Extron electronics FOX USB Tx (SM) User Manual

Extron electronics FOX USB Tx (SM) User Manual

Fiber optic extender for usb peripherals

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Fiber Optic Extenders
FOX USB Extender
Fiber Optic Extender for USB Peripherals
68-2097-01 Rev. A
07 12

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  • Page 1 User Guide Fiber Optic Extenders FOX USB Extender Fiber Optic Extender for USB Peripherals 68-2097-01 Rev. A 07 12...
  • Page 2 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 ATTENTION: Attention indicates a situation that may damage or destroy the product or associated equipment. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. Copyright © 2012 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..........Reference Information ......About this Guide ..........1 Specifications ........... 9 About the FOX USB Extender ......1 Part Numbers ..........11 Features ............3 FOX USB Extender Part Numbers ....11 Included Parts ..........11 Cables ............11 Installation and Operation .....
  • Page 6 FOX USB Extender • Contents...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    • Features About this Guide This guide contains information to install, configure, and operate the Extron Electronics FOX USB Extender. About the FOX USB Extender The FOX USB Extender (see figure 1, on the next page) is a USB transmitter and receiver pair that extends the usable distance of USB 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 standards with data transfer...
  • Page 8 Extron FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus Extron Fiber Fiber Optic Transmitter FOX USB Extender Tx Fiber Optic Extender DI O for USB Peripherals IN PU I Pl A MA Extron Extron FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus T IC Fiber Optic Receiver Fiber Optic Receiver 0 .8...
  • Page 9: Features

    The FOX USB Extenders are in 3 inches deep, quarter rack width, 1 inch high metal enclosures. They can be set on a tabletop or mounted in a rack, behind a display, under or through furniture, or to a projector pole. Features •...
  • Page 10: Installation And Operation

    Installation and Operation This sections details the installation of the FOX USB Extender, including: • Mounting Overview • Connections • System Startup and Operation • Troubleshooting Mounting Overview The 3 inches deep, 1 inch high, quarter rack width FOX USB Extender transmitter and receiver can be placed on a tabletop, behind a display, mounted on a rack shelf, or mounted under a desk or tabletop.
  • Page 11: Connections

    Connections POWER HOST POWER BYPASS 0.3A MAX 1.0A MAX EMULATION OPTICAL OPTICAL Figure 3. Rear Panel Connectors Power input connector — Connect external power supplies to these 2-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connectors. If the USB port of a connected PC or laptop is capable of providing USB power, an external supply for the transmitter is not required.
  • Page 12: System Startup And Operation

    DIP Switch — Emulation (down) position — Enables the peripheral emulation, which is internal to the transmitter. This emulation allows connected hosts, some of which require a connected USB device, to boot up normally. Bypass (up) position — Bypasses the internal peripheral emulation of the transmitter.
  • Page 13: Startup

    Startup For proper operation, the transmitter, receiver, USB host, and peripherals must be connected properly as shown in figure 5 and in the sequence described below. SM or MM Fiber Cable Keyboard Laptop Transmitter Receiver HOST POWER POWER BYPASS 1.0A MAX 0.3A MAX EMULATION OPTICAL...
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting USB signals are generally reliable but are susceptible to bad connections or cables that are too long. To avoid the loss of data and communications, follow these guidelines: • The transmitter host USB cable and receiver hub port USB cables should not exceed 10 feet (3 m).
  • Page 15: Reference Information

    Reference Information This section provides the specifications, part numbers, and accessories, and mounting instructions for the FOX USB Extender. Topics that are covered include: • Specifications • Part Numbers • Mounting the FOX USB Extender Specifications USB standards ........ USB 2.0, USB 1.1, USB 1.0 compatible USB data rates ........
  • Page 16 General Power supply ........External Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Output: 12 VDC, 1 A, 12 watts Power consumption Device FOX USB Extender Tx ..2.6 watts FOX USB Extender Rx ..11.5 watts Device and power supply FOX USB Extender Tx ..3.4 watts FOX USB Extender Rx ..
  • Page 17: Part Numbers

    Part Numbers FOX USB Extender Part Numbers Extender part numbers Part number FOX USB Tx (SM) 60-1234-12 FOX USB Rx (SM) 60-1234-22 FOX USB Tx (MM) 60-1234-11 FOX USB Rx (MM) 60-1234-21 Included Parts These items are included in each order for a FOX USB Extender transmitter or receiver: Included part numbers Part number 12V, 1A external power supply...
  • Page 18: Mounting The Fox Usb Extender

    Mounting the FOX USB Extender ATTENTION: Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only. Any of the units can be placed on a tabletop or behind a display, mounted on a rack shelf, or mounted under or through a desk or other furniture. The receiver can be mounted to a projector bracket.
  • Page 19 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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