Icron Spectra 3022 USB 3.0 Extender over 100 m MM Fiber, 2-Port Hub
Benefits of the Icron Spectra 3022 USB 3.0 Extender over Optical Fiber
- Extension for USB 3.0 over multimode fiber.
- Distances up to 100 m.
- Easy connectivity with two extender modules; integrated dual hub.
Spectra 3022 - Extend USB 3.0 over 100 m Multimode Optical Fiber, with 2x Hub
2 port USB 3.0 SuperSpeed extension solution, enabling USB 3.0 connections at up to 5 Gbps over 100 m of multimode fiber optic cable. The Spectra 3022 features two locking USB 3.0 ports delivering 900 mA power to each port perfectly suited for USB3 Vision camera applications and includes a two-year warranty. Note: Backward compatibility to USB 2.0/1.1 is not supported.
Model Overview
| Model | Spectra 3022 |
| Ordering Code | 00-00328 |
| Series | ExtremeUSB 3.0 |
| Extender | USB 3.0 Superspeed 5 Gbps (backward compatibility to USB 2.0/1.1 is not supported!) |
| Distance | 100 m (100 m or more is achievable when using USB 3.0 bulk traffic cameras; 50 m with storage type USB 3.0 devices) |
| Ports | 1 to 2 (integrated 2-port hub) |
| Medium | Multimode fiber |
| Model | 2 modules (LEX and REX) |
| Power supply | Location: REX; 100...240 V locking power supply, incl. EU power cord. For modules with firmware FW N09 or higher with 24 V power (models before: 5 V). |
| Applications | Machine vision (AIA USB3 Vision specification), security, storage, post-production editing, large file transfers |
| Software | Transparent, no additional driver software required |
LEX = Local Extender, extender module at host.
REX = Remote Extender module.
Included: LEX, REX, power supply adaptor. MM fiber cable not included!
The PicoScope models 4444, 4824, 4225, 4425 for USB 3.0 don't work with this extender. Please use the model Raven 3124!
Icron Spectra 3022 as Single components and OEM board versions
| Extender modules (single modules without power supply) | ||
| 10-00309 | USB 3.0 Spectra 3022 LEX | 1 port multimode fiber 100 m local extender module |
| 10-00310 | USB 3.0 Spectra 3022 REX | 2 port multimode fiber 100 m remote extender module |
| ExtremeUSB Turnkey extender modules (PCBA without case) | ||
| 02-00022 | USB 3.0 Turnkey 3022 LEX | 1 port multimode fiber 100 m local extender module (PCBA without case) |
| 02-00023 | USB 3.0 Turnkey 3022 REX | 2 port multimode fiber 100 m remote extender module (PCBA without case) |
Frequently asked questions:
Question: Why USB extension over fiber optic cable?
Answer: The Icron USB extensions consist of
- LEX (local extender connected with short USB cable to host PC/laptop) and
- REX (remote extender for the connected USB devices).
Depending on the model, commercially available Ethernet Cat copper cable or fiber optic patch cable are used for the long connection between LEX and REX. Fiber optic cables have several advantages:
- They provide complete galvanic isolation between the transmitting and receiving ends, so potential differences are irrelevant.
- They are insensitive to electromagnetic interference, e.g. from switching operations, motors, etc. (EMC immunity).
- They do not cause any electromagnetic interference themselves (EMC-neutral).
- They transmit very high data rates with very low attenuation.
Depending on the application, these features can be a decision criterion.
Question: To what distance can USB be extended with fiber optic cable?
Answer: This depends on the Icron model used. The largest distance can be bridged by the Ranger 2344. It works with singlemode fiber optic cable and the distance can be up to 10 km. With the Ranger 2324, up to 500 m over multimode fiber is possible. Both models are designed for USB 2.0. For USB 3.0, up to 200 m (multimode cable) is possible with the Icron Raven models, up to 100 m with the Spectra 3022.
Question: Do I need to be familiar with fiber optic transmission technology, splicing etc. to use the Icron USB extenders?
Answer: No, this is not necessary. Simply connect the LEX (local extender) to your PC or laptop with a short USB cable. Place the REX (remote extender) where it is needed, for example at a more distant surveillance camera, which you connect to the REX also via short USB cable. Depending on the model, now connect the power supply(s) of LEX and/or REX. Connect LEX and REX with standard fiber optic cable (not included in the scope of delivery, in case of doubt we will help you to choose the right cable). This is very easy and using standardized connectors. Done. When laying the fiber optic cable, follow the relevant instructions (for example, avoid tight bending radii that could break the fiber).
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