VigilLink VLEX-U2CT050-TR USB2.0 Over CAT Extender User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- VigilLink
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VigilLink VLEX-U2CT050-TR USB2.0 Over CAT Extender
Thank you for purchasing this product
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully
before connecting, operating, or adjusting this product. Please keep this
manual for future reference.
Surge protection device recommended
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by
electrical spikes, surges, electric shocks, lightning strikes, etc. Use of
surge protection systems is highly recommended to protect and extend the life
of your equipment.
Caution
The product requires the use of UTP connectors. Please connect in the direct
interconnection method and do not cross-connect.
Introduction
The USB 2.0 Extender can extend the USB signal up to 50m/164ft via a single CAT5/5e/6 cable (The transmission distance can only be up to 40m/131ft for some USB 2.0 Hubs). For the transmitter, the USB-B port is connected to a PC. For the receiver, you can connect the two USB ports to devices with USB ports such as a U disk or printer, etc. In addition, you need to connect a 5V/1A power supply to the receiver. The product can be widely used for long-distance signal transmission between a PC and USB devices. Simple plug and play, no drive and setting installation required.
Features
- Supports USB 2.0 protocol, transmission rate up to 480Mbps
- USB signal can be extended up to 50m*/164ft via CAT5/5e/6 cable
- The transmitter supports one USB-B port input
- The receiver supports two USB 2.0 ports output
- The transmitter is powered by the device connected to its USB-B port; the Receiver is powered by connecting a DC 5V/1A power supply
- Simple plug and play, no drive and setting installation required
- Compact design for easy and flexible installation
- Subject to the USB 2.0 protocol, when using this product, each additional level of Hub between Host and Device in the entire link will shorten the CAT cable transmission distance by about 12m/39ft.
Package Contents
- 1× USB 2.0 Extender (Transmitter)
- 1× USB 2.0 Extender (Receiver)
- 1× USB cable (USB-B male head to USB-A male head, 1m)
- 1× 5V/1A Power Adapter
- 1× User Manual
Specifications
Technical
USB Protocol| USB 2.0
Transmission Rate| Up to 480Mbps
Transmission Distance| 50m/164ft ( Note: The transmission distance can
only up to 40m/131ft for some USB 2.0 Hub)
ESD Protection| Human-body Model:
±8kV (Air-gap discharge) , ±4kV (Contact discharge)
Connections
Transmitter| Input port: 1 x USB (To PC) [USB-B, female] Output port: 1 x CAT
[RJ45, female]
Receiver| Input port: 1 x CAT [RJ45, female] Output port: 2 x USB 2.0 [USB-A,
female]
Mechanical
Housing| Metal Enclosure
Color| Black
Dimensions| Transmitter / Receiver: 82mm (W)×49mm (D)×20mm (H)
Weight| Transmitter / Receiver: 100g
Power Supply| Input: AC100~240V 50/60Hz Output: DC 5V/1A
Power Consumption| Transmitter: 0.7W, Receiver: 1W
Operating Temperature| 0°C ~ 40°C / 32°F ~ 104°F
Storage Temperature| -20°C ~ 60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F
Relative Humidity| 20~90% RH (non-condensing)
Operation Controls and Functions
Transmitter Panel
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|
1
| ****
USB port
| Use the included USB cable (USB-B male head to USB-A male head) to connect a PC.
Note: The PC can control the devices connected to the USB port of the receiver.
2| Power LED| The green LED will illuminate when transmitter is provided power
supply by USB-B port’s device.
3| CAT port| The CAT port is connected to the receiver’s CAT port with
CAT5/5e/6 cable.
Receiver Panel
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USB 2.0 ports | Two USB extension ports, connected to devices with USB ports |
such as printer or U disk, etc.
2| Power LED| The green LED will illuminate when the receiver is connected
with the power supply.
3| DC 5V| Plug 5V/1A DC power supply into the unit and connect the adapter to
an AC outlet.
4| CAT port| The CAT port is connected to the transmitter’s CAT port with
CAT5/5e/6 cable.
Application Example
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