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 Mbp and
data transmission up to 450 ft (135 m) 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
z
z
USB Extender Tx/Rx in quarter rack width, 3 inch deep, 1 inch high metal enclosures
USB Extender AAP Tx/Rx for double-space Architectural Adapter Plate openings
USB Extender D (Decora) Tx/Rx for one-gang wall box or mud ring mounting
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 a USB Extender.
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.
Laptop
Keyboard
USB
USB
Transmitter
Receiver
HUB
HOST
POWER
12V
POWER
12V
0.4A MAX.
1.0A MAX.
1
3
4
DO NOT
CONNECT
TO LAN
DO NOT
2
CONNECT
TO LAN
LINK
LINK
If the USB host is capable of supplying power,
a transmitter power supply is not required.
Four USB 2.0 compatible type A female
connectors provide +5 VDC at up to
500 mA to connected USB peripherals.
The receiver must have a power supply connected.
Ground
+12 VDC
Ground
+12 VDC
External
External
Power Supply
(12 VDC, 1 A )
Power Supply
(12 VDC, 1 A )
Run All Cables
Connect the transmitter and receiver as shown above.
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.
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