1. Table of Contents 1. Table of Contents 2. Your PDS-C4 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.
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5.5.2 LiveViewer 5.5.3 Cambrionix API 5.5.4 Updating Software 5.5.5 Removing Software 5.5.6 Command Line Instructions (CLI) 5.6. Cleaning your PDS-C4 6. Product Specifications 6.1. Requisitos de la alimentación entrante 6.2. Potencia de salida 6.3. Valores de riel de bandera de error 6.4.
(up to 3 A). The firmware can be updated to enable new charging profiles, ensuring the PDS-C4 can charge the latest devices. It is ready to charge out-of-the-box and sync devices when attached to a host computer.
This manual has been arranged to follow IEC/ICEE 82079-1 standard. This is to facilitate the easier understanding and location of information relating to the PDS-C4. Any errors or omissions can be reported using our support ticket system (seeHelp and Support).
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 with relevant safety standards, resulting in injury or damage to the product.
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Do not place the power cord near heat sources. Connect the plug to an earthed socket. PRECAUCIÓN Damage to your Cambrionix product may occur Operate the product only in an environment where the ambient temperature is inside the operating temperature range.
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 PDS-C4 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.
3 A while transferring data. 4.5. Charging Your PDS-C4 will allow your device to charge at the maximum rate possible up to 3 A. The way that charging takes place is the PDS-C4 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.
Device Information Plate which is either on the underside or back of the unit. Providing serial and Purchase order numbers, can help identify the product in question faster, and speed up the process. PDS-C4 Página 10 de 38...
Cambrionix Software. 5.0.1 LED Configuration Your PDS-C4 has inbuilt LEDs used to show the state of the ports or devices. These LEDs can be configured to support your use case; this can be controlled either by using the API to send commands directly or through separate software.
5.2.1 Connecting the Hub to a host computer Connect the PDS-C4 to your host system using a USB 2.0 tipo C cable. Using an incorrect host cable may result in the hub and all subsequent ports not being recognised by your host.
5.2.4 Protocolo e interfaz de comunicación The PDS-C4 appears as a virtual serial port (also called a UART or VCP). En Microsoft Windows™, el sistema aparecerá como un puerto COM, el número de puerto COM se puede encontrar en el administrador de dispositivos.
"puerto de host" del concentrador. El puerto host del siguiente concentrador en la conexión en cadena se conecta a cualquiera de los puertos USB descendentes del primer concentrador. Para añadir más hubs, se procede de la misma manera. PDS-C4 Página 14 de 38...
5.4. Manage Ports & Your PDS-C4 Each port on your PDS-C4 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.
To install the firmware onto the hub click the hub/ hubs connected that you want to update, then select the firmware version you want to upgrade to. Once selected press the update button at the top and the update will commence. PDS-C4 Página 16 de 38...
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Firmware versions and hardware We advise not to change the firmware version on any new products you receive as this may cause compatibility issues and stop your PDS-C4 from functioning. PRECAUCIÓN Your PDS-C4 may not function correctly Do not install old firmware onto a new product PRECAUCIÓN...
The PDS-C4 uses string commands to communicate with the host system. These can be sent via the virtual serial port of the PDS-C4 directly, or the API can be used to provide other protocols that send translated string commands. LiveViewer can use the API to interact with the devices through a user-friendly application.
Dentro de su concentrador, hay algunas configuraciones controlables específicas llamadas "configuraciones de RAM no volátiles", que se conocen como configuraciones de NVRAM. These control a variety of different settings on your PDS-C4. Puede navegar a la configuración de NVRAM abriendo LiveViewer y seleccionando el concentrador al que desea conectarse.
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 (which is a program running in the background) that can be downloaded from www.cambrionix.com/products/api...
5.5.5 Removing Software 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.
Two example commands can be seen below, you can use these commands to check hub information and health. Command Action system Show hardware and firmware information health Show voltages, temperatures, errors and boot flag PDS-C4 Página 22 de 38...
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 Asegúrese de que el producto esté apagado y de que el cable de alimentación se haya desconectado del producto.
6. Product Specifications The PDS-C4 is manufactured in the UK 6.1. Requisitos de la alimentación entrante Voltaje de entrada 24 V CC Corriente de entrada 15 A Conexión de entrada DIN de 4 pines 6.2. Potencia de salida Voltaje de salida Máximo 21 ...
Esto es puramente cosmético y no afectará el producto. 6.5. Consumibles y realización de pedidos Below is a list of any Consumable products you may require for your PDS-C4 including the cables you will require to connect devices to the hub.
6.6. Power Supply Input Voltage 100-250Vdc 4A @ 115VAC Input Current 2A @ 230VAC Input Frequency 50-60Hz Input Connector Output Voltage Output Current 0 - 9.2A PDS-C4 Página 26 de 38...
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Output Power (Max) 221W Output Connector 4-pin DIN Dimensions 210 x 85 x 46mm Alfiler Función *-V está conectado a tierra de entrada de CA. PDS-C4 Página 27 de 38...
7. Troubleshooting If you experience any issues with your PDS-C4; please try the following solutions, if your issue is not addressed in this section, please get in touch with your local vendor or Cambrionix. 7.1. Initial troubleshooting tips Some tips and information to check first.
0000000000000000 Conexión de dispositivo inestable Some devices can have unstable connections with your host system through the PDS-C4. We have only observed this behaviour in a very few amount of devices, disabling CDP this has resolved all issues and the connections are stable.
Una forma mucho más sencilla es usar cables USB2 en lugar de cables USB3, limitando la conexión a USB2. 7.5. Hub connection issues If you have issues with the hub and connecting to your host system, please see below troubleshooting solutions. PDS-C4 Página 30 de 38...
El concentrador no se conecta al host If you see that the PDS-C4 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. Es una buena práctica asegurarse de que tiene instalados los últimos controladores y actualizaciones en su sistema...
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. PDS-C4 Página 32 de 38...
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". PDS-C4 Página 33 de 38...
9.2. What happens after I have requested a Return? 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.
Probado y marcado según la Parte 15 de la FCC Alojado en una envolvente a prueba de incendios de la especificación UL94-VO Cumplimiento de RoHS Probado independientemente por Underwriters Laboratory (UL) con el número de expediente #E346549 PDS-C4 Página 35 de 38...
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Cambrionix Patents Application Title Link Grant Number Number Syncing and Charging GB2489429 1105081.2 2489429 Port CAMBRIONIX UK00002646615 2646615 00002646615 CAMBRIONIX VERY UK00002646617 2646617 00002646617 INTELLIGENT... MOD IT DS GB2591233 6089600 6089600 MOD IT eSearch 007918669 007918669 MOD IT 90079186690001 007918669-0001 90079186690001...
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MOD IT STACK 29/735,475 D936,000 MOD IT DS LUGS 6089601 6089601 6089601 MOD IT MM 6089602 6089602 6089602 MOD IT DS LUGS 6089603 6089603 6089603 MOD IT STACK 6089604 6089604 6089604 MOD IT 6089605 6089605 6089605 PDS-C4 Página 38 de 38...
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