The Extron FOX USB Extender Plus is a fiber optic transmitter and receiver set for long haul transmission of USB signals over fiber optic cabling. Engineered for reliability and exceptional performance, it uses Extron all‑digital technology to deliver a perfect signal. This fiber optic extender is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0 devices with transfer data rates up to 480 Mbps. Designed specifically for AV systems, the FOX USB Extender Plus includes many integrator friendly features such as peripheral emulation, an active four‑port hub that supplies 5 Volts, 500 mA per port, and real‑time system monitoring. Compact, low‑profile enclosures allow for discreet installation.
As part of the extensive FOX Series of fiber optic products from Extron, the FOX USB Extender Plus can be used for simple point-to-point applications or in combination with FOX Series matrix switchers for support of enterprise-wide installations. Used in conjunction with an Extron FOX Series DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, or VGA extender, the FOX USB Extender Plus is capable of transmitting Keyboard-Video-Mouse - KVM signals very long distances over a fiber optic infrastructure.
The FOX USB Extender Plus enables direct connection of USB peripherals to a host computer at extreme distances, eliminating the need for additional IP network drops, equipment, software, or drivers. This simplifies integration in KVM applications by avoiding IT-specific design criteria that may be in conflict with the needs of KVM switching in professional AV installations.
The transmitter features peripheral emulation to support uninterrupted communication between the host and the USB device, ensuring trouble-free boot up of the host. For simplified integration, the receiver features an active four-port hub that supplies 5 Volts, 500 mA per port to power attached devices. Also, LED indicators provide visual confirmation of system activity.
The extender is ideal for a wide range of applications requiring long haul transmission of USB signals with data rates up to 480 Mbps. Peripheral emulation ensures reliable communication, even without a tie being made to a connected device. In addition, fiber optic transmission of content is inherently secure and immune to outside interference.
The FOX USB Extender Plus supports USB peripherals such as interactive whiteboards, keyboards, mice, mass storage devices, webcams, headsets and speakers, along with other USB devices in a wide variety of environments. For secure environments, the FOX USB Extender Plus HID model is designed to ensure that only authorized device types are recognized. It allows connection of a keyboard, mouse, smart card reader, or similar USB device, and prevents connection of unauthorized hardware, such as a storage device.
The fiber optic extender features industry standard LC-type connectivity and is available in two formats: multimode and singlemode. The FOX USB Extender Plus MM supports multimode fiber at 850 nm, which is typically used within buildings, between floors, or at facilities with moderate-range transmission distances up to 2 km (1.25 miles). The FOX USB Extender Plus SM supports singlemode fiber at 1310 nm, offering long-range USB transmission capability over extreme distances of up to 30 km (18.75 miles). It is used in very large facilities such as airports and stadiums, as well as connecting over long distances between facilities such as at a university campus or medical complex.
FOX T/R USB Extender Plus | |||
USB | |||
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USB host support | xHCI (USB 3.0), EHCI (USB 2.0), OHCI/UHCI (USB 1.1) | ||
USB traffic types | Low speed (1.5 Mbps), full speed (12 Mbps), high speed (480 Mbps) | ||
USB host — Tx units | |||
Number/signal type | 1 USB | ||
Connectors | 1 female USB type B | ||
Interconnection between transmitter and receiver | |||
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Connectors | 2 LC | ||
Nominal peak wavelength | 850 nm for multimode 1310 nm for singlemode | ||
Data rate | 600 Mbps | ||
Transmission power | -5 dBm, typical | ||
Maximum receiver sensitivity | |||
Singlemode | -18 dBm, typical | ||
Multimode | -12 dBm, typical | ||
Optical loss budget | |||
Singlemode | 13 dB, maximum | ||
Multimode | 7 dB, maximum | ||
Signal transmission distance | 30 km (18.64 miles) with singlemode (SM) cables 300 m (985 feet) with 62.5 µm OM1 multimode (MM) cables 1 km (3280 feet) with 50 µm OM2 multimode (MM) cables 2 km (6541 feet) with 50 µm OM3/OM4 2000 MHz bandwidth laser optimized multimode cables | ||
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USB hub — Rx units | |||
Number/signal type | (1) 4-port USB hub | ||
Connectors | 4 female USB type A | ||
General | |||
Power supply | External Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Output: 12 VDC, 1 A | ||
Power consumption | |||
Transmitter | |||
Device | Singlemode: 3.3 watts Multimode: 3.2 watts | ||
Device and power supply | Singlemode: 4.4 watts Multimode: 4.1 watts | ||
Receiver | |||
Device | Singlemode: 13.3 watts Multimode: 13.0 watts | ||
Device and power supply | Singlemode: 15.9 watts Multimode: 15.5 watts | ||
Temperature/humidity | Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing | ||
Cooling | Convection, no vents | ||
Thermal dissipation | |||
Transmitter | |||
Device | Singlemode: 11.3 BTU/hr Multimode: 10.7 BTU/hr | ||
Device and power supply | Singlemode: 14.8 BTU/hr Multimode: 13.9 BTU/hr | ||
Receiver | |||
Device | Singlemode: 11.0 BTU/hr Multimode: 10.2 BTU/hr | ||
Device and power supply | Singlemode: 19.9 BTU/hr Multimode: 18.8 BTU/hr | ||
Mounting | |||
Rack mount | Yes, with optional rack shelf or rack mounting brackets | ||
Furniture or wall mount | Yes, with optional mounting kits | ||
Enclosure type | Metal | ||
Enclosure dimensions | 1.0" H x 4.3" W x 6.0" D (quarter rack width) (2.5 cm H x 10.9 cm W x 15.2 cm D) (Depth excludes connectors.) | ||
Product weight | 1 lb (0.5 kg) | ||
Shipping weight | 2 lbs (1 kg) | ||
Vibration | ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association) | ||
Regulatory compliance | |||
Safety | CE, c-UL, KCC, UL | ||
EMI/EMC | CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI Class A | ||
Environmental | Complies with the appropriate requirements of RoHS, WEEE | ||
Product warranty | 3 years parts and labor | ||
Everlast power supply warranty | 7 years parts and labor | ||
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