READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE USB-400FO
This equipment is a new version replacing the existing part number,
EXT-USB-400FO, and can provide 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-400FO 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 situations that demand this type of security.
The USB-400FO signal controls the keyboard, mouse, trackball and other USB
peripherals using send and receive units. The USB signal is extended by using
multimode fi ber optic cabling.
• The USB-400FO units are housed in a metal box for better RF shielding.
• The USB-400FO uses dual multi-mode LC fi ber optic cables to connect the
sender and receiver units.
• The USB-400FO units were designed to operate on any type of computer
where USB is used for peripherals.
• Use the computer’s USB port when using a local keyboard/mouse that is not
part of the extensions used with the USB-400FO sender unit.
• In order to operate the product properly, the USB-400FO Sender and USB-
400FO Receiver units must be connected, powered up, and fi ber optic cables
installed between both units.
Requirements:
To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not
included with the product:
• USB 1.1 or 2.0 Compatible computer (host computer) with a USB compliant
operating system
• USB 1.1 or 2.0 Compatible device
• 2-strand fi ber optic cable with Duplex LC connectors (if using surface cabling)
OR, 2-strand fi ber optic cabling with two information outlets and two 2-strand
fi ber optic patch cords with Duplex LC connectors (if using premise cabling)
Note: The maximum length of the multimode fi ber optic cable (MMF) supported
by the USB-400FO system, including patch cords, is 500m on 50/125m MMF or
275m on 62.5/125m MMF.
OPERATION NOTES
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