APEX Users - USB cable q

[Munch]

Anyone running a non-Apex USB cable? I need like a 20' cable. I have read some people have used non-Apex cables with success. Others claim they won't work. Anyone have first hand experience with non-Apex USB cables?

 

[sethsolomon]

None of my non-apex usb cables have worked for me. But there might be some cable that would work.

 

[FishTV]

This was just covered in this thread. http://www.marinecolorado.org/forums/showthread.php?t=25742

 

[zombie]

Get them from usbfirewire.com those always work. For a non-apex usb to work, it must be a straight through usb specified with low capacitance (less than or equal to 15.5pF per foot) and min 36V BIL insulation.

 

[Munch]

Ya, I've picked them up from usbfirewire, was hoping to save some $ this time around, guess not

 

[fiji4118]

Scott check monoprice and see if they have a beefier one if the issue is voltage.

 

[zombie]

There are cheaper ones than usb firewire, but the issue is that "cheap" usb cables are usually upwards of 35pF per foot capacitance and 15V BIL insulation. With better cable, comes higher cost. If you can find a cheaper cable than usbfirewire that meets the specs I listed above, go for it and send us the link.

 

[Munch]

So I got this back from the guys at USBFireWire, after he said I could use these cables for the Apex:



"True… usually longer USB Cables beyond 15ft have repeaters build into them… which disables them to work as Apex Cables.

The 2 that I referred to below do not have repeaters – so they will work as Apex Cables guaranteed."

http://www.usbfirewire.com/Parts/rr-usb2-xx.html

 

[DyM]

So you have to ensure it's USB 2, About 1/3 of my cables are non Apex cables. Some of it has to do with esticics, as Apex has shipped grey cables with the Auto Feader and a few new additions. I like the black cables.

 

[DyM]

Also, I have a few running 20-25 feet with no problems.

 

[JoshHill83]

Hey Scott, the 75' cable you helped my install to the 210 in my basement is from usbfirewire as well. Just using this as an opportunity again to say thanks for all your help.

 

[Munch]

Quick update, I picked up the 25 footer for $29 and it works great!

http://www.usbfirewire.com/Parts/rr-usb2-xx.html

Also, it's black in color, not white like the pic.