Product Overview
Enables the extension of USB 1.1 or 2.0 devices to a maximum distance of 100 meters (330 feet) in a point-to-point configuration, utilizing a single CAT5e (or superior) unshielded twisted pair cable. This solution comprises the USB‑EXT‑2‑LOCAL and USB‑EXT‑2‑REMOTE USB over Category Cable Extenders. Designed for convenient mounting to a 1-gang electrical box.
Crestron USB-EXT-2-KIT Features:
- Provide reliable, high-speed USB signal extension for most USB 1.1 or 2.0 devices
- Compatible with Crestron® USB over Category Cable
- Extender Wall Plates (USB-EXT-2-LOCAL-1G and USB-EXT-2-REMOTE-1G)
- Extend USB signals up to 330 ft (100 m) over CAT5e (or better) twisted-pair cable
- 100-240 VAC power supply (included with the Remote extender)
- Enable transparent point-to-point USB extension without any configuration or programming
- Plug-and-play compatible with most types of USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices and hosts
- No drivers required with Windows®, macOS®, or Linux® operating systems
- Transport USB over CAT5e at speeds up to 480 Mbps
- Mass Storage Acceleration maximizes USB 2.0 bulk transfer speeds
- Expandable using up to 4 USB hubs (not included)
- USB-EXT-2-REMOTE provides 2 USB Type A ports
Crestron USB-EXT-2-KIT Specifications:
- Communications:
- Link: USB extension up to 330 ft (100 m) over solid-core CAT5e (or better) unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable2
- USB Device Support: USB 1.0/1.1 and 2.0 compatible including mass storage and isochronous devices
- USB Hub Support: Any signal chain may include up to 4 USB hubs plus one USB-EXT-2-LOCAL and one USB-EXT-2-REMOTE1
- Maximum USB Devices: 30 USB devices, or 4 USB hubs with 26 USB devices
- Host Computer OS Support: Windows®, macOS®, and Linux® operating systems
- USB Throughput: USB 2.0 up to 480 Mbps, USB 1.1 up to 12 Mbps
- Connectors – Local extender:
- 24V 1A: (1) 2.1 x 5.5 mm DC power connector; 24 VDC power input (power supply included with the Remote extender)
- Config: For factory use only
- Link: (1) 8-pin RJ45 connector, female; Connects directly to a Remote extender
- USB: (1) USB Type B connector, female (USB B to A cable included) USB 2.0 device port for connection to the USB host computer, media server, game console, annotator, codec, etc
- Connectors – Remote extender:
- 24V 1A (1) 2.1 x 5.5 mm DC power connector; 24 VDC power input (power supply included)
- Config For factory use only
- Link: (1) 8-pin RJ45 connector, female; Connects to Link port on the Local extender
- USB: (2) USB Type A connectors, female; USB 2.0 host ports for connection of USB devices such as mice, keyboards, and other USB devices
- Available USB Power: 1 A maximum per port, 1.5 A maximum total
- Indicators – Local extender:
- Activity: (1) Amber LED, indicates data activity on the Link interface
- Host: (1) Green LED, indicates a valid connection to the USB host
- Link: (1) Green LED, indicates a valid Link connection to the Remote extender
- Mode: (1) Recessed pushbutton (for factory use only)
- Power: (1) Blue LED, indicates operating power is supplied via the local power supply or the Link connection
- Indicators – Remote extender:
- Activity (1) Amber LED, indicates data activity on the Link interface
- Host: (1) Green LED, indicates a valid connection to the USB host at the Local extender
- Link: (1) Green LED, indicates a valid Link connection to the Local extender
- Mode: (1) Recessed pushbutton (for factory use only)
- Power: (1) Blue LED, indicates operating power is supplied via the local power supply or the Link connection
- Power:
- Available USB Power: Supplies 1 A maximum per each of two USB Type A ports, 1.5 A maximum total
- USB-EXT-2-LOCAL: USB powered via the USB host interface
- USB-EXT-2-REMOTE:
- Input: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz;
- Output: 0.75 A @ 24 VDC
- Environmental:
- Temperature: 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C)
- Humidity: 20% to 80% RH (non-condensing)
- Construction:
- Housing: Metal, black finish, adhesive rubber feet
- Mounting: Includes four slots for wire ties or other third-party mounting hardware
- Dimensions:
- Height 1.03 in. (26 mm) without feet
- Width 2.96 in. (75 mm)
- Depth 3.43 in. (87 mm)
- Compliance:
- CE, IC, FCC Part 15 Class B digital device
