Rose Electronics CrystalLink USB 3.0 - Manual (Page 7)

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Installation Guide
Example Application
USB 3.0 Camera
Computer & Monitor
USB 3.0
up to 100m over
multimode fiber
TRANSMITTER
RECEIVER
Assembly Line
Requirements
To complete installation of the CrystalLink USB3.0, 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
• 2-strand 50/125μm multimode (MMF) fiber optic cable with Dup Transmitter LC connectors
Fiber Optic Link Cabling
The Transmitter and Receiver units are interconnected by fiber optic cabling. This cabling must be:
• 50/125μm multimode fiber (MMF)
• Terminated with Dup Transmitter LC connectors
The following maximum distances are achievable depending on the application and cabling standard:
• Using OM3, up to 100m is achievable with USB 3.0 cameras, and up to 50m for all other applications.
• Using OM2, up to 50m is achievable for all applications.
These maximum distances include any fiber patch cords or patch panel interface.
If premise cabling will be used for the installation, then the distances provided above must be met when
measuring from Transmitter to Receiver, inclusive of the premise cabling and the patch cables. All cables
must meet the ratings specified. Patch cables must be terminated with Dup Transmitter LC connectors.