USB Rover 1650/2650
User Guide

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Thank you for purchasing the USB Rover. Please read this guide thoroughly
before installation.

This document applies to part numbers: 00-00084 and 00-00085.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning
The USB Rover has been tested and found compliant with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
installed and operated in a commercial environment. The USB Rovergenerates, 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 Rover in a residential area islikely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required tocorrect the interference at his own expense.
CE Statement
We, Icron Technologies Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility
that the USB Rover, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with
European Standard EN 55022/A1 Class B, and EN 55024.
IC Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

©2007 Icron Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved. Icron
Technologies Corporation, the Icron Technologies Corporation logo, and theIcron Technologies Corporation products referred to herein are either thetrademarks or the registered trademarks of Icron Technologies Corporation.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Icron
Technologies Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors that may
appear in this manual. Information contained herein is subject to change
without notice.

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Contents
Introduction................................................................................................ 1
Product Contents ........................................................................................ 1About the USB Rover ................................................................................ 2
Before You Begin ...................................................................................... 5
Installing the LEX unit............................................................................... 5
Installing the REX unit .............................................................................. 5
Connecting the LEX unit to the REX unit ................................................. 5
Checking the Installation............................................................................ 6
Connecting a USB Device ......................................................................... 6
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 7Specifications............................................................................................. 9
Limited Hardware Warranty .................................................................... 10
Hardware Remedies ................................................................................. 10
Limitation of Liability.............................................................................. 10
Obtaining Warranty Service..................................................................... 11
Contacting Technical Support.................................................................. 11i

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User GuideIntroduction
This manual is intended to assist IT professionals install the USB Rover
1650/2650. The instructions in this guide assume a general knowledge ofcomputer installation procedures, familiarity with cabling requirements, andsome understanding of USB devices.

NOTE: Notes give additional information that could make installationeasier.

Product Contents
When you open your product for the first time you should find the following
items:• USB Rover 1650/2650 User Guide• LEX unit
• REX unit
• USB cable (2m long)
To complete the installation, you will also require the following items thatare not included with the product:• USB compatible computer• USB device• Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable 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 usingpremise cabling)
NOTE: The maximum length of the Category 5 UTP cable, including patchcords, must not exceed 50 meters.

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About the USB Rover
The USB Rover breaks the five-meter distance barrier for the connection ofUSB devices and allows users to enjoy the benefits of USB technology
beyond the desktop. With the USB Rover, USB devices can be located up to50 meters from the host computer. In addition, the USB Rover can supply
power to remote low-power and some high-power USB devices.
The product is composed of two individual units, the LEX unit and the REXunit.
The LEX Unit
The LEX unit connects to the host computer using a conventional
USB cable.
Front View

Rear View
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1

1 Host Port (USB Type B)

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2

4

2 Host LED (green)
3 Link Port (RJ45)
4 Link LED (yellow)

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The REX Unit
The REX unit connects to the USB device using a conventional USBcable. The REX unit of the USB Rover 1650 enables you to connect
one full-speed or low-speed USB device. The REX unit of the USB
Rover 2650 enables you to connect two full-speed or low-speed USB
devices.
Front View

Rear View
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11 Device Port
(1 x USB Type A on 1650)(2 x USB Type A on 2650)

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2 Device LED (green)
3 Link Port (RJ45)
4 Link LED (yellow)

Network Cabling
The LEX unit and REX unit are interconnected by up to 50 meters ofCategory 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. The UTP cabling
must have a straight-through conductor configuration, with nocrossovers, and must be terminated with 8-conductor RJ45 connectors
at both ends.

LEXUSB
cablecomputer

REX
Category 5 cable

USBcableUSBdevice

NOTE: Category 5 UTP cabling is the standard data communications cableinstalled in most commercial and some residential buildings.

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USB Cables
USB cables have two distinct connectors. The Type A connector is used toconnect the cable from a USB device to the Type A port on a computer orhub. The Type B connector is used to attach the USB cable to a USB device.

USB Type A
port

USB Type Aconnector

USB Type Bport

USB Type Bconnector

Power HandlingSome USB devices are powered directly from the USB and do not require
individual power supplies. These devices are called bus-powered devices.
The USB Rover 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. Low-power devices are allowed to draw up to 100 mA from theUSB. Typical examples include mice, joysticks, and keyboards without
hubs. High-power devices are allowed to draw up to 500 mA from the USB.
Typical examples include cameras and keyboards with hubs. To determine ifa device is high-power or low-power, consult the user documentation for thedevice.
The USB Rover can supply sufficient power to support all low-powerdevices and most high-power devices. Devices that place a very heavy powerdrain on USB (>300 mA) are not supported. Most USB devices operate wellwithin this power budget.
NOTE: Devices with their own power source are usually considered to be

low-power devices from a USB perspective and are therebycompatible with the USB Rover.
CompatibilityThe USB Rover complies with USB 1.1 specifications governing the designof full-speed and low-speed USB devices. However, Icron Technologies
Corporation does not guarantee that all USB 1.1 devices are compatible withthe USB Rover.

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Before You Begin
Before you can install the USB Rover, you need to prepare your site.
1. Determine where the host computer is to be located and set up thecomputer.
2. Determine where you want to locate the USB device.
3. If you are using surface cabling, ensure you have enough Category 5
UTP cabling to connect the two locations.
ORIf you are using premise cabling, ensure Category 5 UTP cabling isinstalled between the two locations, with Category 5 information
outlets located near both the computer and the USB device.

Installing the LEX unit
1. Place the LEX unit near the host computer.
2. Plug the Type B connector on the USB cable (included) into the Hostport on the LEX unit.
3. Plug the Type A connector on the USB cable into the USB port onthe computer.

Installing the REX unit
1. Place the REX unit near the USB device.

Connecting the LEX unit to the REX unit
NOTE: To ensure proper operation, we recommend that only Category 5, orbetter, Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling be used to connect
the LEX unit to the REX unit. The UTP cabling must have astraight-through conductor configuration with no crossovers, andmust 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
Link port on the LEX unit.
2. Plug the other end of the Category 5 UTP cabling into the Link porton the REX unit.

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With Premise Cabling
1.

Plug one end of a Category 5 patch cord (not included) into theLink port on the LEX unit.

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 Link port on the REX unit.

4.

Plug the other end of the second patch cord into the Category 5
information outlet near the USB device.

NOTE: The maximum length of the Category 5 UTP cable, including patch

cords, must not exceed 50 meters.

Checking the Installation
1.

Check that the Link LEDs on both LEX unit and REX unit are on.

Connecting a USB Device

61.

Install any software required to operate the USB device. Refer tothe documentation for this device, as required.

2.

Connect the USB device to the Device port on the REX unit.

3.

Check that the Host LED on LEX unit is on.

4.

Check that the Device LED on REX unit is on.

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Troubleshooting
The following table provides troubleshooting help. The topics are arrangedin the order in which they should be executed in most situations. If you areunable to resolve the problem after following these instructions, pleasecontact technical support for further assistance (see page 11).

Symptoms/Cause

RemedyAll LEDs on LEX unit
are off.

1. Ensure that the LEX unit is connected to aUSB port on the computer
2. Check that the computer is switched on andthat the OS is running (not in Sleep mode).

Cause:The LEX unit is notreceiving power fromthe computer
Host LED on LEX unit
is on; Link LED on LEX
unit is off.
Cause:
There is no connection
between the LEX unit
and the REX unit.

1. Ensure that a Category 5 UTP cable withstraight-through conductors is connected
between the LEX unit and the REX unit.
2. Ensure that Category 5 cables and connectors
are used throughout the entire link between
the LEX unit and the REX unit.
3. Check that Category 3 cable has not been
substituted.
4. Check that the cable length between the LEX
unit and the REX unit does not exceed 50
metres.
5. Connect a short Category 5 patch cord
between the LEX unit and the REX unit.
Recheck the operation of the system.

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Symptoms/Cause

RemedyLink LED on LEX unit ison;
Host LED on LEX unit
is on.
Link LED on REX unit
is on;
Device LED on REX
unit is off.
Cause:a) The USB device is
not connected tothe REX unit.
b) The USB device ismalfunctioning.
c) The computer does
not recognise theUSB device.
d) The computer does
not support USBhubs.
e) The USB Rover ismalfunctioning.

1. Check that the USB device is securely
connected to the USB port on the REX unit.
2. Disconnect the LEX unit from the computer.
3. Connect the USB device directly to the USB
port on the computer.
4. If the device does not operate properly,
consult the user documentation for the device.
5. If the device operates properly when directlyconnected to the computer, connect anotherfull speed device (of a different type) to theREX unit. Connect the LEX unit to thecomputer.
6. If the second device does not operate, theextender may be malfunctioning. Contact
technical support for assistance.
7. If the second device does operate properly,
the first device may not be compatible with theUSB Rover. Contact technical support forassistance.

All LEDs on both LEX
unit and REX unit areon but the device does
not operate correctly
Cause:a) The USB device ismalfunctioning.
b) The computer does
not recognise theUSB device.
c) The USB Rover ismalfunctioning.

1. Disconnect the LEX unit from the computer.
2. Connect the USB device directly to the USB
port on the computer.
3. If the device does not operate properly,
consult the user documentation for the device.
4. If the device operates properly when directly
connected to the computer, connect anotherfull speed device (of a different type) to theREX unit. Connect the LEX unit to thecomputer.
5. If the second device does not operate, theextender may be malfunctioning. Contact
technical support for assistance.
6. If the second device does operate properly,
the first device may not be compatible with theUSB Rover. Contact technical support forassistance.

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User GuideSpecifications
Range (over Category 5UTP cable)

50 meters (165 ft)

USB device support

USB Rover 1650: 1 x full-speed (12 Mb/s) ) orlow-speed (1.5 Mb/s) device.
USB Rover 2650: 2 x full-speed (12 Mb/s) or
low-speed (1.5 Mb/s) devices.

USB hub support

Up to 3 hubs connected in series.
Each hub reduces the maximum range by 10meters.

Maximum power
available to USB at REXunit

300 mA when LEX unit is supplied with 500mA;
600 mA when LEX unit is supplied with 1000mA

USB cable

2 meters (6.6 ft)

LEX unit connector(upstream)

1 x USB Type B

LEX unit connector(downstream)

1 x RJ45

REX unit connector(upstream)

1 x RJ45

REX unit connector(downstream)

USB Rover 1650: 1 x USB Type A
USB Rover 2650: 2 x USB Type A

LEX unit dimensions

100 mm x 70 mm x 30 mm (4.0” x 2.8” x 1.2”)

LEX unit weight

0.1 kg (0.2 lb)

REX unit dimensions

100 mm x 70 mm x 30 mm (4.0” x 2.8” x 1.2”)

REX unit weight

0.1 kg (0.2 lb)

Total system shipping
weight0.4 kg (0.8 lb)

Temperature range

4°C to 40°C

Regulatory testing

FCC, CE Class B

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Limited Hardware Warranty
Icron Technologies Corporation warrants that any hardware products
accompanying this documentation shall be free from significant defects inmaterial and workmanship for a period of one year from the date ofpurchase. Icron Technologies Corporation’s hardware warranty extends toLicensee, its customers and end users.

Hardware Remedies
Icron Technologies Corporation’s entire liability and the Licensee’sexclusive remedy for any breach of warranty, shall be, at Icron Technologies
Corporation’s option, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) repair orreplacement of hardware, which will be warranted for the remainder of theoriginal warranty period or 30 days, whichever is longer. These remedies arevoid if failure of the hardware has resulted from accident, abuse, ormisapplication.

Limitation of Liability
The hardware warranty set forth in this agreement replaces all otherwarranties. Icron Technologies Corporation expressly disclaims all othermerchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement of
third-party rights with respect to the hardware. Icron Technologies
Corporation dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any
modification, extension, or addition to this warranty. Under nocircumstances will Icron Technologies Corporation, its suppliers or licensors
be liable for any costs of procurement or substitute products or services, lostprofits, 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 Icron Technologies Corporation product or service,even if Icron Technologies Corporation, its suppliers or licensors have beenadvised of the possibility of such damages. In no case shall Icron
Technologies Corporation, its suppliers and licensors’ liability exceed theactual money paid for the products at issue. Because some jurisdictions do
not allow the limitation of implied warranties of liability for incidental,
consequential, special, or indirect damages, the above limitation may notalways apply. The above limitations will not apply in case of personal injurywhere and to the extent that applicable law requires such liability.

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Obtaining Warranty Service
To obtain warranty service, you must contact Icron Technologies
Corporation within the warranty period for a Return Material Authorization(RMA) number. Be sure you have the serial number of the product before
calling. Package the product appropriately for safe shipment and mark theRMA number on the outside of the package. The package must be sent
prepaid to Icron Technologies Corporation. We recommend that you insure
it or send it by a method that provides for tracking of the package. Therepaired or replaced item will be shipped to you, at Icron Technologies
Corporation’s expense, not later than thirty days after Icron Technologies
Corporation receives the defective product.

Address the returned product to:
RMA CoordinatorIcron Technologies Corporation
4664 Lougheed Highway, Suite 275
Burnaby, BC V5C 5T5
CanadaTel: 604-638-3920

Contacting Technical Support
If you require technical assistance, send an e-mail message to:techsupport@icron.com
To help us serve you better, please include the following information withyour technical support request:• Description of the problem• Host computer make and model• Type of operating system installed (e.g. Win98, Mac OS X, etc.)• Part number and serial number of the LEX unit and REX unit
• Make and model of any USB device attached to the extender• Description of the installation

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Icron Technologies Corporation
4664 Lougheed Highway, Suite 221
Burnaby, BC V5C 5T5
CanadaTel: 604-638-3920
Fax: 604-638-3930
www.icron.com

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