Extron electronics Tx-Rx, AAP Tx-Rx, Decora Tx-Rx Setup 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® 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 Mbps and data transmission up to 450feet (135meters) 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 inches 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 the 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.

LINK

Keyboard

HUB

1

DO NOT

CONNECT

2

TO LAN

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

3

4

G

Ground

G

+12 VDC

Run All Cables

Connect the transmitter and receiver as shown above. Do not connect AC power at this time.

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 )

Ground

GG

+12 VDC

External

Power Supply

(12 VDC, 1 A )

1

Apply Power to the USB Extenders

Transmitters

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1. Connect AC power to the external power supply for the receiver. The power LED (

applied.

2. Connect power to the transmitter as appropriate for the power source.

z If you are using an external supply, the power LED (

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

A

Link LED (B) on both the transmitter and receiver also lights to indicate proper link cable connection.

z If you are 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.

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.

A

A

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.

Receivers

1

2

A

A

A

HOST

AA

ACTIVITY

HOST

LINK

B

C

HUBACTIVITY

3

4

USB EXTENDER AAP Rx

C

B

ACTIVITY

LINK

HOST

) on the receiver lights when power is

ACTIVITY

LINK HOST

USB EXTENDER AAP Tx

BC

USB Extender Tx D

HOST

3

1

2

4

USB Extender Tx

C

LINK

B

D

1

3

2

4

USB Extender Rx

USB Extender Rx D

AA

B
C

A

A

D

B
C

USB Extender Tx

Twisted Pair Transmitter
for USB Peripherals

DO NOT

CAT 5/5e/6/7

LINK

CONNECT

HOST

TO LAN

up to 450' (135 m)

POWER

12V

0.4A MAX

USB

RS-232

RS-232

RESET

LAN

MOUSE

USB

KEYBOARD

B/

DVI

MTP

B-Y

OUT

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POWER

12V

1.0A MAX
LINK

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USB Extender Rx

Twisted Pair Receive
for USB Peripherals

HUB

3

4

1

2

DO NOT

USB

CONNECT
TO LAN

USB Touchscreen
Display

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NOTE: Some USB devices may cause an

inrush current that exceeds the USB limit
of 500 mA to the receiver of the extenders.
In this case, you may need to connect the
USB device to two of the receiver Hub
ports using a USB Y cable to ensure that
the peripheral device operates properly.

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