CAMBRIONIX ThunderSync3-16 User Manual

CAMBRIONIX ThunderSync3-16 User Manual

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TS3-16
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2022
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Cambrionix Ltd. All rights reserved
2022
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Summary of Contents for CAMBRIONIX ThunderSync3-16

  • Page 1 User Manual TS3-16 2022 Cambrionix Ltd. All rights reserved 2022 ©...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Your TS3-16 at a glance Key Features Safety Signal word panel Safety alert symbol Pictograms Product modification Power supply Storage and Installation Getting Started Opening your product What's Included Connecting to the mains Connecting to Host Charging Cables Registration...
  • Page 3 LiveViewer 5.5.2 Cambrionix API 5.5.3 Updating Software 5.5.4 Removing Software 5.5.5 Command Line Instructions (CLI 5.5.6 Cleaning your TS3-16 Product Specifications Input Power Requirements Output Power Error flag rail values Physical specifications Packaged information Consumables and Placing Orders Troubleshooting Initial troubleshooting tips...
  • Page 4: Your Ts3-16 At A Glance

    When a local (host) computer is attached, the host can control the operation of each port using software provided by Cambrionix. Device charging and synchronisation can be monitored through Cambrionix’s LiveViewer Application, the Application Programming Interface (API) or Command Line Interface (CLI). Cambrionix’s free monitoring and control software can be downloaded from www.cambrionix.com/products/api With your TS3-16 there is a Thunderbolt™...
  • Page 5: Safety

    Safety This user manual is for informational purposes only, it contains information for the start-up and operation of this product. Note: the contents and the product described are subject to change without notice. To avoid injuries and damage, observe the safety instructions in the user manual This manual has been arranged to follow IEC/ICEE 82079-1 standard.
  • Page 6: Safety Alert Symbol

    Read operating instructions 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 with relevant safety standards, resulting in injury or damage to the...
  • Page 7: Power Supply

    CAUTION Do not dismantle the product CAUTION Fire, or personal injury may occur Do not obstruct air vents on the product Do not cover the product in combustible material CAUTION Damage to your product may occur Do not bend or compress any part of the product Power supply This section describes the safety precautions you must follow when using the power supply CAUTION...
  • 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

    Getting Started This manual provides a reference for end-users installing for the first time and using their hub after that. 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.
  • Page 10: Connecting To The Mains

    0.8m passive up to 2m active Cambrionix recommend using cables certified by Intel® , all cables with the Thunderbolt™ logo should have certification Please note that USB specifications require a minimum 100 mA charge current to be delivered during data transfer.
  • Page 11: Cables

    We would advice using the cable that was provided with the device to connect to our hubs Registration You may register your product at www.cambrionix.com/product-registration Help and Support FAQs and help can be found on the Help page here www.cambrionix.com/help_pages/help You can raise a support ticket for more in depth support here https://cambrionix.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portals...
  • Page 12: Using Your Ts3-16

    In this section, you can find information using your hub in charge or sync application. You can also find information on managing your hub, changing port modes, connecting multiple hubs to one host and using Cambrionix Software LED Configuration 5.0.1 Your TS3-16 has inbuilt LEDs used to show the state of the ports or devices.
  • Page 13: Using When Connected To Host

    Using when connected to host Connecting the Hub to a host computer 5.2.1 You can use either Thunderbolt™ host port on the rear of the hub to connect to your host system; there are two ports on the rear, so you can use one port to connect the host and the other port to daisy chain multiple hubs ®...
  • Page 14: Charging

    Charging 5.2.3 When the Host Port is connected to a local computer, the hub defaults to Sync mode and charge currents are determined according to USB Implementers Forum (USBIF) Super-Speed USB3 specifications. If the attached device complies with USB-IF Battery Charging specification BC1.2 and supports Charging Downstream Port (CDP), the hub can provide high-speed charging at 2.4A.
  • Page 15: Communication Interface And Protocol

    In order to transfer data, connect the Thunderbolt™ port of your local (host) computer to one of the Thunderbolt™ ports on the back of the hub using a Thunderbolt™ 3 compliant cable. A Thunderbolt™ 2 cable with a Thunderbolt™ 2-3 adaptor can also be used with consequently reduced data speeds.
  • Page 16: Scalability

    Scalability USB controllers generally have an endpoint limit, limiting the number of devices that can be enumerated when connected to the USB3 port of a local computer. USB3 port xHCI host controllers in most computers limit the number of endpoints enumerated between 64 and 128. Mobile devices enumerate as more than one endpoint, and complex devices with touch panels often enumerate as 5 or 6 endpoints.
  • Page 17: Manage Ports & Your Ts3-16

    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 Port Modes 5.4.1 Turn specific ports or the whole hub to charge mode (data lines open...
  • Page 18 We advise not to change the firmware version on any new products you receive as this may cause compatibility issues and stop your TS3-16 from functioning CAUTION Your TS3-16 may not function correctly Do not install old firmware onto a new product CAUTION Your Cambrionix Firmware may get corrupted Page 17 of 39 TS3-16...
  • Page 19 CAUTION Do not interrupt the Firmware update process Do not disconnect the power during the update process Page 18 of 39 TS3-16...
  • Page 20: Software

    Installing Software 5.5.1 Cambrionix has two pieces of software that can be used to manage the devices and your hub using different host systems. This section has instructions and information on using our software on three of the most popular host systems Our software is available to download from www.cambrionix.com/software, you will find...
  • Page 21: Liveviewer

    LiveViewer 5.5.2 LiveViewer is an application downloaded from www.cambrionix.com/products/liveviewer. Once downloaded and installed on the host computer, LiveViewer allows you to switch the ports on and off and set the port mode. LiveViewer’s home page shows the following...
  • Page 22: Cambrionix Api

    Cambrionix API 5.5.3 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 (which is a program running in the background) that can be downloaded from www.cambrionix.com/products/api...
  • Page 23: Removing Software

    Removing Software 5.5.5 If you wish to uninstall the software (Cambrionix LiveViewer and Cambrionix API) from your host system, the following steps can do this. One thing to note when removing the API is to check you have also removed the recorder service which will install alongside it ™...
  • Page 24 Trash, or select the application and choose File > Move to Trash. You may be asked to enter the name and password of an administrator account on your Mac®. Then to completely delete the application, choose Finder > Empty Trash Alternatively, use the below instructions sudo /Library/Cambrionix/ApiService/bin/CambrionixApiService --remove sudo /Library/Cambrionix/ApiService/bin/CambrionixRecorderService --remove ® Linux To remove software on Linux®...
  • Page 25 Two example commands can be seen below, you can use these commands to check hub information and health Action Command Show hardware and firmware information system Show voltages, temperatures, errors and boot health flag Page 24 of 39 TS3-16...
  • Page 26: 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 27: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications The TS3-16 is manufactured in the UK Input Power Requirements Input Voltage 3.5A @ 115VAC Input Current Input Connection Output Power 5.0V +/-5% Output Voltage 2.4A Output Current (Max per Port Output Power (Max per Port 230W Output Power (Total Error flag rail values 5.58V Five volt rail Max...
  • Page 28: Packaged Information

    (available from what's included section These can be ordered from the reseller or solution partner you purchased your TS3-16 from, or from Cambrionix directly To find one of our partners local to you please visit www.cambrionix.com/partners...
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  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience any issues with your TS3-16; please try the following solutions, if your issue is not addressed in this section, please get in touch with your local vendor or Cambrionix Initial troubleshooting tips Some tips and information to check first...
  • Page 31: Hardware Failure

    Hardware Failure If the Hardware fails the LEDs can flash in a pattern to determine the type of failure. The power LED will flash the pattern if no LEDs are present on the downstream ports The unit will blink four times, followed by eight long or short flashes, which then repeat. The flashes are a number in binary which match a number in our error code list i.e if the LED flashes the following - BBBB SLSSSLSS, the binary number is 01000100 Device connection...
  • Page 32: Hub Connection Issues

    If this still doesn’t work, turn off the developer options at the top, re-enable it, and re- .’ enable ‘USB Debugging You can get detailed info directly from ADB at each step to diagnose things adb.exe shell dumpsys battery Use -s SERIAL_NUMBER as first options if you have more than 1 Android attached Unknown devices Sometimes, within Liveviewer and device manager, the connected device may show up as an unknown device...
  • Page 33: No Gui

    If you are using a headless system with no GUI, then and you require to enable logging for support issues, you can use the following command to create the logging cfg file manually echo *=DEBUG>/etc/opt/cambrionix/cambrionix.log.cfg Then after re-producing the problem, you can zip the logs from the folder...
  • Page 34: Software Troubleshooting

    Software troubleshooting Some users have noted that the API can cause a high level of CPU usage. This can sometimes be linked to the API recorder service. If you are finding this and you are not using it then we would reccommend to uninstall it from your system entirely...
  • Page 35: 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 Page 34 of 39 TS3-16...
  • Page 36: 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 the collection of the product(s), or provide instructions and details for you to return the product direct When returning your product(s), please only send back the items that were advised...
  • Page 37 Product(s) not returned in their original condition may result in additional costs, please refer to the warranty and terms section on our website Where Cambrionix arranges collection, return shipping will be free, unless Cambrionix notified you otherwise When contacting us about returning a product please provide the following information...
  • Page 38: Compliance And Standards

    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 Page 37 of 39 TS3-16...
  • Page 39 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...
  • Page 40 Grant Number Application Number Link Title 2489429 1105081.2 GB2489429 Syncing and Charging Port 00002646615 2646615 UK00002646615 CAMBRIONIX 00002646617 2646617 UK00002646617 CAMBRIONIX VERY INTELLIGENT 6089600 6089600 GB2591233 MOD IT DS 007918669 007918669 eSearch MOD IT 90079186690001 0001 007918669 90079186690001 MOD IT 90079186690002...
  • Page 41 Cambrionix Ltd The Maurice Wilkes Building Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0DS United Kingdom 1223 enquiries@cambrionix.com www.cambrionix.com Cambrionix Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales 06210854 ‫اﻟﺸﺮﻛﺔ‬ ‫ﺑﺮﻗﻢ‬ 2022 Cambrionix Ltd. All rights reserved 2022 ©...

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