IC282A 2-Port USB 1.1 CAT5 Extender Extend USB connections beyond the desktop, BLACK BOX as far as 131 feet (40 m) over CAT5 cable, to two USB devices. ® Customer Support Information IC282A Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Specifications........................................................................................................................................................................5 2. Overview ...........................................................................................................................................................................6 2.1 Introduction....................................................................................
Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Current Available to USB Device at Remote Unit — 400 mA shared between devices when the local extender is supplied with 800 mA Distance (Maximum)* — Full-Speed and Low-Speed: 131 feet (40 m); Low-Speed: Up to 278 feet (85 m) USB Device Support — High-speed devices (USB 2.0) at full-speed (USB 1.1) rates; Full-speed devices (USB 2.0 and USB 1.1); Low-speed devices (USB 2.0 and USB 1.1) USB Host Support — XHCI (USB 3.0), EHCI (USB 2.0) and OHCI/UHCI (USB 1.
Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction Use CAT5 cable to extend connections to USB peripherals such as keyboards, mice, interactive whiteboards, and other devices without the need for external power adapters. The extender is composed of two individual units: the local extender and the remote extender. The local extender receives power from the host computer, making it ideal for extensions in industrial control, sensor, or data acquisition applications where you are short on power outlets.
Chapter 2: Overview 2.5 Hardware Description Figure 2-1 shows the side panels of the Local Extender Unit. Table 2-1 describes the local extender components. Figure 2-2 shows the side panels of the Remote Extender Unit. Table 2-2 describes the remote extender components. 2.5.1 Local Extender The local extender connects to the host computer using the supplied USB A–B cable. 1 2 Figure 2-1. Side panels of the local extender. Table 2-1. Local Extender components.
Chapter 2: Overview 2.6 Typical Application Figure 2-3 shows a typical installation of the extender. USB over 131 feet (40 m) of CAT5 (or better) cabling USB devices Transmitter Receiver PC Figure 2-3. Sample installation. Page 8 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 3: Installation 3. Installation 3.1 Preparing Your Site NOTE: The maximum extension length is reduced by 43.3 feet (13.2 m) for each USB hub added between the host computer and the end device. NOTE: Extender systems cannot be daisychained. An extender system can have only one local extender and one remote extender. Follow these steps to prepare your site: 1. Determine where the host computer will be located and set up the computer. 2. Determine where you want to locate the remote USB device(s). 3.
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 4. Troubleshooting 4.1 Problems/Solutions Table 4-1 provides troubleshooting tips. The solutions 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, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. Table 4-1. Troubleshooting tips. Problem Cause • The USB device is malfunctioning. • The computer does not recognize the USB device.
Chapter 5: Technical Glossary 5. Technical Glossary Category 5 (CAT5) Network Cabling — Category 5 cable is commonly also referred to as CAT5. This cabling is available in either solid or stranded twisted pair copper wire variants and as UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) or STP (Shielded Twisted Pair). UTP cables are not surrounded by any shielding making them more susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI).
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