ADDER Technology – ADDER X USB - X-USB-A

The ADDER X-USB couples high resolution video transmission with advanced USB extension technology to provide an innovative console extension solution.

Using state-of-the-art Extreme USBTM technology, the X-USB enables all USB 1.1 compatible devices to be extended over 120 metres of CATx (x=3,4,5,5e,6) cable. The same cable carries high definition video signals at resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 and advanced finely adjustable cable equalisation ensures a sharp picture quality.

This attractive specification enables a complete desktop to be located remotely, including a keyboard, monitor, mouse, graphics tablet, touch screen, disk drive, flash memory stick, webcam, and any other device that would normally be plugged into your computer’s USB port.

The ADDER  X-USB receiver unit includes an integral 4 port USB hub to enable you to connect a multiplicity of devices. More devices may also be connected by cascading USB hubs if necessary. Most USB 2.0 devices will work happily in USB 1.1 mode and so almost all USB devices are supported by the extender.

Set up is extremely straightforward. A recessed screw is provided for fine cable equalisation and separate controls are provided for brightness adjustment. All other operation is ’plug and play’ as no USB configuration is required.

Audio features may be supported via the USB link or, alternatively, a second CATx cable may be connected to provide high fidelity stereo audio and microphone support via standard PC-style audio jacks.

To ensure high compatibility across a wide range of devices, the X-USB is fitted with DDC (Display Data Channel) support and advanced spike suppression circuits. DDC functions are required for Sun and high resolution video card compatibility and the spike suppression circuits increase reliability in electrically noisy installations.

Like all X-Series products, the X-USB may be used as a stand alone device or rack mounted in the X-Series chassis. Up to 16 units may be fitted into 2U of rack space providing industry-leading rack densities.

Other X-Series units may be used to provide multi-head extension solutions and the AdderView Prism may be used to provide local access to the computer. The X-SKEW compensator may be used to compensate any colour skew effects introduced by certain types of long CATx cable.

The ADDER X-USB is compatible with PC, Sun and Mac computers (G4 requires DVI-I to VGA adaptors) running operating systems that support USB devices.

Ordering Information

USB extension technology – Uses approved Icron™ Extreme USB™ technology for wide compatibility and reliability.

USB device support – Supports all USB 1.1 devices (full speed and low speed modes) and most USB 2.0 devices (ones that will run in low speed or full speed USB 1.1 modes).

Computers – Compatible with PC, Sun and Mac computers running operating systems that support USB devices.

Physical (Local computer-end unit) – Metal case (aluminium and stainless steel), 165mm x 75mm x 26mm, 0.5kg, fits into one slot width in the X-Series rack mount chassis (16 units fit into 2U of rack space).

Physical (Remote console-end unit) – Metal case (aluminium and stainless steel), 165mm x 75mm x 26mm, 0.5kg, fits into one slot width in the X-Series rack mount chassis (16 units fit into 2U of rack space).

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