User Guide Fiber Optic Extenders FOX USB Extender Fiber Optic Extender for USB Peripherals 68-2097-01 Rev.
Safety Instructions • English Warning This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.
FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Contents Introduction............................................. 1 Reference Information............................ 9 About this Guide.............................................. 1 About the FOX USB Extender............................ 1 Features............................................................ 3 Specifications.................................................... 9 Part Numbers.................................................. 11 FOX USB Extender Part Numbers.................
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Introduction WARNING: The FOX USB Extender Transmitter and Receiver units output continuous invisible light, which may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution. • Do not look into the rear panel fiber optic cable connectors or into the fiber optic cables themselves. • Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber cable is unplugged.
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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 • Transmits USB signals long distances over two fiber optic cables — Up to 30 km (18.75 miles) on singlemode cables.
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. The receiver can be mounted on a projector bracket.
Connections BYPASS 1 OPTICAL 1 2 3 Tx POWER 12V 1.0A MAX Rx 2 EMULATION 4 HUB LINK LINK Rx LINK Tx HOST 12V 0.3A MAX LINK 1 3 2 4 OPTICAL 1 3 5 Figure 3. Rear Panel Connectors a 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.
d 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. NOTES: • The FOX USB Extender system supports up to four USB hubs connected to the receiver when the DIP switch on the transmitter is in the Bypass position.
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 1 BYPASS 1 2 OPTICAL Tx POWER 12V 1.0A MAX HUB 2 EMULATION 2 USB Rx LINK Rx LINK Tx HOST 12V 0.3A MAX 4 Receiver LINK 3 Transmitter POWER Keyboard USB LINK Laptop 1 3 2 4 OPTICAL Four USB 2.0 compatible type A female connectors provide +5 VDC at up to 500 mA to connected USB peripherals.
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). • Avoid or limit the use of adapters. • The FOX USB Extender works as described in point-to-point applications.
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 USB standards �������������������������������� USB 2.0, USB 1.1, USB 1.0 compatible USB data rates �������������������������������� Low speed (1.
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 ��������� 13.
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 IEC power cords (qty.
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. Tabletop Use Affix the four included rubber feet to the bottom of the unit and place it in any convenient location.
Extron Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase.
