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This section provides the specifications, part numbers, and accessories, and mounting 
instructions for the FOX USB Extender. Topics that are covered include:

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Specifications

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Mounting the FOX USB Extender

Specifications

 USB

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 ...........   30 km (18.64 miles) with singlemode (SM) cables 

300 m (985') with 62.5 µm OM1 multimode (MM) cables 
1 km (3280') with 50 µm OM2 multimode (MM) cables 
2 km (6561') with 50 µm OM3/OM4 2000 MHz bandwidth laser optimized 
multimode cables

NOTE:

  Operating distance is approximate. These are typical maximum distances that may vary depending on 

factors such as fiber type, fiber bandwidth, connector splicing, losses, modal or chromatic dispersion, 
environmental factors, and kinks.

 USB host 

 FOX USB Extender Tx

Number/signal type ........................   1 USB (supports USB 2.0, 1.1, 1.0 speeds)
Connectors ....................................   1 female USB type B

 Interconnection between transmitter and receiver

Connectors ....................................   2 LC

 

connectors

Nominal peak wavelength ..............   850 nm for MM, 1310 nm for SM
Data rate ........................................   600 Mbps
Transmission power ........................   -5 dBm, typical
Maximum receiver sensitivity

Singlemode .............................   -18 dBm, typical
Multimode ...............................   -12 dBm, typical

Optical loss budget

Singlemode .............................   13 dB, maximum
Multimode ...............................   7 dB, maximum

 USB hub 

 FOX USB Extender Rx

Number/signal type ........................   (1) 4-port USB hub
Connectors ....................................   4 female USB type A

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FOX USB Extender • Reference Information

Summary of Contents for FOX USB Rx (MM)

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Page 3: ...NOTE This unit was tested with shielded I O cables on the peripheral devices Shielded cables must be used to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits For more information on safety guidelines regu...

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Page 5: ...g Overview 4 Connections 5 System Startup and Operation 6 Indications 6 Startup 7 Operation 7 Troubleshooting 8 Reference Information 9 Specifications 9 Part Numbers 11 FOX USB Extender Part Numbers 1...

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Page 7: ...ltimode or singlemode which define the effective range of transmission Multimode Long distance up to 2 km 1 2 miles depending on the fiber cable Singlemode Very long distance up to 30 km 18 75 miles N...

Page 8: ...TICAL Rx Tx FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus DVI OVER TEMP AUDIO CONFIG OPTICAL Rx Tx LINK LINK AUDIO DVI D INPUT FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus RS 232 OVER FIBER ALARM Tx Rx 1 2 12V 1 0A MAX POWER FOXBOX Tx HDMI OPTICAL HDMI...

Page 9: ...ignals long distances over two fiber optic cables Up to 30 km 18 75 miles on singlemode cables One inch high quarter rack width metal enclosures With low profile enclosures the transmitter and receive...

Page 10: ...d receiver can be placed on a tabletop behind a display mounted on a rack shelf or mounted under a desk or tabletop The receiver can be mounted on a projector bracket Mounting details are included in...

Page 11: ...installation must always be in accordance with applicable provisions of National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 article 75 and the Canadian Electrical Code part 1 section 16 The power supply shall not...

Page 12: ...to 500 mA to connected USB peripherals requiring power System Startup and Operation Indications LINK HOST ACTIVITY FOX USB EXTENDER Tx LINK ACTIVITY 1 HOST HUB 2 3 4 FOX USB EXTENDER Rx Receiver Tran...

Page 13: ...uter and boot the computer After the computer starts the transmitter Host LED lights indicating HOST communication between the PC and transmitter hub controller Shortly after the receiver Host LED lig...

Page 14: ...12 VDC supply is connected and operating properly The 12 VDC supply is not connected or defective Link Both the transmitter and receiver have power and the fiber optic cables are connected properly T...

Page 15: ...NOTE Operating distance is approximate These are typical maximum distances that may vary depending on factors such as fiber type fiber bandwidth connector splicing losses modal or chromatic dispersio...

Page 16: ...11 4 BTU hr FOX USB Extender Rx 18 3 BTU hr Mounting Rack mount Yes with optional rack shelf or rack mounting brackets Furniture or wall mount Yes with optional mounting kits Enclosure type Metal Enc...

Page 17: ...Fiber cable assemblies MHR Mini High Resolution Cable Part Number 4LC MM LC to LC Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies 26 652 nn 2LC OM4 MM P LC to LC Laser Optimized Multimode Fiber Optic Cable As...

Page 18: ...the kit UL Guidelines for Rack Mounting The following Underwriters Laboratories UL guidelines pertain to the installation of a FOX USB Extender unit into a rack 1 Elevated operating ambient If install...

Page 19: ...Europe and Africa Extron Europe Hanzeboulevard 10 3825 PH Amersfoort The Netherlands China Extron China 686 Ronghua Road Songjiang District Shanghai 201611 China Asia Extron Asia 135 Joo Seng Road 04...

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