Avonic AV-UEX150 User manual

USER MANUAL
USB 2.0 extender over CAT6a
AV-UEX150
www.avonic.com • © July 2022 • Version 1.2

DISCLAIMER, CONTACT AND CE MARKING
Disclaimer
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The information contained in this Manual is subject to change without notice.
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CE Marking
The Product has a CE Marking. The CE labels are placed at the bottom of the Product and on the packaging.
See the respective figures below:
Figure 1: CE Marking (Product) Figure 2: CE Marking (Packaging)
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EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Table 1: EU Declaration of Conformity
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
1. Models No: AV-UEX150
2. Brand Name: Avonic
3. Product Name: USB 2.0 extender over CAT6a
4. Manufacturer: Avonic
Exportweg 11a
2645ED Delfgauw
The Netherlands
3. This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer
4. The object of the declaration described in point 1 is in conformity with the EMC2014/30/EU
5. Standards EN 55032: 2015
EN 61000-3-2: 2014
EN 61000-3-3: 2013
EN 55035: 2017
6. Signed for and on behalf of Avonic:
Delfgauw, 12th of March, 2020
Martijn van Bodegom,
Product Manager
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Liability
Avonic will NOT be held responsible for any damage or injury caused by unqualified persons carrying out these
tasks, or by not following the instructions in this Manual.
Intended Use and Non-Intended Use
Installation
The following applies to the installation of the Product:
• The installation activities described in this Manual should ONLY be executed by experienced technicians.
• The installation activities should NOT be executed by minors, mentally disabled persons or other persons not
qualified to perform these tasks.
Operation
The following applies to the operation of the Product:
• The operational activities described in this Manual should ONLY be executed by people with enough
technical knowledge to perform the activities in a safe manner.
• This Product is specifically developed for video conferencing / streaming via internet by companies,
institutes and universities. It is NOT meant for private use in the residential area.
• This Product should ONLY be used indoors.
• This Product is NOT a medical device and should NOT be used as a substitute for professional medical
judgment. It is NOT designed or intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the
cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of any condition or disease. Please consult your healthcare
provider prior to making any decisions related to your health.
Important Precautions
This Product is NOT intended for use where failure of the device could lead to death, personal injury, or
severe environmental damage.
Be sure that you have COMPLETELY READ and UNDERSTOOD ALL information in this Manual before
unpacking, installing and using this Product. Keep the Manual in a safe place for future reference or
download it from www.avonic.com.
Failure to follow the SAFETY NOTES as described in this chapter could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or
damage to the Product or other property.
Power the Product ONLY with the included cable and power adapter. Other adapters may not meet
applicable safety standards, and could pose a risk of death or injury when connected.
Symbols Used in This Manual
Symbol Meaning Description
Danger Not following the instructions associated with this symbol may lead to
personal injury and / or serious damage to the Product.
Electrical Shock Not following the instructions associated with this symbol may lead to life-
threatening situations and / or serious damage to the Product.
Important The information associated with this symbol requires special attention.
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Symbol Meaning Description
Information The information associated with symbol refers to a general remark or a
reference to other documentation.
Instruction This symbol refers to one or more user instructions.
Recycling Specific parts of the Product can be re-used.
Acronyms
The following acronyms are used in this Manual:
PSU Power Supply
SKU Stock Keeping Unit
USB Universal Serial Bus
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Contents
DISCLAIMER, CONTACT AND CE MARKING....................................................................................... ii
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...................................................................................................iii
IMPORTANT INFORMATION..................................................................................................................iv
Liability......................................................................................................................................... iv
Intended Use and Non-Intended Use..................................................................................... iv
Installation......................................................................................................................... iv
Operation..........................................................................................................................iv
Important Precautions..................................................................................................... iv
Symbols Used in This Manual.................................................................................................... iv
Acronyms.....................................................................................................................................v
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................7
Purpose of This Manual..............................................................................................................7
Target Audience.........................................................................................................................7
Document Structure................................................................................................................... 7
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................................... 8
Important Precautions................................................................................................................8
Intended Use...............................................................................................................................8
Handling.............................................................................................................................8
Mounting............................................................................................................................8
Ventilation..........................................................................................................................8
Repair................................................................................................................................. 9
Power and Adapter......................................................................................................... 9
Atmospheric Conditions...................................................................................................9
PRODUCT OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................... 10
Description.................................................................................................................................10
Features..................................................................................................................................... 10
UNPACKING.........................................................................................................................................11
Package Contents................................................................................................................... 11
Handling precautions...............................................................................................................11
Unpacking the AV-UEX150...................................................................................................... 12
Return Procedure..................................................................................................................... 12
INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................................13
MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................................... 14
Usage Precautions....................................................................................................................14
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE............................................................................................................... 15
DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING...............................................................................................................16
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................................................17
General...................................................................................................................................... 17
Power Issues.............................................................................................................................. 17
No correct picture of your camera....................................................................................... 17
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INTRODUCTION
Purpose of This Manual
This Manual describes the safety precautions and the instructions for safe unpackaging, installation, operation,
maintenance and disposal of the Avonic UEX150
In this Manual, the Avonic UEX150 is referred to as the 'Product'.
Target Audience
This Manual is developed for installation technicians who install the Product at client sites, and for IT professionals
who are responsible for operating the Product.
Document Structure
The Manual is subdivided into the following Chapters:
1. Introduction
2. Safety
3. Product Overview
4. Unpacking
5. Mounting and Installation
6. Maintenance
7. Transport and Storage
8. Disposal and Recycling
9. Troubleshooting
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This chapter contains important safety information regarding the unpacking, installation and use of the UEX150.
Important Precautions
This Product is NOT intended for use where failure of the device could lead to death, personal injury, or
severe environmental damage.
Be sure that you have COMPLETELY READ and UNDERSTOOD ALL information in this Manual before
unpacking, installing and using this Product. Keep the Manual in a safe place for future reference or
download it from www.avonic.com.
Failure to follow the SAFETY NOTES as described in this chapter could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or
damage to the Product or other property.
Power the Product ONLY with the included cable and power adapter. Other adapters may not meet
applicable safety standards, and could pose a risk of death or injury when connected.
Intended Use
See section Intended Use and Non-Intended Use on page iv for details.
Handling
To prevent the risk of injury, take the following precautions when handling the Product:
• Handle the Product with care. It is made of metal and plastic and has sensitive electronic components
inside.
• The Product can be damaged if dropped, burned, punctured or crushed, or if it comes into contact with
liquid.
• If you suspect any damage to the Product, discontinue its use, as it may cause overheating or injury.
Mounting
To prevent the Product from falling down which may cause injuries:
• Set up the Product on a hard, stable surface.
• Ensure the mounting construction is capable of supporting four times the weight of the Product. (See
'General Specifications > Weight product’ in the Product Datasheet for the exact weight.)
• Use a safety loop or drop protection that prevents the Product from falling if the mounting construction fails.
• During installation, NEVER install a the Product above a person.
• Check the installation at least once a year. An improper mounting could cause the unit to fall off, resulting in
personal injury.
Ventilation
To prevent the risk of life-threatening injury or damage to the Product or other property, caused by electric
shock or fire hazard due to overheating:
• Maintain adequate ventilation by NOT installing or placing the Product unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or
any other confined space.
• Ensure that curtains or any other material does NOT obstruct the ventilation.
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Repair
Take the following precautions if the Product should be repaired:
• Don’t open the Product and don’t attempt to repair it yourself. Disassembling the Product may damage it
or may cause injury to you.
• If this Product is damaged, malfunctioning, or if it comes into contact with liquid, contact Avonic or an
Avonic Authorized Service Provider.
• Repairs by service providers other than Avonic or an Avonic Authorized Service Provider may not involve the
use of Avonic genuine parts and may affect the safety and functionality of the device. You can find more
information about repairs and service at www.avonic.com.
Power and Adapter
To prevent the risk of life-threatening injury or damage to the Product or other property, caused by electric
shock or fire hazard:
• Power the Product ONLY with the included cable and power adapter. Other adapters may not meet the
applicable safety standards. They could pose a risk of death or injury when connected.
• Do NOT use damaged cables.
• Do NOT power the Product in a moist / wet environment.
• Before you power the Product, ensure the cable is fully inserted into the power adapter.
• Plug the power adapter directly into a power outlet.
• Do NOT use the power adapter at a moist / wet location.
• Do NOT connector disconnect the power adapter with wet hands.
• Keep the Product, cable, and power adapter in a dry and well-ventilated area when in use.
• Stop using the power adapter and any cables if any of the following conditions exist:
• The power adapter plug or prongs are damaged.
• The cable becomes frayed or otherwise damaged.
• The power adapter is exposed to excessive moisture, or liquid is spilled into it.
• The power adapter has been dropped, and its enclosure is damaged.
Atmospheric Conditions
To prevent the risk of injury or damage to the Product or other property caused by a potentially explosive
atmosphere:
• Do NOT use the Product in an area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, such as areas where the air
contains high levels of flammable chemicals, vapors, or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders),
may be hazardous.
• Exposing the Product to environments having high concentrations of industrial chemicals, including near
evaporating liquified gasses such as helium, may damage or impair the Product functionality.
• Obey all signs and instructions.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Description
The Avonic AV-UEX150 is a convenient USB 2.0 Extender over CAT6a S/FTP cabling. The set exists of a transmitter
and a receiver which is powered by the provided power supply. The small form factor allows for easy integration.
This extender kit supports the full 480Mbps which is required for 1080p30 video over USB 2.0. Cameras and
speakerphones over a minimum distance of 5 meters and a maximum of 50 meters are supported. The UEX-150 is
plug-and-play and does not require any additional drivers.
Features
Extension
Extend up to 50 meters over Cat6a S/FTP
USB
Full USB 2.0 480Mbps compliant
Plug and Play
Does not require any drivers.
Extra USB port
Easy filesharing of USB thumbdrives (no HDD), KVM applications or connection of an Avonic USB
2.0Speaker/ microphone.
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UNPACKING
This describes the contents of a complete Product package, and instructions for safe unpacking and (if
necessary) Product return.
It is subdivided into the following sections:
1. Package Contents
2. Handling Precautions
3. Unpacking the UEX150
4. Return Procedure
Package Contents
The following table contains an overview of the package contents of the Product.
No. Quantity Description Avonic SKU
1 1 pc TX Transmitter AV-UEX150
2 1 pc RX Receiver AV-UEX150
3 1 pc Power Adaptor incl international blades 5V
DC, 1.0
AV-UEX150-PSU
4 1 pc USB A>B cable, 1.0 meter AV-UEX150-USB
Each item is visualized below and referenced by the associated number in the table above:
Handling precautions
• Be careful with the UEX150. The UEX150 is made of sensitive electronic components that could be easily
damaged. Place the UEX150 always on a hard and stable surface! Be sure that this surface could carry the
weight of the UEX150!
• Be careful with the PSU cable and check the cable regularly.
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Unpacking the AV-UEX150
Execute the following steps to unpack the camera and associated components:
1. Open the box.
2. Verify that the UEX150 is in its protective foam as on the picture below. If this is NOT the case, contact Avonic
and stop here.
The AV-UEX150 should be in its protective foam as follows:
3. Verify that the contents of the box exactly matches the items as described in Package Contents. If this is NOT
the case, contact Avonic and stop here.
4. Take the UEX150 out of the box.
5. Install the UEX150 following the steps as described in the chapter Installation.
Return Procedure
If, for any reason, you have to return the UEX150 to Avonic. Execute the following steps:
1. Place the UEX150 back in its protective foam.
2. Place the UEX150 with all of its components in the box.
3. Verify that the contents of the box exactly matches the items as described in Package Contents.
4. Contact Avonic for the Return Procedure.
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INSTALLATION
This chapter describes the installation of the AV-UEX150.
Follow the instructions below:
1. Connect a CAT6a/ SFTP cable to the UEX150 transmitter (TX) and receiver (RX) device.
2. Connect an USB2.0 cable (A to B) to the camera and the receiver (RX) device.
3. Connect an USB2.0 cable (A to A) to transmitter (TX) device and the computer.
4. Connect the 5V DC power cable to the receiver (after all other cables are connected). The UEX150
will start automatically.
On the transmitter device there is an extra USB2.0 port for a connection with a compatible USB2.0 device. Note
that a HDD drive is NOT compatible with the UEX150.
Figure 3: Connections
USB Ports
Note that on the transmitter and the receiver there are two different USB 2.0 ports:
1. USB 2.0 type B: on the transmitter device for a connection to a computer.
2. USB 2.0 type A: on the receiver device for a connection to a camera and another USB 2.0 compatible
device.
Figure 4: USB Ports
Plug and Play
The UEX150 is plug and play which means that no installation of additional drivers is needed. Note that
the UEX150 will NOT show up after connection to a computer! Follow instructions below:
1. Open your camera that you have connected to the UEX150 in the Windows camera app, VLC
media player, Potplayer or another video application on your computer.
2. If the picture of your camera will show up in the video application without any problems, you will
have a confirmation that the UEX150 will function correctly.
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MAINTENANCE
Take the following actions to maintain the UEX150:
• If you will not be using the Product for a long time, turn off the power switch and disconnect the AC
powercord of the AC adaptor to the outlet.
• Use a soft cloth or tissue to clean the camera and Product cover.
• If the Product is very dirty, clean it with diluted neutral detergent.
Do not use any type of solvents, which may damage the surface.
Usage Precautions
Take the following precautions:
• Do not operate close to powerful electromagnetic radiation, such as TV or radio transmitters, etc.
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TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
The UEX150 must be transported in its original packaging box. Inside the box, it is recommended to place the
UEX150 in its protective foam and in its original box.
Specific guidelines apply to the environmental temperature and humidity when operating and storing the
UEX150.
See 'Operating humidity' and 'Storage temperature' in the provided Datasheet for the applicable values.
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DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
In general, the term 'E-Waste' applies to items of all types of electrical and electronic equipment and its parts that
have been discarded by the owner as waste without the intention of re-use.
Avonic outsources the disposal and recycling of its E-Waste Product materials to the Stichting Open.
See https://stichting-open.org/ for more information about the disposal and recycling.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
General
1. Turn the UEX150 off and on again (disable 5v DC power cable and connect it again) and check if
the problem persists.
2. If it does, contact Avonic.
Power Issues
No connectivity to third party video software and no power LED:
1. Check the net power.
2. Check the power supply.
No correct picture of your camera
No correct picture of your camera that is connected to the UEX150:
1. Check if the all the cable(s) are (correctly) attached to the UEX150 and your computer (and USB
device). See Installation.
2. Check if one or more cables are damaged.
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