Cabling And Setup - Extron electronics USB Extender Tx User Manual

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 decorator-style) are installed.
NOTE: If the USB host is capable of powering the transmitter (0.4 A maximum), the
Power down the USB host PC or laptop connected to the transmitter and all peripherals
and devices connected to the receiver.
Laptop
(USB Host)
USB
Transmitter
POWER HOST
12V
0.4A MAX.
DO NOT
CONNECT
TO LAN
NOTE: If the USB host is capable of supplying power,
the transmitter supply is not required.
The receiver must have a power supply connected.
Ground
+12 VDC
Figure 7.
If an external supply powers the transmitter:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
external supply for the transmitter is not required.
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.
LINK
External Power
Supply (optional)
(12 VDC, 1 A )
USB Extender Connection Guide with Two External Supplies
Connect twisted pair cable between the transmitter and receiver link connectors.
Connect one included power supply to the USB Extender receiver and one to the
transmitter, then apply power to both. The Power LEDs on both light.
Additionally, with both units powered, the Link LEDs light to indicate connectivity on the
twisted pair link.
Connect a Type A-B USB cable (Type A male to mini Type B male for AAP and
decorator-style Tx) from the USB host to the USB Extender transmitter.
Apply power to the USB host. After the host has booted, the transmitter Host LED lights
to indicate communication between the host and transmitter. Shortly after, the Host LED
on the receiver lights, then blinks to indicate the host is communicating with the hub
controller (USB Extender receiver).
Connect USB peripherals (keyboard, mouse, scanner, printer, or other USB devices) to
the receiver. As each peripheral is recognized by the host, the respective USB hub port
LED on the receiver front panel lights.
USB
Receiver
POWER
12V
1.0A MAX.
1
DO NOT
2
CONNECT
TO LAN
LINK
Four USB 2.0 compatible female Type A
connectors provide +5 VDC at up to
500 mA to connected USB peripherals.
Ground
+12 VDC
USB Extenders • Installation and Operation
Keyboard
(USB Peripheral)
HUB
3
4
External Power
Supply (required):
Rack Mount: 12 VDC, 1 A
AAP: 12 VDC, 2 A
Decoraator-Style: 12 VDC, 1 A
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