Extron electronics Tx-Rx Setup Manual

USB Extenders • Setup Guide
This guide provides basic instructions for an experienced technician to install and operate the
Extron USB Extenders. The USB Extender Series includes the USB Extender Tx-Rx, AAP Tx-Rx,
and Decora Tx-Rx. They are USB transmitter and receiver pairs that extend the usable distance of USB 1.0, 1.1, and
®
2.0 standards with data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps and data transmission up to 450 feet (135 meters) with standard
Category 5/5e/6/6e/7 cable.
The rack mountable Tx-Rx, AAP mountable Tx-Rx, and Decora Tx-Rx models can be mixed.
Mount the USB Extenders
The USB Extender series includes transmitters and receivers in three form factors to provide a variety of mounting options,
including:
z USB Extender Tx-Rx in quarter rack width, 3 inches deep, 1 inch high metal enclosures
USB Extender AAP Tx-Rx for double-space Architectural Adapter Plate openings
z
USB Extender D (Decora) Tx-Rx for one-gang wall box or mud ring mounting
z
Choose the appropriate mounting location and install the USB Extender transmitter and receiver following instructions supplied
with the mounting kit. If the rear panel connectors will be covered after mounting, make all connections prior to permanently
mounting the USB Extender.
Laptop
USB
Transmitter
HOST
POWER
12V
0.4A MAX.
If the USB host is capable of supplying power,
a transmitter power supply is not required.
The receiver must have a power supply connected.
G Ground
+12 VDC
Run All Cables
Connect the transmitter and receiver as shown above. Do not connect AC power at this time.
NOTE:
The host and hub connectors of the AAP and Decora models are on the front panel. The host connection on the
AAP and Decora transmitter is a female mini USB Type B. Connection and operation are the same as the rack mount
Tx-Rx models.
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.
DO NOT
CONNECT
TO LAN
LINK
G
External
Power Supply
(12 VDC, 1 A )
Keyboard
Receiver
POWER
12V
1.0A MAX.
1
DO NOT
2
CONNECT
TO LAN
LINK
Four USB 2.0 compatible type A female
connectors provide +5 VDC at up to
500 mA to connected USB peripherals.
Ground
G G
+12 VDC
USB
HUB
3
4
External
Power Supply
(12 VDC, 1 A )
1