CAMBRIONIX OEM-U8S, User Manual

Page 1: ...OEM U8S User Manual 2023 02 Cambrionix Ltd All rights reserved EN...

Page 2: ...the OEM U8S to the Power Supply Unit using Spade Connectors 12 4 7 Registration 12 4 8 Help and Support 12 5 Using your OEM U8S 13 5 1 Using without connecting to a host 14 5 2 Using when connected to...

Page 3: ...specifications 30 6 5 Consumables and Placing Orders 31 7 Troubleshooting 33 7 1 Common troubleshooting tips 33 7 2 Logging through LiveViewer 33 7 3 Hardware Failure 33 7 4 Device connection 34 7 5 H...

Page 4: ...ox and sync devices when attached to a host computer When a local host computer is connected the host can control the operation of the ports using available software Device charging and synchronisatio...

Page 5: ...are prerequisites for hazard free use and safety during operation This user manual cannot cover all possible applications If you would like additional information or if problems arise that are not su...

Page 6: ...ing Signs Electrical hazard Fire Hazard Mandatory action signs Read operating instructions Mandatory regulation 3 4 Product modification Cambrionix products are designed and manufactured to meet the r...

Page 7: ...not use a damaged power cord or plug or a loose power socket Do not touch the power plug with wet hands Do not allow liquids to come into contact with the unit or power supply CAUTION Damage to your p...

Page 8: ...environment where the relative humidity is inside the operating range Be careful not to leave the power cord underneath a heavy object CAUTION Overheated power sockets may cause a fire Do not overloa...

Page 9: ...ionix OEM module may occur When mounting a Cambrionix OEM module all mounting holes should be used with appropriate spacers screws and a torque level of 1 1Nm Cambrionix OEM modules are susceptible to...

Page 10: ...e product is not damaged CAUTION Personal Injury and Damage to the product There will be a label on the hub advising you to read the User manual before use This will need to be removed before use as i...

Page 11: ...ce type that is connected 4 5 Cables Some USB cables are data transfer only and some are power delivery only There are also options that can handle both tasks Be sure to verify a cable s abilities bef...

Page 12: ...pade terminal Taking appropriate safety precautions turn the mains supply on Periodic inspection should be made to power supply cables and any USB cables for any signs of damage If any damage is found...

Page 13: ...r OEM U8S In this section you can find information using your hub in charge or sync application You can also find information on managing your hub changing port modes connecting multiple hubs to one h...

Page 14: ...rding to USB Implementers Forum USBIF Super Speed USB3 specifications If the attached device complies with USB IF Battery Charging specification BC1 2 and supports Charging Downstream Port CDP the hub...

Page 15: ...ar as a COM port the COM port number can be found in device manager On macOS a device file is created in the directory S is an alpha numeric serial string unique to each device dev tty usbserial S Dev...

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Page 17: ...vice completely from the host system If you are in Sync mode and then switch to Charge mode the USB device will disconnect briefly whilst the profiling process takes place Once the profiling has taken...

Page 18: ...lly used by Apple 5 3 4 Firmware The firmware can be kept up to date using our LiveViewer software As part of delivering an easy user experience our LiveViewer application is now a set and forget solu...

Page 19: ...firmware version you are updating to then this can also be done Once selected press the update button at the top and the update will commence CAUTION Your OEM U8S may not function correctly Do not do...

Page 20: ...he Cambrionix API and will need to be updated to the latest version of Firmware using the Command Line Updater which can be downloaded and installed from the following link https www cambrionix com fi...

Page 21: ...plemented fixes 5 4 1 Installing Software Cambrionix has two pieces of software that can be used to manage the devices and your hub using different host systems This section has instructions and infor...

Page 22: ...d on total current and power and temperature Further details on LiveViewer are available on our website www cambrionix com products liveviewer NVRAM settings Within your hub there are some specific co...

Page 23: ...we set a charged flag 100 Temperature Max C Sets Maximum temperature before the shut down of ports 70 Remap Ports Change the ordering of the ports from the default Sequential order Default Profiles Ch...

Page 24: ...which is a program running in the background that can be downloaded from www cambrionix com products api and installed on the host machine Port information and control can be provided through the API...

Page 25: ...are you are looking at 5 4 5 Removing Software If you wish to uninstall the software Cambrionix LiveViewer Cambrionix API and the Cambrionix Recorder Service from your host system the following steps...

Page 26: ...on the screen You will need to confirm removal it will ask for your confirmation press the enter key or Y key Keep in mind that you ll have to use the exact package name in the apt remove command othe...

Page 27: ...d be connected to the local computer through the host port The host port of the next board in the daisy chain is then connected to any of the first OEM U8S downstream USB ports More boards are added i...

Page 28: ...ng temperature to determine if forced cooling is required the temperature should be measured whilst the OEM U8S is under full load and at the highest ambient operating temperature Forced cooling may b...

Page 29: ...advise before reapplying power l Ensure that the product is switched off and the power cord is removed from the product Hold the power cable by the plug and do not touch either the plug or the power...

Page 30: ...tage Tolerance 5 Output Current Max per Port A 2 1 Output Power Max per Port W 10 Output Power Total W 87 4 6 3 Rail value limits Five volt rail Max V 5 58 Five volt rail Min V 4 5 6 4 Physical specif...

Page 31: ...ables rather than the hub 6 5 Consumables and Placing Orders Below is a list of any Consumable products you may require for your OEM U8S including the cables you will require to connect devices to the...

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Page 33: ...wer on the left hand side of the screen select the settings section 3 Once in the settings section select the API tab 4 In the API section click the cog button on the right hand side of the local API...

Page 34: ...U8S We have only observed this behaviour in a very few amount of devices disabling CDP this has resolved all issues and the connections are stable You can disable CDP through NVRAM settings either by...

Page 35: ...ect any more devices Sometimes you may reach the endpoint limit of your USB controller and this may stop you from being able to attach any more devices to your host system You can create more space is...

Page 36: ...er re producing the problem you can zip the logs from the folder var log cambrionix You may delete the file below when you are finished with it etc opt cambrionix cambrionix log cfg 7 7 Software troub...

Page 37: ...hat happens after I have requested a Return l If you have not purchased the Product s direct from Cambrionix please contact the vendor the item was originally purchased from for their returns process...

Page 38: ...ge 38 of 43 9 Compliance and Standards l CB Certificate l CE Tested and marked l FCC Part 15 Tested and marked l RoHS Compliant l Independently safety tested by the Underwriters Laboratory UL under fi...

Page 39: ...nditions The use of Cambrionix hubs is subject to the Cambrionix Terms and Conditions the document can be downloaded and viewed using the following link https downloads cambrionix com documentation en...

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