Extron electronic TX-RX, AAP TX-RX, DECORA TX-RX User 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
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 USB Extender Tx/Rx in quarter rack width, 3 inch deep, 1 inch high metal enclosures

z 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

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:

Te rminate both ends identically, in accordance with
either the TIA/EIA T 568A or the TIA/EIA T 568B

Laptop

USB USB

Transmitter Receiver

POWER

12V

0.4A MAX.

HOST

DO NOT

CONNECT

TO LAN

If the USB host is capable of supplying power,
a transmitter power supply is not required.

The receiver must have a power supply connected.

wiring standard.

LINK

POWER

12V

1.0A MAX.

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Tx/Rx. They are USB transmitter and

Keyboard

HUB

LINK

1

DO NOT

CONNECT

TO LAN

2

Four USB 2.0 compatible type A female
connectors provide +5 VDC at up to
500 mA to connected USB peripherals.

3

4

Ground

+12 VDC

External

Power Supply

(12 VDC, 1 A )

Ground

+12 VDC

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.

External

Power Supply

(12 VDC, 1 A )

1

Extron

Transmitters

Apply Power to the USB Extenders

1. Connect the external power supply to the receiver.

The power LED (a) on the receiver lights when power is applied.

2. Connect power to the transmitter depending upon the power source.

z If using an external supply the power LED (

LED (b) on both the transmitter and receiver also lights to indicate proper link cable connection, or

z If using a computer USB port to power the transmitter, the transmitter Power and Link LEDs do not light until after

the laptop or PC is powered and booted up. The receiver Link LED lights once the transmitter is powered.

) of the transmitter lights when power is properly applied. The Link

a

Connect the Host (Transmitter)

1. Connect a USB cable from the PC or laptop USB port to the

transmitter Host port as shown on the previous page. The AAP and
Decora transmitters have a female mini USB Type B connector on the
front panel for this connection.

2. Reboot or power up the PC or laptop. The Host LED on the front

panel of the transmitter (c) lights when the PC recognizes the port.
If the PC is supplying transmitter power, the transmitter and receiver
Link LEDs (b) both light.

Connect the Hub (Receiver)

1. Connect up to four USB cables from peripheral devices to the

receiver Hub ports. The order of connection does not matter.

The Host LED on the receiver (c) lights as communications between
the USB transmitter and host occur.

2. As each peripheral is connected, the LED for the appropriate hub

port (d) lights when the PC has detected the device.

NOTE: The USB Extender receivers can supply up to 0.5 A to

each connected peripheral.

DO NOT

LINK

Extron
USB Extender TX

Twisted Pair Transmitter
for USB Peripherals

CONNECT

HOST

TO LAN

POWER

12V

0.4A MAX

USB

CAT 5/5e/6/7
up to 450' (135m)

abc

Receivers

1

2

HUB

3

4

1

2

DO NOT
CONNECT
TO LAN

POWER

12V

1.0A MAX
LINK

HOST

ACTIVITY

LINK HOST

USB EXTENDER AAP Tx

abc

ACTIVITY

HOST

LINK

HUBACTIVITY

USB Extender RX

Twisted Pair Receiver
for USB Peripherals

HOST

3

4

bac

LINK

USB EXTENDER AAP Rx

ACTIVITY

1

HOST

2

1

2

d

USB

USB Touchscreen
Display

USB Extender Tx

LINK

3

4

3

4

USB Extender Rx

c
b

a

b
c

USB Extender Tx D

a

d

b
c

USB Extender Rx D

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