CAMBRIONIX ModIT-MAX User manual

User Manual
ModIT-MAX

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1.Table of Contents
1.Table of Contents 1
2.Your ModIT-MAX at a glance 2
2.1.Key Features 2
3.Safety 3
3.1.Signal word panel 3
3.2.Safety alert symbol 4
3.3.Pictograms 4
3.4.Product modification 4
3.5.Power supply 5
3.6.Storage and Installation 6
4.Getting Started 7
4.1.What's Included 7
4.2.Connecting to the mains 7
4.3.Registration 7
4.4.Help and Support 7
5.Using your ModIT-MAX 8
5.1.Using without connecting to a host computer 8
5.2.Using when connected to a host computer 8
5.2.1 Charging 8
5.2.2 Data Transfer 8
5.3.Manage Ports & Devices 10
5.3.1 LiveViewer 10
5.3.2 Cambrionix API 10
5.3.3 Command Line Instructions (CLI) 11
5.4.User adjustments 13
5.4.1 Changing the cables 13
5.4.2 Adjusting-the-backstop 13
5.5.Cleaning your ModIT-MAX 14
6.Product Specifications 15
6.1.Input Power 15
6.2.Output Power 15
6.3.Physical specifications 15
7.Compliance and Standards 16

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2.Your ModIT-MAX at a glance
The ModIT-MAX has been designed to provide high-speed data transfer to USB 3.2 compliant
devices without being constrained by endpoint limits.
The ModIT-MAX can charge attached USB devices without using a local computer. The
intelligent charging algorithm allows almost any device to be charged at its optimum rate (up to
2.4A). The firmware can be up-dated to allow new charging profiles to be added, ensuring the
ModIT-MAX can charge the latest devices. It is ready to charge out-of-the-box and to sync
devices when attached to a host computer.
When a local (host) computer is attached the host can control the operation of each individual
port using software provided by Cambrionix. Device charging and synchronisation can be
monitored through Cambrionix’s LiveViewer App, the Application Programming Interface (API)
or Command Line Interface (CLI). Cambrionix’s free monitoring and control software can be
downloaded from www.cambrionix.com/products/api
2.1.Key Features
Up To
40 Gbps
per Port
Up To
2.4A
per Port
Up To
96
Devices
Transfer Data Seamlessly Power Scalability
Each high speed port can
transfer data up to 40 Gbps
Each port can charge devices up
to 2.4A (12W)
Up to 96 devices can be con-
nected at once using multiple
hubs

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3.Safety
This user manual is for informational purposes only, it contains information for start-up and
operation of this product. Note: the contents and the product described are subject to change
without notice. To avoid injuries and damage observe the safety instructions of the user
manual.
Understanding and observing the instructions in this user manual are prerequisites for
hazard-free use and safety during operation. This user manual cannot cover all conceivable
applications. If you would like additional information or if problems arise that are not
sufficiently addressed in this manual please ask your distributor or contact us directly using the
means preferred which are located on the back cover of this manual.
Personal Injury and Damage to the product
lObserve the safety instructions in this user manual
3.1.Signal word panel
Depending on the probability of serious consequences, potential dangers are identified with a
signal word, the corresponding safety colour, and if appropriate, the safety alert symbol.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or
minor (reversible) injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the
product and/ or its functions or of a property in its proximity.

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3.2.Safety alert symbol
Use of the safety alert symbol indicates a risk of injury.
Observe all measures that are marked with the safety alert symbol in order to
avoid injury
3.3.Pictograms
Warning Signs
Electrical hazard Fire Hazard
Mandatory action signs
Read operating instructions Mandatory regulation
3.4.Product modification
Cambrionix products are designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of UK and
International safety regulations. Modifications to the product could affect safety and render the
product non-compliant to relevant safety standards, which could result in injury or damage to
the product.
Electric shock or personal injury may occur
lDo not modify the product in any way
lDo not dismantle the product

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Fire or personal injury may occur
lDo not obstruct air vents on the product
lDo not cover the product in combustible material
Damage to your product may occur
lDo not bend or compress any part of the product
3.5.Power supply
This section describes safety precautions you must follow when using the power supply.
Electric shock or personal injury may occur
lDo not use a damaged power cord or plug, or a loose power socket
lDo not touch the power plug with wet hands
lDo not allow liquids to come into contact with the unit or power supply
Damage to your product may occur
lDo not short circuit the Power Supply Unit (PSU) supplied with your
product
lDo not disconnect the power cord while the product is being used
lDo not bend or pull the power cord with excessive force

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3.6.Storage and Installation
This section describes safety precautions you must follow when installing and storing your
ModIT-MAX.
Electric shock or personal injury may occur
lDo not place the power cord near heat sources
lConnect the plug to an earthed socket
Damage to your Cambrionix product may occur
lOperate the product only in an environment where the ambient
temperature is inside the operating temperature range
lOperate the product only in an environment where the relative humidity is
inside the operating range
lBe careful not to leave the power cord underneath a heavy object
Overheated power sockets may cause a fire
lDo not overload the power socket that your hub is connected to
lInsert the power plug all the way into the socket so that it is not loose

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4.Getting Started
4.1.What's Included
l2m Mains power cable (Country specified on order)
lThunderbolt™ 3 Cable
lModIT-MAX Hub
4.2.Connecting to the mains
Making sure you adhere to local safety regulations, connect the power cable to the socket and
switch the power supply on. The hub is now ready to charge attached devices.
4.3.Registration
You may register your product at www.cambrionix.com to download LiveViewer and our API.
4.4.Help and Support
FAQs and help can be found on the Help page here
lwww.cambrionix.com/help_pages/help.
You can raise a support ticket for more in depth support here
lwww.cambrionix.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portals
You can also download any of our manuals and keep up to date at the link here
lwww.cambrionix.com/product-user-guides

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5.Using your ModIT-MAX
5.1.Using without connecting to a host computer
When the Hub is switched on (and not connected to a local host computer) it is automatically
configured to charge devices using its intelligent charging algorithm. Simply connect the devices
to any of the available ports using USB2.0 or USB3.2 compliant cables. Once the devices are
connected, the algorithm will detect the highest charge rate allowable for each attached
device.
During profiling the LEDs will flash red. Charging at the optimum rate specified by the
manufacturer (up to 2.4 Amps) will commence once profiling is complete. At this point the red
LEDs will be constantly illuminated. Depending on the state of charge of the device attached,
profiling may take tens of seconds. Once the device is nearly fully charged and the current draw
falls below a set limit for a given period of time, the green LEDs will be illuminated.
5.2. Using when connected to a host computer
5.2.1 Charging
When one of the Thunderbolt™ ports is connected to a Thunderbolt™ 2 or Thunderbolt™ 3 port
of a local computer, the hub defaults to Sync mode and charge currents are determined
according to USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) SuperSpeed USB3.2 specifications. If the
attached device complies with USB-IF Battery Charging specification BC1.2 and supports
Charging Downstream Port (CDP), the hub can provide high-speed charging at 2.4A. If the
connected device does not comply with BC1.2, the charge current will be limited to 500mA in
compliance with USB specifications.
5.2.2 Data Transfer
If you wish to transfer data, install applications, restore or update attached mobile devices, a
data connection to a local host computer is required. The hub works independently to the
Operating System (OS) and data transfer can be performed on all common operating systems,
such as iOS™, Android™, Chromebook™ and Microsoft Windows™. Many versions of Linux® are
also supported.

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In order to transfer data, connect the Thunderbolt™ port of your local (host) computer to one
of the Thunderbolt™ ports on the back of the hub using a Thunderbolt™ 3 compliant cable. A
Thunderbolt™ 2 cable with a Thunderbolt™ 2-3 adaptor can also be used with consequently
reduced data speeds. Any devices connected to the hub will now appear as if they were
connected to the host computer’s USB port. The hub is fully compliant with SuperSpeed USB3.2
and can provide up to 5Gbps data transfer speeds per port. A yellow LED above each port will
illuminate when Syncing. You can use the program of your choice to transfer data to and from
your device. If the attached device has a BC1.2 compliant CDP port, the device can draw up to
1.5A while transferring data.

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5.3. Manage Ports & Devices
More productivity, saving you time. Cambrionix provides three interfaces by which the Hub can
be monitored and managed:
• LiveViewer
• Cambrionix API
• Command Line Instructions
5.3.1 LiveViewer
LiveViewer is an Application that can be downloaded from
www.cambrionix.com/products/liveviewer . Once downloaded and installed on the host
computer, LiveViewer allows you to switch the ports on and off, set the port to charge only, or
to sync mode. LiveViewer’s home page shows the following information about all the ports:
• Status (attached/disconnected)
• Mode (Charge/Sync/Off)
• Profile (Charging profile)
• Duration (how long the device has been attached)
• End time (time the battery reaches a threshold (full) level
• Current (instantaneous charge current in mA)
• Energy (present energy rate in Wh)
Tick boxes adjacent to each port symbol allow that port mode to be changed. When the port is
in Sync mode, only instantaneous current can be monitored through LiveViewer. When the port
is in Charge mode, the charge profile, instantaneous current, energy rate, duration of charge
and end time are displayed. In addition to individual port information and control, LiveViewer
displays the hub rail voltages, time since switched on, total instantaneous current and power,
and temperature. Further information on LiveViewer is available on our website.
5.3.2 Cambrionix API
Cambrionix API allows you to monitor and control each port in more detail and to integrate
these functions into your own workflow processes. The API comprises a daemon that can be
downloaded from www.cambrionix.com/products/api and installed on the host machine. Port
information and control can be provided through the API using JavaScript Object Notation
(JSON) Remote Procedure Calls (RPC) over TCP. JSON-RPC calls send a request to the API to
“Get” port, device or Hub information, or “Set” port functions (such as mode). A library of

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sample Python code can be obtained from www.cambrionix.com/products/api to help you
integrate many of these functions into your process workflow alongside the full User Guide.
5.3.3 Command Line Instructions (CLI)
Command Line Instructions can also be used to control and monitor the functions of the
hub and attached devices over a VCP (Virtual COM Port). In order to use the command
line interface a serial terminal emulator must be installed on the host computer. Examples
include Serial, ZTerm, PuTTy, and Minicom. If you would like more information please look at
our more in depth information here www.cambrionix.com/cli
Once you have installed your preferred terminal emulator, please connect to the hub's COM
port using 115,200 baud, 8 data bits, No Parity, 1 Stop Bit. Once you get a command prompt,
type “help” for a list of commands and their usage, as shown below:
Command Action
mode <m> [p] Set mode <m> for port [p] or all ports
mode c <p> [cp] Set charge mode for a port <p> with optional
profile [cp] to enter immediately
state [p] Show state for port [p] or all ports
system Show hardware and firmware information
health Show voltages, temperatures, errors and boot
flag
cef Clear error flags
sef [flags] ... Set error flags
crf Clear rebooted flag
limits Show voltage and temperature limits
list_profiles List all profiles on system
en_profile <i> <1|0> Enable (1) or disable (0) profile <i>
set_profiles <p> [I] Set profiles <I> associated with port <p>
sec [arm|disarm] Set or reveal security mode
host [auto|manual] Show if USB host is present, and set mode
change
id Show id string
bd Board description
logc <s> Report mA for each port every <s> seconds
loge [s] Report state for all ports every [s] seconds and
events as they occur
| Live view (periodically updated screen

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Command Action
showing system state)
remote [exit|kexit] Enter or exit mode where console is
controlled by terminal
ledb <p> <row> <ptn> Set individual LEDon row <row>, port <p> to
flash bit pattern <ptn>
leds <row> [ptnstr] Set flash patternof a string of LEDs on row
<row> to string <ptnstr>
keys Read key click event flags
lcd <row> <col> <str> Write string <s> to LCD at row <row>, column
<col>
clcd Clear LCD
beep [ms] Make console beep for [ms] milliseconds
cls Clear terminal screen
reboot [watchdog] Reboot (optionally by using watchdog timeout)
serial_speed [test|fast|slow] Change serial interface speed
set_delays Change internal delays
host [auto/manual/charge/sync/off Show if USB host is present, and set mode
change
Notes
[p] is port number Range 1....16. Omit for 'all'
<m> is port mode c=Charge, s=Sync, o=Off, b=Biassed
<|> is a list of profile IDs Blank to use all profiles
<i> is a single profile ID
Parameters Optional parameters are shown in [] Com-
pulsory in < >
Tab key Re-runs previous command
Cursor up recalls last command

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5.4. User adjustments
5.4.1 Changing the cables
You can change the cables of your ModIT-MAX to suit the devices that you will be using. This is
a simple process which can be achieved using the process below.
lRemove the front panel of the module using a small flat headed screwdriver
lRemove the yellow cable arms
lRemove the cable from the yellow arm
lUnplug the cable from the module
lOnce the original cable has been removed plug in the new cable and repeat the steps in
reverse
5.4.2 Adjusting-the-backstop
You can adjust the backstop to the unit, this will change the depth of the slot to fit larger or
smaller devices in the slots. The backstop is across all slots so each slot will have a consistent
depth.
There is an allen key screw in the middle of the back of the unit which can be screwed to move
the backstop back and forward.

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5.5.Cleaning your ModIT-MAX
Cleaning the product is generally not required, although in some instances it may be necessary
if excess dirt/ dust/ hair has accumulated, or if minor liquid spillages have occurred on the
module during operation or storage.
Electric shock or personal injury may occur
lIf there is a dirt/ spillage over a ventilation slot, external data/ power
connector or product aperture, please remove power from the unit without
touching the liquid and contact Cambrionix immediately
lEnsure that the product is switched off and the power cord is removed from the product.
Hold the power cable by the plug and do not touch either the plug or the power cord
with wet or damp hands as an electrical shock may result
lWipe the product with a clean, dry and soft cloth. Do not use detergents which contain
alcohol, solvent or surface-active agents. Do not spray water or detergent directly onto
the product
lWet a soft and dry cloth in water and wring thoroughly to clean the product as required
lDry the product thoroughly once the cleaning has finished
lReconnect the power cord and use your product as advised once cleaning and drying is
complete

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6.Product Specifications
6.1.Input Power
Input Voltage 100 - 250 VAC
Input Current 4A @ 115 VAC
Input Connection C14
6.2.Output Power
Output Voltage 5.0V +/-5%
Output Current (Max per Port) 2.4A
Output Power (Max per Port) 12W
Output Power (Total) 200W
6.3.Physical specifications
Input Connectors 2 x Thunderbolt™ 3
Output Connectors 16 x USB3.2 Type-A
Maximum Data Speed 40 Gbps
Ambient Operating Temperature range 0 - 35 °C
Relative humidity 5 - 95% non-condensing
Dimensions 445 x 221.25 x 370mm
Weight 15kg

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7.Compliance and Standards
lCETested and marked
lCB Certificate
lComplies with EN60950 safety requirements for IT equipment
lFCC Part 15 Tested and marked
lHoused within a UL94-VO specification fire enclosure
lRoHS Compliant
lIndependently safety tested by the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) under file #E346549

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Use of Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, and other Protected Names and Symbols
This manual may make reference to trademarks, registered trademarks, and other protected
names and /or symbols of third-party companies not related in any way to Cambrionix. Where
they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an
endorsement of a product or service by Cambrionix, or an endorsement of the product(s) to
which this manual applies by the third-party company in question.
Cambrionix hereby acknowledges that all trademarks, registered trademarks, service marks,
and other protected names and /or symbols contained in this manual and related documents
are the property of their respective holders
"Thunderbolt™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries."
"Thunderbolt™ and the Thunderbolt™ logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its
subsidiaries."
"Android™ is a trademark of Google LLC"
"Chromebook™ is a trademark of Google LLC."
"iOS™ is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the US and other countries and is
used under license."
"Linux® is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries"
“Microsoft ™ and Microsoft Windows™ are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.”

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