Inogeni U-BRIDGE USB 3.2 Camera & Device Extender

About: Inogeni U-BRIDGE USB 3.2 Camera & Device Extender

The new INOGENI U-BRIDGE 3.0 multi-device extender for any USB 3.0 device is the solution to interoperability challenges AV installers encounter when reliable long-distance USB camera extension is required. The U-BRIDGE 3.0 video camera and audio extender enables SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connections up to 100 m / 330 ft over a single CAT6A cable.

U-BRIDGE 3.0 – USB 3.0 Multi-device extender

• USB 3.2 Gen 1. Backward compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1/3.0/2.0
• 4K video camera and audio extender enables SuperSpeed connections.
• Reliable long-distance USB camera extension maintains high-quality, uncompressed video.
• DEVICE ports: 3x USB3 (5Gbps) (2x USB-A and 1x USB-C).
• PC HOST port: lockable USB-C (5Gbps) connector.
• LINK: Up to 100 m/330 ft over a single CAT6A cable.
• Powered by either PC HOST or DEVICE.
• RS-232 extension for VISCA or control.
• TAA compliant and made in Canada.

Ideal for USB camera extension (100 m / 330 ft) in videoconferencing rooms

• The U-BRIDGE 3.0 multi-device extender is fully compatible with all USB cameras, including professional-grade equipment, such as AVer, Logitech, Jabra, ClearOne, Huddly, HuddleCamHD, PTZOptics, Lumens, Marshall, and web cameras.

Versatile SuperSpeed USB 3.0 proven technology

U-BRIDGE 3.0 supports all USB 3.0/2.0 devices. It is designed for use with up to 3 devices simultaneously, such as USB cameras, whiteboards, microphones, audio devices, and any other USB device (hard drives, flash drives or keyboards).

• Can be powered from either the PC Host or Camera/Device end of this solution.
• Provides plug-and-play convenience with no software drivers required.
• Works with all major operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Two-year warranty for added peace of mind.
• Enables device access and control of USB devices.

How it works

Extend your USB 3.0 devices to any INOGENI USB input, CODEC, or videoconferencing system.

The U-BRIDGE 3.0 offers unmatched versatility and reliability and extends up to 3 USB 3.0 connections (2 USB-A and 1 USB-C) up to 100 meters (330 feet), far beyond the standard 3-meter cable limit. Designed specifically for USB 3.0 devices and systems, the U-BRIDGE 3.0 accommodates a range of peripherals, including cameras, microphones, audio devices, and more. Its backward compatibility with USB 2.0 ensures seamless integration with a variety of devices. It provides 1.8A that can be shared between USB ports to enhance functionality and convenience.

Operating seamlessly within any setup, the U-BRIDGE 3.0 facilitates connections to PC hosts and INOGENI devices and offers compatibility with leading video conferencing systems, such as Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, and more.

Features

The U-BRIDGE 3.0 offers versatility and reliability for USB 3.0 extensions of up to 100 m (330 ft). U-BRIDGE 3.0 enables users to extend USB connections beyond the standard 3 m (10 ft) cable limit for USB 3.0 peripheral devices.

Designed for extension of USB 3.0 devices and systems

• DEVICE side:
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1. Backward compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1/3.0/2.0
  • 3x USB3 (5 Gbps) (2x USB-A and 1x USB-C).
  • Supportds cameras, whiteboards, microphones, audio devices, and any other USB devices (hard drives, flash drives or keyboards).
  • Provides up to 1.8A to be shared between the 3 USB ports.
  • Powered by either the DEVICE or the PC HOST module.
• PC HOST side:
  • 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1. Backward compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1/3.0/2.0
  • SuperSpeed at 5 Gbps.
  • Connect to a laptop or any UC videoconference system, such as Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR), Zoom Rooms, CODECs or Room PC from Lenovo, Poly, Crestron, Cisco, Logitech, Q-SYS or Barco.
  • Powered by either the DEVICE or the PC HOST module.
• LINK
  • Up to 100 m/330 ft extension.
  • Reliable HDBaseT extension over CAT6A cable.
  • Use PoC (power over cable) to power up the entire system from either end.
• INOGENI devices before or after the U-BRIDGE 3.0:
  • Mixers and switchers: SHARE2, SHARE2U, CAM300, CAM230, TOGGLE, TOGGLE ROOMS
  • Converters: 4KX-PLUS, 4KXUSB3, 4K2USB3, HD2USB3 and the U-CAM
• Mass storage acceleration for USB 3.0 device bulk transfers.
• SuperSpeed USB suite of features:
  • Transparent USB extension.
  • True plug and play; no software drivers required.
  • Works with all major operating systems:  Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Easy to install with a mounting solution.
• Two-year warranty.

Plug & Go

INOGENI has developed an advanced testing procedure to ensure reliability and avoid interoperability issues for the USB 3.0 extension. U-BRIDGE 3.0 connects a USB 3.0 camera and device or an INOGENI device to any PC or videoconferencing system, such as Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR), Zoom Rooms, CODECs, as well as Room PCs from Lenovo, Poly, Crestron, Cisco, Logitech, MAXHUB, Q-SYS and Barco.

Compatible with all cameras and devices (microphones, etc.)

The U-BRIDGE 3.0 is fully compatible with all USB cameras (USB3/5 Gbps and is backward compatible with USB 2.0), including professional-grade equipment, such as AVer, Logitech, Jabra, ClearOne, Huddly, HuddleCamHD, PTZOptics, Lumens, Marshall, and web cameras.

Specifications

• Range - Direct connect up to 100 m (330 ft.) over CAT6A U/FTP
• USB
  • Speeds
    • USB 3.2 Gen1 / USB 3.1 Gen1 / USB 3.0: up to 5 Gbps
    • USB 2.0: up to 480 Mbps
• PC Host extender
  • USB connector - 1 x USB Type-C receptacle with mounting screw hole
  • Link connector - 1 x RJ45
  • Dimensions (W x L x H) - 7.0 cm x 9. 7 cm x 2.3 cm (2.76″ x 3.82″ x 0.90″)
  • Weight - 170 g (0.37 lb)
  • Mounting - Bracket provided
  • Enclosure material - Black anodized aluminum case
• Device extender
  • USB connector
    • 2 x USB-A receptables
    • 1 x USB-C receptacle with mounting screw hole
  • Link connector - 1 x RJ45
  • Available current - Up to 1.8A shared between ports
  • Dimensions (W x L x H) - 7.0 cm x 13.7 cm x 2.3 cm (2.76″ x 5.39″ x 0.90″)
  • Weight - 210 g (0.46 lb)
  • Mounting - Bracket provided
  • Enclosure material - Black anodized aluminum case
• Physical details
  • Power supply - 100-240V AC Input, 24V 1.5A DC output.
    • Apply at either PC HOST or DEVICE modules
  • Operating temperature - 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
  • Storage temperature - -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
  • Operating humidity - 20% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing
  • Storage humidity - 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing

What's in the box

• 1x PC Host extender module
• 1x Device extender module
• 1x USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-C cable with USB-C to USB-A adapter
• 1x Quick Start Guide
• 2x mounting brackets (Power Supply)
• 2x mounting clips
• 2x terminal blocks
• 4x black wooden screws
• 1x power supply 100-240V AC Input, 24V 1.5A DC output