapter to the Transmitter and
receiver and power on the system.

The USB devices will function normally as if they are directly connected to
your computer’s USB port even though they are up to 330 feet away.

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