Belkin BUS STATION F5U100 User manual

USB
BusStation™
MODELS F5U100, F5U100-BLU,
F5U100-SLV, F5U100-ORG
User Manual
P73281

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THE BELKIN BUSSTATION™
It is the first USB system designed to adapt to the way you work.
Its innovative, patented modular design gives you the ability to
create and customize your own USB environment. It comes
standard as a 7 port hub and is the best 7 port USB hub available
because it has the most the unique vertical modular design
requiring a minimum of your precious desktop space. As a 7-port
hub, it allows you to connect up to seven USB keyboards, mice,
joysticks, printers, scanners, modems, or other USB devices to a
single USB port on your Mac®or PC.
But best of all, the BusStation™is modular! The base is a 4 port
hub and comes with three removable modules, each having one
USB port. You can add and subtract components from a complete
selection of modules that cover virtually every possible
configuration. This makes the Belkin patented modular design
uniquely "customizable". If you have the need to expand and add
ports, simply slide the USB port module off the BusStation™and
you have room to snap in one of the many available Belkin USB
modules, including SCSI ports, Ethernet ports, serial ports and
more. Configure it to fit your own computing needs, build your
own multifunction hub - because it’s USB, you don’t even have to
shut down your computer.
Introduction

Features
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• 7 port hub (standard configuration). Connect up to 7 devices
to a single USB port on your computer.
• Modular – 4 port hub base with three removable modules each
having one USB port.
• Customizable. Add and subtract components from a complete
selection of modules.
• Gives you the ability to configure your own multifunction hub
or docking station to fit your own computing needs.
• Works with the Belkin complete selection of modules that
cover virtually every possible configuration.
• Compatible with Windows®95 rev. B, Windows®98, Windows®
2000 and Mac®OS 8.1 or higher.
• Plug-and-Play installation – drivers are built into Windows®
and Mac®OS.
• Includes 4.0 Amp power supply to provide true 500ma
per-port downstream current.
• Per-port overcurrent protection prevents damage to your
computer and device.
• Fully compliant with current USB specifications.
• LEDs indicate power and port status.
• Supports all high-speed and low-speed USB devices.
• Lifetime Warranty.

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Figure 1
Belkin BusStation™
• 3 Removable
modules
Front View
Back View
• LEDs to
indicate
status
• Downstream
ports
• Root port
• DC 5V 4A
power jack

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• Macintosh®or Windows®computer with USB capabilities
• Windows®95 Rev. B, Windows®98, Windows®2000, Mac®OS
8.1 or higher
PACKAGE INCLUDES
• Belkin BusStation™
• USB Device Cable
• 5 Volt 4 Amp power adapter
• User Guide
Belkin BusStation™
Installation
1. Attach the power adapter to the power jack
of the BusStation™and an electrical outlet. (See Figure 2).
2. Connect the USB-B connector of the USB Device Cable into
the Root Port of the BusStation™
. (See Figure 3).
3. Connect the USB-A connector of the USB Device Cable into
one downstream port of the computer or one downstream
port of another hub. (See Figure 4).
4. Your computer will instantly recognize that you
connected a USB device.
5. You can now begin connecting your USB devices to the
BusStation™
, such as keyboards, mice, etc. into any downstream
port of the BusStation™
.

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Installation (cont’d.)
Adding Modules to the BusStation™
By adding modules to the BusStation™ , you can have your own
custom-configured multi-function USB hub or docking station. You
can add and subtract components from a complete selection of
modules that cover virtually every possible configuration. Need
Ethernet? Snap an Ethernet module in. Need more USB ports?
Add a 4 Port USB hub. Choose from a variety of stand-alone USB
modules including SCSI ports, Ethernet ports, serial ports and
more. Configure it to fit your own computing needs - because it’s
USB, it’s true Plug-and-Play!
Unique stacking design of the BusStation™and modules
• Add modules to the BusStation™from bottom to top.
• Remove modules from the BusStation™from top to bottom.
• The bottom 4 port USB module of the BusStation™
cannot be removed.
Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4

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Instructions for Adding Modules
Figure 5
Removing the sleeve from the Belkin USB Module:
1. Hold the module in both hands. Pull one side of the sleeve
outward. (See Figure 5).
2. The sleeve should slide off easily.

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Instruction for Adding Modules (cont’d.)
When attaching additional modules to the BusStation™ , there is
no need to power down your computer, or unplug the
BusStation™.
Note on Power Consumption
USB specifies that each port can only draw a maximum of 500mA
of electrical current. If a device draws more than that amount, the
Bus Station's built-in "Overcurrent Protection" will shut off that
port, and prevent damage to the device and the Bus Station.
When you first purchase the BusStation™, it is essentially a 7 port
hub. At 500mA for each port, that's a total of 3.5A current. The
included power supply provides 4.0A, which is more than enough.
Replacing the one-port modules with other non-hub modules
poses no power issues. However, if you decide to add a 4-port
hub module, you must provide that 4-port hub with additional
power. When you purchase a 4-port hub module, it will include a
2.1A power supply necessary for each port to provide 500mA of
current. Simply plug the supplied adapter into the rear of the
4-port hub module, and you're done! If you do not connect the
2.1A power adapter to the 4-port hub module, each port on that
4-port hub can only supply 100mA of current.
Usually, only low-power devices such as mice and keyboards will
run at 100mA. More complex devices such as scanners, modems,
and additional hubs require the full 500mA of current.

Note: Modules should only be added starting from the
4 Port Hub base of the module working your way up.
1. Remove the sleeve from the USB module following the instructions in
Figure 5.
2. Place the module you wish to add in the first empty slot directly
above the 4 Port hub.
3. Do not force the module into the BusStation™.
As you slide the module into the BusStation™it should securely lock
onto the guide track of the one below it.
4. Gently slide the module into the BusStation™bay until you hear a
solid click. (See Figure 6)
5. The modules should fit evenly on top of one another.
6. Follow the installation instructions of the USB module you attached
to the BusStation™.
7. Your computer will instantly recognize that you connected a USB
device.
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Figure 6
Modules should
ONL be ADDED
from BOTTOM to TOP

Instructions for removing modules from the BusStation™
Note: Modules should be removed from top to bottom.
Do not remove the middle modules first, doing so will
cause severe damage to your equipment and/or the
BusStation™
.
1. Hold the BusStation™away from you so that the connectors are
facing you. (See Figure 7).
2. Using both of your thumbs, push the BusStation™module out
of the BusStation™bay. (See Figure 7)
3. The module should slide out smoothly.
Removing Modules
Figure 7
Modules should ONL
be removed from
TOP TO BOTTOM
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■Seven port
hub (standard
configuration)
■Two serial and
eight USB
ports
■Sixteen
USB ports ■One serial and twelve USB
ports
■One Ethernet,
one serial and
five USB ports
■One Ethernet,
two serial and
four USB
ports
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Technical Specifications
The possibilities are endless...
• USB 4 Port Hub • USB 4 Port Hub with colored sleeves
• USB Serial Adapter • USB Serial Adapter with colored sleeves
• USB Ethernet Adapter • USB SCSI Adapter
Belkin USB modules are continuously being developed. Visit our
website for additional modules.
Available modules
• Upstream Ports (1)
• Downstream Ports (7)
• Removable modules (3)
• LED (1) Power,
(7) Downstream
Power
• Per-Port Voltage DC +5V
• Per-Port Current 500mA (max)
• Operation Temperature 5°C~40°C
• Stock Temperature -20°C~60°C
• Humidity 0%~80% RH
noncondensing
• Enclosure ABS Plastic
• Unit Weight 14.5 oz
• Dimension (L x W x H) 33/4x 41/4x 5
• Power Supply DC 5V 4A
• FCC
• CD
• ICES
• Belkin Warranty

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