• Range Extender system structure
  • Unit identification
• Range Extender Setup
• Connection rules

Range Extender system structure

The Range Extender system comprises either one or two converters:

• Device unit, which connects to the Camera
• Host unit, which connects to the Frame Grabber

The Device unit provides power for the camera, while the Host unit is receiving power from the Frame Grabber.

Although the two units appear similar, they are constructed differently and serve distinct roles. Incorrect connectivity configuration may result in partial functionality or complete system failure.

Unit identification

• A label located at the back of each CoaXPress Range Extender unit will help identify the unit.

• An additional option is to access the unit using a USB cable and use the "status".
  The instructions for connecting to the Range Extender can be found in the Firmware Update section.

Range Extender Setup

1. Connect Camera to the Range Extender Device unit
2. Connect Frame Grabber to the Range Extender Host unit
3. Connect Link 0 to Link 0 and etc.
4. Choose the link number and default link speed in Vision Point
5. Connect Power to the Range Extender Device unit
6. Download drivers and Tera Term
7. Connect to USB In Tera Term with Serial Port
8. Execute "Status"

Connection rules

While using the CoaXPress Range Extender, please follow these rules:

• Maintain the correct connection topology by connecting channels numerically (CH0 = CH0, CH1 = CH1, CH2 = CH2, etc.).
• Do not connect fiber cables to the SFP modules unless an active CoaXPress link is connected, as this can seriously impact performance.