INOGENI U-Bridge USB 2.0 Extender User Manual

1. නිෂ්පාදන අවසන්view

The INOGENI U-Bridge is a robust USB 2.0 extender designed to overcome the standard 5-meter cable limit for USB peripheral devices. It enables reliable USB 2.0 extension up to 100 meters (330 feet) over a single CAT 5e/6/7 cable, making it ideal for various professional applications.

This device is compatible with a wide range of USB 2.0 peripherals, including video cameras, whiteboards, microphones, audio devices, hard drives, flash drives, and keyboards. It seamlessly integrates with videoconference systems such as Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR), Zoom Rooms, CODECs, and Room PCs from leading brands like Lenovo, Poly, Crestron, Cisco, Logitech, Q-SYS, and Barco. The U-Bridge supports Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.

Image 1.1: The INOGENI U-Bridge USB 2.0 Extender units. This image displays the two main components of the U-Bridge system, showcasing ඔවුන්ගේ සංයුක්ත නිර්මාණය.

ප්රධාන ලක්ෂණ:

• Extends USB 2.0 signals up to 100 meters (330 feet) over a single CAT 5e/6/7 cable.
• Flexible power options: Power adapter can be connected to either the PC Host or Device unit.
• 1 දක්වා සපයයි Amp to the USB port for connected devices.
• Optimized for USB 2.0 device bulk transfers, enhancing mass storage acceleration.
• Easy installation with integrated mounting slots for cable ties.
• Broad compatibility with various operating systems and videoconferencing platforms.

2. පිහිටුවීම සහ ස්ථාපනය

Follow these steps to properly set up your INOGENI U-Bridge USB 2.0 Extender.

2.1 පැකේජයේ අන්තර්ගතය

• 1x INOGENI U-Bridge PC Host Unit
• 1x INOGENI U-Bridge Device Unit
• 1x USB 2.0 කේබල්
• 1x AC Power Adapter with International Power Cords

2.2 Identifying Components and Ports

The U-Bridge system consists of two identical-looking units: a PC Host unit and a Device unit. Each unit has distinct ports and LED indicators:

• PC Host Unit:
  • USB සත්කාරක වරාය: A standard USB-B port for connecting to your computer.
  • Config Port: (Micro-USB) Used for advanced configuration, if applicable.
  • මාදිලි බොත්තම: For specific operational modes or resets.
  • බල LED: බල තත්ත්වය පෙන්නුම් කරයි.
  • ක්‍රියාකාරකම් LED: Indicates USB data transfer.
  • LED සබැඳිය: Indicates CAT cable link status.
  • Host LED: Indicates connection to the host computer.
  • සබැඳි වරාය: An RJ45 port for connecting the CAT 5e/6/7 cable to the Device unit.
  • විදුලිබල වරාය: A 24V 1A DC input for the power adapter.
• Device Unit:
  • USB උපාංග තොට: A standard USB-A port for connecting your USB 2.0 peripheral.
  • බල LED: බල තත්ත්වය පෙන්නුම් කරයි.
  • ක්‍රියාකාරකම් LED: Indicates USB data transfer.
  • LED සබැඳිය: Indicates CAT cable link status.
  • Host LED: Indicates connection to the host computer.
  • විදුලිබල වරාය: A 24V 1A DC input for the power adapter.
  • සබැඳි වරාය: An RJ45 port for connecting the CAT 5e/6/7 cable to the PC Host unit.
  • Config Port: (Micro-USB) Used for advanced configuration, if applicable.
  • මාදිලි බොත්තම: For specific operational modes or resets.

රූපය 2.1: ඉදිරිපස සහ පසුපස views of the INOGENI U-Bridge units. This image provides a visual reference for the physical appearance of the extender units, including their various connection ports.

2.3 සම්බන්ධතා පියවර

1. Connect the PC Host Unit:
   • Connect the supplied USB 2.0 cable from your computer's USB port to the USB සත්කාරක වරාය on the U-Bridge PC Host unit.
   • Connect one end of a CAT 5e/6/7 cable (up to 100m / 330ft) to the සබැඳි වරාය on the PC Host unit.
2. Connect the Device Unit:
   • Connect the other end of the CAT 5e/6/7 cable to the සබැඳි වරාය on the U-Bridge Device unit.
   • Connect your USB 2.0 peripheral device (e.g., camera, microphone) to the USB උපාංග වරාය on the Device unit.
3. බලය යොදන්න:
   • Connect the AC power adapter to either the බලශක්ති වරාය on the PC Host unit or the බලශක්ති වරාය on the Device unit. The U-Bridge offers flexible power, allowing you to power the system from either end.
   • Plug the AC power adapter into a wall outlet.
4. සම්බන්ධතාවය තහවුරු කරන්න:
   • Observe the LED indicators on both units. The බලය LED should illuminate, and the LED සම්බන්ධ කරන්න should indicate a successful connection between the two units.

2.4 සවි කිරීම

Both U-Bridge units feature two mounting slots on each side. These slots are designed for easy installation using cable ties or zap straps, allowing for secure placement in various environments.

3. මෙහෙයුම් උපදෙස්

Once the U-Bridge is set up, it operates automatically. No drivers are required for basic functionality.

3.1 LED දර්ශක

The LED indicators provide visual feedback on the status of the U-Bridge system:

• බල LED: ඒකකයට බලය ලැබෙන බව පෙන්නුම් කරයි.
• LED සබැඳිය: Illuminates when a stable CAT cable connection is established between the PC Host and Device units.
• ක්‍රියාකාරකම් LED: Flashes to indicate data transfer activity over the USB connection.
• Host LED: (Specific to PC Host unit) Indicates connection to the host computer.

3.2 USB පර්යන්ත සම්බන්ධ කිරීම

Simply connect your desired USB 2.0 peripheral to the USB උපාංග වරාය on the Device unit. The U-Bridge will automatically detect and establish communication with the connected device. Ensure your peripheral device does not exceed the 1 Amp power supply provided by the U-Bridge USB port.

3.3 ගැළපුම

The U-Bridge is designed for broad compatibility with various operating systems and professional videoconferencing equipment. It supports:

• මෙහෙයුම් පද්ධති: Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Videoconference Systems: Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR), Zoom Rooms, CODECs, or Room PCs from brands such as Lenovo, Poly, Crestron, Cisco, Logitech, Q-SYS, and Barco.
• USB 2.0 Peripherals: Cameras, whiteboards, microphones, audio devices, hard drives, flash drives, keyboards, and other standard USB 2.0 devices.

4. නඩත්තු කිරීම

The INOGENI U-Bridge is designed for reliable, long-term operation with minimal maintenance.

• පිරිසිදු කිරීම: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the exterior of the units. Avoid using liquid cleaners or solvents.
• පරිසරය: Ensure the units are operated within a clean, dry environment and away from extreme temperatures.
• කේබල් අඛණ්ඩතාව: Periodically check the CAT cable and USB cables for any signs of damage or wear.

5. දෝශ නිරාකරණය

If you encounter issues with your U-Bridge, refer to the following common troubleshooting steps:

1. බලය නැත:
   • Ensure the AC power adapter is securely connected to both the U-Bridge unit (either PC Host or Device) and a working wall outlet.
   • Check if the Power LED on the unit is illuminated.
2. No Link (Link LED off):
   • Verify that the CAT 5e/6/7 cable is securely connected to the සබැඳි වරාය on both the PC Host and Device units.
   • Inspect the CAT cable for any damage. Try a different, known-good CAT cable if available.
   • Ensure the cable length does not exceed 100 meters (330 feet).
3. USB උපාංගය අනාවරණය නොවීය:
   • Confirm that the USB 2.0 cable from your computer is connected to the USB සත්කාරක වරාය on the PC Host unit.
   • Ensure your USB peripheral is connected to the USB උපාංග වරාය on the Device unit.
   • Check if the peripheral device requires external power and if it is properly powered.
   • Try connecting the USB peripheral directly to your computer to confirm it functions independently.
   • Restart your computer and reconnect the U-Bridge system.
4. Intermittent Connection/Slow Data Transfer:
   • Ensure you are using a high-quality CAT 5e, CAT 6, or CAT 7 cable.
   • Check for potential sources of electromagnetic interference near the CAT cable run.
   • Verify that the USB peripheral is a USB 2.0 device. While backward compatible, performance may vary with older USB 1.1 devices.

6. පිරිවිතර

7. වගකීම් තොරතුරු

INOGENI provides a limited warranty for the U-Bridge USB 2.0 Extender:

• අවුරුදු 5: For products purchased by the end-user after August 1, 2024.
• අවුරුදු 2: For products purchased by the end-user before August 1, 2024.

This warranty covers parts and labor. Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty claims.

8 තාක්ෂණික සහාය

The INOGENI U-Bridge is engineered and professionally supported in Canada. For technical assistance, troubleshooting beyond this manual, or warranty inquiries, please contact INOGENI customer support through their official website or contact information provided with your product.