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  • Page 1 User Manual ModIT-MAX...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.Table of Contents 1.Table of Contents 2.Your ModIT-MAX at a glance 2.1.Key Features 3.Safety 3.1.Signal word panel 3.2.Safety alert symbol 3.3.Pictograms 3.4.Product modification 3.5.Power supply 3.6.Storage and Installation 4.Getting Started 4.1.Opening your product 4.2.What's Included 4.3.Connecting to the mains 4.4.Connecting to Host 4.5.Keys...
  • Page 3 5.6.User adjustments 5.6.1 Changing the cables 5.6.2 Adjusting-the-backstop 5.7.Cleaning your ModIT-MAX 6.Product Specifications 6.1.Input Power Requirements 6.2.Output Power 6.3.Physical specifications 6.4.Consumables and Placing Orders 7.Troubleshooting 7.1.Device connection. 7.2.Hub connection issues 8.Disposal 9.Returns and Damaged Products 9.1.What do I do if my order arrives and something the product is faulty or is phys- ically damaged? 9.2.What happens after I have requested a Return?

  • Page 4: Your Modit-Max At A Glance

    MAX allows almost any device to be charged at its optimum rate (up to 2.4A). The firmware can be up-dated to ensure the ModIT-MAX can charge the latest devices. It is ready to charge out- of-the-box and to sync devices when attached to a host computer.

  • Page 5: Safety

    This manual has been arranged to follow IEC/ICEE 82079-1 standards. This is to facilitate the easier understanding and location of information relating to the ModIT-MAX. Any errors or omissions can be reported back using our support ticket system (see"Help and Support") this way any issues can be collected and fixed.

  • Page 6: Safety Alert Symbol

    Mandatory regulation 3.4.Product modification Cambrionix products are designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of UK and International safety regulations. Modifications to the product could affect safety and render the product non-compliant to relevant safety standards, which could result in injury or damage to the product.

  • Page 7: Power Supply

    Do not short circuit the Power Supply Unit (PSU) supplied with your product Do not disconnect the power cord while the product is being used Do not bend or pull the power cord with excessive force ModIT-MAX Page 6 of 33...

  • Page 8: Storage And Installation

    Do not place the power cord near heat sources Connect the plug to an earthed socket CAUTION Damage to your Cambrionix product may occur Operate the product only in an environment where the ambient temperature is inside the operating temperature range...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    This manual provides a reference for end-users who are installing for the first time and using their hub thereafter. As well as a guide for product safety-related information. The ModIT-MAX is intended to be used in an indoor static environment in which the environment falls within the tested specifications to provide charge, sync and management functionality.

  • Page 10: Connecting To Host

    2.4A while transferring data. 4.5.Keys Your ModIT-MAX comes with a set of keys which can be used to manually close and open the locking mechanisms on all of the slots at once. This will override any other functions on the hub so that you can secure devices away or make them available to remove.
  • Page 11 This can be found on the Device Information Plate which is either on the underside or back of the unit. Including serial and PO numbers can help identify the product in question faster and speed up the process. ModIT-MAX Page 10 of 33...

  • Page 12: Using Your Modit-Max

    Cambrionix Software. 5.0.1 LED Configuration Your ModIT-MAX has inbuilt LEDs used to show the state of the ports or devices. These LEDs can be configured to support your own use case, this can be controlled either by using the API to send commands directly or through separate software.

  • Page 13: Using When Connected To Host

    5.2.2 Authorising Thunderbolt hubs on Linux With Linux systems it is necessary to authorise/enroll the ModIT-MAX before it will connect. To do this you will need to use "boltctl" which is used to control the thunderbolt device manager.

  • Page 14: Charging

    If this is not the case, or if a Mac or Linux platform is used, the driver may be downloaded from www.ftdichip.com. The VCP drivers are required. For Linux or Macintosh computers the default OS drivers should be used. ModIT-MAX Page 13 of 33...

  • Page 15: Scalability

    Thunderbolt™ ports of the next device in the daisy-chain. Using this approach, a maximum of six hubs can be linked together, allowing a total of 96 devices to be synced from a single host computer. ModIT-MAX Page 14 of 33...

  • Page 16: Manage Ports & Your Modit-Max

    5.4. Manage Ports & Your ModIT-MAX Each port on your ModIT-MAX can be managed either individually or all together. You can turn the ports off and on, change the port mode or change the charging profiles. This can be done either through LiveViewer or by connecting to the hub via the API.
  • Page 17 Once selected press the update button at the top and the update will commence. CAUTION Your Cambrionix Firmware may get corrupted Do not interrupt the Firmware update process Do not disconnect the power during the update process...

  • Page 18: Software

    The ModIT-MAX uses string commands to communicate with the host system. These can be sent via the virtual serial port of the ModIT-MAX directly, or the API can be used to provide other protocols that sends translated string commands. LiveViewer can use the API to interact with the devices through a user friendly application.
  • Page 19 Within your hub there are some specific controllable settings called "none volatile RAM settings" which are referred to as NVRAM settings. These control a variety of different settings on your ModIT-MAX. You can navigate to the NVRAM settings by opening LiveViewer, and selecting the Hub you want to connect to.

  • Page 20: Cambrionix Api

    5.5.3 Cambrionix API Cambrionix API allows you to monitor and control each port in more detail and to integrate these functions into your own workflow processes. The API comprises a daemon 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 using JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) Remote Procedure Calls (RPC) over TCP.

  • Page 21: Removing Software

    5.5.5 Removing Software If you wish to uninstall the software (Cambrionix LiveViewer and Cambrionix API) from your host system this can be done by the following steps. One thing to note when removing the API is to check you have also removed the recorder service which will install alongside it.

  • Page 22: Command Line Instructions (Cli)

    Show if USB host is present, and set mode host [auto|manual] change Show id string logp <s> Report mA for each port every <s> seconds Report events and state for all ports every <s> loge <s> seconds Live view (periodically updated screen ModIT-MAX Page 21 of 33...
  • Page 23 < > Tab key Re-runs previous command Examples mode c 3 Set port 3 to charge mode mode o Turn off all ports state 2 Reveal state of port 2 state Reveal state of all ports ModIT-MAX Page 22 of 33...

  • Page 24: User Adjustments

    5.6. User adjustments 5.6.1 Changing the cables You can change the cables of your ModIT-MAX to suit the devices that you will be using. This is a simple process which can be achieved using the process below. Remove the front panel of the module using a small flat headed screwdriver...

  • Page 25: Cleaning Your Modit-Max

    If there is a dirt/ spillage over a ventilation slot, external data/ power connector or product aperture, please remove power from the unit without touching the liquid and contact Cambrionix immediately Ensure that the product is switched off and the power cord is removed from the product.

  • Page 26: Product Specifications

    445 x 367 x 230mm Weight 15kg 6.4.Consumables and Placing Orders Below is a list of any Consumable products you may require for your ModIT-MAX including the cables you will require to connect devices to the hub. Fuses T5A 240V Cables 16 x USB3.2 Type-A...
  • Page 27 (available from what's included section) These can be ordered from the reseller or solution partner you purchased your ModIT-MAX from, or from Cambrionix directly. To find one of our partners local to you please visit www.cambrionix.com/partners...
  • Page 28 ModIT-MAX Page 27 of 33...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    7.Troubleshooting If you experience any issues with your ModIT-MAX then please try the following solutions, if your issue is not addressed in this section then please contact your local vendor or Cambrionix. 7.1.Device connection. If you are having device connection issues please read through the following common solutions to see if this resolves the behaviour you are observing.

  • Page 30: Hub Connection Issues

    Hub not connecting to host If you are seeing that the ModIT-MAX is not connecting to the host system, one of the issues may be caused by the USB drivers on your host system not being up to date. It is good practice...

  • Page 31: Disposal

    August 12, 2005, and should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Please utilize your local WEEE collection facilities in the disposition of this product and otherwise observe all applicable requirements. Cambrionix PRN (Producer Registration Number) For the UK is "WEE/BH191TT". ModIT-MAX Page 30 of 33...

  • Page 32: Returns And Damaged Products

    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. Once you have notified Cambrionix of your return, Cambrionix will arrange for collection of the Product(s) or provide instructions and details for you to return the Product direct.

  • Page 33: Compliance And Standards

    CB Certificate Complies with EN60950 safety requirements for IT equipment FCC Part 15 Tested and marked Housed within a UL94-VO specification fire enclosure RoHS Compliant Independently safety tested by the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) under file #E346549 ModIT-MAX Page 32 of 33...
  • Page 34 This manual may make reference to trademarks, registered trademarks, and other protected names and /or symbols of third-party companies not related in any way to Cambrionix. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by Cambrionix, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which this manual applies by the third-party company in question.
  • Page 35 Cambrionix Ltd The Maurice Wilkes Building Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0DS United Kingdom +44 (0) 1223 755 520 enquiries@cambrionix.com www.cambrionix.com Cambrionix Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales with the company number 06210854...
  • Page 36 2022/02 © 2021 Cambrionix Ltd. All rights reserved.

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