Black Box Hub User manual

USB 2.0 4-Port Hub
User’s Manual

User’s Manual
Safety Instructions
Always read the safety instructions carefully:
Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
Keep this equipment away from humidity.
If any of the following situation arises, get the equipment checked by a service technician:
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
The equipment has not been working well or you cannot get it work according to User’s
Manual.
Copyright Statement
No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form by any means without the prior written
permission. Other trademarks or brand names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
Disclaimer
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer does not make
any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and completeness
of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damage,
including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damage.
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Table of Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................1
Features.................................................................................................................1
Package Contents.................................................................................................1
System Requirement ............................................................................................1
LED Status.............................................................................................................2
Notice.....................................................................................................................2
Hardware Connection...........................................................................................2
Installation Verification.........................................................................................3
Over-Current Status Figure................................................................................ 5
Specifications........................................................................................................5
Regulatory Compliance........................................................................................6

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Introduction
This is a 4-port hub compliant with USB 2.0 specification. It is able to support 12 M
transmission distance, and comply with USB-IF Battery charging specification 1.1. This Hub
has USB charging detection mechanism, each port supports Battery charger function, but
only one can be the Battery charger port at the same time. On the other hand, users can
only choose one of four ports as the port with battery charging function at the same time.
It is the USB Hub for you easily connecting up to 4 USB 2.0 devices to your computer, such
as an MP3 player, digital camera, or printers. Its streamlined, sleek and compact design is
the perfect solution for USB port expansion.
Features
Fully compliant with USB2.0 specification (1.5/12/480 Mbps)
Comply with USB-If Battery charging specifications 1.1
Either one of four USB ports can provide fast recharge (1.5A) function.
USB charging detection mechanism
Bus-power and self-power mode used
1 upstream and 4 downstream USB ports included
1 blue LED as power-on indicator
12M transmission distance for Host to Hub
Plug-and-play function
A charging port is either a dedicated charging port or a charging downstream port
A USB charger is device with a dedicated charging port ,such as a wall adapter or
car power adapter
Package Contents
USB 2.0 4-port Hub
USB AM to 5P mini BM cable (1M)
Power Adapter
User's Manual
System Requirement
Desktop PC or notebook with USB port
One of the following operating systems (no driver needed):
Windows2000, WindowsXP, Windows Vista SP1 or SP2, Windows7,
Mac OSX v10.x or later
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LED Status
LED Color Description
Link Blue On for power on.
Off for power off.
Notice
The Power Adapter is recommended to use for high power consumption devices.
Hardware Connection
DC Power Jack
USB 2.0 Ports
Mini USB Connector
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Installation Verification
After you connect this hub to PC by a USB cable, the system will detect the device and
install the required drivers automatically. After the installation finished, you can go to
Device Manager to verify the entire installation.
Windows2000/ WindowsXP:
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Windows Vista/Windows7:
Under Windows: Go to Device Manager to verify the installation. Under the Universal
Serial Bus controller group, an item Generic USB Hub should appear.
Mac OS:
Mac OS: Go to Apple System Profile > Device and Volumes > USB to verify the
installation.
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Over-Current Status Figure
If there is a pop-up window, “USB Hub Current Limit Exceeded”, please click
Reset to resume work or you can reset the hub by unplugging the USB cable
and plugging it back.
When the excessive current happens, the red LED will be turned off and the
power will be disconnected due to the over-current protection.
Specifications
Function Specification
Ports 1 upstream port and 4 downstream ports
Compliance FCC regulations for home or office use CE emissions
Bus-Power: 5V 500mA
Self-Power: 5V 4A
Input: 100~240v 50Hz-60Hz
Power
Adapter
Output: 5V 4A
Dimensions 65.34 (L) * 40.08(W) * 18.03 (L) mm
Storage
Temperature -10~85 degrees (Celsius)
Working
Temperature 0~40 degrees (Celsius)
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Regulatory Compliance
FCC Conditions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 Class B of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference received and include interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CE
This equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the following regulations:
EN 55 022: EMC Directive 2004/08/EC (EN55022/EN55024)
WEEE Information
For EU (European Union) member users:
According to the WEEE (Waste electrical and electronic equipment) Directive, do
not dispose of this product as household waste or commercial waste. Waste
electrical and electronic equipment should be appropriately collected and recycled
as required by practices established for your country. For information on recycling
of this product, please contact your local authorities, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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