USB extension

All things having to do with the extension of USB 3.0 for your PTZoptics camera.

How to extend USB 3.0 cabling for PTZoptics cameras?
We recommend using either the  SIIG active extension cables, over fiber optic wire with the Icron USB 3.0 Spectra or over CAT cable with the Icron USB 3-2-...
Tue, 6 Apr, 2021 at 4:50 PM
Managing USB power settings in Windows (DO THIS IF USING ANY USB EXTENSION)
Procedure: Individual USB Hubs and Extension Devices: Go to “Control Panel” -> “Power Options.” Go to “Change plan settings” on the power plan in u...
Wed, 7 Apr, 2021 at 1:46 PM
Are PTZOptics cameras backwards compatible with USB 2.0?
Are PTZOptics cameras backwards compatible with USB 2.0? Yes they are.  The PTZOptics cameras should be able to pull in a 1280x720 signal from a USB 2...
Wed, 7 Apr, 2021 at 4:53 PM
Have you tested the Icron USB 3.0 Spectra 3001-15?
Have you tested the Icron USB 3.0 Spectra 3001-15? Yes we have. This cable did require some settings in Windows to be changed, as well as correcting the...
Wed, 7 Apr, 2021 at 4:59 PM
USB 2.0 vs USB 3.0
USB 2.0 provides a bandwidth of 480 Mbps. USB 3.0 (aka “SuperSpeed”) provides 4.8 Gbps - or 10 times the bandwidth of USB 2.0. There are other differ...
Mon, 26 Apr, 2021 at 5:23 PM