Extron UCS FT 901 Fiber Optic USB 5 Gbps Extender Owner’s Manual

UCS FT 901 and UCS FR 902 User Guide

UCS FT 901 Fiber Optic USB 5 Gbps Extender

The UCS FT 901 and UCS FR 902 extend USB signals from USB 3.2, 2.0, and 1.1 peripheral devices up to 985 ft (300 meters) to a USB 3.2 host computer over multimode fiber optic cable with super speed data transfer rate of up to 5 Gbps.
The transmitter features a USB Type-C connector. The receiver features a built-in active two-port hub that supplies up to 5 V, 1.5 A each port, to power attached devices.
The UCS FT 901 and UCS FR 902 are 1 inch (25 mm) high, 3 inches (76 mm) deep, one-eighth rack (transmitter) and quarter rack (reciever) wide. They can be mounted to a rack or under furniture, or placed on a tabletop.
NOTE:

• This product supports USB data ONLY. DisplayPort Alt Mode and Power Delivery are NOT supported.
• The use of USB 2.0 hub on the UCS FR 902 is not recommended. If a USB hub is needed, Extron recommends using a USB 3.2 hub. Please contact your Extron AE for more details.

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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference. This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user.
NOTE: For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the “Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide” on the Extron website.

Features

• Point-to-point transmission — Extends USB peripherals up to 985 ft (300 meters) over fiber optic cable for point-to-point applications.
• Supports USB 3.2, 2.0, and 1.1 devices — Supports bulk, control, interrupt, and isochronous transfers as defined by the USB specification.
• Provides data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps — Allows for the use of USB 3.2 cameras and other USB conference room peripherals requiring high bandwidth support.
• Integrated dual-port devices — The receiver has two integrated USB ports, which provide up to 5 volts,1.5 amps on each port. Allows simultaneous connection to multiple peripheral devices such as USB cameras, docks, all-in-one conference systems, interactive displays, annotation devices, mass storage, keyboards, and mice in pro AV environments.
• Real-time status LED indicators for troubleshooting and monitoring — Front panel LED indicators provide visual confirmation of active host and link status.
• Rack and furniture mountable — Low-profile, 1-inch (2.5 cm) high, 3-inch deep (7.6 cm), eighth rack wide (UCS FT 901) and quarter rack wide (UCS FR 902) metal enclosures enable discreet installation, such as beneath a table or behind a display. One (1) ZipClip 100 and two (2) ZipClip 200 mounting accessories are included.
• VBUS powered transmitter — UCS FT 901 can be powered by host PC or included external power supply.
• External Extron Everlast power supply included — Provides worldwide power compatibility with high-demonstrated reliability and low power consumption.
• Extron Everlast Power Supply is covered by a 7-year parts and labor warranty

Specifications

Product specifications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

Application Diagram

Figure 1. UCS FT 901 and UCS FR 902 Application Diagram
UL Rack Mounting Guidelines
The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the safe installation in a rack:

1. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore, install in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma = + 122 F, + 50 C) specified by Extron.
2. Reduced air flow — Install the equipment in a rack so that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
3. Mechanical loading — Mount the equipment in the rack so that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
4. Circuit overloading — Connect the equipment to the supply circuit and consider the effect the circuit overloading might have on an overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
5. Reliable earthing (grounding) — Maintain reliable grounding of rack-mounted equipment. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (such as use of power strips).

Rear Panel Connections

Figure 2. Transmitter Rear Panel Connectors
Figure 3. Receiver Rear Panel Connectors
A Power connector —

• Transmitter — Connect the provided 0.5 A max. external power supply to this 2-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector.

• Receiver — Connect the provided 2.0 A max. external power supply to this 2-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector.
  ATTENTION:

• The power supply must not be permanently fixed to the building structure or similar structures.

• Do not mount the power supply in air handling spaces or in wall cavities.

• The installation must always be in accordance with the applicable provisions of National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, article 725 and the Canadian Electrical Code part 1, section 16.

• The power supply must be located within the same vicinity as the Extron AV processing equipment in an ordinary location, Pollution Degree 2, secured to a podium, a desk, or an equipment rack within a dedicated closet.

• Always use a power supply provided by or specified by Extron. Use of an unauthorized power supply voids all regulatory compliance certification and may cause damage to the supply and the end product.

• If not provided with a power supply, this product is intended to be supplied by a power source marked “Class 2” or “LPS” and rated at 12 VDC, minimum 1.5 A.

B Host (Input) connector — Connect a USB Type A-to-C or USB Type C-to-C cable between this USB C port and a USB 3.2 port of a host device. The UCS FT 901 can be powered by a connected host via VBUS power or by external power supply.
NOTE: The transmitter is compatible with USB 3.2 host ports ONLY. USB 3.2 connectors are either blue Type A, Type C, or labeled with SuperSpeed trident logo (see images at right). C Fiber I/O connectors —

• Transmitter — Connects multimode fiber optic cable from the receiver Input connectors to the transmitter Output connectors.
• Receiver — Connects multimode fiber optic cable from the transmitter Output connectors to the receiver Input connectors.

D USB Devices connectors — The two built-in female USB Type A connectors are USB 3.2, 2.0, and 1.1 compatible, providing +5 VDC at up to 1.5 A to connected USB peripherals requiring power.

Cabling and Setup

Figure 4 shows connections for the UCS FT 901 and UCS FR 902.
Figure 4. Transmitter and Receiver Connection with Two External Power Supplies

Installation Procedure

ATTENTION:

• Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only.

To ensure proper operation, the transmitter, receiver, USB host, and USB peripherals must be connected properly and in the sequence described here (see figure 4).

1. Power off all devices that will be directly connected to the receiver.

2. Wire each of the two provided power supplies to their 2-pole captive screw connectors (see figure 5). Figure 5. Wiring the Power Connector for the UCS FT 901 and FR 902
   NOTE: The UCS FT 901 (transmitter) can also be powered by the host device, without the need for the external power supply.

3. Plug the two power supply connectors into their respective transmitter or receiver rear panel connectors (see figure 4, 3).
   Connect the 6 Watt power supply (1) to the transmitter, and the 24 Watt (2) to the receiver.
   The green Power LED (see figure 6, A, on the next page) on the front panel of each device lights when each device is powered on.

4. Connect a USB Type A-to-C or Type C-to-C cable from the host device to the transmitter Host port (4). The Host LED (figure 6,
   B) will light, indicating that communication between the transmitter and host device has been established.

5. Connect a multimode fiber optic cable from the Output port of the transmitter to the Input port of the receiver (figure 4,5).
   The transmitter and receiver front panel Link LEDs will light steadily (figures 6 and 7,C).

6. If appropriate, choose a location and mount the transmitter and receiver
   • For rack mounting, fasten the enclosure to the rack or rack shelf.
   • For furniture mounting, see ZipClip 100 and 200 Mounting Installation on the next page.
   • For table mounting, attach the provided four rubber feet to the bottom of the unit and place it where desired.

7. Power on the host computer. On the transmitter, the Host and Link LEDs (B and C) light when the computer recognizes the transmitter, and when the transmitter and receiver are connected with each other.

8. Connect up to two USB peripheral devices (such as a camera, keyboard, touchpanel or printer) to the receiver USB ports (figure 4,6).

The system is now ready to operate.

Front Panel Features

Figure 6. Transmitter Front Panel
Figure 7. Receiver Front Panel
A Power LED — This green LED lights to indicate that the unit is receiving power.
B Host LED — This green LED lights when the transmitter is powered, and communicating with the host PC.
C Link LED — This green LED lights when the transmitter and receiver are connected by a fiber optic cable, receiving power.

ZipClip 100 and 200 Installation and Mounting

Both the UCS FT 901 and UCS FR 902, alongside their respective external power supplies (PS 1205 C and PS 1215 C), can be mounted under a desk, onto a wall or other furniture using the ZipClip 200 and 100 (included). See ZipClip mounting options at www.extron.com.

1. Mount the ZipClip 200 to an under-desk mounting surface or to a rack rail using the four included mounting screws (see figure 8).
   For the receiver power supply (PS 1215 C), also mount the ZipClip 100, adjacent to the ZipClip 200.

2. Mount the UCS transmitter or receiver to the ZipCaddy 200.
   If mounting the transmitter, also mount its external power supply (PS 1205 C) as follows:
   Align the mounting holes on the bottom of the UCS unit with the mounting holes on the ZipCaddy (see figure 9), and fasten the screws.
   NOTE: The r eceiver power supply (PS 1215 C) attaches directly to the ZipClip 100 (see figure 10 on the next page).

3. The transmitter (with power supply) or receiver can now be easily attached and detached from the ZipClip 200 mounting location, using the quick-release tab.
   The receiver power supply (PS 1215 C) can be attached and detached from the ZipClip 100 (no ZipCaddy necessary).

System Operation

No drivers are required for a host PC to function with the UCS FT 901 and UCS FR 902. The transmitter is detected by the operating system, and appropriate USB drivers are loaded. Certain USB peripherals, such as gaming keyboards, USB interactive white boards, scanners, printers, and similar devices, require specific drivers installed on the PC. To obtain drivers, see the USB device installation instructions or the peripheral device manufacturer website.
The system is fully operational when the transmitter, receiver, PC or USB host, and peripherals are connected and powered.
If problems are encountered, ensure that all cables are routed and connected properly, and that the latest drivers for each peripheral are installed.

Troubleshooting

USB signals are generally reliable, but are susceptible to bad connections or signal losscables that are too long. The fiber optic cables can have the same issues. To avoid loss of data and communication, follow these guidelines:

• The USB cables that connect the transmitter to the host, or the receiver to peripheral devices, should not exceed 6 feet (1.8 meters).
• When connecting the host or peripherals, use only cables designed for USB signals.
• Avoid or limit the use of adapters.
• The UCS FT 901 and UCS FR 902 work as described in point-to-point applications. Do not use additional adapters, patch panels, or couplers with USB cables or fiber optic cables. Additional links in the signal chain can result in reduction of signal integrity and overall system performance.
  When properly connected and operating, the transmitter and receiver Power LEDs, Link LEDs and Host LEDs are lit. Front panel LEDs are also useful for troubleshooting. The following table outlines the status indicated by each LED:

| Transmitter| Receiver
---|---|---
LED Indicator| On| Off| On| Off
Power| Transmitter is connected to a host PC or 12 VDC power supply, and is operating
properly.| Transmitter is NOT connected to a host PC or 12 VDC power supply, or is defective.| 12 VDC power supply is connected and operating properly.| 12 VDC power supply is not connected, or is defective.
Link| Both transmitter and receiver have power, and are connected properly by a multimode fiber optic cable.| If both Power LEDs are on, the multimode fiber optic cable is
not connected or is improperly wired.
If either Power LED is off, see the Power LED troubleshooting instructions above.| Both transmitter and receiver have power, and are connected properly
by a multimode fiber optic cable.| If both Power LEDs are on, the multimode fiber optic cable is not connected or is improperly wired.
If either Power LED is off, see the Power LED troubleshooting instructions, above.
Host| When transmitter power LED is on, this Host LED lights when communication with host PC is established.| If transmitter power LED is on, USB cable is not connected.| N/A| N/A

For information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide on the Extron website.

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