CalDigit Thunderbolt Station 2 User manual

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USER GUIDE

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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 2 Diagram 5
Section 2 : Using the Thunderbolt™ Station 2
Powering the Thunderbolt™ Station 2 6
Installing the Rubber Feet Strips 7
Connecting the Thunderbolt™ Station 2 8
LED Indicator 8
Using the Thunderbolt™ Station Utility 9
Interfaces Summary 10
Thunderbolt™ 2 10
USB 3.0 10
eSATA 10
HDMI 11
Ethernet 11
Audio 11
Technical Specications 12
Thunderbolt™ Station 2 Accessories 13
Section 3 : Technical Support and
Warranty Information
Technical Support 14
Warranty 14

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1. General Information
Introduction
The CalDigit Thunderbolt™ Station 2 is the successor to the original Thunderbolt™ Station that
brought a new level of connectivity to modern streamlined computers via a single Thunderbolt™
cable. The Thunderbolt™ Station 2’s design combines the original Thunderbolt™ Station’s
outstanding functionality with a host of new features to create the ultimate Thunderbolt™ device.
Please read the Thunderbolt™ Station 2 manual thoroughly and familiarize yourself with
the product before use.
Avoid using the Thunderbolt™ Station 2 in extremely hot and cold environments. A safe
temperature range is between 40°F – 95°F (4.4°C - 35°C).
Avoid using theThunderbolt™ Station 2 in humid environments. Moisture and condensation
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 2. An
excessive or inadequate power supply can result in unstable performance or device failure.
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Keep the Thunderbolt™ Station 2 away from liquids and moisture. Exposure to liquids can
result in damaging the unit, electric shock, and result in a re hazard.
If your Thunderbolt™ Station 2 gets wet while it is still o, do not turn it on. In the case of
any 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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General Use Warnings
Safety Warnings

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System Requirements
Thunderbolt™ enabled computer
Windows 7 & Windows 8
Mac OS X 10.8.4 or later
In the Box
A • 1 x CalDigit Thunderbolt™ Station 2
B • 1 x Power Supply
C • 1 x Power Cord
D • 2 x Rubber Feet Strips
A
B
C
D

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Thunderbolt™ Station 2 Diagram

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2. Using the Thunderbolt™ Station 2
The CalDigit Thunderbolt™ Station 2 requires power from the AC adapter to operate. Connect
the AC adapter connector to the DC jack on the back of the Thunderbolt™ Station 2 and the
other side to an AC outlet.
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To power o the Thunderbolt™ Station 2, disconnect the power cable from the AC outlet.2.
Powering the Thunderbolt™ Station 2

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Clip the rubber strips into the side ridges of the Thunderbolt™ Station 2 until they are secure.
Installing the rubber feet strips
Press
Rubber strips
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Connecting the Thunderbolt™ Station 2 to your computer
Once the Thunderbolt™ Station 2 has been powered, connect the device using a Thunderbolt™
cable (not included) from one of the Thunderbolt™ ports on the Thunderbolt™ Station 2 to the
Thunderbolt™ port on your Mac computer. The dual Thunderbolt™ ports on the Thunderbolt™
Station 2 enable eortless daisy chaining.
LED Indicator
The Thunderbolt™ Station 2 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 2 is powered but not connected to a computer via Thunderbolt™, the LED
indicator will not turn on.
NOTE
It is highly recommended that 2nd generation Thunderbolt™ cables are
used for stability and performance. Certied Thunderbolt™ cables can be
purchased from CalDigit.
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Using the Thunderbolt™ Station Utility
The Thunderbolt™ Station Utility software makes it incredibly easy to disconnect all your devices
from the Thunderbolt™ Station 2 without the need to manually disconnect each device.
Disconnecting all the USB & eSATA devices
1. Open the Thunderbolt™ Station Utility software on the top menu bar.
2. Click the “Eject all volumes”button.
Disconnecting all USB devices
1. Open the Thunderbolt™ Station Utility software on the top menu bar.
2. Click the eject button next to the “SuperSpeed USB” logo.
Disconnecting all eSATA devices
1. Open the Thunderbolt™ Station Utility software on the top menu bar.
2. Click the eject button next to “eSATA”.
Disconnecting individual USB or eSATA devices.
1. Open the Thunderbolt™ Station Utility software on the top menu bar.
2. Click on the specic USB or eSATA device you would like to eject. Only that device will be ejected.
NOTE
The Thunderbolt™ Station Utility Installer le needs to be downloaded and
installed on your Mac from the CalDigit website. Please go to www.caldigit.
com/support.asp to download the Installer package.

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Interfaces Summary
USB 3.0
The Thunderbolt™ Station 2 features three USB 3.0 5Gb/s ports. The front facing USB 3.0 port
features Stand Alone Charging. This allows users to charge devices without the Thunderbolt™
Station 2 being connected to a computer.
eSATA
Featuring dual 6G eSATA ports, the Thunderbolt™ Station 2 allows users to connect professional
eSATA devices.
THUNDERBOLT™ 2
Dual Thunderbolt™ 2 ports allow users to daisy-
chain the Thunderbolt™ Station 2 as part of six
Thunderbolt™ devices. Thunderbolt™ 2 takes
the dual 10Gb/s bi-directional channels of the
original Thunderbolt™ interface and combines
them into one 20Gb/s bi-directional channel.
Front (x1) Rear (x2)

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HDMI
Not only can you connect any HDMI
monitor to the Thunderbolt™ Station
2, but you have the option of using a
4K HDMI monitor that is 4 times the
resolution of HD video.
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”.
Audio
The Thunderbolt™ Station 2 has one Audio Input and one Audio Output. The audio devices must
be set in the “Sound” section under “System Preferences”. The Thunderbolt™ Station 2‘s audio
device will show as USB audio CODEC.
Ethernet
The Thunderbolt™ Station 2 has a single Gigabit Ethernet port to connect to a Gigabit Ethernet
network. Your computer will connect to whichever network is connected to the Thunderbolt™
Station 2 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.

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CalDigit Thunderbolt™ Station 2 Specications
Dimensions and Weight
• Height : 4.92 inches (125.0 mm)
• Width : 1.71 inches (43.5 mm)
• Depth : 3.88 inches (98.5 mm)
• Weight : 1.34 lbs (0.61 kgs)
Interface
• 2 x Thunderbolt™ 2 Ports
• 1 x HDMI Out
• 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
• 3 x USB 3.0 (1x Front, 2x Rear)
• 2 x eSATA 6G Ports
• 1 x Headphone Out
• 1 x Microphone In
Power
Full range AC Input:
100V-240V ~ 50/60Hz 1.5A max
DC Output: DC 12V/5.0A
EMC: CE, UL, GS, CCC, FCC, CS, BSMI, PCT, ETL, PSE
System Requirements
Thunderbolt™ enabled computer
Windows 7 & Windows 8
Mac OS X 10.8.4 or later
Environment
Ambient Operating Temperature: 32°F ~ 158°F (0°C ~ 70°C)

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CalDigit Thunderbolt™ Station 2 Accessories
USB 3.0 Cables
• USB 3.0 A to B Cable (3 feet)
• USB 3.0 A to B Cable (6 feet)
Thunderbolt™ Cables
• Thunderbolt Cable (0.5 meter, 1.64ft)
• Thunderbolt Cable (1.0 meter, 3.28ft)
• Thunderbolt Cable (2.0 meter, 6.56ft)
eSATA Cable
• eSATA Cable (1.0 meter, 3.28ft)
Power Supply
• Thunderbolt™ Station 2 PSU 60W
Please contact CalDigit or an authorized CalDigit reseller for availability and pricing.

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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.
Technical Support
If you run into any issues while using your Thunderbolt™ Station 2, please contact CalDigit
Technical Support.
• Email: suppor[email protected]
• 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 2 serial number
2. Operating system and version
3. Computer make and model
4. Devices being used on the Thunderbolt™ Station 2
Warranty Information
• The Thunderbolt™ Station 2 is covered by a 2-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.
3. Technical Support and Warranty Information