FOX T/R USB Extender Plus • Setup Guide
The FOX T/R USB Extender Plus is a USB transmitter and receiver pair that extends USB signals
over fiber optic cabling. It is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0 devices with transfer
data rates up to 480 Mbps. It features peripheral emulation, an active four-port hub that supplies 5 Volts, 500 mA per port,
and real-time system monitoring. It is also compatible with Extron FOX matrix switchers for signal distribution systems up to
1000x1000 and larger. The FOX T/R USB Extender Plus units are housed in quarter rack wide, 6 inches (15 cm) deep, 1 inch
(2.5 cm) high metal enclosures.
The transmitter and receiver are available in two versions, differentiated by the type of fiber optic cable, multimode or singlemode,
that defines their effective range of transmission:
•
Singlemode
— Very long distance, up to 30 kilometers (18.6 miles)
•
Multimode
— Long distance, up to 2 kilometers (6,561 feet)
NOTE:
The multimode and singlemode units are physically and functionally identical, with the exception of the effective
range of transmission. In this guide, all instructions apply to either transmission mode unless otherwise specified.
This guide provides basic instructions for an experienced installer to set up and operate the fiber optic Extron FOX T/R USB
Extender Plus transmitter and receiver.
Installation
WARNING:
These units output continuous invisible light, which may be harmful to the eyes. Use with caution. For additional
safety, plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber optic cable is unplugged.
AVERTISSEMENT :
Ces unités
émettent
une lumière invisible en continu (conforme à la classe 1) qui peut être dangereux
pour les yeux, à utiliser avec précaution. Branchez la protection contre la poussière dans l’ensemble émetteur/récepteur
lorsque le câble fibre optique est débranché.
ATTENTION:
•
Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only.
•
L’installation et l’entretien doivent être effectués uniquement par un électricien qualifié.
Connecting Cables
For proper operation, the transmitter, receiver, USB host, and peripherals must be connected properly as shown in figure 1 and
described in the
USB
USB
HOST
POWER
1.0A MAX
12V
1
2
3
4
OPTICAL
Rx
Tx
OPTICAL
Rx
Tx
OUTPUTS
POWER
1.0A MAX
12V
Keyboard
INPUT
Host
Computer
Four female USB 2.0 compatible type A
connectors p5 VDC at up to
500 mA to connected USB peripherals.
Transmitter
Receiver
SM or MM Fiber Cable
Ground
+12 VDC
External
Power Supply
(12 VDC, 1 A )
G
G
Ground
+12 VDC
External
Power Supply
(12 VDC, 1 A)
G
G
NOTE:
If the USB host is capable of supplying power, a
transmitter power supply is not required. The
receiver must have a power supply connected.
1A MA
X
100-240V 50-60H
z
1A MA
X
100-240V 50-60Hz
Figure 1.
Connecting Cables for the FOX T/R USB Extender Plus System
1
IMPOR
TANT
:
Go to www
.extron.com for the
complete user guide and installation
instructions befor
e connecting the
product to the power sour
ce.
