Extron UCS FT 901 Fiber Optic SuperSpeed USB Extenders User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Extron
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UCS FT 901 and UCS FR 902 · Setup Guide
IMPORTANT:
Go to www.extron.com for the complete user guide installation instructions, and specifications before connecting 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 extend USB signals from USB 3. x, 2.0, and 1.1 peripheral devices located up to 492 feet (150 meters) away to a USB 3. x 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.x hub. Please contact your Extron AE for more details.
Installation
ATTENTION: Installation and service must be performed by authorized
personnel only.
ATTENTION : L’installation et l’entretien doivent être effectués
uniquement par un technicien qualifié.
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.
ADVERTISSEMENT : Les connecteurs de fibre optique émettent une lumière
invisible continue, qui peut être dangereuse pour les yeux ; à utiliser avec
précaution. Ne pas fixer directement les connecteurs optiques ou les câbles
fibre optique. Branchez les protections contre la poussière dans l’ensemble
émetteur/récepteur lorsque le câble fibre optique est débranché.
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 provided 24 W power supply (see previous page, 1 ) to the
receiver 2-pole captive screw connector ( 3 ), and the provided 6 W power
supply (
2 ) to the transmitter (see figure 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 unit illustrations to 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 (see previous page, 4 ). The HOST LED on the transmitter (see figure at right, B) lights as communication between the transmitter and host device is established.
NOTE: The transmitter is compatible with and must be connected to a USB -
x host ports ONLY. Ensure that the USB cable used between the USB port of the Host PC and transmitter input supports USB 3. x. USB 3. x 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 (see previous page, 5). POWER Tx Rx 1.5 A 12V –A MAX 1 2
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Once the cable is connected to both the transmitter and receiver, the front panel LINK LEDs light steadily (see figure above, 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. DEVICES INPUTABC
Connecting the Devices (Receiver)
The receiver is compatible and can be connected to USB 3. x, 2.0, & 1. x peripheral devices. Connect up to two USB peripheral devices to the receiver devices ports (see previous page, 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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