Connecting To The Mains; Connecting To A Host; Charging; Cables - CAMBRIONIX ThunderSync3-16 User Manual

4.3. Connecting to the mains

Make sure you adhere to local safety regulations, connect the power cable to the socket and switch
the power supply on. The hub is now ready to charge the attached devices.
Periodic inspections should be made to power supply cables and any USB cables for any signs of
damage. If any damage is found, replace the damaged cord before further use.

4.4. Connecting to a Host

Once the power is connected, connect the ThunderSync3-16 to your host system using a
Thunderbolt™ 3 cable. Using an incorrect host cable may result in the hub and all subsequent ports
not being recognised by your host.
Cambrionix recommend using the Thunderbolt™ cable that is provided with our ThunderSync3-16. If
you are looking at purchasing your own cable, to achieve 40Gbps a suitable cable would be either:
up to 0.8m passive
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up to 2m active.
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Cambrionix recommend using cables certified by Intel®, all cables marked with the Thunderbolt™ logo
should have certification.
Only one host can be connected to a hub at one time.
Please note that USB specifications require a minimum 100 mA charge current to be available during
data transfer. As indicated in above, if the attached device has a BC1.2 compliant CDP port, the
device can draw up to 2.4A whilst transferring data.

4.5. Charging

Your ThunderSync3-16 will allow your device to charge at the maximum rate possible up to 2.4A. The
way that charging takes place is the ThunderSync3-16 will provide the device with a capability to
charge and the devices USB charging controller will determine the maximum amount of charge it
wants to draw down.
Although a maximum charge rate of 2.4A is possible, the device itself determines the exact rate and
as such you may not see the maximum amount of charging on every device type that is connected.

4.6. Cables

Some USB cables are data transfer only, and some are power delivery only. There are also options
that can handle both tasks. Be sure to verify a cable's abilities before purchasing it and select a cable
which can handle the speeds and power transfer that you require. We would advise using the cable
that was provided with the device to connect to our hubs.

4.7. Registration

You may register your product at
ThunderSync3-16
www.cambrionix.com/product-registration
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