Extron UCS FT 901 USB 5 Gbps Extenders User Guide
- May 15, 2024
- Extron
Table of Contents
Setup Guide
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.
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)
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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).
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Connect a multimode fiber optic cable from the output port of the transmitter to the input port of the receiver (5).
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Once the cable is connected to both the transmitter and receiver, the front panel Link LEDs light steadily (C).
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Mount the devices, if appropriate.
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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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