Industrial USB over Cat6 Extender Tripp Lite B203-101-IND-ER — 1-port USB 2.0, PoC, ESD protection, metal housing, mountable, 100 m

The Tripp Lite B203-101-IND-ER is an industrial-grade USB extender kit that connects a computer's USB-A port to a USB peripheral up to 330 ft (100 m) away using user-supplied Cat6 cabling. The plug-and-play kit includes a metal-housed transmitter and receiver that extend USB 2.0 signals, support data rates up to 300 Mbps, and are backward compatible with USB 1.1. Metal enclosures and ESD protection help the units withstand demanding commercial and industrial environments.

Advantages

The extender kit provides extended reach beyond standard USB limits while remaining plug-and-play and not requiring software. Built-in Power over Cable (PoC) supplies power to the transmitter over Cat6 cable to avoid additional power bricks, and green/orange LEDs indicate power and data status. ESD protection to ±15 kV and robust all-metal housings reduce the risk of damage in factories, warehouses, and other harsh locations. The kit supports flexible installation options including desktop placement, wall mounting, or DIN-rail mounting and includes a power supply with international plug adapters and an RS-232 Phoenix adapter for external DC power when needed.

Suitable for (tasks / use cases)

• Connecting remote USB peripherals such as printers or 1080p webcams
• Placing USB storage or devices at a safe distance from the host computer in industrial settings
• Factory floor, warehouse, kiosk, or machine-control USB extension
• Extending USB for legacy USB 1.1 devices or USB 2.0 peripherals

Key specifications

• Maximum extension distance: 100 m (330 ft) over Cat6 cabling
• USB standard: USB 2.0 with backward compatibility to USB 1.1
• Maximum data rate: up to 300 Mbps
• Power over Cable (PoC) capability to power the transmitter via Cat6
• ESD protection: up to ±15 kV
• Housing: durable all-metal transmitter and receiver enclosures
• Mounting options: flat-surface, wall mount, or DIN-rail mount
• Includes power supply with international plug adapters and RS-232 Phoenix adapter supporting 9–36 V DC input

How to use

Connect the transmitter unit to the computer's USB-A port using a user-supplied USB cable and connect the receiver to the USB peripheral with a user-supplied USB cable. Link transmitter and receiver with a user-supplied Cat6 cable rated for the required distance. If PoC is available, the transmitter will receive power over the Cat6 cable; otherwise provide external DC power to the receiver using the included power supply or the RS-232 Phoenix adapter for higher-power USB devices. Place or mount the metal housings on a flat surface, wall, or DIN rail using the supplied mounting hardware. No drivers or software installation are required for operation.

Usage recommendations

Use quality Cat6 cabling and proper terminations to ensure reliable USB 2.0 performance at long distances. For high-power or high-density USB hard drives, provide external DC power to the receiver using the included RS-232 Phoenix adapter or the supplied power supply to ensure stable operation. Avoid exposing connectors to liquids and follow ESD-safe handling procedures when connecting devices in electrostatically active environments.