INOGENI U-BRIDGE 3 WP Multi Device USB Extender User Guide

U-BRIDGE 3 WP Multi Device USB Extender

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Specifications

• Main feature: The U-BRIDGE 3 WP USB 3.2 Gen 1 extender enables
  superspeed USB 3.0 connection of up to 100m/330ft over a single
  CAT6A
• Link Technology Range: Medium HDBaseT-USB3
• Direct connect up to 100m (330ft) over CAT6A U/FTP
• USB Speeds Transfers support:
  • USB 3.2 Gen1 / USB 3.1 Gen1 / USB 3.0: up to 5 Gbps
  • USB 2.0: up to 480 Mbps
• Dimensions and Weight:
  • PC Host extender: 7.0 cm x 9.7 cm x 2.3 cm, 170 g (0.37
    lb)
  • Device Wallplate extender: 6.91 cm x 11.54 cm x 6.50 cm, 210 g
    (0.46 lb)
• Mounting: Bracket provided for PC Host extender, 1-gang wall
  plate for Device Wallplate extender
• Enclosure material: Black anodized aluminum case for PC Host,
  Metal enclosure for Device Wallplate
• RS232 connector available on both modules with specific
  configurations

Product Usage Instructions

1. Installation

Follow these steps to install the U-BRIDGE 3 WP:

1. Mount the DEVICE module (wall plate) securely on the wall using
   appropriate tools.
2. Connect the PC HOST module to the host device using the
   provided connectors.
3. If power supply is needed, connect it to the designated power
   input on both modules.

2. Connecting Devices

To connect devices to the U-BRIDGE 3 WP, follow these steps:

1. For the PC HOST module, use the USB-C host connection to
   connect to the host device.
2. For the DEVICE module, use the USB-C device connection or USB-A
   device connection as needed.
3. Ensure proper connections are made for data transfer and power
   supply.

3. LED Indicators

Understand the LED indicators on the U-BRIDGE 3 WP:

• GREEN LED:
  • OFF: No power
  • SOLID BLINK ORANGE LED: System powered with USB 3.0
    connection
  • SOLID: HDBaseT connection detected
• Front LED on the wallplate:
  • OFF: No power or no HDBaseT link
  • SOLID: System powered with USB 3.0 connection
  • BLINK: System powered with USB 2.0 connection

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I use a crimp tool for attaching terminations?

A: We do not recommend using a crimp tool for attaching
terminations. Instead, we highly recommend utilizing toolless
terminations to ensure the preservation of signal integrity.

Q: What is the maximum USB speed supported by the U-BRIDGE 3
WP?

A: The U-BRIDGE 3 WP supports USB speeds up to 5 Gbps for USB
3.2 Gen1 / USB 3.1 Gen1 / USB 3.0 connections.

Q: How far can I extend the USB signal using the U-BRIDGE 3
WP?

A: The U-BRIDGE 3 WP can extend a superspeed USB 3.0 connection
of up to 100m/330ft over a single CAT6A cable.

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INOGENI U-BRIDGE 3 WP
User guide
Version 1.0 April 30, 2025

VERSION HISTORY

Version 1.0

Date April 30, 2025

Description Preliminary user guide for device launch.

CONTENTS
Version history…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 Connectivity diagram ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 Device interfaces ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 LEDs behavior …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Specifications ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Serial connection ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 INOGENI Maestro application …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 Mechanical specification ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
PC HOST module …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 DEVICE wallplate………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 INO ­ MOUNT ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 Power supply ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 Troubleshooting section …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 Support…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 13 Certifications………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13

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INTRODUCTION The U-BRIDGE 3 WP is a USB 3.2 Gen 1 extension over CAT6A that can extend a 5Gbps signal between a host and devices. This is a two-boxes solution, which are called PCHOST and DEVICE modules. The DEVICE module is a wall plate that can be mounted to the wall.
CONNECTIVITY DIAGRAM Here is a simple U-BRIDGE 3 WP connectivity diagram.

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DEVICE INTERFACES Here are the devices interfaces.

1

2

3

PC HOST

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DEVICE

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7

4

5

9 10
11 12

PC HOST DEVICE

Items

1

+24VDC power input.
If power supply is connected here, the DEVICE side will be powered using PoC through the HDBaseT link.

2

HDBaseT link.

3

RS232 connection.

4

USB-C host connection.

5

USB-mini management connection.

6

USB-mini management connection.

7

Optional +24VDC power input.
We recommend to power up the whole system from the PC HOST module for a clean installation.

8

HDBaseT link.

9

Front led.

10

USB-C device connection.

11

USB-A device connection.

12

RS232 connection.

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LEDS BEHAVIOR Here are the LEDs behavior on the HDBaseT link connection:

GREEN LED

OFF

No power.

SOLID BLINK ORANGE LED

System powered with USB 3.0 connection.
System powered. Led blinks over a USB2.0 connection if HDBaseT link is valid. Led blinks if no HDBaseT link.

OFF

No HDBaseT connection detected.

SOLID

HDBaseT connection detected.

Here is the behavior on the front LED of the wallplate:

FRONT LED OFF SOLID BLINK

No power or no HDBaseT link. System powered with USB 3.0 connection. System powered with USB 2.0 connection.

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SPECIFICATIONS Here is the complete specification.

Main feature Description

The U-BRIDGE 3 WP USB 3.2 Gen 1 extender enables superspeed USB 3.0 connection of up to 100m/330ft. over a single CAT6A

Link Technology Range
Medium

HDBaseT-USB3
Direct connect up to 100m (330ft) over CAT6A U/FTP CAT6A U/FTP NOTE: We do not recommend using a crimp tool for attaching terminations. Instead, we highly recommend utilizing toolless terminations to ensure the preservation of signal integrity.

USB Speeds Transfers support

USB 3.2 Gen1 / USB 3.1 Gen1 / USB 3.0: up to 5 Gbps USB 2.0: up to 480 Mbps NOTE: USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode is not supported. Bulk, isochronous, interrupt and control types Built-in hardware acceleration for isochronous and bulk transfers

PC Host extender USB connector Link connector Dimensions (W x L x H) Weight Mounting Enclosure material
RS232 connector

1 x USB Type-C receptacle with mounting screw hole
1 x RJ45 7.0 cm x 9. 7 cm x 2.3 cm 2.76 x 3.82 x 0.90 170 g (0.37 lb)
Bracket provided
Black anodized aluminum case Passthrough serial connection By default, I/O pin is an input. +1.8V logic (maximum)

Device Wallplate extender USB connector Link connector Available current Dimensions (W x L x H) Weight Mounting Enclosure material
RS232 connector

1 x USB-A receptable 1 x USB-C receptacle with mounting screw hole 1 x RJ45
Up to 1.8A shared between ports 6.91 cm x 11.54 cm x 6.50 cm 2.72 x 4.53 x 2.56 210 g (0.46 lb)
1-gang wall plate
Metal enclosure Passthrough serial connection. By default, I/O pin is an output. GND or OPEN

Compatibility Consumed USB tiers

Up to 2 tiers In USB 2.0, USB devices connected are reported to the same USB tier. In USB 3.0, the device introduces two tiers in the USB path.

Physical details Package dimensions Power supply

24.5 cm x 25 cm x 7.9 cm 9.69 x 9.84 x 3.11 100-240V AC Input, 24V 1.5A DC output. Apply at either PC HOST or DEVICE modules

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Package weight
Package contents
Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating humidity Storage humidity Information UPC code Origin Warranty
Certifications Certifications device Certifications – Power supply 36W TAA-Compliant

1200 g (2.65 lbs) 1x PC HOST extender module 1x DEVICE wallplate extender module 1x USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-C cable 1x USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-A cable 1x USB-mini to USB-A cable 1x installation guide 2x mounting brackets for the power supply 1x mounting clip for the PCHOST module 2x 4-pos terminal blocks 1x 2-pos terminal block 8x black wood screws 1x 1-gang drywall clip 1x Decora plate 1x power supply 100-240V AC Input, 24V 1.5A DC output International power adapter with country-specific cord (North America, EU, UK, Australia/NZ, or Japan) 0°C to 50°C 32°F to 122°F -20°C to 70°C -4°F to 158°F 20% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
051497468057 Canada
5 years
FCC, CE, UKCA, RoHS, IEC62368, SoV, RCM, NOM FCC, CE, UKCA, CB, UL, TUV, EMC Yes

SERIAL CONNECTION

Here is the serial connection of the U-BRIDGE 3 WP. A serial port from a DUT can be extended when using our device.

This is the pinout of the serial connection:

PC HOST module

DEVICE wallplate

1 2 3 4

Pin 1: Receive Pin 2: GND
Pin 3: Transmit Pin 4: I/O
The direction of the I/O pin can be configured through Maestro software.
NOTE: By default, the PC HOST I/O pin is an input and DEVICE I/O pin is an output.

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INOGENI MAESTRO APPLICATION
The support for U-BRIDGE 3 WP under INOGENI Maestro application is still under development. We will have the support inside the next software version.

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MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION You can find the mechanical specification of the device. All dimensions are in mm [in]. PC HOST MODULE

Figure 1: PC HOST module dimensions

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DEVICE WALLPLATE

24.8 30.60

4.4 8.2 8.4

3.0 2 1.9

7.
16. 19
.4 24.8 38.4

8.7 4 .0

4 2.9

23.7
46.2 7.

3. 0 69.0
27.6 4.7
6.36

.0

2.0

.0

Figure 2: DEVICE module dimensions

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INO ­ MOUNT
Figure 3: Bracket dimensions for PC host module

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POWER SUPPLY

Figure 4: Power supply bracket dimensions

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TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION Here is the troubleshooting section for the device.

Problem
Green LED is blinking slow Orange LED is OFF

Resolution PC HOST side is not connected to a PC or HDBaseT cable is not working properly.

Green LED is blinking slow Orange LED is ON

PC HOST side is not connected to a PC.

Green LED is blinking fast
Green LED is OFF Orange LED is OFF
Unstable USB 3.0 connection

There is a firmware problem, connect the USB-C PC HOST port and mini-USB management port to a PC running Maestro for firmware upgrade.
PC HOST side: No power from the USB-C port of the host PC. DEVICE side: No power to the 24VDC port on either HOST side (via PoC) or DEVICE side (direct), or HDBaseT cable is not connect or not working properly if using PoC.
HDBaseT cable is too long or not working properly. USB cables are too long or not working properly.

USB 3.0 ports are shutting down
Using a USB-C to USB-A adapter, my USB 3.0 devices are detected in USB2.0 mode only on my computer.
I cannot extend USB-C video from laptop to my USB-C monitor

Too much power drawn on USB ports, the maximum current consumption is 1.8A total for the 3 ports.
Most of passive USB-C to USB-A adapters support USB3.0 on one side of the USB-C connection. Flip by 180 degrees the USB-C connection next to the adapter to see if this resolves the issue.
The device does not support USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode.

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SUPPORT
Engineered by video professionals, for video professionals, it is your most compatible USB 3.0 device. INOGENI expertise at your fingertips:
· Expert Technical Support team at support@inogeni.com for immediate help or if you have any technical question about our products.
· Extensive Knowledge Base to learn from other customers’ experiences.
© Copyright 2025 by INOGENI INC. All Rights Reserved.
INOGENI name and logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of INOGENI. Use of this product is subject to the terms and conditions of the license and limited warranty in effect at the time of purchase. Product specifications can change without notice.
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CERTIFICATIONS
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement WarningThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IC Statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A).
CE Statement We, INOGENI Inc., declare under our sole responsibility that the U-BRIDGE 3 WP, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with European Standards EN 55032, EN 55035, and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU + 2015/863/EU.
UKCA Statement This device is compliant with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 No. 1091 as part of the requirements leading to the UKCA marking.
WEEE Statement The European Union has established regulations for the collection and recycling of all waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Implementation of WEEE regulations may vary slightly by individual EU member states. Please check with your local and state government guidelines for safe disposal and recycling or contact your national WEEE recycling agency for more information.
RCM Statement This device is compliant with Regulator Compliance Mark (RCM) certification.
NOM Statement This device is compliant with the NOM-019 standard.

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Documents / Resources

INOGENI U-BRIDGE 3 WP Multi Device USB Extender [pdf] User Guide U-BRIDGE 3 WP Multi Device USB Extender, 3 WP Multi Device USB Extender, Multi Device USB Extender, Device USB Extender, USB Extender

References

• User Manual