CAMBRIONIX ModIT-Boss User manual

User Manual
ModIT-Boss
2022-08
©2022Cambrionix Ltd. All rights reserved.
EN

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1.Table of Contents
1.Table of Contents2
2.Safety3
2.1.Signal word panel3
2.2.Safety alert symbol4
2.3.Pictograms4
2.4.Product modification4
2.5.Power supply5
2.6.Storage and Installation6
3.Getting Started7
3.1.Opening your product7
3.2.What's Included7
3.3.Connecting to the mains8
3.4.Charging8
3.5.Cables8
3.6.Registration8
3.7.Cleaning your ModIT-Boss9
3.8.Help and Support9
4.Installing Host System11
5.Product Specifications14
5.1.Input Power Requirements14
5.2.Error flag rail values14
5.3.Physical specifications14
5.4.Packaged information14
5.5.Consumables and Placing Orders14
6.Disposal17
7.Returns and Damaged Products18
7.1.What do I do if my order arrives and something the product is faulty
or is physically damaged?18
7.2.What happens after I have requested a Return?18
8.Compliance and Standards20

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2.Safety
This user manual is for informational purposes only, it contains information for the 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 in the user
manual.
This manual has been arranged to follow IEC/ICEE 82079-1 standard. This is to facilitate the
easier understanding and location of information relating to the ModIT-Boss. Any errors or
omissions can be reported using our support ticket system (seeHelp and Support). This way, any
issues can be collected and fixed.
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 possible
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.
CAUTION
Personal Injury and Damage to the product
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Observe the safety instructions in this user manual
2.1.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.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in moderate or
minor (reversible) injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the
product and its functions, or to property in its proximity.

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2.2.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
2.3.Pictograms
Warning Signs
Electrical hazardFire Hazard
Mandatory action signs
Read operating instructionsMandatory regulation
2.4.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 with relevant safety standards, resulting in injury or damage to the
product.
CAUTION
An electric shock or personal injury may occur
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Do not modify the product in any way.

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

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CAUTION
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Do not bend or pull the power cord with excessive force.
2.6.Storage and Installation
This section describes safety precautions you must follow when installing and storing your
ModIT-Boss.
CAUTION
An electric shock or personal injury may occur
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Do not place the power cord near heat sources.
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Connect the plug to an earthed socket.
CAUTION
Damage to your Cambrionix product may occur
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Operate the product only in an environment where the ambient
temperature is inside the operating temperature range.
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Operate the product only in an environment where the relative humidity is
inside the operating range.
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Be careful not to leave the power cord underneath a heavy object.
CAUTION
Overheated power sockets may cause a fire
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Do not overload the power socket that your hub is connected to.
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Insert the power plug all the way into the socket so that it is not loose.

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3.Getting Started
This manual provides a reference for end-users installing for the first time and using their hub
after that. As well as a guide for product safety-related information.
The ModIT-Boss is intended to be used in an indoor static environment in which the
environment falls within the tested specifications to provide charge, sync and management
functionality. Please see the physical specifications section of this manual for information on
the environment specifications.
3.1.Opening your product
When you have received your product, please check the packing slip to ensure all contents and
quantities are correct before opening. This is to avoid retesting and repackaging any items that
are not required.
When opening the packaging, use a suitable method to open the box i.e, do not use a knife.
This is to ensure the product is not damaged.
CAUTION
Personal Injury and Damage to the product
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There will be a sticker on the hub advising you to read the User manual before use. This
will need to be removed before use as it may be covering host ports, vents etc.
3.2.What's Included
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ModIT-Boss Hub
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2m Mains power cable (Country specified on order including fuse for the UKplugs(
Part descriptionPart number
UK Power cable200144
US Power cable200327
EU Power cable200329
AUSPower cable200337
IND Power cable200341

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3.3.Connecting to the mains
Make 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 the attached devices.
Periodic inspections should be made to power supply cables and any USB cables for any signs of
damage. If any damage is found, replace the damaged cord before further use.
Please note that USB specifications require a minimum 100 mA charge current to be delivered
during data transfer. As indicated in above, if the attached device has a BC1.2 compliant CDP
port, the device can draw up to while transferring data.
3.4.Charging
Your ModIT-Boss will allow your device to charge at the maximum rate possible up to . The way
that charging takes place is the ModIT-Boss will provide the device with a capability to charge
and the devices USB charging controller will determine the maximum amount of charge it
wants to draw down.
3.5.Cables
Some USB cables are data transfer only, and some are power delivery only. There are also
options that can handle both tasks. Be sure to verify a cable’s abilities before purchasing it and
select a cable which can handle the speeds and power transfer that you require. We would
advice using the cable that was provided with the device to connect to our hubs.
3.6.Registration
You may register your product at www.cambrionix.com/product-registration

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3.7.Cleaning your ModIT-Boss
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.
CAUTION
Electric shock or personal injury may occur
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If 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
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Ensure 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
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Wipe 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
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Wet a soft and dry cloth in water and wring thoroughly to clean the product as required
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Dry the product thoroughly once the cleaning has finished
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Reconnect the power cord and use your product as advised once cleaning and drying is
complete
Antimicrobial additive
Our integrated antimicrobial technology within ModIT (made by Clariant) works to continuously
minimise the presence of microbes (incl. bacteria, algae and fungi) throughout the entire life-
cycle of the product. This works by having a surface where microbes cannot grow which in turn
reduces the spread of the microbes, this will help minimise contact points and reduce the risk
of passing on infections/ diseases throughout your work environment.
3.8.Help and Support
FAQs and help can be found on the Help page here
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www.cambrionix.com/help_pages/help.
You can raise a support ticket for more in depth support here

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https://cambrionix.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portals
You can also download any of our manuals and keep up to date at the link here
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www.cambrionix.com/product-user-manuals
When contacting support, please supply the product information for the hub in question. This
can be found on the Device Information Plate which is either on the underside or back of the
unit.
Providing serial and Purchaseorder numbers, can help identify the product in question faster,
and speed up the process.

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4.Installing Host System
One of the features of the Boss Module is the ability to install a Mac mini inside. This provides
different levels of sophistication to the ability of your device.
There are eight screws on the underside of the case and seven on the rear that need to be
removed there are also two pins on each side of the boss unit that will needs to be removed.
Remove these using a screwdriver and slide the top of the Boss Module four inches, as
demonstrated in the image below.
The image below demonstrates how the product should look at this stage. Notice the
highlighted yellow screws, which should all have been removed at this point

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With a spanner, undo the highlighted nut below. Once removed, it will allow you to slide the
lid off fully.
Once the lid is completely removed, it will reveal the inside of the product. Next, remove
the screws (highlighted in yellow), to remove the Mac mini chassis.
Once you have removed the Mac mini chassis place your Mac mini on the circular mat
)outsides highlighted below). You can then attach the Mac mini to the three wires on the
left.

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Once the Mac mini is secure, reattach the Mac mini chassis, and the side panels in the same
order that they were removed.

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5.Product Specifications
The ModIT-Boss is manufactured in the UK
5.1.Input Power Requirements
Input Voltage100-240VAC
Input Current1.5A
Input ConnectionC14
5.2.Error flag rail values
5.3.Physical specifications
Ambient Operating Temperature range0-35°C
Relative humidity5%to 95% non-condensing
Dimensions445x 367 x 97mm
Weight5.8kg
Rfid operating frequency125/132kHz and 13.56MHz
Host system spaceMac®Mini, Intel NUC, Raspberry Pi
Screen pixel resolution800x 480
5.4.Packaged information
Boxed Dimensions0.57x 0.19 x 0.57 m
5.5.Consumables and Placing Orders
Below is a list of any Consumable products you may require for your ModIT-Boss including the
cables you will require to connect devices to the hub.

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FusesT3.15A 250V
Cables
If you require any spare parts, such as the power cables or cable, these can be ordered by
quoting the product part number and the spare part number (available from what's included
section(
These can be ordered from the reseller or solution partner you purchased your ModIT-Boss
from, or from Cambrionix directly.
To find one of our partners local to you please visit www.cambrionix.com/partners where you
can learn about the local vendors and distributors that can assist you and find their contact
information.

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6.Disposal
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electrical Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other
European countries with separate collection systems(
This product is subject to Directive 2012/19/EU of the European
Parliament and the Council of the European Union on the waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), and in jurisdictions
adopting that Directive, is marked as being put on the market
after August 12, 2005, and should not be disposed of as unsorted
municipal waste. Please utilize your local WEEEcollection
facilities in the disposition of this product and otherwise observe
all applicable requirements.
Cambrionix PRN (Producer Registration Number) For the UK is "WEE/BH191TT."

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7.Returns and Damaged Products
If you wish to return or fix a damaged product first look at the terms on our website
www.cambrionix.com/terms-conditions
Before a product is returned please contact support using the methods detailed in the Help and
Support section.
7.1.What do I do if my order arrives and something the
product is faulty or is physically damaged?
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If you have received your order in a damaged box and/or the product has physical
damage please contact Cambrionix Customer Support. Please provide photos of the
damaged box and/or product when contacting Customer support.
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If an item in your order does not have physical damage but is not functioning properly or
will not power on, please contact Customer Support and provide as much information as
possible and including any steps followed to troubleshoot internally.
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Please include photos of the damaged box and product when contacting Customer
Support.
Note: If you have received your order in a damaged box and the damage was indicated to the
courier, please provide us with a copy of the delivery note detailing this.
7.2.What happens after I have requested a Return?
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If you have not purchased the Product(s)direct from Cambrionix please contact the
vendor the item was originally purchased from for their returns process.
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Once you have notified Cambrionix of your return, Cambrionix will arrange for the
collection of the product(s), or provide instructions and details for you to return the
product direct.
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When returning your product(s),please only send back the items that were advised
through the support process.
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Return your product(s) in the original packaging where you can. Where original packaging
is not available, use suitable packing methods, which will ensure that the product cannot
be subject to impact damage. i.e. double-walled cardboard box with 50mm of soft
material.

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Product(s) not returned in their original condition may result in additional costs, please
refer to the warranty and terms section on our website.
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Where Cambrionix arranges collection, return shipping will be free, unless Cambrionix
notified you otherwise.
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When contacting us about returning a product please provide the following information.
-Collection Address
-Weights and dimensions of shipment
-Preferred collection date and time.
-Product serial number
-Purchase order number

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8.Compliance and Standards
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CETested and marked
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CB Certificate
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Complies with EN60950 safety requirements for IT equipment
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FCC Part 15 Tested and marked
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Housed within a UL94-VO specification fire enclosure
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RoHS Compliant
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Independently safety tested by the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) under file #E346549