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®
USB 400 FO
EXT-USB-400FON
User Manual
www.gefen.com
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ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Technical Support: Telephone (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 Fax (818) 772-9120 Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST Monday thru Friday, Pacifi c Time Write To: Gefen, LLC c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging, and any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice. USB 400 FO is a trademark of Gefen, LLC All tr
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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Sender Unit Panel Layout 5 Sender Unit Panel Descriptions 6 Receiver Unit Panel Layout 7 Receiver Unit Panel Descriptions 8 Connecting And Operating The USB 400 FO Extender 8 Wiring Diagram 9 Troubleshooting The USB 400FO Extender 14 Specifi cations 15 Warranty
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the USB 400 FO. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies. Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer systems, professional audio/video environments, and HDTV systems of all sizes with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and
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OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE USB 400 FO This equipment provides outstanding extension facilities for any device or USB application that requires a peripheral connection over a distance, such as a USB camera or USB hard drive, keyboard, and mouse. The USB 400 FO works like a USB hub with extension capabilities over a distance of up to 1,640 feet. This means, for example, that a remote USB sensor can be placed at a safe distance from the sender unit in
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FEATURES Features • “Extreme USB” technology is used to extend the range of USB 2.0 devices up to 1640 feet (500 meters) using 50/125 μm fi ber-optic cables • Receiver unit is also a USB 2.0 four-port hub • Provides support for both low-speed and high-speed USB devices • Fully backward-compliant with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 specifi cations as certifi ed by the USB Implementation. • Number of USB devices can be expanded using standard USB hubs • Supports all operating systems including Windows®, Mac O
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SENDER UNIT PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel 23 4 1 Back Panel 5 6 7 4
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SENDER UNIT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 Power Indicator LED turns bright blue when power is supplied. 2 Link Indicator This LED turns bright green when a valid ExtremeUSB® link is established between the Sender Unit and Receiver Unit. 3 Host Indicator This LED turns bright green when the USB 400 FO system is properly enumerated on the host PC. The LED blinks when in Suspend Mode. 4 Activity Indicator This LED turns bright amber, indicating that data transmission is active between the Sender Unit and
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RECEIVER UNIT PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel 1 2 3 456 Back Panel 7 8 6
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RECEIVER UNIT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 USB Port (1-4) USB device input ports. 2 USB Indicator (1-4) This LED indicates when a USB device is connected to the Device Port. Solid green when device is plugged in and active. Off when device is in a suspend mode or Receiver unit is powered off. Orange when the Receiver unit detects an overcurrent condition, or if the attached USB device attempts to draw more than the 500mA current. 3 Power Indicator This LED turns bright blue when power is supplied. 4
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CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE USB-400FON EXTENDER Connecting the USB 400 FO Extender 1. Connect the included USB cable between USB port on the host computer and the Sender Unit. 2. Connect two (2) LC-fi ber cables between the Sender Unit and the Receiver Unit. 3. Connect the USB devices to the Receiver Unit. IMPORTANT: The Sender Unit must be powered before the Receiver Unit. 4. Connect the power supply to the Sender Unit and connect the power cord to an available electrical outlet. 5. Connect
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TROUBLESHOOTING Verifying Installation on PC or Macintosh Computers 1. For Windows users (2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7), open the Device Manager to confi rm that the USB 400 FO has installed correctly. Expand the entry for Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the + sign. If the USB 400 FO has been installed correctly, you should fi nd it listed as a “Generic USB Hub”. 2. For Mac OS X users, open the System Profi ler to confi rm that the USB 400 FO has installed correctly. In
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE USB 400 FO EXTENDER PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Link LEDs on Sender unit There is no connection 1. Ensure that a and Receiver unit are off. between the Sender unit multimode fi ber optic and Receiver unit. cable with crossover is connected between the Sender and Receiver units. 2. Connect a fi ber optic crossover patch cord between the Sender and Receiver units. Recheck operation of the system. Link LED on Sender / The host computer is not 1. Disconnect all Receiver units
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE USB 400 FO EXTENDER PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION USB 400 FO units were The Receiver unit is 1. Recover/Resume the working, but the Host in suspend mode. The operating system from LED on Sender/Receiver operating system may Suspend/Standby mode units are suddenly put the USB 400 FO in (see your operating blinking suspend mode when system’s documentation). computer is put into 2. Attach a USB device to Suspend/Standby state the USB 400 FO. or when no USB devices are attac
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE USB 400 FO EXTENDER PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION USB device A USB device must have 1. Install the required is attached to the appropriate driver USB device driver on the Receiver USB installed on the computer computer operating system port but Receiver operating system prior to attaching the USB device LED is off device to the Receiver unit. Please see your USB device manufacturer’s website for details. 2. Consult your USB device documentation and power your USB device w
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SPECIFICATIONS USB Maximum Transfer Rate....................................................................480Mbps USB Connector (Sender).........................................................................(1) Type B USB Connector (Receiver) .....................................................................(4) Type A Link Connector............................................................................(2) Fiber, Type LC Power Supply (Sender / Receiver.)...............................
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WARRANTY Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notifi ed within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifi cations. Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of
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Rev A6 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com Pb This product uses UL listed power supplies. *ma-USB-400FON*
