Logicbus HUB4PH-KT High Speed 4 Port USB 2.0 Hub with Battery Charging Downstream Ports User Manual

Logicbus HUB4PH-KT High Speed 4 Port USB 2.0 Hub with Battery Charging

Downstream Ports

Product Information:

The 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub, model HUB4PH, is a powered USB hub designed for industrial computing platforms. It allows users to add high-speed USB ports to their devices. The hub features one Charging Downstream Port (CDP) and three Standard Downstream Ports (SDP). The CDP provides enhanced power delivery of up to 1.5A, while the SDPs offer data communications and a minimum of 500mA of
power.

Safety Instructions:

When using the 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub, it is important to follow these safety precautions:

• Take measures to avoid electrostatic discharges (ESD) that can damage sensitive components.
• Ensure proper packaging and grounding rules are observed.

Electrostatic Discharges (ESD)
A sudden electrostatic discharge can destroy sensitive components. Proper packaging and earthing rules must therefore be observed. Always take the following precautions.

• Transport boards and cards in electrostatically secure containers or bags.
• Keep electrostatically sensitive components in their containers, until they arrive at an electrostatically protected workplace.
• Only touch electrostatically sensitive components when you are properly earthed.
• Store electrostatically sensitive components in protective packaging or on anti-static mats.

Grounding Methods
The following measures help to avoid electrostatic damages to the device:

• Cover workstations with approved antistatic material. Always wear a wrist strap connected to workplace as well as properly grounded tools and equipment.
• Use antistatic mats, heel straps, or air ionizers for more protection.
• Always handle electrostatically sensitive components by their edge or by their casing.
• Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.
• Turn off power and input signals before inserting and removing connectors or connecting test equipment.
• Keep work area free of non-conductive materials such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam.
• Use field service tools such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuum cleaners which are conductive.
• Always place drives and boards PCB-assembly-side down on the foam.

Introduction

With industrial and OEM applications increasingly adding USB devices, the need for more USB ports becomes a necessity. The HUB4PH is a powered USB 2.0 4-port hub that is perfect for adding high-speed USB ports to industrial computing platforms.
The HUB4PH adds support for the USB 2.0 Battery Charging Specification version BC1.2 by the addition of a single Charging Downstream Port (CDP). The remaining three ports are Standard Downstream Ports (SDP).

USB 2.0 Standard Downstream Port (SDP)

An SDP is a traditional USB 2.0 port that provides for data communications as well as a minimum of 500mA of power. The host controller must be active to allow charging and the attached device will charge at a slower rate due to the limited power available.

USB 2.0 Charging Downstream Port (CDP)

A CDP is a USB 2.0 port that provides for data communications and has the enhanced capability to provide up to 1.5A to the attached downstream device. For devices compatible with the USB Battery Charging BC1.2 specification a handshaking process occurs during attachment that allows the device to determine the amount of power available. Once a CDP port is detected the device is then aware that extra power is available and can be used to charge the device faster and at a higher rate.
The HUB4PH is USB 2.0 compliant, providing a full 480M bps data rate to the host, and is backwards compatible with USB 1.1 and 1.0 devices. Additionally, port one is configured as a USB Battery Charging Specification BC1.2 Compliant Charging Downstream Port (CDP) supplying up to 1.5A of current. The powered hub includes a wall-mount AC adapter that supplies 1.5A to port 1 and a full 500mA to ports 2 through 4. The hub is housed in a rugged plastic enclosure and a status LED indicates proper connection to the host.

Additionally, the HUB4PH-KT and HUB4PH-OEM versions both include a power cable that sources +5VDC power from a standard hard drive connector. For the –KT and –OEM versions all four ports are configured as USB Battery Charging Specification BC1.2 Compliant Charging Downstream Ports (CDP) and supplies a full 1.5A to each attached USB peripheral. The standard operating temperature range is 0°C to 70°C and extended temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) is optional.

Features:

• Powered USB 2.0 hub
• 4 ports: 1 CDP and 3 SDPs
• Supports USB 2.0 Battery Charging Specification version BC1.2
• CDP provides up to 1.5A power delivery
• Includes four powered downstream USB ports
• HUB4PH includes one CDP and three SDP
• –KT and –OEM versions include four CDP’s
• Status LED indicates connection to host
• USB 2.0 compliant and backwards compatible with USB 1.1 and 1.0 devices
• Native support in USB aware operating systems including Windows and Linux
• Available in extended temperature versions

Before You Get Started

What’s Included – HUB4PH
The HUB4PH is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged, please contact Sealevel for replacement.

• HUB4PH – Sealevel High Speed 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub
• CA356 – USB Type ‘A’ to SeaLATCH Type ‘B’ Device Cable, 72” length
• TR124 – Wall-mount AC power supply (5VDC @ 4A), locking DC connector

Advisory Conventions:

To understand the information provided in this manual, please note the following advisory conventions:

• Warning: Indicates a condition where damage to the product or serious injury to the user could occur.
• Important: Highlights information that might not be obvious or situations that could cause the product to fail.
• Note: Provides background information, additional tips, or noncritical facts that do not affect the use of the product.

Recommended Accessories:

Depending on your application, the following accessories may be useful with the HUB4PH:

• SeaLATCH USB Type A and Type B Device Cable, 72 (Item# CA332)
• SeaLATCH USB Type A to USB Type B Device Cable, 72 (Item# CA355)

Optional Items – HUB4PH
Depending upon your application, you are likely to find one or more of the following items useful with the HUB4PH. All items can be purchased from our website (http://www.sealevel.com) or by calling +1 864-843-4343.

What’s Included – HUB4PH-KT
The HUB4PH-KT is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged, please contact Sealevel for replacement.

• HUB4P-KT – Sealevel iPortholes™ High Speed 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub
• CA393 – +5V Internal Power Cable

OEM models of the HUB4P does not ship with a USB cable. See the available selection of USB cable options below.

Optional Items – HUB4PH-KT
Depending upon your application, you are likely to find one or more of the following items useful with the HUB4PH-KT. All items can be purchased from our website (http://www.sealevel.com) or by calling +1 864-843-4343.

What’s Included – HUB4PH-OEM
The HUB4PH-OEM is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged, please contact Sealevel for replacement.

• HUB4PH-OEM – Sealevel Embedded High Speed 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub
• CA393 – +5V Internal Power Cable
  OEM models of the HUB4P do not ship with a USB cable. See the available selection of USB cable options below.

Optional Items – HUB4PH-OEM
Depending upon your application, you are likely to find one or more of the following items useful with the HUB4PH-OEM. All items can be purchased from our website ( http://www.sealevel.com ) or by calling +1 864-843-4343.

Internal USB Cable for 2mm Molex Connectors, 14” (Item# CA471)

The CA471 is an embedded USB cable that has a 1×5 2mm Molex connector on one end for connecting to the HUB4PH and a 1×4 2mm Molex connector on the other end for internal connections to Sealevel embedded USB products. The CA471 is 14″ in length.
While not included with the product, the above cable may save time during installation if the HUB4PH is being used along with other Sealevel USB OEM products in the customer specific application.

Low Profile PCI Bracket with Locking USB Port (Item# SL-LPCI) ****

The SL-LPCI easily adds a SeaLATCH locking USB port to any computer with an available low profile PCI location and provides a clean, professional installation.

PCI Bracket with Locking USB Port (Item# SL-PCI) ****

The SL-PCI easily adds a SeaLATCH locking USB port to any computer with an available PCI location and provides a clean, professional installation.

PCI Bracket with Dual Locking USB Ports (Item# SL-PCI2)

The SL-PCI2 easily adds two SeaLATCH locking USB ports to any computer with an available PCI location and provides a clean, professional installation.

Panel Mounted Adapter with Locking USB Port (Item# SL-PM) ****

The SL-PM easily adds a SeaLATCH locking USB port to your enclosure, faceplate, or bulkhead. This gives you the freedom to add a locking USB port wherever it is needed.

Installation

Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista™ Operating Systems

1. The HUB4PH is fully supported as a generic USB hub device in Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7™ operating systems and requires no separate driver.
2. Connect the hub to power via the included wall-mount power supply (HUB4PH) or through the internal power header (HUB4PH-KT and HUB4PH-OEM)
3. Using the included USB device cable, plug the HUB4PH into an available USB port on your host system.
4. The ‘Found New Hardware’ screen will appear, and the hub will be automatically recognized as a generic USB hub device.
5. The hub is ready to use when you see the screen ‘Your USB hub is installed and ready to use.’
   Windows NT is not USB aware and thus cannot support this device.

LINUX SUPPORT
USB devices are supported in Linux kernel v2.4 or better. Refer to the help files included with your Linux distribution for specific instructions on adding generic USB hub devices.
For additional support, please call Sealevel Systems’ Technical Support, 864-843-4343. Our technical support is free and available from 8:00AM-5PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. For email support contact: [email protected].

Product Usage Instructions:

To use the 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub, follow these steps:

1. Ensure that the hub is properly grounded to avoid electrostatic discharges.
2. Connect the hub to your industrial computing platform using a USB Type A to Type B cable (e.g., CA355).
3. If you have legacy USB peripheral devices, use a USB Type A and Type B cable (e.g., CA332) to secure the hub to those devices.
4. Once connected, the hub will provide additional USB ports for your devices.
5. If you need to charge a device at a faster rate, connect it to the Charging Downstream Port (CDP) of the hub.
6. The remaining three ports (Standard Downstream Ports – SDPs) can be used for data communications and power delivery of up to 500mA.

For further assistance or to purchase additional accessories, please visit our website at http://www.sealevel.com or contact us at +1 864-8434343.

Hardware Description

Sealevel High Speed 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub
The HUB4PH is a powered USB 2.0 4-port hub that is perfect for adding high- speed USB ports to industrial computing platforms. It is USB 2.0 compliant, providing a full 480M bps data rate to the host, and is backwards compatible with USB 1.1 and 1.0 devices. The hub is configured with port 1 as a USB Battery Charging Specification BC1.2 Compliant Charging Downstream Port (CDP) capable of supplying up to 1.5A of current to the downstream device. The remaining 3 ports are configured as Standard Downstream Ports (SDP) capable of supplying up to 500mA of current to the downstream device. The HUB4PH-KT features the iPorthole™ design that is perfect for expanding industrial computing platforms using only an internal USB connection. iPorthole modules include an intelligent USB I/O board with Sealevel’s innovative Porthole mounting plate for installation in a Relio or custom enclosure.

The HUB4PH-OEM is ideal for industrial computing applications that require embedded USB ports. The hub is USB 2.0 compliant and is perfect for adding up to four USB ports to your embedded application. Several cables are available that connect the OEM hub to your system board and peripheral USB devices. The HUB4PH-OEM includes a +5V power cable that sources power from a standard hard drive connector. Included also are 0.75” high hex standoffs for mounting of the assembly.
Both the HUB$PH–KT and HUB4PH–OEM versions are configured with all four ports setup as USB Battery Charging Specification BC1.2 Compliant Charging Downstream Ports (CDP) and are capable of supplying up to 1.5A of current to the downstream device.

5VDC @ 6.5A (HUB4PH–KT, –OEM)

HUB4PH

HUB4PH-KT

HUB4PH-OEM

SeaLATCH® USB
The HUB4PH and HUB4PH-KT integrate Sealevel’s SeaLATCH locking USB ports, which are fully compatible with standard USB cables. When used with SeaLATCH locking USB cables, the metal thumbscrew provides a secure metal-to-metal connection to the hub and prevents accidental cable disconnection.
Sealevel incorporates SeaLATCH locking USB ports on many USB I/O devices. Accidental cable disconnection is the most common point of failure with USB industrial I/O devices and SeaLATCH cables and connectors prevents that while being fully compatible with standard USB cables. Examples of the HUB4PH with SeaLATCH equipped Sealevel I/O devices are shown below.

SeaLATCH Locking USB Cables

SeaLATCH USB Connectors
SeaLATCH locking USB cables integrate a small thumbscrew into each USB connector. SeaLATCH USB cables are fully interchangeable with standard USB cables. The thumbscrew provides a secure metal-to-metal connection preventing accidental disconnection. SeaLATCH USB cables are available in three configurations. ****

Item# CA356
The CA356 is a 72” USB cable with a SeaLATCH type B connector and a standard USB type A connector. This cable provides a secure connection between Sealevel products with a SeaLATCH type B port and legacy USB type A ports. The CA356 is included with Sealevel devices with a SeaLATCH type B port.

Item# CA332
The CA332 is a 72” cable with both SeaLATCH type A and B connectors. This cable secures both ends of the cable to devices with SeaLATCH USB ports and offers complete protection against accidental cable disconnection.
Item# CA355
The CA355 is a 72” cable with a standard USB type B and a SeaLATCH type A connector. This cable provides a secure connection between legacy USB devices and Sealevel products with a SeaLATCH type A port.

Technical Specifications

Power Requirements

USB Electrical Pin-Outs

Status LED
The status LED lights to indicate that the hub is successfully communicating with the host computer.

Physical Dimensions

HUB4PH

HUB4PH-KT

HUB4PH-OEM

Environmental Specifications

(32°F – 158°F)

| -50°C – 105°C

(-58°F – 221°F)

Humidity Range| 10 to 90% R.H.

Non-Condensing

| 10 to 90% R.H.

Non-Condensing

Manufacturing
All Sealevel Systems Printed Circuit boards are built to UL 94V0 rating and are 100% electrically tested. These printed circuit boards are solder mask over bare copper or solder mask over tin nickel.

Appendix A – Troubleshooting

The HUB4PH is a generic 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.

1.  Make sure the power supply is properly connected. The green LED on the front of the unit will light, indicating the hub is properly powered.
2. Make sure the hub is connected to a USB port using the included USB cable or a quality replacement USB cable.
3. The hub is supported in any USB aware operating system that supports generic USB hub devices, including Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7™ operating systems and Linux (kernel v2.4 or better). No additional drivers are required. Verify that USB support is enabled in the host system BIOS and the hub is functioning properly in the operating system. You can verify the hub is working properly in Windows using Device Manager.
   If these steps do not solve your problem, please call Sealevel Systems’ Technical Support, 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 [email protected].

Appendix B – How To Get Assistance

Please refer to: Appendix A — Troubleshooting Guide prior to calling Technical Support.

Begin by reading the Trouble Shooting Guide in Appendix A. If assistance is still needed, please see below. 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 Systems maintains a web page on the Internet. Our home page address is www.sealevel.com. The latest software updates, and newest manuals are available via our web site. Technical support is available Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern time. Technical support can be reached at 864-843-4343.

RETURN AUTHORIZATION MUST BE OBTAINED FROM SEALEVEL SYSTEMS BEFORE RETURNED MERCHANDISE WILL BE ACCEPTED. AUTHORIZATION CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING SEALEVEL SYSTEMS AND REQUESTING A RETURN MERCHANDISE AUTHORIZATION (RMA) NUMBER.

Appendix C – Silk Screen – HUB4PH PCB

Appendix D– Compliance Notices

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in such case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user’s expense.

EMC Directive Statement
Products bearing the CE Label fulfill the requirements of the EMC directive (89/336/EEC) and of the low-voltage directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the European Commission. To obey these directives, the following European standards must be met:

• EN55022 Class A – “Limits and methods of measurement of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment”
• EN55024 – “Information technology equipment Immunity characteristics Limits and methods of measurement”.

United Kingdom Conformity Assessed Statement
Products with UKCA marking are in conformity with the essential requirements of the UK Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016:

• Equipment must be designed and manufactured to ensure that the electromagnetic disturbance generated does not exceed the level above which radio and telecommunications equipment cannot operate as intended.
• The equipment has a level of immunity to the electromagnetic disturbance to be expected in its intended use which allows it to operate without unacceptable degradation of its intended use.

This is a Class A Product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures to prevent or correct the interference. Always use cabling provided with this product if possible. If no cable is provided or if an alternate cable is required, use high quality shielded cabling to maintain compliance with FCC/EMC directives.

Warranty

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. Relio™ industrial computers are warranted for a period of two years and the R9 family is warranted for a five-year period from date of purchase. 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. Sealevel achieved ISO-9001:2015 certification in 2018.

Warranty Policy

Sealevel Systems, Inc. (hereafter “Sealevel”) warrants that the Product shall conform to and perform in accordance with published technical specifications and shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the warranty period. In the event of failure, Sealevel will repair or replace the product at Sealevel’s sole discretion. Failures resulting from misapplication or misuse of the Product, failure to adhere to any specifications or instructions, or failure resulting from neglect, abuse, accidents, or acts of nature are not covered under this warranty. Warranty service may be obtained by delivering the Product to Sealevel and providing proof of purchase. Customer agrees to ensure the Product or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit, to prepay shipping charges to Sealevel, and to use the original shipping container or equivalent. Warranty is valid only for original purchaser and is not transferable.
This warranty applies to Sealevel manufactured Product. Product purchased through Sealevel but manufactured by a third party will retain the original manufacturer’s warranty.

Non-Warranty Repair/Retest
Products returned due to damage or misuse and Products retested with no problem found are subject to repair/retest charges. A purchase order or credit card number and authorization must be provided in order to obtain an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number prior to returning Product.

How to obtain an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization)
If you need to return a product for warranty or non-warranty repair, you must first obtain an RMA number. Please contact Sealevel Systems, Inc. Technical Support for assistance:
Available Monday – Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM EST
Phone864-843-4343
Email:[email protected]

Trademarks
Sealevel Systems, Incorporated acknowledges that all trademarks referenced in this manual are the service mark, trademark, or registered trademark of the respective company.

References

• Sealevel - I/O & Computing Products, Engineering and Manufacturing
• FAQs - Sealevel
• Sealevel - I/O & Computing Products, Engineering and Manufacturing

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