INSTALLATION .................................... 10 XP/7/8/10/11™ O ............................10 INDOWS PERATING YSTEMS Installing and Powering-Up the HUB4SSBA as an Externally Powered Hub ............. 10 Installing and Powering-Up the HUB4SSBA as a Bus Powered Hub ................10 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION ............................... 11 USB P ....................................
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..................................16 ANUFACTURING APPENDIX A – TROUBLESHOOTING ............................17 APPENDIX C – SILK SCREEN – HUB4SSBA PCB....................... 20 APPENDIX D – HUB4SSBA BOARD MOUNTING OUTLINE ....................21 APPENDIX E – ENCLOSURE DRAWINGS ..........................22 APPENDIX F – COMPLIANCE NOTICES ..........................23 (FCC) S ....................
Introduction The HUB4SSBA is a SuperSpeed 4-Port USB 3.1 Gen 1 hub. Supported in all USB aware operating systems, the HUB4SSBA requires no separate software drivers and is easy to install. The HUB4SSBA integrates SeaLATCH™ USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, which are fully compatible with standard USB cables.
Before You Get Started What’s Included The HUB4SSBA is shipped with the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact Sealevel for replacement. • HUB4SSBA – SuperSpeed 4-Port USB 3.1 Gen 1 Hub with SeaLATCH USB Ports CA783 –...
Optional Items Depending upon your application, you are likely to find one or more of the following items useful for interfacing the HUB4SSBA to real-world signals. All items can be purchased from our website (www.sealevel.com) or by calling (864) 843-4343.
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DIN Rail Mounting The HUB4SSBA is available with an optional factory-installed DIN-rail mounting clip. Alternatively, DIN-rail mounting clips can be ordered as a field upgrade kit (Item# DR106). The bracket with clip is easily attached using two included #4-40 Phillips head machine screws.
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USB Type A to SeaLATCH Type B Device Cable, 72” (Item# CA356) The CA356 is a USB device cable with a SeaLATCH USB type B connector and standard type A connector. This cable is included with all Sealevel USB products with an integrated SeaLATCH type B USB port.
Windows XP/7/8/10/11™ Operating Systems Installing and Powering-Up the HUB4SSBA as an Externally Powered Hub 1. The HUB4SSBA is fully supported as a generic USB 3.1 Gen 1 hub device in Windows 8/10/11™ operating systems and requires no separate drivers. 2. The HUB4SSBA is supported as a generic USB hub device in Windows XP/7™ and other USB- aware operating systems and requires no separate drivers.
USB device is connected to it. 1500mA Ports: Each HUB4SSBA has three CDP ports that can supply up to 1500mA. When there is no upstream host connection, these ports are dedicated charging ports, supporting vendor specific charging (RapidCharge;...
Status LEDs Each downstream port has a status LED that is visible from the front of the HUB4SSBA module to indicate the following information: • USB 2.0/1.1/1.0 Connection with Host (Yellow) – Lights when a USB 2.0, 1.1, or 1.0 connection is established with the upstream host.
Bus Power The HUB4SSBA can also be powered via the upstream USB connection to the host. In this mode, the HUB4SSBA draws all its power from the host computer's USB interface. It does not need a separate power connection. When the HUB4SSBA is powered via bus power, the hub is configured as a bus-powered device. In this mode, each downstream port has its current limit reduced and is configured as a Standard Downstream Port (SDP).
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SeaLATCH® USB 3.1 Gen 1 The HUB4SSBA integrates SeaLATCH USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, which are fully compatible with standard USB cables. When used with the optional USB cable (Item# CA748) with a SeaLATCH USB 3.1 Gen 1 type B connector, the metal thumbscrew provides a secure metal-to-metal connection to the hub and prevents accidental cable disconnection.
Appendix A – Troubleshooting The HUB4SSBA is a generic SuperSpeed USB hub and should provide years of trouble-free service. Should the device appear to not be functioning correctly, the following tips can eliminate most common problems without the need to call Technical Support.
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If the port remains unpowered after following the steps above, contact technical support for further assistance. If these steps do not solve your problem, please call Sealevel’s Technical Support at +1 864-843-4343. Our technical support is free and available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday. For email support, contact support@sealevel.com.
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When calling for technical assistance, please have your user manual and current adapter settings. If possible, please have the adapter installed in a computer ready to run diagnostics. Sealevel Systems provides an FAQ section on its web site. Please refer to this to answer many common questions. This section can be found at http://www.sealevel.com/faq.asp.
Sealevel's commitment to providing the best I/O solutions is reflected in the Lifetime Warranty that is standard on all Sealevel manufactured I/O products. We are able to offer this warranty due to our control of manufacturing quality and the historically high reliability of our products in the field. Sealevel products are designed and manufactured at its Liberty, South Carolina facility, allowing direct control over product development, production, burn-in and testing.
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