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- Page 1 User Manual TS3-16 2022/02 © 2021 Cambrionix Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1.Table of Contents 1.Table of Contents 2.Your TS3-16 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.Registration... - Page 3 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? 10.Compliance and Standards TS3-16 Page 2 of 33...
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Page 4: Your Ts3-16 At A Glance
With your TS3-16 there is a Thunderbolt™ connection to the host which is capable of up to 40Gbps, meaning your upstream speeds to the host will be capable of this data transfer rate. The upstream data transfer rate will be shared amongst the downstream 16 x USB 3.2 Type-A connections. -
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 TS3-16. 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 TS3-16 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
As well as a guide for product safety-related information. The TS3-16 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. For information on the environment specifications please see the physical specifications section of this manual. -
Page 10: Registration
Cambrionix would recommend using the Thunderbolt™ cable that is provided with our TS3-16. If you are looking at purchasing your own cable then to achieve 40Gbps a suitable cable would be either: up to 0.8m passive... -
Page 11: Using Your Ts3-16
Cambrionix Software. 5.0.1 LED Configuration Your TS3-16 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 12: Using When Connected To Host
5.2.2 Authorising Thunderbolt hubs on Linux With Linux systems it is necessary to authorise/enroll the TS3-16 before it will connect. To do this you will need to use "boltctl" which is used to control the thunderbolt device manager. -
Page 13: Charging
COM port. On macOS, a device file is created in the / directory. This is of the form /dev/tty.usbserial S where S is an alpha-numeric serial string unique to each device. TS3-16 Page 12 of 33... - Page 14 The default communications settings should be set to 115200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit. This is sometimes referred to as 115200,8,N,1. No flow control is used. ANSI terminal emulation should be selected TS3-16 Page 13 of 33...
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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. TS3-16 Page 14 of 33... -
Page 16: Manage Ports & Your Ts3-16
5.4. Manage Ports & Your TS3-16 Each port on your TS3-16 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...
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Page 18: Software
The TS3-16 uses string commands to communicate with the host system. These can be sent via the virtual serial port of the TS3-16 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: Liveviewer
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 TS3-16. You can navigate to the NVRAM settings by opening LiveViewer, and selecting the Hub you want to connect to. -
Page 20: Cambrionix Api
NVRAM settings, including reverting back to default factory settings. 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... -
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)
Once you have installed your preferred terminal emulator, please connect to the hub's COM port using 115,200 baud, 8 data bits, No Parity, 1 Stop Bit. Once you get a command prompt, type “help” for a list of commands and their usage, as shown below: TS3-16 Page 21 of 33... - Page 23 Show if USB host is present, and set mode host [auto/off change Notes [p] is port number Range 1..16. Omit for 'all' <m> is port mode c=Charge, s=Sync, o=Off, b=Biassed Parameters Optional parameters are shown in [ ] Com- TS3-16 Page 22 of 33...
- Page 24 < > 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 TS3-16 Page 23 of 33...
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Page 25: Cleaning Your Ts3-16
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
6.Product Specifications The TS3-16 is manufactured in the UK 6.1.Input Power Requirements Input Voltage 100 - 250 VAC Input Current 3.5A @ 115VAC Input Connection 6.2.Output Power Output Voltage 5.0V +/-5% Output Current (Max per Port) 2.4A Output Power (Max per Port) -
Page 27: Consumables And Placing Orders
6.5.Consumables and Placing Orders Below is a list of any Consumable products you may require for your TS3-16 including the cables you will require to connect devices to the hub. Fuses T5A 250V Cables 16 x USB 3.2 Type-A If you require any spare parts, such as the power cables or Thunderbolt™ 3 cable, these can be... - Page 28 TS3-16 Page 27 of 33...
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Page 29: Troubleshooting
7.Troubleshooting If you experience any issues with your TS3-16 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 TS3-16 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 to... -
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". TS3-16 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
10.Compliance and Standards CB Certificate CE Tested and marked 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 TS3-16 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.
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