USB ROVER 200
Fiber Optic Cable Based USB Range Extension Device
- Provides complete electrical isolation between
computer and device eliminating ground loops - Immune against electric and magnetic interference
- Support for any full-speed (12Mb/s) or
low-speed (1.5 Mb/s) USB device - Compatible with PC, Mac, Linux
The Rover 200 is an USB 1.1 device that extends the range of USB up to 40 meters over fiber optic cable. Using four strands of multimode fiber, it provides exceptional reliability and immunity to interference including complete electrical isolation between computer and device. Ground loops between the devices are eliminated.
The system includes a Local Extender (LEX) unit, a Remote Extender (REX) unit, an integrated fiber optic cable, international power adapter and user guide.
Specifications
| Maximum range: | 40m (132 ft) |
| Cable characteristics: | Riser jacket of retardant PVC with 4 strands of multimode fibre of dimension 62.5/125 µm Tensile strength: 1200N Minimum bend radius: 6.8 cm |
| USB device support: | 1 x full-speed (12 Mb/s) or low-speed (1.5 Mb/s) device |
| USB hub support: | Conventional USB hubs may be connected in series with the USB Rover 200. The maximum number of such hubs is: 1m cables: 4 hubs 10m cables: 4 hubs 20m cables: 3 hubs 30m cables: 2 hubs 40m cables: 1 hub |
| Power adapter capacity: | 5V DC @ 2.6A (connected at REX) |
| Current available to USB at REX: | 500 mA |
| REX unit connector (downstream): | 1 x USB Type A connector |
| REX unit dimensions: | 73mm x 23mm x 12mm / 2.875” x 0.875” x 0.5” |
| LEX unit connector (upstream): | 1 x USB Type A port |
| LEX unit dimensions: | 73mm x 23mm x 12mm / 2.875” x 0.875” x 0.5” |
| Temperature range: | -10°C to 55°C |
| Regulatory testing: | FCC, CE Class B |
Model Overview
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| USB Rover 200-1 | USB Rover 200 with 1 meter fiber optic cable |
| USB Rover 200-10 | USB Rover 200 with 10 meter fiber optic cable |
| USB Rover 200-20 | USB Rover 200 with 20 meter fiber optic cable |
| USB Rover 200-30 | USB Rover 200 with 30 meter fiber optic cable |
| USB Rover 200-40 | USB Rover 200 with 40 meter fiber optic cable |