MCD Elektronik 153780 User Manual

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USB hub 3.0 6-Port,

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Table of Contents

1. GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3

2. SCOPE OF DELIVERY ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 3

4. INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE, DRIVERS AND HARDWARE ............................................................................................. 4

4.1. INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE .................................................................................................................................................. 4

4.2. INSTALLATION OF DRIVERS ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

4.3. CONNECTING THE HARDWARE ................................................................................................................................................. 4

5. HARDWARE MANUAL .................................................................................................................................................... 6

5.1. FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6

5.2. CONSTRUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................... 7

5.3. DISPLAY FRONT CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 7

5.4. DISPLAY BACK SIDE ............................................................................................................................................................... 7

5.5. PIN ASSIGNMENTS ON PARALLEL INPUT .................................................................................................................................... 7

5.6. FUNCTION OF THE USB PORTS ................................................................................................................................................ 8

Operating Modes ................................................................................................................................................. 8 5.6.1.

Connection Detection ........................................................................................................................................... 8 5.6.2.

Current Measurement .......................................................................................................................................... 9 5.6.3.

Current Limitation ................................................................................................................................................ 9 5.6.4.

Host Notification .................................................................................................................................................. 9 5.6.5.

Connection Type ................................................................................................................................................... 9 5.6.6.

6. SOFTWARE MANUAL ................................................................................................................................................... 10

6.1. PROGRAMMING INTERFACE .................................................................................................................................................. 10

6.2. PROGRAM SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................................................... 10

6.3. USB HUB CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................................................................. 11

6.4. USB HUB COMMAND LINE ................................................................................................................................................... 13

6.5. COMMAND LINE TOOL ......................................................................................................................................................... 14

7. TECHNICAL DATA ......................................................................................................................................................... 15

8. INTERFACE DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................................. 16

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1. General

The USB hub is operated using a 12…24 VDC power supply with at least 35 W output power, which is sufficient for
a 900 mA output current on each USB port.

This USB hub has six USB 3.0 downstream ports, which can be turned on and off individually via USB. When they
are turned off, the power supply (+5 V) and the data lines are isolated by semiconductor switches. Control is
provided by the USB hub Toolmonitor (PC software). Whether or not and which ports are active after switching on
the hubs can be configured and stored. The USB 3.0 host connection is usually also used to control the USB hub.
Alternatively, control also can be provided from another host using the additional USB 2.0 connection on the back.
In addition to this control via USB, ports can alternatively also be turned on and off via external control inputs.

Whether or not and which ports are active after switching on the USB hub (for example to have access to the
mouse or keyboard) can be stored in non - volatile storage.

A number, that can be stored in the device, can be used to distinguish between multiple USB hub 3.0 6-Port units
on one PC.

The USB hub is controlled through a virtual serial interface with simple text commands (see chapter 8). This makes
is possible to use the USB hub under Linux as well. If the operating system does not already provide native support
for USB serial converters from FTDI, Linux drivers can be found at http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm.

The Toolmonitor USB hub 6-port can also be installed, which provides a user interface for the control and
configuration of the USB hub. It communicates to the USB hub through the virtual serial interface and in turn offers
an interface for remote control. COM / DCOM or a .Net assembly can be used as the interface. This allows the
USB hub Toolmonitor to be integrated into many different applications (MCD TestManager CE, LabView®,
Microsoft Visual Studio® (C#, C++, Visual Basic), Microsoft Office® (for example Excel®), Open Office®). There is
also a command line tool available. This USB hub 3.0 6-Port with two control inputs can also be implemented for
Linux operating systems, if required.

Order number: # 153780

2. Scope of Delivery

1x USB hub 3.0 6-Port, switchable (two control inputs)
1x Power supply with DC power connector (screwable)
1x USB storage card with installation software
1x USB - A to USB - B connector cable 2 m
4x self - adhesive feet

3. Safety Instructions

The USB hub 6-Port is intended for use indoor. It may not be exposed to moisture. Except for the fuse, the device
has no parts that can be replaced by the user. Any repair must be carried out by a trained technician. Before
opening the housing, all cables must be disconnected from the device.

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4. Installation of Software, Drivers and Hardware

4.1. Installation of Software

On the USB storage card included, the “Drive:\Software\Installer“ directory contains the installation file for the
Toolmonitor. To install it, start the file “USBHub6Install.msi“ and follow the instructions of the installation dialog.

4.2. Installation of Drivers

The drivers for the USB hub are integrated into the operating system. For the controller, the driver under Windows®
(Windows® 7 through Windows® 10) is automatically downloaded from Windows® Update. For older Windows®
versions (starting with Windows® XP) or if no Internet connection is available, the driver can be installed manually.
The installation file for this driver is on the USB storage card included, in the “Drive:\Software\Drivers“ directory.
Start the file “CDMxxxxx_Setup.exe“ file located there (xxxxx is a number denoting the version number). After
installation, it will take another few seconds before the USB hub is ready to use.

The USB storage card provided cannot be operated on the USB hub without a power supply. Please connect
a suitable power supply to the USB hub or plug the USB card into a USB connector on your PC.

4.3. Connecting the Hardware

The USB hub is powered by a 12…24 VDC power supply (self - powered) with at least 40 W output power, which is
sufficient for 900 mA output current on each USB port, including the power supply of the hub itself. Weaker power
supplies can lead to functional problems due to overload.

Weaker power supplies can be used. However, it is then the user's responsibility to ensure that they are not
overloaded. Signs of overload are dropped connections and error messages related to excess USB current.

The connection for the external power supply is a DC connector with a 2.5 mm inner diameter and 5.5 mm outer
diameter. The plus pole is on the inner contact.

Some USB devices with their own power supply have leakage currents that are conducted through the host to the
ground and shield. These currents can cause functional problems in the device or the host. The functional ground
connection should help prevent such critical configurations. It is connected to the potential of the housing and the
cable shields, and should be connected to a ground potential.

We discourage from connecting the functional ground to a dirty ground point, since this tends to lead to more
connection drops and downtime.

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Figure 1: Front View of the USB hub

The USB hub can be controlled either through the hub input ("USB", on the right) or an external control
("ext. Control", on the left). If the external USB control input is connected to another host, control is carried out
through it and only the pure USB hub functionality will remain on the hub input. Alternatively, if configured correctly
the USB ports can also be turned on and off from the parallel input.

If no USB host is connected to the hub input ("USB", on the right), then all USB ports are turned off or remain
off. The exception to this rule are pure charging ports (DCP or charger - emulation), if a power supply is
connected. Only if a USB host is connected and as long as it stays connected will the ports be turned on as
configured.

Figure 2: Connecting the USB hub to your PC

Power supply

12…24 V ± 10 %

/ min. 35 W..

Parallel input

0 V / 2,5…24 V

(optional)

Functional ground

Connection to

shield potential

USB host hub input

USB host controller

(optional)

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5. Hardware Manual

5.1. Features

 USB downstream ports

 6 ports, individually switchable with up to 2.5 A per port; total output current up to 6 A
 Each port is protected by a resettable overload breaker

 Current limitation adjustable:

 Connected devices are protected from excess current by the adjusted shutoff limit

 Adjustable charger - emulation for many mobile devices (such as CDP, DCP, etc.)

 An automatic mode tries different profiles

 Detection of whether a device has been connected to a port

 Also detects when devices are connected that are not USB devices

(such as USB fans, USB reading lights, etc.)

 Current measurement for every port (resolution about 10 mA)

 Detection of defects (e.g. current consumption too high / too low)
 Measurement of the current consumption of connected devices

 Display for port / channel: on / off / excess current / charge / charge complete / no device connected

 Mode always visible from outside

 Host connection

 Control via the USB hub connection or an additional USB control connection

 Hub functionality and control of the USB hub with just one cable
 Alternatively supports connection of the hub to a host (e.g. an embedded host)

with simultaneous control from another host (such as a PC)

 Host notification can be disabled

 Permits automated power - on after an overload on a USB port without user intervention

 Parallel control input with internal pull - up resistors

 Permits control via external control elements like switches, relays, open collector outputs,

and control voltages from 0 V (low) and 2.5 - 24 V (high)
 Polarity (active low / active high) and priority (parallel input / control via USB) individually

configurable for each port individually

 Other

 Robust, compact metal housing
 Connection to functional ground for improved shielding for ungrounded power supplies on the

secondary side and the controlled grounding of leakage currents from these power supplies

 Operating state on power - on (for example active USB ports) can be specified and stored

 With appropriate configuration, can also act as a USB charger without a USB host

 Defined operating state on power - on appropriate to any application
 User - defined labeling of the USB hub to distinguish it from other USB hubs on the controlling host
 Controlled using simple, short ASCII commands
 Remote control with any operating system or programming language
 Installation package with all programming interfaces