CalDigit Thunderbolt Station User Manual

Thunderbolt™ Station

User Guide

For more information visit www.caldigit.com

Table of Contents

Section 1 : General Information

Introduction 3
General Use Warnings 3
Safety Warnings 3
System Requirements 4
In the Box 4
Thunderbolt Station Diagram 5

Section 2 : Using the Thunderbolt Station

Powering the Thunderbolt™ Station 6
Connecting the Thunderbolt™ Station 7
LED Indicator 7
Interfaces 8
USB 3.0 8
Gigabit Ethernet 9
HDMI Out 9
Audio 9
Technical Specications 10

Section 3 : Technical Support and
Warranty Information

Thunderbolt Station Accessories 11
Technical Support 12
Warranty 12

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1. General Information

Introduction

The CalDigit Thunderbolt™ Station allows Thunderbolt™ enabled Mac users to add a variety of
peripheral devices to their computers using a single Thunderbolt™ cable. This interface expansion
device includes three USB 3.0 ports, audio in and out jacks, an HDMI out port, and a Gigabit
Ethernet port. Break free from the limitations of your existing interface selection and connect
your computer to peripheral devices such as HDMI monitors, SuperSpeed storage devices, and
speakers. Dual Thunderbolt ports allows daisy chaining for easy integration into your Thunderbolt
™ workow.

General Use Warnings

Please read the Thunderbolt™ Station manual thoroughly and familiarize yourself with the

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product before use.

Avoid using the Thunderbolt™ Station in extremely hot and cold environments. A safe

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temperature range is between 40°F – 95°F (4.4°C - 35°C).

Avoid using the Thunderbolt™ Station in humid environments. Moisture and condensation

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can accumulate in the device and cause damage to the electrical components.

Only use the power adapter that has been supplied with the Thunderbolt™ Station. An

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excessive or inadequate power supply can result in unstable performance or device failure.

Safety Warnings

Keep the Thunderbolt™ Station away from liquids and moisture. Exposure to liquids can

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result in damaging the unit, electric shock, and result in a re hazard.

If your Thunderbolt™ Station gets wet while it is still o, do not turn it on. In the case of any

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issue with the device, do not attempt to repair or open the device yourself. Doing so can
result in personal injury, damage the device, and will void the warranty. If you have any
issues, please contact CalDigit Technical Support.

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System Requirements

• Thunderbolt™ equipped Macintosh Computer

o Macbook Pro (2011 - Present)
o Mac Mini (2011 - Present)
o iMac (2011 - Present)

• Thunderbolt™ equipped PC desktops and laptops

• Thunderbolt™ Cable (Not Included)

• Mac OS X 10.8.4 or later, Windows 7, Windows 8

In the Box

A • 1 x CalDigit Thunderbolt™ Station
B • 1 x 60W Power Supply
C • 1 x Power Cord

C

A

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B

Thunderbolt™ Station Diagram

AUDIO OUT USB 3.0

AUDIO IN

USB 3.0 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt HDMI LAN AC Adapter

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2. Using the Thunderbolt™ Station

Powering the Thunderbolt™ Station

The CalDigit Thunderbolt™ Station requires power from the AC adapter to operate. Connect

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the AC adapter connector to the DC jack on the back of the Thunderbolt™ Station and the other
side to an AC outlet.

To power o the Thunderbolt™ Station, disconnect the power cable from the AC outlet.2.

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Connecting the Thunderbolt™ Station to your computer

Once the Thunderbolt™ Station has been powered, connect the device using a Thunderbolt™
cable (not included) from one of the Thunderbolt™ ports on the Thunderbolt™ Station to the
Thunderbolt™ port on your Mac computer. The dual Thunderbolt™ ports on the Thunderbolt™
Station enable eortless daisy chaining.

It is highly recommended that 2nd generation Thunderbolt™ cables are

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used for stability and performance. Certied Thunderbolt™ cables can be
purchased from CalDigit (refer to page 11).

LED Indicator

The Thunderbolt™ Station is equipped with a LED indicator, which will display a blue light if
the unit is powered on and connected to a computer, signaling that it is ready for use. If the
Thunderbolt™ Station is powered but not connected to a computer via Thunderbolt™, the LED
indicator will not turn on.

ON OFF

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Interface Summary

The CalDigit Thunderbolt™ Station is a hot swappable device, which allows you to disconnect and
reconnect the device without having to restart your computer. The interfaces on the Thunderbolt™
Station are hot pluggable, which means that peripheral devices can be disconnected and reconnect
without restarting your computer. When the Thunderbolt™ Station is disconnected; the computer
will default to its original settings. Any settings that have been set with the Thunderbolt™ Station
connected will automatically restore upon reconnection.

USB 3.0

The Thunderbolt™ Station has a total of three USB 3.0 ports (one in front), which support wake­on USB. This enables your computer to wake from standby if it detects activity from one of the
USB devices connected to the Thunderbolt™ Station. These ports are backwards compatible with
all USB compliant peripherals such as printers, scanners, keyboards, and storage devices. The
Thunderbolt™ Station also supports UASP (USB attached SCSI Protocol), which greatly improves
its performance when used with UASP compatible devices.

The USB 3.0 ports also support bus powered devices and USB charging.

Front (x1) Rear (x2)

NOTE

Please make sure to use high quality USB 3.0 cables for the best performance
and reliability. Certied USB 3.0 cables can be purchased from CalDigit (refer
to page 11).

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Gigabit Ethernet

The Thunderbolt™ Station has a single Gigabit
Ethernet port to connect to a Gigabit Ethernet
network. Your computer will connect to whichever
network that is connected to the Thunderbolt™
Station by default. These settings can be changed in

the “Network” section under “System Preferences”.
The Ethernet port also supports wake-on-LAN

which allows your computer to wake from standby
remotely via the network.

HDMI

The Thunderbolt™ Station has a single HDMI port
to connect a HDMI display. Any display connected
to the HDMI port will be regarded as a secondary
display by default. This can be changed in the
“Display” section under “System Preferences”.

NOTE

The Thunderbolt™ Station can support a maximum of two displays using the
HDMI port and a secondary Thunderbolt Display.

Audio

The Thunderbolt™ Station has one
Audio Input and one Audio Output. The
audio devices must be set in the “Sound”
section under “System Preferences”. The
Thunderbolt™ Station’s audio device will
show as USB audio CODEC.

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CalDigit Thunderbolt™ Station Specications

Dimensions and Weight

• Depth : 17.4 cm / 6.85 in

• Width : 8.0 cm / 3.15 in

• Height : 2.6 cm / 1.02 in

• Weight : 0.4 kg / 0.88 lbs.

Interface

• 2 x Thunderbolt™
o 10 Gb/s transfer rate

o Daisy chaining supported

• 3 x USB 3.0
o 5 Gb/s transfer rate
o Backwards compatible with USB 2.0/1.0

o Wake on USB supported
o UASP supported

• 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
o Wake on LAN supported

• 1 x Audio Input

o 3.5mm mono mini jack

• 1 x Audio Output

o 3.5mm stereo mini jack

• 1 x HDMI

o Type A Connector, 19 pins

2.6 cm /

1.02 in

8.0 cm / 3.15 in

17.4 cm / 6.85 in

Power

External AC/DC Adapter

• Input : 100 - 240 VAC 50-60 Hz

• Output : +12V DC, 5A max

• EMC: CE, FCC, UL, GS, CCC

Power Requirements

• Unit Voltage and Amperage : 12V/5A

• Power Consumption : 60 W

Environmental Specications

• Safe Operating Temperature
(Minimum/Maximum) : 10º C - 35º C

• Safe Storage Temperature
(Minimum/Maximum) : –20º C to 47ºC

• Maximum Operating Altitude : 3,000 meters

• Maximum Storage Altitude : 10,000 meters

• Operating Humidity : 20% to 80% relative humidity

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CalDigit Thunderbolt™ Station Accessories

USB 3.0 Cables

• USB 3.0 A to B Cable (3 feet) – SKU : 791980

• USB 3.0 A to B Cable (6 feet) – SKU : 791981

Thunderbolt™ Cables

• Thunderbolt Cable (0.5 meter, 1.64ft) – SKU : 500003

• Thunderbolt Cable (1.0 meter, 3.28ft) – SKU : 500004

• Thunderbolt Cable (2.0 meter, 6.56ft) – SKU : 500005

Power Supply

• Thunderbolt Station PSU 60W – SKU : 500016

Please contact CalDigit or an authorized CalDigit reseller for availability and pricing.

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Section 3:
Technical Support and Warranty Information

Technical Support

If you run into any issues while using your Thunderbolt™ Station, please contact CalDigit Technical
Support.

• Email: [e-mail]

• Phone: [phone]

• Website: www.caldigit.com/support.asp

To be eligible for customer support and warranty services, please register your CalDigit product
on our website.

• http://www.caldigit.com/Register/Register.asp

When contacting CalDigit Technical Support, make sure to be at your computer and have the

following information available:

1. Your Thunderbolt™ Station serial number

2. Operating system and version

3. Computer make and model

4. Devices being used on the Thunderbolt™ Station

Warranty Information

• The Thunderbolt™ Station is covered by a 1-year limited warranty.

• For detailed CalDigit warranty information please visit our website :

http://www.caldigit.com/rma/Limited-Warranty.pdf

Please visit www.caldigit.com for more information on all CalDigit products.

Specications and package contents are subject to change without notice.

Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC. All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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