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Black Box IC165A User Manual

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USB Director/4-Port Hub
CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)
FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746
Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
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MARCH 2001
IC165A
IC165AE

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  • Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...

  • Page 2: Federal Communications Commission

    FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro- tection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 3 USB DIRECTOR/4-PORT HUB • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 4 European Union Declaration of Conformity This is to certify that this device is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN55022: 1987 Class B (CISPR 22:1985/BS6527:1988). This product also complies with ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45014.

  • Page 5: Instrucciones De Seguridad

    USB DIRECTOR/4-PORT HUB NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.

  • Page 6: Nom Statement

    10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor. 11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.
  • Page 7 USB DIRECTOR/4-PORT HUB TRADEMARKS Microsoft ® , Windows ® , and Windows NT ® registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated. Velcro is a registered trademark of Velcro USA Inc. ® Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    5.2 Other Problems......25 5.3 Calling Black Box ..... . 29 5.4 Shipping and Packaging.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    USB DIRECTOR/4-PORT HUB 1. Specifications Software Requirements — USB-enabled opera-ting system such as Windows Windows 98, or Windows NT any Macintosh operating system with USB support Cable Wiring — 90 Ω ±15% unshielded or shielded for low-speed devices; 90 Ω ±15% shielded for full- speed devices Maximum Individual Cable Length —...

  • Page 10: Uplink Port

    (0 to 40°C); Storage: -4 to +167°F (-20 to +75°C) Humidity Tolerance — 5 to 95% noncondensing Hub Power Requirements — IC165A: 110 VAC, 60 Hz; IC165AE: 220 VAC, 50 Hz; Both models: Bus- powered: 2.5 watts, 5 V @ Self-powered: 11 watts, 5.25 V @ 2.1 amps via...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    127 devices, including the hubs. No additional software is required to support the Hub. Two models are available: the IC165A includes a 110-VAC power supply and the IC165AE comes with a 220-VAC power supply.

  • Page 12: System Requirements

    The USB Director/4-Port Hub is a dual-powered device that can be powered via the uplink connection (bus-powered) or via an optional power supply (self- powered). When bus-powered, the four downstream ports support “low-power” devices rated at less than ⁄ watt ( ⁄...

  • Page 13: What The Package Includes

    Windows 2000. Call Technical Support at 724-746-5500 if you’re using Windows 2000. 2.3 What the Package Includes Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, please call Black Box at 724-746-5500. • USB Director—4-Port Hub • Hub Stand •...

  • Page 14: Hardware Description

    It also has a power connector for the optional power supply, eight LED indicators for status information, and a stand for mounting (see Figure 2-1). ® BLACK BOX 724-746-5500 Power Bus / Local Reset...

  • Page 15: Typical Application

    USB DIRECTOR/4-PORT HUB 2.5 Typical Application ® BL AC K BO X 724 -74 6-5 500 Digital Camera PC/Server Card Reader USB Director/ 4-Port Hub Scanner USB Modem Figure 2-2. Typical Application.

  • Page 16: Installation

    CHAPTER 3: Installation 3. Installation 3.1 Initial Checkout 3.1.1 B OWERED HECKOUT While the host PC is powered on, connect a USB cable between the host’s USB type A receptacle and the Hub’s type B receptacle (uplink connection). The Hub’s power indicator, bus-powered, and the uplink port LED will turn on.

  • Page 17: Hub Mounting

    USB DIRECTOR/4-PORT HUB cable into the Hub’s power connector. The hub will go through a reset and operate in the bus-powered mode; however, the bus-powered LED will be off. When the optional power adapter is connected, USB high-power devices can be attached to the Hub. Refer to the instructions supplied with each USB device for their individual operation.
  • Page 18 the cable is 16.4 ft. (5 m) for full-speed connections and 9.8 ft. (3 m) for low-speed connections. Figure 3-1 shows the cable connections. Uplink 5.25V 2.1A Figure 3-1. Cable Connections. Low-speed connections can use unshielded or shielded cable, but full-speed connections must use shielded cable.
  • Page 19 USB DIRECTOR/4-PORT HUB ONNECTOR INOUTS Figures 3-2 and 3-3 and Table 3-1 illustrate the pinouts of the USB type A receptacle and USB type B receptacle. Figure 3-2. USB Type “A” Receptacle. Figure 3-3. USB Type “B” Receptacle. Pin Number USB type “A”...

  • Page 20: Power Controls

    3.4 Power Controls When the hub is connected to the USB connection, it initially draws less than connection. Each port is enabled one at a time. Initially, all attached devices are only allowed to draw less each. When the hub is identified, it tells the host whether it is bus-powered or self-powered.

  • Page 21: Operation

    USB DIRECTOR/4-PORT HUB 4. Operation The USB Director/4-Port Hub is an extension of the host’s USB bus. You only have to plug it into the host USB connector to operate. The hub is hot-pluggable; you can plug it in at any time, even when the host PC is powered on.
  • Page 22 a resume command from the host that takes the device out of suspend. The Hub is supported by the Microsoft generic USB hub driver supplied with the latest version of Microsoft Windows 95 also known as OSR2.1, Windows 98, and Microsoft Windows NT 5.0. If you’re using WIndows 2000, call Technical Support at 724-746-5500.
  • Page 23 USB DIRECTOR/4-PORT HUB Position POWER ON (green) BUS/LOCAL ON (green) RESET ON (amber) PORTS 1–4 ON (green) 1. Overcurrent trip point set between 0.6 and 1.5 amps, 0.6 amp continuous current per port maximum. 2. Power vs. time algorithm for thermal trip point. 3.
  • Page 24 Table 4-1 (continued). LED Functions Position UPLINK (continued) Red LED ON (red) All LEDs are normally turned off when suspend mode is activated. Exceptions to this are when error conditions exist before entering suspend mode. CHAPTER 4: Operation Function A bus-powered overcurrent condition exists.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    USB DIRECTOR/4-PORT HUB 5. Troubleshooting 5.1 Power Problems If an overcurrent condition of > ⁄ amp is sensed at a port by the hub, that port’s power will be limited (< ⁄ amp). The condition will be reported back to the host, the host will shut off the port, and the port LED will be off.

  • Page 26: Other Problems

    on. If the uplink port red LED is on, disconnect all of the devices and reset the hub as described on the previous page. Then plug the devices in one at a time and run their applications, noting when the failure reoccurs.
  • Page 27 USB DIRECTOR/4-PORT HUB Symptom: Hub host port red LED is on. Cause: Overcurrent condition exists. Solutions: 1. Disconnect port 1 through 4 devices one at a time until the LED goes off. 2. If all devices are removed and the LED is still on, reset the hub.
  • Page 28 Symptom: A single port LED is off. Cause: The port has been disabled by the host. An overcurrent condition may exist on that port or the device driver identified a problem with the device and turned it off. Solutions: 1. Disconnect the device. If the LED does not come on, reset the hub.
  • Page 29 USB DIRECTOR/4-PORT HUB Symptom: All LEDs are off. Cause: The hub has been disconnected, powered off, or put into suspend mode. Solutions: 1. Host is in suspend mode. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to exit suspend mode.

  • Page 30: Calling Black Box

    If you determine that your USB Director/4-Port Hub is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem.

  • Page 31: Shipping And Packaging

    • If you are shipping the USB Director/4-Port Hub for repair, make sure you include everything that came in the original package. Before you ship, contact Black Box to get a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number.
  • Page 32 NOTES...
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  • Page 34 © Copyright 2000. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...

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