Extron UCS FT 901 USB 5 Gbps Extenders User Guide

June 17, 2024
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Setup GuideExtron UCS FT 901 USB 5 Gbps Extenders UCS FT 901 and UCS FR 902

UCS FT 901 USB 5 Gbps Extenders

Important: Go to www.extron.com for the complete user guide, installation instruction and specification before connection the product to the power source.

This guide provides basic instructions for an experienced technician to install and configure the Extron UCS 900 Series. The UCS FT 901 and UCS FR 902 extends USB signals from USB 3.2, 2.0, and 1.1 peripheral devices located up to 820 feet (250 meters) away to a USB 3.2 host computer over multimode fiber optic cable, with a SuperSpeed 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 from each port to power attached devices.
See the UCS FT 901 and UCS FR 902 User Guide, available at www.extron.com, for more information.

NOTE:

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

Installation

ATTENTION: Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only.
Mounting
The UCS FT 901 and UCS FR 902 can be rack mounted, furniture mounted, or placed on a tabletop with the provided rubber feet.
For ZipClip mounting instructions, see the UCS FT 901 and UCS FR 902 User Guide at www.extron.com.
Connecting Cables

WARNING: Fiber optic connectors emit continuous invisible light, which may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution. Do not look into the fiber optic cable connectors or into the fiber optic cables themselves. Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber cable is unplugged.
The illustration below shows connections for the UCS FT 901 and UCS FR 902.
Extron UCS FT 901 USB 5 Gbps Extenders - Connecting Connecting Power
Power off all devices that will be directly connected to the receiver.
Wire the 24 W power supply (see previous page, 1) to the transmitter 2-pole captive screw connector (3), and the 6 W power supply (2) to the receiver (see the illustration at right for wiring instructions).
NOTE: The UCS FT 901 (transmitter) can also be powered by the Host device, without the need for the external power supply.
Once a unit receives power, the front panel Power LED (see the unit illustrations on the right,A ) lights. Connecting the Host (Transmitter)

  1. 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 on the transmitter (B ) lights as communication between the transmitter and host device is established.
    NOTE: The transmitter is compatible with USB 3.2 host ports ONLY. USB 3.2 ports are either blue Type A, Type C, or labeled with a SuperSpeed trident logo (see below).Extron UCS FT 901 USB 5 Gbps Extenders - Connecting
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Connecting 2

  2. Connect a multimode fiber optic cable from the output port of the transmitter to the input port of the receiver (5).

  3. Once the cable is connected to both the transmitter and receiver, the front panel Link LEDs light steadily (C).

  4. Mount the devices, if appropriate.

  5. Power on the host device. The transmitter (UCS FT 901) Host LED (B ) lights when the computer recognizes the transmitter.

Connecting the Devices (Receiver)
Connect up to two USB peripheral devices to the receiver devices ports (6). The order of connection does not matter. The UCS FR 902 (receiver) supplies up to 5 V, 1.5 A to each connected peripheral device.
The system is now ready to operate.
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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