TRIPP-LITE U442-DOCK12-S USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB-C Docking Station Owner’s Manual

: June 3, 2024
: Tripp Lite

Table of Contents

U442-DOCK12-S USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB-C Docking Station
Optional Accessories
System Requirements
Product Features
Product Overview
Installation
Specifications
Warranty and Product Registration
References
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Owner’s Manual
USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB-C
Docking Station with 100W PD Charging, Aluminum
Model: U442-DOCK12-S

U442-DOCK12-S USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB-C Docking Station

WARRANTY REGISTRATION
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Package Contents

U442-DOCK12-S
Owner’s Manual

Optional Accessories

P502-Series High-Resolution VGA Cables
P566-Series HDMI to DVI Adapter Cables
P568-Series High-Speed HDMI Cables
U322-Series USB 3.0 A/B Device Cables
U326-Series USB 3.0 Micro-B Device Cables
U420-003-G2-5A USB 3.1 Gen 2 USB-C Cable (M/M) w/5A rating, 3 ft.
U428-003 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Cable, USB-C to USB-A (M/M), 3 ft.

System Requirements

Computer with USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port that supports USB DisplayPort Alternate Mode
VGA, DVI or HDMI monitor
Requires an adapter. See Optional Accessories.

Product Features

Supports USB DisplayPort Alternate Mode for connecting a VGA or HDMI monitor via USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port
Supports connection of DVI monitor via HDMI to DVI adapter (see Optional Accessories)
VGA and HDMI ports support video resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 (including 1080p) @ 60 Hz
Up to 3 monitors can be connected simultaneously
USB-A hub ports support data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps
USB-C PD Charging port supports power input up to 20V 5A (100W)
5W of USB-C input power dedicated to unit and USB-A ports; remaining power goes to connected USB-C device
Automatically resumes operation from hibernation and suspend modes
Plug-and-play operation with no software, drivers or external power supply required

Product Overview

TRIPP LITE U442-DOCK12 S USB 3 1 Gen 1 USB C Docking Station - Product
Overview

USB 3.0 Port (Female): connect a USB peripheral
HDMI Ports (Female): connect up to 2 HDMI monitors
VGA Port (Female): connect VGA monitor
USB-C PD Charging Port (Female): connect device to USB-C charger
USB-C Plug (Male) (not shown): connect to USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 device

Installation

Notes:

When connected to power through the USB-C PD charging port, 5W is dedicated to the docking station and connected USB peripherals. Remaining power is used to charge the connected USB-C device.
See Optional Accessories section for suggested cables.
1. Connect built-in USB-C cable to USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port on your laptop, tablet or other device.
2. Connect VGA port to VGA port on a monitor using a VGA cable.
3. Connect HDMI ports to HDMI ports on a monitor using HDMI cables.
4. Connect USB 3.0 hub port to a USB peripheral.
5. Charge device by connecting its USB-C charger to adapter’s USB-C PD charging port.

Specifications

Input Connectors

*5W of power dedicated to unit and USB-A ports; remaining power goes to connected USB-C device

Warranty and Product Registration

3-Year Limited Warranty
Tripp Lite warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of initial purchase. Tripp Lite’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at its sole option) any such defective products. To obtain service under this warranty, you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center. Products must be returned to Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center with transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of date and place of purchase. This warranty does not apply to equipment, which has been damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way.
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FCC Notice, Class B
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Tripp Lite could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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Under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and implementing regulations, when customers buy new electrical and electronic equipment from Tripp Lite they are entitled to:

Send old equipment for recycling on a one-for-one, like-for-like basis (this varies depending on the country)
Send the new equipment back for recycling when this ultimately becomes waste Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended.

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