Cambrionix ModIT-Boss 16 Port USB 3.2 Charging Station User Manual

: June 16, 2024
: Cambrionix

Table of Contents

Safety
Getting Started
Installing Host System
Product Specifications
Disposal
Returns and Damaged Products
Compliance and Standards
Terms and Conditions
Cambrionix Patents
References
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Modi-Boss
User Manual Cambrionix ModIT-Boss 16 Port USB 3.2 Charging
Station

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 the IEC/ICEE 82079-1 standard. This is to facilitate the easier understanding and location of information relating to the ModIT-Boss. Any errors or omissions can be reported using our support ticket system (seeHelp and Support). This way, any issues that are discovered can be acted on quickly and we can update the documentation to reflect this.
Understanding and observing the instructions in this user manual are prerequisites for hazard-free use and safety during operation. This user manual cannot cover all possible applications. If you would like additional information or if problems arise that are not sufficiently addressed in this manual, please ask your distributor or contact us directly using the means preferred, which are located on the back cover of this manual.

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Personal Injury and Damage to the product
Always observe the safety instructions in this user manual

2.1. Signal word panel
Depending on the probability of serious consequences, potential dangers are identified with a signal word, the corresponding safety colour, and if appropriate, the safety alert symbol.

CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor (reversible) injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the product and its functions, or to property in its proximity.

2.2. Safety alert symbol
Use of the safety alert symbol indicates a risk of injury.
Observe all measures that are marked with the safety alert symbol in order to avoid injury

2.3. Pictograms
These symbols will be used throughout this documentation to alert to any potential dangers or any actions that must be taken.

Warning Signs

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Mandatory action signs

Read operating instructions | Mandatory regulation

2.4. 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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An electric shock or personal injury may occur
Do not modify the product in any way.
Do not dismantle the product.
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Fire, or personal injury may occur
Do not obstruct air vents on the product.
Do not cover the product in or place near combustible material.

2.5. Power supply
This section describes the safety precautions you must followwhen using the external power supply.

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An electric shock or personal injury may occur
Do not use a damaged power cord or plug, or a loose power socket.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
Do not allow liquids to come into contact with the unit or power supply.
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Damage to your product may occur
Do not short circuit the Power Supply Unit (PSU) supplied with your product.
Do not disconnect the power cord while the product is being used.
Do not bend or pull the power cord with excessive force.
Do not use a power supply that exceeds the power supply specifications within this manual

2.6. Storage and Installation
This section describes safety precautions you must followwhen installing and storing your ModITBoss.

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An electric shock or personal injury may occur
Do not place the power cord near heat sources.
Connect the plug only to an earthed socket.
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Damage to your Cambrionix product may occur
Operate the product only in an environment where the ambient temperature is inside the operating temperature range.
Operate the product only in an environment where the relative humidity is inside the operating range.
Be careful not to leave the power cord underneath a heavy object.
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Overheated power sockets may cause a fire
Do not overload the power socket that your hub is connected to.
Insert the power plug all the way into the socket so that it is not loose.
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Overloading the brackets may cause failure
The rack brackets for all our products are not designed to be used in a mobile application, bracket failure could occur if the units are not supported fully e.g Shock during road transport.

Getting Started

This manual provides a reference for end-users installing for the first time and using their hub afterwards. As well as a guide for product safety-related information.
The ModIT-Boss 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. Please see the physical specifications section of this manual for information on the environment specifications.
3.1. Unpacking your product
When you have received your product, please check the packing slip inside the box to ensure all contents and quantities are correct before opening. This is to avoid retesting and repackaging any items that are not required.
When opening the packaging, use a suitable method to open the box i.e, do not use a knife. This is to ensure the product is not damaged.

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Personal Injury and Damage to the product
There will be a label on the hub advising you to read the User manual before use. This will need to be removed before use as it may be covering host ports, vents etc.

3.2. What’s Included

ModIT-Boss Hub
2m Mains power cable (Country specified on order including fuse for the UK plugs)

Part description	Part number
UK Power cable	200144
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US Power cable	200327
EU Power cable	200329
AUS Power cable	200337
IND Power cable	200341

3.3. 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.
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 Output CurrentA whilst transferring data.

3.4. Charging
Your ModIT-Boss will allow your device to charge at the maximum rate possible up to Output CurrentA. The way that charging takes place is the ModIT-Boss 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 Output CurrentA 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.

3.5. 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.

3.6. Registration
You may register your product at www.cambrionix.com/product- registration

3.7. Cleaning your ModIT-Boss
Cleaning the product is generally not required, although in some instances it may be necessary if excess dirt/ dust/ hair has accumulated, or if minor liquid spillages have occurred on the module during operation or storage.

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Electric shock or personal injury may occur
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 seek advise before reapplying power

Ensure that the product is switched off and the power cord is removed from the product. Hold the power cable by the plug and do not touch either the plug or the power cord with wet or damp hands as an electrical shock may result
Wipe the product with a clean, dry and soft cloth. Do not use detergents which contain alcohol, solvent or surface-active agents. Do not spray water or detergent directly onto the product
Mildly dampen a soft and dry cloth in water and wring thoroughly to clean the product as required
Dry the product thoroughly once the cleaning has finished
Reconnect the power cord and use your product as advised once cleaning is complete

Antimicrobial additive
Our integrated antimicrobial technology within ModIT (made by Clariant) works to continuously minimise the presence of microbes (incl. bacteria, algae and fungi) throughout the entire life-cycle of the product. This works by having a surface where microbes cannot growwhich in turn reduces the spread of the microbes, this will help minimise contact points and reduce the risk of passing on infections/ diseases throughout your work environment.

3.8. 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
You can also download any of our manuals and keep up to date at the link here
www.cambrionix.com/product-user-manuals

When contacting support, please supply the product information for the hub in question. This can be found on the Device Information Plate which is either on the underside or back of the unit.
Providing serial and Purchase order numbers, can help identify your specific product and speed up the process.

Installing Host System

One of the features of the Boss Module is the ability to install a Mac mini inside. This provides different levels of sophistication to the ability of your device. Cambrionix ModIT-Boss 16 Port USB 3.2 Charging Station -
Installing Host System

There are eight screws on the underside of the case and seven on the rear that need to be removed there are also two pins on each side of the boss unit that will needs to be removed.
Remove these using a screwdriver and slide the top of the Boss Module four inches, as demonstrated in the image below. Cambrionix ModIT-Boss 16 Port USB
3.2 Charging Station - Installing Host System 1

The image below demonstrates how the product should look at this stage. Notice the highlighted yellow screws, which should all have been removed at this point Cambrionix ModIT-Boss 16 Port USB 3.2 Charging Station - Installing
Host System 2

Cambrionix ModIT-Boss 16 Port USB 3.2 Charging Station - Installing Host
System 3 Once the lid is completely removed, it will reveal the inside of the product. Next, remove the screws (highlighted in yellow), to remove the Mac mini chassis.Once you have removed the Mac mini chassis place your Mac mini on the circular mat (outsides highlighted below). You can then attach the Mac mini to the three wires on the left. Cambrionix ModIT-Boss 16 Port USB 3.2 Charging Station -
Installing Host System 5 Once the Mac mini is secure, reattach the Mac mini chassis, and the side panels in the same order that they were removed.

Product Specifications

The ModIT-Boss is manufactured in the UK
5.1. Input Power Requirements

Input Voltage (V)	100-240
Input Current (A)	1.5
Input Connector	C14

5.2. Physical specifications

Ambient Operating Temperature range	0-35°C
Relative humidity	5 – 95
Dimensions WxDxH (mm)	445 x 367 x 97
Weight (kg)	5.8
Host system space	Mac®Mini, Intel NUC, Raspberry Pi
Screen pixel resolution	800 x 480

5.3. RFID specifications

Rfid operating frequency	125 kHz and 13.56 MHz
Typical Maximum read range (cm)	2.5
Compatible OS	Windows, Linux, macOS
Indicators	Beeper
Power Supply	USB Self-powered
Interface	USB Type-A
Ambient Operating Temperature range	0-35°C
Relative humidity	5 – 95

For a list of compatible RFID card types we recommend using the cards below, this list is not exhaustive and others may work that are not listed below.

Card Type 125 kHz	Card Type 13.56 MHz
Awid	CEPAS
Bosh ReadyKey Pro UID	etag
Cardax UID	HID iCLASS
Corbin Russwin UID	I-Code
Cotag	Infineon my-d™
Deister UID	ISO14443A
DIGITAG	ISO14443B
EM 410x (EM 4102, EM 4105)	ISO15693
Farpointe Data Pyramid PSC-1	i-tag (IBM)
GProx-II UID	MIFARE® Classic
HID™ Prox	MIFARE® DESFire
HiTag 1, 2, S	MIFARE® DESFire® EV1
Honeywell Nexwatch	MIFARE® DESFire® EV2
ID Teck	MIFARE® Plus
Indala 26 bit (Motorola)	MIFARE® Ultralight
Kantech ioProx	Sony FeliCa Idm
ISONAS™	Sony FeliCa Lite Idm
Keri KC-10x/26x	Texas Instruments Tag-It
RF Logics	Topaz (NFC 1)

5.4. Packaged information

Boxed Dimensions WxDxH (m)	0.57 x 0.19 x 0.57 m

5.5. Consumables and Placing Orders
Below is a list of any Consumable products you may require for your ModIT-Boss including the cables you will require to connect devices to the hub.

Fuses	T3.15A 250
Cables	Downstream connector type

If you require any spare parts, such as the power cable or Host Connection type cable, these can be ordered by quoting the product part number and the spare part number (available from the Getting Started section).
These can be ordered from the reseller or solution partner you purchased your ModIT-Boss from, or from Cambrionix directly.
To find one of our partners local to you please visit www.cambrionix.com/partners where you can learn about the local vendors and distributors that can assist you and find their contact information. Cambrionix ModIT-Boss 16 Port USB 3.2
Charging Station - Installing Host System 6

Disposal

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electrical Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

**** This product is subject to Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), and in jurisdictions adopting that Directive, is marked as being put on the market after 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”.

Returns and Damaged Products

If you wish to return or fix a damaged product first look at the terms on our website www.cambrionix.com/terms-conditions
Before a product is returned please contact support using the methods detailed in the Help and Support section.

7.1. What if my order arrives with an issue?

If you have received your order in a damaged box and/or the product has physical damage please contact Cambrionix Customer Support or your distribution partner. Please provide photos of the damaged box and/or product when contacting Customer support.
If an item in your order does not have physical damage but is not functioning properly or will not power on, please contact Customer Support or your distribution partner and provide as much information as possible and including any steps followed to troubleshoot internally.
Please include photos of the damaged box and product when contacting Customer Support.

Note: If you have received your order in a damaged box and the damage was indicated to the courier, please provide us with a copy of the delivery note detailing this.

7.2. What happens after I have requested a Return?

If you have not purchased the Product(s) direct from Cambrionix please contact the vendor the itemwas 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 through the support process.
Return your product(s) in the original packaging where you can. Where original packaging is not available, use suitable packing methods, which will ensure that the product cannot be subject to impact damage. i.e. double-walled cardboard box with 50mm of soft material.
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.
– Collection Address
-Weights and Dimensions WxDxH (m) of shipment
– Preferred collection date and time.
– Product serial number(s) (this can be found on a label on the rear or underside of the unit)
– Purchase order number(s)

Compliance and Standards

CE Tested and marked
CB Certificate
Complies with EN60950 safety requirements for IT equipment
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

Terms and Conditions

The use of Cambrionix hubs is subject to the Cambrionix Terms and Conditions, the document can be downloaded and viewed using the following link.
https://downloads.cambrionix.com/documentation/en/Cambrionix-Terms-and- Conditions.pdf

Use of Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, and other Protected Names and Symbols
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 endorsement of a product or service by Cambrionix, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which this manual applies by the third-party company in question.
Cambrionix hereby acknowledges that all trademarks, registered trademarks, service marks, and other protected names and /or symbols contained in this manual and related documents are the property of their respective holders
“Mac® and macOS® are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.”
“Intel® and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries.”
“Thunderbolt™ and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries.”
“Android™ is a trademark of Google LLC”
“Chromebook™ is a trademark of Google LLC.”
“iOS™ is a trademark or registered trademark of Apple Inc,in the US and other countries and is used under license.”
“Linux® is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries”
“ Microsoft™ and Microsoft Windows™ are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.”
“Cambrionix® and the logo are trademarks of Cambrionix Limited.”

Cambrionix Patents

Title	Link	Application Number	Grant Number
Syncing and Charging Port
GB2489429
1105081.2	2489429
CAMBRIONIX	[UK00002646615](https://trademarks.ipo.gov.uk/ipo-
tmcase/page/Results/1/UK00002646615)	2646615	2646615
CAMBRIONIX VERY INTELLIGENT…	[UK00002646617](https://trademarks.ipo.gov.uk
/ipo-tmcase/page/Results/1/UK00002646617)	2646617	2646617
MOD IT DS
GB2591233
6089600	6089600
MOD IT	eSearch	7918669	7918669
MOD IT	[9.00792E+13](https://www.registered-
design.service.gov.uk/find/90079186690001)	007918669-0001	9.00792E+13
MOD IT	[9.00792E+13](https://www.registered-
design.service.gov.uk/find/90079186690002)	007918669-0002	9.00792E+13
MOD IT	[9.00792E+13](https://www.registered-
design.service.gov.uk/find/90079186690003)	007918669-0003	9.00792E+13
MOD IT	[9.00792E+13](https://www.registered-
design.service.gov.uk/find/90079186690004)	007918669-0004	9.00792E+13
MOD IT	[9.00792E+13](https://www.registered-
design.service.gov.uk/find/90079186690005)	007918669-0005	9.00792E+13
MOD IT	[9.00792E+13](https://www.registered-
design.service.gov.uk/find/90079186690006)	007918669-0006	9.00792E+13
MOD IT		195761	195761
MOD IT DS		30202007995X	30202007995X
MOD IT MM		30202007994Y	30202007994Y
MOD IT STACK		30202007993P	30202007993P
MOD IT DS	[6077253](https://www.registered-
design.service.gov.uk/find/6077253)	6077253	6077253
MOD IT DS

3a2f8b88e935| 202012311| 202012311
MOD IT DS| | 195759| 195759
MOD IT DS| | 329440-001|
MOD IT DS| | 29/735,477| D936,001
MOD IT| 6077254| 6077254| 6077254
MOD IT MM| 6077255| 6077255| 6077255
MOD IT MM| 2a6ebe915fe9| 202012310| 202012310
MOD IT MM| | 195758|
MOD IT MM| | 329441-001|
MOD IT MM| | 29/735,479|
MOD IT| 6077256| 6077256| 6077256
MOD IT STACK| 6077257| 6077257| 6077257
MOD IT STACK| 081a4b9c69eb| 202012312| 202012312
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

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