MSolutions MS-63U1C USB-C Extender Set User Guide
- September 17, 2024
- MSolutions
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MSolutions MS-63U1C USB-C Extender Set
Product Information
The MSolutions MS-63U1C is a USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C extender that extends a single USB-C data channel up to 50m over a CATx cable infrastructure. It features RS-232 serial pass-through and bi-directional 12V PoC, expanding its capabilities for various commercial uses.
- Supply power and connect RS-232 serial commands.
- Back panel connectivity for power and data.
- LED indicators show the link status over the Cat cable.
- Use Cat cables for extending USB and power connections.
- The MS-63U1C supports bi-directional serial commands and PoC for power distribution over the Cat cable. It uses a 12V/2A DC PSU for power.
- Includes the necessary components for setup and installation.
- Provides a visual representation of the connections and components.
FAQ
- Q: Can I use a different power supply with the MS-63U1C?
- A: It is recommended to only use the supplied 12V/2A DC PSU to power the unit to ensure proper functionality.
- Q: What baud rate, stopgap, and parity settings should I use for serial communication?
- A: Both the transmitter and receiver should be set to the same baud rate, stopgap, and parity settings for seamless serial data transmission.
Notices
- This MSolutions product contains electrical components that may be damaged by electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lightning strikes, etc. Use of surge protection is highly recommended in order to protect and extend the life of your equipment.
- The transmission distances of data over Cat cables are measured using TE CONNECTIVITY 1427071-6 EIA/
- TIA-568B termination (T568B) of cables is recommended for optimal performance. To minimise interference of unshielded twisted pairs in the CAT5e/6 cable, do not run the Cat5e/6/6a cabling with or in close parallel proximity to mains power cables.
- Do not substitute or use any other power supply other than the enclosed unit, or an MSolutions approved replacement. Do not disassemble either the Transmitter or Receiver units for any reason. Doing so will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
- MSolutions reserves the right to change the specifications of this unit without prior notice. As a result of this, physical representations or graphical elements contained within this user guide may not be accurate.
Introduction
- The MSolutions MS-63U1C is a USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C extender allowing for a single USB-C data channel to be extended to distances of up to 50m over a single CATx cable infrastructure.
- The extender features RS-232 serial pass-through and bi-directional 12V PoC (Power over Cable) expanding the capabilities of this extender kit for a variety of commercial uses..
Key Features
- Uncompressed USB 3.2 Gen 1 extension of USB data up to 100m over a single CAT
- 1x USB-C channel for up to 5Gbps data connectivity of USB-C devices across the links
- Flexible USB extension for USB-C PTZ cameras, hard drives, laptops, and other USB-C peripherals
- Bi-directional RS-232 serial pass-through
- Bi-directional 12V PoC (Power over Cable)
- Hardware acceleration for isochronous and bulk transfer
Connectivity Overview – Device
Front panel:
- CATx Link – connect to the Cat cable from the receiver
- USB-C – connect USB-C peripheral
Back panel:
- Control – Micro USB for firmware and control (reserved for future use)
- RS-232 – use supplied 3-pin Phoenix connector to connect to serial device
- Power – connect to 12V/2A DC power supply
Connectivity Overview – Host
Front panel:
- CATx Link – connect to Cat cable from device
- USB-C – connect USB-C host
Back panel:
- Control – Micro USB for firmware and control (reserved for future use)
- RS-232 – use supplied 3-pin Phoenix connector to connect to serial device
- Power – connect to 12V/2A DC power supply
Understanding the LED’s
This MSolutions extender set includes status LED indicators on both the Host
and Device products to show active connections and to further help integrators
diagnose potential problems with the associated cabling.
The RJ45 Link connections on both the host and device units have orange and
green LEDs.
- The orange LED indicates that the unit is receiving power. The LED will blink continuously when there is a link to the unit on the opposing side of the cable.
- The green LED indicates that the unit is communicating with the unit attached to the far side of the link over the Cat cable.
Cat Cabling for Extenders
- The interconnecting Cat cable between the MSolutions products must be terminated using the correct RJ45 pin configuration. The link Cat cable must be a ‘straight’ (pin-to-pin) Cat cable and it is advised that this is wired to the T568B wiring standard as this format is less prone to EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference).
- When installing Cat cables it is advised that the best possible Cat cable quality possible is used. MSolutions recommends using a Cat6 (or higher) cable for installations, especially when running over longer distances, in areas of high EMI, or with high data rate signal distribution.
USB
This USB 3.2 extender allows for USB-C peripherals including cameras, touch
screens, smart boards, hard drives, games controllers, USB audio devices,
printers, scanners, and HID’s (mouse or keyboard) to be distributed over a
distance of up to 100m to a USB-C host device on the far side of the link.
The extender supports transparent true plug-and-play USB pass-through without
the requirement of software or a driver son the extender kit.
A maximum combined data transfer of 5Gbps can be achieved over the link.
The Micro-USB connections on both Host and Device units are utilized for
firmware updating and are reserved for future CloudOS control.
Note: the USB-C connectivity does not support high-bandwidth video data
from a laptop/tablet to a display due to the limitation of available
bandwidth.
RS-232 Control
The MS-63U1C can distribute bi-directional serial commands between the
transmitter and receiver to allow for control commands to be sent alongside
USB.
Each unit is fitted with a 3-pin Phoenix connector block that will need the
serial TX, RX, and Ground pins terminating for serial pass-through. The link
can transparently send any type of serial data as both pieces of equipment can
communicate using the same baud rate, stop-gap, and parity.
Power
The MS-63U1C uses bi-directional PoC (Power over Cable) to provide power from
either the Host or Device unit to the far side of the link over the Cat cable.
Please only use the supplied 12V/2A DC PSU supplied with the MSolutions MS-
63U1C to power the unit.
Specifications
Device
• USB-C connectivity: 1 x USB-C (female peripheral
• USB control: 1 x Micro USB (female)
• RS-232 connectivity: 1 x 3-pin Phoenix connector, block included
• Power supply (PoC): 1x 12V/2A DC
• Individual unit dimensions (W x D x H): 60 x 84 x 25mm
• Individual unit weight: 0.2kg
• Operating temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
• Storage temperature: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
• Operating humidity: 0-80% noncondensing
Host
• USB-C connectivity: 1 x USB-C (female) – host
• USB control: 1 x Micro USB (female)
• RS-232 connectivity: 1x 3-pin Phoenix connector, block included
• Power supply (PoC): 1x 12V/2A DC
• Individual unit dimensions (W x D x H): 60 x 84 x 25mm
• Individual unit weight: 0.2kg
• Operating temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
• Storage temperature: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
• Operating humidity: 0-80% noncondensing
Package Contents
- 1x MS-63U1C Host
- 1x MS-63U1C Device
- 1 x 12V / 2A DC power supply with US, UK, and EU clips
- 1 x USB-C (male) to USB-A (female) cable
- 2 x 3-pin Phoenix connector blocks
- 2 x Surface mounting brackets