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MCD Elektronik USB hub 2.0 Manual

Usb hub 2.0 8-port, switchable
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USB hub 2.0, 8-port, switchable
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  • Page 1 Manual Softline USB hub 2.0, 8-port, switchable Modline Conline Boardline Avidline Pixline Application MCD Elektronik GmbH Hoheneichstr. 52 75217 Birkenfeld +49 (0) 72 31/78 405-0 +49 (0) 72 31/78 405-10 info@mcd-elektronik.de www.mcd-elektronik.com HQ : Birkenfeld Managing CEO: Bruno Hörter Register Court Mannheim...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ..............................10 URRENT MEASUREMENT 6.4................................ 10 URRENT LIMITATION FUNCTION OF THE RELAY MULTIPLEXER ........................11 FUNCTION OF THE USB HUB 2.0 8-PORT ........................12 8.1............................. 12 EHAVIOR WHEN POWER IS APPLIED 8.2..............................12 EHAVIOR IN READY MODE 8.3.
  • Page 3 Elektronik GmbH USB hub 2.0 8-port Manual TECHNICAL DATA ..............................19 INTERFACE DESCRIPTION ............................20 Seite 3 von 21...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    1. Safety instructions The USB hub 2.0 8-port is intended for use indoors. It may not be exposed to moisture. If the device is brought from a cold environment into a warm one, it must be allowed to stand for at least one hour without the power cord and other cables connected until any condensation moisture has dried.

  • Page 5: Connection And Installation

    4.1. Connecting the device The USB hub 2.0 8-port can optionally be operated on 110V or 230V power grids. The power switch on the back turns the device on and the button on the front left lights up. When delivered, all relays turn on and all USB ports are off.

  • Page 6: Installing Drivers

    Driver" directory of its installation directory. By default, the installation path is: <Drive name>:\MCD Elektronik GmbH\MCD USBHub8Monitor\USB Driver 4.3. Installing Toolmonitor The USB 2.0 HUB 8 can be completely controlled via text commands (see Chapter 11 on p. 20). Optionally, the USBHub8Monitor can be installed as a graphical user interface and as an interface for other applications.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Elektronik GmbH USB hub 2.0 8-port Manual 5. Introduction 5.1. Features  Relay multiplexer  8 channels, individually switchable  Up to 48VDC / 2A (max. 30W) per channel under resistive load  Display for channel on or off ...

  • Page 8: Construction

    Elektronik GmbH USB hub 2.0 8-port Manual 5.2. Construction USB in Control Port 5 - 8 Port 1 - 4 Mux 1 - 8 5.3. Display Relay turned off Relay turned on USB port turned off USB port turned on, but no device connected USB port turned on Indicators of USB-Ports configured as charging ports are dimmed when the charging has finished.

  • Page 9: Function Of The Usb Ports

    Elektronik GmbH USB hub 2.0 8-port Manual 6. Function of the USB ports 6.1. Operating modes The USB hub provides eight high-speed-capable USB 2.0 ports. Each port can be configured to one of four modes. These four modes are: 1. Standard port (SDP): If the maximum current is exceeded, the port shuts off.

  • Page 10: Current Measurement

    Elektronik GmbH USB hub 2.0 8-port Manual 6.3. Current measurement Each USB port has a mechanism to measure the current, with a resolution of about 10mA. This permits the actual current consumption of the connected device to be measured and monitored. This applies to both operating currents of USB devices and non-USB devices as well as charging currents.

  • Page 11: Function Of The Relay Multiplexer

    Elektronik GmbH USB hub 2.0 8-port Manual 7. Function of the relay multiplexer The relay multiplexer makes it possible to emit an externally powered voltage on up to eight outputs. This permits, for example, USB devices to be powered that cannot be operated with operating voltage via USB.

  • Page 12: Function Of The Usb Hub 2.0 8-Port

    Elektronik GmbH USB hub 2.0 8-port Manual 8. Function of the USB hub 2.0 8-port 8.1. Behavior when power is applied It can be determined whether the USB goes into normal mode after power is turned on, or initially into ready mode.

  • Page 13: Resetting

    Elektronik GmbH USB hub 2.0 8-port Manual 8.7. Resetting Pushing the button on the front panel for about 10 seconds resets the USB hub to factory settings. The hub then restarts. The ports and multiplexers will be switched accordingly. This must be followed by the corresponding command.

  • Page 14: Software Manual

    Elektronik GmbH USB hub 2.0 8-port Manual 9. Software Manual 9.1. Programming interface After the Toolmonitor starts, the interface looks like this: The switching state of each port and multiplexer output is shown. Switching state of USB ports Port turned off Port turned on;...

  • Page 15: Program Settings

    Elektronik GmbH USB hub 2.0 8-port Manual 9.2. Program settings Basic settings are configured under Setup –> Options. The default settings are sufficient for an initial commissioning. A name can be given to the USB hub here. If multiple USB hubs are connected, here you can select which of the names specified above should be controlled.

  • Page 16: Usb Hub Configuration

    Elektronik GmbH USB hub 2.0 8-port Manual The USB hub can be configured using the configuration dialog. This is located in the standard settings under View –> USBHub 1 –> USBHub 1 config: 9.3. USB hub configuration On power up, the corresponding USB port is switched on when the box is checked.

  • Page 17: Usb Hub Command Line

    Elektronik GmbH USB hub 2.0 8-port Manual With this option the USB hub restores the ports and multiplexer outputs after standby as they were before. Otherwise the power-up configuration is restored. Activating this option disables the button on the front. The hub will always switch on normally after power-up so the function of item 8 does not apply Reads out the configuration currently stored.
  • Page 18 Elektronik GmbH USB hub 2.0 8-port Manual Here, the data traffic between the Toolmonitor and the control unit of the USB hub can be viewed directly. A list of commands that can be extended and changed. Commands can be sent directly to the USB hub here (see chapter 11) to be able to include the command in the list, it must be assigned a name.

  • Page 19: Technical Data

    Elektronik GmbH USB hub 2.0 8-port Manual 10. Technical data Electrical characteristics Operating voltage 90 – 132 / 187 – 264 VAC When changing the input voltage, turn 47 – 63Hz off the device first! Connection power max. 100W including power supply to connected...

  • Page 20: Interface Description

    Elektronik GmbH USB hub 2.0 8-port Manual 11. Interface description The command line interface uses simple ASCII strings. Recognized valid commands are acknowledged with the string "ok" if the command is a configuration command. For a read command, the corresponding data is sent. An unrecognized command is answered with "???".

  • Page 21: Seite 2 Von

    Elektronik GmbH USB hub 2.0 8-port Manual Comm Parameter Response Comment with prefix value "D" Behavior when power is applied S | R Device state after power applied S = hub goes into normal mode after power applied R = hub goes into ready mode after power applied Only with prefix "D"!

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