1.6 The USB-C Extension over CAT kit

About the USB-C Extension over CAT kit

The USB-C Extension over CAT devices allow a USB signal to be sent over long distances using the HDBaseT protocol over ethernet cables. To achieve this, the kit consists of two hardware devices:

HDBaseT
HDBaseT is a signal standard designed to transmit data over long distances without loss of information. HDBaseT can be configured to transmit a variety of data from video signals to commands over the same standard network cables.
Components

USB-C Extension over CAT receiver front view:

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Device name label
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Mounting plate
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USB-C™ port

USB-C Extension over CAT transmitter front view:

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Device name label
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Mounting plate
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USB-C™ port

USB-C Extension over CAT receiver back view:

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HDBaseT™ port

USB-C Extension over CAT transmitter back view:

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HDBaseT™ port
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Power USB-C™ port
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power button
HDBaseT LED

The LED of the HDBaseT port shows the state of the USB-C Extension over CAT device. For more information on the possible states, see the following table:

Green LEDOrange LEDDevice power statusHDBaseT signal
ONONPowered onActive signal
OFFOFFNo powerNo signal
ONOFFPowered onNo signal