Black Box ICS02A Installation Requirements, Fiber Optic Link Cabling, Preparing Your Computer

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Chapter 3: Installation

3. Installation

3.1 Requirements

To complete installation of the IC502A, you will also require the following items that are not included with the product:

USB 3.0 compatible computer (host computer) with a USB 3.0 compliant operating system.

USB 3.0 compatible device.

Two-strand 50-/125-μm multimode fiber (MMF) optic cable with duplex LC connectors.

NOTE: The maximum length of the multimode fiber (MMF) optic cable supported by the IC502A system, including patch cords, is 330 feet (100 m) for USB 3.0 cameras, and 165 ft. (50 m) for other devices.

3.2 Fiber Optic Link Cabling

The Local Extender and Remote Extender are interconnected by fiber optic cabling. This cabling must be:

50-/125-μm multimode fiber (MMF).

Terminated with Duplex LC connectors.

The extender can achieve the following maximum distances, depending on the application and cabling standard:

Using OM3, reach up to 330 feet (100 m) with USB 3.0 cameras, and up to 165 feet (50 m) for all other applications.

Using OM2, reach up to 165 feet (50 m) for all applications.

NOTE: For help sourcing appropriate fiber optic cabling, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com.

If premise cabling will be used for the installation, then the distances provided above must be met when measuring from Local Extender to Remote Extender, including the premise cabling and the patch cables. All cables must meet the ratings specified. Patch cables must be terminated with Duplex LC connectors.

3.3Installing the IC502A System 3.3.1 Preparing Your Site

Before you can install the IC502A, you need to prepare your site:

1.Determine where the computer will be located and set up the computer.

2.Determine where you want to locate the USB device(s).

3.Make sure fiber optic cabling is in place, prepared, properly terminated, and within the maximum distances as defined for the cabling standard used.

3.3.2 Preparing Your Computer

The IC502A does not support suspend modes of operation. Your computer should NOT be configured to go into “suspend mode” or to “suspend” the USB ports.

To perform the changes:

Windows (7/8)

To disable “suspend” settings on your computer:

1. Open Control Panel. Open Power Options.

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Contents Port USB 3.0 Fiber Extender Trademarks Used in this Manual/FCC and IC RFI Statement Trademarks Used in this ManualNOM Statement Table of Contents Specifications SpecificationsOverview Introduction FeaturesOverview What’s IncludedHardware Description Local ExtenderRemote Extender Front panel of the remote extenderShows a typical installation of the extender Typical ApplicationInstalling the IC502A System 3.3.1 Preparing Your Site InstallationInstallation Requirements Fiber Optic Link CablingControl panel screen Change advanced power settings screen USB selective suspend setting System Preferences icon Popup warning window Installing the Remote Extender Connecting a USB 3.0 DeviceInstalling the Local Extender Checking the Installation Compatibility Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting TipsTroubleshooting Contacting Black Box Shipping and PackagingAppendix Technical Glossary Appendix. Technical Glossary USB ConnectorsDuplex LC Crossover IC502A Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7