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:
zz USB Extender Tx/Rx in quarter rack width, 3 inch deep, 1 inch high metal enclosures zz USB Extender AAP Tx/Rx for
zz USB Extender D (Decora) Tx/Rx for
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.
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USB
HUB 3 
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If the USB host is capable of supplying power, a transmitter power supply is not required.
The receiver must have a power supply connected.
Ground +12 VDC
External
Power Supply
(12 VDC, 1 A )
Four USB 2.0 compatible type A female connectors provide +5 VDC at up to
500 mA to connected USB peripherals.
Ground +12 VDC
External
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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