Features - Extron electronics FOX T USB User Manual

The transmitter and receiver are available in singlemode and multimode versions, which are
differentiated by the type of fiber optic cable that defines their range of transmission:
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NOTES: The multimode and singlemode units are physically and functionally identical,
A FOX T/R USB Extender Plus system consists of a transmitter (Tx) and a receiver (Rx). The
transmitter connects directly to a USB port on a PC or USB host. The receiver features a
four port USB hub to connect multiple peripheral USB devices. The transmitter and receiver
both feature a front panel USB host activity LED, power indicator, and a fiber cable Link LED
for local or remote troubleshooting.
The FOX USB Extender complies with the USB 2.0 standard, supporting USB 3.0 and 2.0
(480 Mbps high speed), USB 1.1 (12 Mbps full speed), and USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbps low speed)
for data transmission throughout the system. It also supplies +5 VDC (up to 500 mA) of
power on each of the receiver USB peripheral ports.

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Singlemode — Up to 30 kilometers (18.6 miles)
Multimode (OM1, 62.5 µm) — Up to 300 meters (985 feet)
Multimode (OM2, 50 μm) — Up to 1 kilometer (3280 feet)
Multimode OM3 and OM4 — Up to 2 kilometers (6561 feet)
with the exception of the effective range of transmission. In this guide, any reference
applies to either transmission mode model unless otherwise specified.
Extends USB peripherals for very long distances over fiber optic cabling.
Supports KVM application and extension when used with the Extron FOX Series
Matrix, DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, and VGA products.
Supports USB 3.0, 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0 devices with data transfer rates up to
480 Mbps — Allows high speed data transfer between the host and a mass storage
device such as a USB flash drive.
Integrated four-port hub with 5 Volts, 500 mA available on each port of the
receiver — Allows simultaneous connection to multiple peripheral devices such as
mass storage devices, keyboards, mice, and other Human Interface Devices (HID).
Peripheral emulation — Offers increased system reliability by emulating a continuous
connection between the host and an HID-compliant keyboard and mouse.
Supports isochronous transfer for USB devices requiring isochronous transfer.
Real-time status LED indicators for troubleshooting and monitoring — Provides
visual confirmation of port activity between an active host and each connected
peripheral device.
Compatible with Extron FOX Matrix Switchers for signal distribution systems up to
1000x1000 and larger.
Available as an 850 nm multimode model for moderate-range transmissions up to
2 km (1.25 miles) and a 1310 nm singlemode model for long distances up to 30 km
(18.75 miles).
Industry standard LC SFP connectors provide reliable physical connectivity and
precise fiber core alignment.
1 inch (2.5 cm) high, 6 inches (15 cm) deep, quarter rack wide metal enclosures.
External power supply — Highly reliable, energy-efficient universal power supply, part
number 70-775-01 (28-071-57LF), provides worldwide power compatibility, with high
demonstrated reliability and low power consumption for reduced operating costs.
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