Extron electronics 60-871-12 User Manual

Extron electronics 60-871-12 User Manual

Usb extenders twisted pair extender for usb peripherals

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USB for Pro A/V Series
User ManUal
USB Extenders
Twisted Pair Extender for USB Peripherals
68-1719-01 Rev. B
12 11

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  • Page 1 User Guide USB for Pro A/V Series User ManUal USB Extenders Twisted Pair Extender for USB Peripherals 68-1719-01 Rev. B 12 11...
  • Page 2 Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and mainte- equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third nance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
  • Page 3 TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier. WARNING: A warning warns of things or actions that might cause injury, death, or other severe consequences. Copyright © 2011 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........... Reference Information ......About this User Guide........1 Specifications ..........13 About the USB Extender Tx/Rx ......2 Part Numbers and Accessories ......15 TP Cable Advantages ........3 Included Parts ..........15 Features ............3 Accessories ..........15 TP Cable Termination ........
  • Page 6 USB Extenders • Contents...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    TP Cable Advantages • • Features About this User Guide This user guide contains information to install, configure, and operate the Extron Electronics USB Extender Tx/Rx, USB Extender AAP Tx/Rx, and the USB Extender D (Decora ) Tx/Rx ® transmitter and receiver.
  • Page 8: About The Usb Extender Tx/Rx

    About the USB Extender Tx/Rx The USB Extender Tx/Rx is a family of USB transmitters and receivers in enclosures supporting a variety of mounting options. A transmitter and receiver extend the distance of USB data over a single Category (CAT) 5 (or better) unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cable.
  • Page 9: Tp Cable Advantages

    TP Cable Advantages Twisted pair cable is much smaller, lighter, more flexible, and less expensive than USB cable. These transmitter and receiver twisted pair (TP) products make cable runs simpler and less cumbersome. Termination of the cable with RJ-45 connectors is simple, quick, and economical.
  • Page 10: Installation And Operation

    Installation and Operation This section provides the following details: • Installation Overview Mounting Options Overview • • Connections Operation • • Troubleshooting Installation Overview Install and set up the USB Extender series as follows: Shut off power to all devices that will be directly connected to the USB Extender transmitter or receiver.
  • Page 11: Mounting Options Overview

    Mounting Options Overview The 3 inches deep, 1 inch high, quarter rack width USB Extender transmitters and receivers can be placed on a tabletop, mounted on a rack shelf, or mounted under a desk or tabletop. The receiver can be mounted on a projector bracket. The USB Extender AAPs can be wall or floor mounted in two-gang, 2.5 inch deep boxes.
  • Page 12: Connections

    Connections Transmitter Rear Panel The Tx rear panel has the following connections. HOST POWER 0.4A MAX. DO NOT CONNECT TO LAN LINK Rack Mount DO NOT CONNECT TO LAN LINK POWER 0.4A MAX DO NOT CONNECT TO LAN Decora Figure 3. Transmitter (Tx) Rear Panel Connectors Power input connector —...
  • Page 13: Receiver Rear Panel

    Receiver Rear Panel The Rx (receiver) rear panel (see figure 4) has a DC power input, twisted pair link connection and also has four female USB Type A hub connectors. AAP and Decora receivers have the hub connectors on the front panel. POWER 1.0A MAX.
  • Page 14: Operation

    Operation Transmitter Front Panel Indicators The transmitters have three LED indicators on the front panel. The AAP and Decora transmitters also include a female USB mini-type B port. ACTIVITY HOST LINK USB EXTENDER Tx HOST ACTIVITY LINK HOST ACTIVITY HOST LINK HOST USB EXTENDER AAP Tx...
  • Page 15: Receiver Front Panel Indicators

    Receiver Front Panel Indicators All receivers have a power, link, and host indicator LED on the front panel (similar to the transmitters) and also have four LEDs associated with the four USB hub ports. In addition, the front panel of the USB Extender Rx AAP and Decora includes four female Type A USB ports.
  • Page 16: Cabling And Setup

    Cabling and Setup To ensure proper operation, the transmitter, receiver, USB host, and USB peripherals must be connected properly and in the sequence described below. Connections are the same regardless of which models (Extender, Extender AAP or Decora) are being installed. NOTE: If the USB host is capable of powering the transmitter (0.4 A maximum), the external supply for the transmitter is not required.
  • Page 17 If a host PC or laptop powers the transmitter: UTP or STP CAT5 or better cable. Terminate both ends identically, in accordance with either the TIA/EIA T 568A or the TIA/EIA T 568B wiring standard. (USB Host) Keyboard (Peripheral) Transmitter Receiver HOST POWER...
  • Page 18: System Operation

    System Operation No drivers are required for a host to function with the USB Extenders. The transmitter is detected by Windows and appropriate USB drivers are loaded. Certain USB peripherals, such as gaming keyboards, USB interactive whiteboards, scanners, printers, and similar devices, require specific drivers to be installed on the PC.
  • Page 19: Reference Information

    Reference Information This section provides information on the following subjects: • Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories • • TP Cable Termination Mounting the USB Extender • Specifications USB standards ........ USB 2.0, USB 1.1, USB 1.0 compatible USB data rates ........ Low speed (1.5 Mbps), full speed (12 Mbps), high speed (480 Mbps) Signal transmission distance ...
  • Page 20 Cooling USB Extender Tx/Rx ....Convection, no vents USB Extender AAP Tx/Rx, USB Extender D Tx/Rx Convection, vents on top Mounting Rack mount USB Extender Tx/Rx .... Yes, with optional rack shelf or rack mounting brackets USB Extender AAP Tx/Rx, USB Extender D Tx/Rx Furniture or wall mount USB Extender Tx/Rx ....
  • Page 21: Part Numbers And Accessories

    Part Numbers and Accessories Included Parts These items are included in each order for a USB Extender Tx or Rx: Description Part number USB Extender Tx transmitter -or- 60-871-12 USB Extender Rx receiver 60-871-22 USB Extender AAP Tx transmitter, black 60-870-12 white...
  • Page 22: Tp Cable Termination

    TP Cable Termination NOTES: • RJ-45 termination with CAT 5, CAT 5e, CAT 6, CAT 6e, and CAT 7 cable must comply with the TIA/EIA T 568A or TIA/EIA T 568B wiring standard for all connections. • The transmitter and receiver pair work with unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables;...
  • Page 23: Mounting The Usb Extender

    Mounting the USB Extender CAUTION: Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only. The three inch deep, one inch high, quarter rack width USB Extender transmitters and receivers can be placed on a tabletop, mounted on a rack shelf, or mounted under a desk or tabletop.
  • Page 24: Under-Furniture Mounting

    Under-furniture Mounting The unit can be mounted under a horizontal surface using an optional MBU 123, Under-Desk Mount Kit for one-eight and quarter rack width products, (part number 70-212-01). To mount the USB Extenders follow the instructions provided with the mounting kit.
  • Page 25: Wall Mounting

    Wall mounting The USB Extender AAP and Decora transmitter and receiver can be installed in an electrical wall box. The installation must conform to national and local electrical codes and to the wall plate size requirements. The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the installation of the wall mount transmitters and receivers into a wall or furniture.
  • Page 26 Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.

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