CH-710TX / CH-710RX
USB 2.0 ExtenderOperation Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or operate
this equipment and before connecting the power supply. Please keep thefollowing in mind as you unpack and install this equipment:•

Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,electrical shock and injury to persons.

•

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moistureor install this product near water.

•Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.

•Never push an object of any kind into this product through any openings
or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts inside the unit.

•Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.

•Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU if it
is damaged.

•

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any weight tobe placed upon it or any person walk on it.

•To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or openings
in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for sufficient space
for air to circulate around the unit.

•Please completely disconnect the power when the unit is not in use toavoid wasting electricity.

VERSION HISTORY
REV.

DATE

SUMMARY OF CHANGE

RDV1

2020/12/22

Preliminary release

CONTENTS
1. Introduction������������������������������������������������������ 1
2. Applications����������������������������������������������������� 1
3. Package Contents������������������������������������������� 1
4. System Requirements������������������������������������� 1
5. Features����������������������������������������������������������� 2
6. Operation Controls and Functions���������������� 3
6.1 Transmitter’s Front & Rear Panel���������������� 3
6.2 Receiver’s Front & Rear Panel�������������������� 4
7. Connection Diagram��������������������������������������� 5
8. Specifications�������������������������������������������������� 6
8.1 Technical Specifications������������������������������ 6
8.2 Cable Specifications������������������������������������ 8
9. Acronyms��������������������������������������������������������� 9

1. INTRODUCTION

This compact and low cost USB 2.0 Extender set is designed to expand
the usability and flexibility of the most prevalent interface standard used
nowadays, USB. This extender provides a simple and efficient way to extend
the USB 2.0 connection from a typical host, such as a PC or laptop, to up
to 4 standard USB devices located as far as 50 meters away. It extends thehigh quality data stream over single Cat.5e (or better) cable, with full support
for the entire range of USB 2.0 compliant products and data formats. Thereceiver can supply up to 2A of total power (500mA per port) to devices
connected to the 4 USB Type-A ports.

2. APPLICATIONS• Remote USB extension• Security and monitoring• Industrial Control• Conference room and boardroom KVM Extension

3. PACKAGE CONTENTS• 1× USB 2.0 Extender Transmitter• 1× USB 2.0 Extender Receiver• 1× 5V/3A DC Power Adapter• 1× Operation Manual

4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS• The use of industry standard Cat.6, Cat.6A or Cat.7 cable is highly
recommended.

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5. FEATURES• Convenient point-to-point USB 2.0 extension with 4 port hub• 1 host port on the transmitter and 4 device ports on the receiver• Supports standard USB 2.0 devices, such as a mouse and keyboard,as well as those requiring isochronous transfers such as webcams andportable storage• Supplies up to 2A of power to the 4 USB ports (500mA per port)• Low RF emission and robust noise immunity• Simple plug-and-play operation, no drivers required2

6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
6.1 Transmitter’s Front & Rear Panel
FrontRear

USBUSB

CAT5e/6A/7
CAT5e/6A/7
OUTOUT

1 12 2

1 USB Port: Connect directly to a USB host such as a PC or laptop toextend their USB functionality to devices connected to the USB ports on
the currently connected receiver.

2 CAT 5e/6A/7 OUT Port: Connect to a compatible receiver with a single
cable for transmission and reception of all data signals.

Note: This unit is directly powered by the connected receiver.

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6.2 Receiver’s Front & Rear Panel
Front

USBUSB
2.0 2.0

1 1Rear

DC 5V
DC 5V CAT5e/6A/7
CAT5e/6A/7
IN IN

2 23 31 USB 2.0 Ports: Connect directly to standard USB devices such as amouse, keyboard or flash drive to extend their USB functionality to thehost currently connected to the transmitter’s USB port.
Note: Each port can provide up to 500mA power.

2 DC 5V Port: Plug the 5V DC power adapter into this port and connect it
to an AC wall outlet for power.

3 CAT 5e/6A/7 IN Port: Connect to a compatible transmitter with a single
cable for transmission and reception of all data signals.

Note: Power is also provided to the connected transmitter.

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7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM
PC/Laptop

USB
InputTX

USB

CAT5e/6A/7 OUT

LANCable

DC 5V

CAT5e/6A/7 INRX

USB 2.0

PowerSupplyUSB
OutputUSB
Devices

USB Storage

5Webcam

8. SPECIFICATIONS
8.1 Technical Specifications
Transmitter
USB 2.0 Bandwidth

480Mbps

Bi-directional Port

1×USB 2.0 (Type-B)

Output Port

1×Cat.5e/6/7 (RJ-45)

Power Supply

Provided via Cat.5e/6/7

ESD Protection (HBM)±8kV (Air Discharge)±4kV (Contact Discharge)

Dimensions (W×H×D)

50mm×25mm×52mm [Case Only]

Weight60g

Chassis Material

Metal (Steel)

Chassis ColorBlack

Operating Temperature

0˚C – 40˚C/32˚F – 104˚F

Storage Temperature-20˚C – 60˚C/-4˚F – 140˚F

Relative Humidity

20 – 90% RH (Non-condensing)Power Consumption

10W6ReceiverUSB 2.0 Bandwidth

480Mbps

Bi-directional Ports

4×USB 2.0 (Type-A)

Input Port

1×Cat.5e/6/7 (RJ-45)

Power Supply

5V/3A DC
(US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)

ESD Protection (HBM)±8kV (Air Discharge)±4kV (Contact Discharge)

Dimensions (W×H×D)

50mm×25mm×72mm [Case Only]
50mm×25mm×72mm [All Inclusive]

Weight87g

Chassis Material

Metal (Steel)

Chassis ColorBlack

Operating Temperature

0˚C – 40˚C/32˚F – 104˚F

Storage Temperature-20˚C – 60˚C/-4˚F – 140˚F

Relative Humidity

20 – 90% RH (Non-condensing)Power Consumption

10W (Unloaded), 13.5W (Maximum)

78.2 Cable Specifications
USB 2.0
Cable Length

480MbpsEthernet Cable
Cat.5e/650m

Cat.6A/750m

89. ACRONYMS
ACRONYMCOMPLETE TERM

Cat.5eEnhanced Category 5 cable

Cat.6

Category 6 cable

Cat.6A

Augmented Category 6 cable

Cat.7

Category 7 cable

Mbps

Megabits per second

PD

Powered Device

PSE

Power Sourcing Equipment

UAC

USB Audio ClassUSB

Universal Serial BusUVC

USB Video Class

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