OVERVIEW


The USB Expander expands the USB Audio capability of a CONVERGE Pro 2 mixer by providing an
additional USB audio interface with 2x2 channels.


This device enables users in different rooms to run UC applications in laptops for a professional quality audio experience using a simple, flexible USB connection.


The USB expander can be daisy-chained with other P-Link peripheral devices such as the Beamforming Mic Array 2, DIALOG 20 Receiver, and GPIO Expander. It can be used as a P-Link distance extender.



FEATURES


USB Audio
  • 2 x 2 channels:
    Tx X Rx, with left & right channels
  • Professional quality digital audio:
    48 kHz, 24 bit
  • USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports compatible
  • Windows/Mac compatible

Applications

  • Unified Communication (UC)
  • Video Conferencing (VC)
  • Audio Playback
  • Audio Recording

Daisy-Chainable

  • Maximum 3 USB Expanders per CP2 device
  • Daisy-chains and co-exists with other P-Link devices

Extends Distance

  • By 200 Feet (60 meters) from CP2 device
  • By 200 Feet (60 meters) for other P-Link devices

Form Factor & Mounting

  • Compact form factor:
    1/3rd RU width, 1U height
  • Rack-shelf mount
  • Under the table mount
  • Wall mount
  • Ceiling mount 
Connectivity & Power
  • Direct connection to CONVERGE Pro 2 (CP2), Beamforming Microphone Array 2, and DIALOG 20 Wireless Receiver
  • P-Link for power, audio, control from CP2
  • PoE Injector for power
  • RS-232 connection for control interface
  • USB connection for audio



VENUES

  • Boardrooms
  • Conference Rooms
  • Huddle Rooms
  • Training Rooms
  • Lecture Halls
  • Courtrooms
  • Auditoriums
  • Telemedicine Facilities



HARDWARE


PRODUCT SPECIFICATION


USB AUDIO

Port Type: USB-B Connector
Audio: Digital audio, 2 x 2 bidirectional channels
Sample Rate: 48 kHz
Sample Bit Depth: 24 Bit
Compatible: USB 2.0, USB 3.0
USB Cable Distance: 16 feet (5 meters)
Compatible: Windows & Mac OS devices


P-LINK PERIPHERAL BUS


Ports Type: RJ-45 (Cat5e or Cat6)
P-Link In & Out: Proprietary Peripheral Bus
PoE In:

  • P-Link In Port
  • PoE 802.3af Mode B, Midspan
  • Power on “spare pairs” 4,5 and 7,8
  • Input voltage range: 48V to 56V

Audio: Up to 3 USB Expander units + Beamforming Microphone Array 2 units + up to 3
DIALOG 20 Wireless Receiver units
Cable: Solid core 24AWG, factory terminated Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable
Distance: Up to 200 feet (60 meters)
Daisy-chain:

  • Up to 3 USB Expanders with each CONVERGE Pro 2 unit
  • Up to 3 Beamforming Microphone Array 2 units and up to 3 DIALOG 20 Wireless
    Receiver units along with up to 3 USB expander units with each supported
    CONVERGE Pro 2 unit in the same chain
  • Up to 6 USB Expander units in the same chain with 2 supported CONVERGE Pro 2
    units connected through C-Link


RS232


Type: 3 Position (Tx, Rx, Gnd) 3.81mm Grey Header, Male, Phoenix type Euroblock connectors
Support: Serial commands
Connection: Connect with Touch Panel Controller for CP2, third-party control devices


POWER SELECTION SWITCH


Sensor Type: Slide Switch
Toggle toward P-Link to power device by P-Link
Toggle toward PoE to power device by PoE Injector



POE IN PORT


Port Type: RJ-45 port
PoE: 802.3af or 802.3at PoE/PoE+ injector input



CONFIGURATION & ADMINISTRATION SOFTWARE


CONVERGE Pro 2 CONSOLE/CONSOLE AI Software



FRONT PANEL LEDs


Power LED:

  • Off: Not powered
  • Solid Blue: Powered ON

Status LED:

  • Off: No P-Link plugged in
  • Solid Blue: P-Link plugged in and system working normally
  • Flashing Blue: Locate mode initiated from CP2 CONSOLE Software
  • Red: Error condition
MOUNTING
  • Rack-shelf mount
  • Under the table mount
  • Wall mount
  • Ceiling mount



POWER & THERMAL


Power Type: PoE/PoE+
Port Type: RJ-45
Power Source: P-Link or PoE Injector
PoE In/P-Link In: 802.3af or 802.3at PoE/PoE+
Power Source Indicator: Set the position of the Power Select switch to indicate the source
of the power (P-Link or PoE)
Mains Voltage: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 3 Watts Typical
Typical Thermal: 10.24 BTU/Hr Max
Operating Temperature: 14°F/-10°C to 104°F/40°C Ambient Temperature



DIMENSION & WEIGHT


Width x Depth x Height:

  1. Without rack-ears:
    5.5” x 1.6” x 4.1” or 14.4 x 4.2 x 10.3cm
  2. With rack-ears:
    6.8” x 1.7” x 4.1” or 17.2 x 4.3 x 10.3cm

Unit Weight: 0.88 lbs (0.4 kg)


PARTS INCLUDED


Rack Mounting Ears: Pre-installed, Qty 2
Input Connectors: 3.81mm Terminal Block Connector, 3 Position (Grey), Qty 1
USB Cable: USB Type A to Type B, 6 Ft (1.8M), Qty 1



PART NUMBERS


Part Number
Product
910-3200-302
USB Expander for CONVERGE Pro 2
910-3200-202
PoE+ Power Injector Kit for 3 Devices
910-001-004
PoE Power Injector for 1 Device
910-6106-001
1U Universal Rack-Shelf
910-3200-204-50
50 ft RJ45 CAT6 Cable
910-3200-204-100

100 ft RJ45 CAT6 Cable
910-3200-204-150
150 ft RJ45 CAT6 Cable

910-3200-204-200

200 ft RJ45 CAT6 Cable