NTI XTENDEX Series User manual

MAN405 Rev Date 6/11/21
USB3-2FOLC9-2
USB 3.0 Two-Port Device Extender via
Single-Mode Fiber
Installation and Operation Manual
XTENDEX®Series
Local Unit
(Transmitter)
R
emote Unit
(Receiver)

TRADEMARK
XTENDEX and the NTI logo are registered trademarks of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries. All other
brand names and trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
COPYRIGHT
Copyright © 2021 by Network Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,
without the prior written consent of Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202.
CHANGES
The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Network Technologies Inc reserves the
right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.

NTI USB 3.0 EXTENDER VIA DUPLEX SINGLE-MODE FIBER
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INTRODUCTION
The XTENDEX®2-Port USB 3.0 Extender via Fiber Optic Cable extends two USB devices up to 1,148 feet (350 meters) using a
duplex LC single-mode fiber optic cable. Each extender consists of a local unit that connects to a computer, and a remote unit that
connects to two USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 devices. The local and remote units are interconnected via two-strand LC single-mode fiber optic
cable.
Features:
Supports fully transparent USB connection - compatible with USB computers (Windows 7/10, Mac OS 10/11, Linux) and
their associated peripherals.
Signal transmission up to 1,148 feet (350 meters) via a two-strand LC 9-micron single-mode fiber.
Compliant with USB 3.0 specifications.
Backwards compatible with USB 2.0/1.1.
Supports super-speed (5 Gbps), high-speed (480 Mbps), full-speed (12 Mbps), or low-speed (1.5 Mbps) USB devices
(flash drives, external hard drives, portable monitors, smartphones/tablets with USB 3.0 Type-C port, etc.).
Supports full 900mA current.
Supports Plug-n-Play specification.
Low RFI/EMI for sensitive applications.
No drivers required.
Cables can be installed in conduit prior to extender installation.
MATERIALS
Materials supplied with this kit:
NTI XTENDEX Transmitter and Receiver
100-240VAC, 50 or 60Hz-5VDC/3A AC Adapter
Multi-Country Power Plug Connectors (EU, UK, AU and US)
USB 3 Type Micro B-to-USB 3 Type A Male 21 Inch (540mm) cable
URL slip with location of this manual
Materials Not supplied but REQUIRED:
Up to 350 meters (1148 feet) of LC Duplex 9-Micron Single-mode Fiber Optic Cable

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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
# LABEL CONNECTOR/LED DESCRIPTION
1 None Fiber Optic
Transceiver For connection of Type LC Duplex Single-mode fiber cable to go between the Transmitter and Receiver
2 Link symbol LED Indicate when connection between Transmitter and Receiver has
been established.
3 Power symbol LED Indicate when power has been applied
4 None Power Jack for connection of power supply
5 To Device Two USB Type A
connectors For connection of extended USB 1.1, 2.0 or 3.0 devices
6 To Host USB 3.0 Type Micro
B connector For connection of USB 3.0 cable to host

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CONNECTIONS
1. Connect a LC Duplex Single-Mode Fiber cable up to 350 meters (1148 feet) long between the fiber connector on the
Transmitter and the fiber connector on the Receiver.
2. Connect the USB devices (USB 1.1, 2.0 or 3.0) to the Receiver.
3. Connect the 5VDC AC adapter between a power source and the Receiver.
4. Connect the Host to the Transmitter with the USB 3.0 Type Micro B-to-USB Type A cable provided. The Transmitter will be
powered by the Host.
Once everything is connected, the power LED and the link LED should each illuminate.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
USB Version supported USB 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0
Input Port USB 3.0 Type Micro-B
Output Port Two USB Type A
Speed Up to SuperSpeed 5 Gbps
Supported OS Windows 7,8,8.1 and 10; MacOS 10.x and above; Linux
Extension Distance 1148 Feet (350 meters)
Fiber cable supported LC Duplex 9-Micron Single-Mode
Supported USB Devices USB 1.1, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 Flash Drive, Touchscreen, printer, camera; USB 3.0 Type-C
phone or tablet, etc.
Operating Temperatures 32 to 122˚F (0 to 50˚C)
Storage Temperatures -4 to 158˚F (-20 to 70˚C)
Operating/Storage
Humidity 20 ~ 80%
Transmitter Power Bus-Powered (5VDC from USB port)
Receiver Power 100-240VAC, 50 or 60Hz-5VDC/3A AC Adapter with Multi-country adapters (EU, UK, AU and US)
Size (In.) WxDxH 2.24 x 4.13 x 1.10 In. (Transmitter and Receiver)
Approvals CE, RoHS, FCC
WARRANTY INFORMATION
The warranty period on this product (parts and labor) is two (2) years from the date of purchase. Please contact Network
Technologies Inc at [phone] (800-RGB-TECH) or [phone] or visit our website at http://www.networktechinc.com for
information regarding repairs and/or returns. A return authorization number is required for all repairs/returns.
MAN405 Rev. 6/11/21