Jeppesen Skybound Quick Start Manual

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Skybound USB Adapter

There are two variants of the Skybound USB adapter to update datacards using the Jeppesen Services

Update Manager (JSUM). There is a multiple-slot adapter (silver case) that programs Garmin datacards,

PCMCIA cards and Edge cards. The most recent version of the Skybound adapter is a single-slot unit

that accommodates to only the Garmin datacards.

This document gives an overview of the single-slot Skybound adapter only.

Using Hubs with the Skybound USB Adapter

The Skybound USB requires 200-250mA of power through the USB port during the programming phase

in order to work correctly. If you are using a bus-powered hub (also referenced as non-powered and

passive), it draws the power directly from the USB port where it is connected. The downside is that since

there is no external source of power, a bus-powered hub is limited to only low power USB devices. The

number of devices that can be connected to a passive USB hub depends on how much power they need

to draw from the source and how much power is available.

If a hub needs to be used, it is recommended that you use a self-powered (also known as active) USB

hub. A self-powered USB Hub is one that has a built-in power supply that can be plugged into the wall.

The power it draws from the wall is used to turn-on and power the devices connected to the hub. This

allows you both high and lower-powered devices be connected without a problem.

Installing the Skybound USB Driver

Before installing the Skybound USB adapter, you must first install JSUM version 2.0

or higher. Click Help > About to view which version you have installed. If your

NOTE

version is lower, you will see an application update among your services to download.

To install the Skybound adapter:

1. Launch JSUM.

2. Plug the Skybound adapter into your computer.

3. When the Hardware Wizard appears, complete the driver installation. Click on one of the

following links that pertains to your system:

Page 1 There are two variants of the Skybound USB adapter to update datacards using the Jeppesen Services Update Manager (JSUM). There is a multiple-slot adapter (silver case) that programs Garmin datacards, PCMCIA cards and Edge cards. The most recent version of the Skybound adapter is a single-slot unit that accommodates to only the Garmin datacards.
Page 2 • Windows 2000 The Skybound USB driver automatically installs when the Skybound adapter plugs into a USB port. The following dialog boxes appear: When the dialog boxes stop displaying, the hardware adapter is installed and ready to be used. If your computer is having complications detecting the Skybound USB adapter, view support information from Microsoft.
Page 3 B. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended), and then click Next. C. The Hardware Wizard begins the installation. When the Hardware Installation dialog box appears, click Continue Anyway. D. When the Hardware Wizard has finished installing the device, click Finish.
Page 4 The blue light needs to be steadily displayed. The process of installing the Skybound USB driver needs to be complete any time the unit is plugged into a new USB port (a port not previously used by the Skybound unit).
Page 5 Place the Skybound USB adapter right-side up with the Jeppesen logo displayed. When you insert the card into the Skybound USB adapter, the black side should be facing up (with the label), and the end with two rows of holes goes into the adapter.