CAMBRIONIX SyncPad54 User manual

User Manual
SP54
2022-07
© 2021 Cambrionix Ltd. All rights reserved.
EN

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1. Table of Contents
1. Table of Contents 1
2. Your SP54 at a glance 3
2.1. Key Features 3
3. Safety 4
3.1. Signal word panel 4
3.2. Safety alert symbol 5
3.3. Pictograms 5
3.4. Product modification 5
3.5. Power supply 6
3.6. Storage and Installation 7
4. Getting Started 8
4.1. Opening your product 8
4.2. What's Included 8
4.3. Connecting to the mains 9
4.4. Connecting to Host 9
4.5. Registration 9
4.6. Help and Support 9
5. Using your SP54 11
5.1. Using without connecting to host 11
5.2. Using when connected to host 11
5.2.1 Connecting the Hub to a host computer 11
5.2.2 Charging 11
5.2.3 Data Transfer 12
5.2.4 Communication Interface and Protocol 12
5.3. Cleaning your SP54 14
6. Product Specifications 15
6.1. Input Power Requirements 15
6.2. Output Power 15
6.3. Physical specifications 15
6.4. Consumables and Placing Orders 15
6.5. Power Supply 16
7. Troubleshooting 17
7.1. Initial troubleshooting tips 17
7.2. Logging through LiveViewer 17

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7.3. Hardware Failure 17
7.4. Device connection. 18
7.5. Hub connection issues 19
7.6. No GUI 20
7.7. Software troubleshooting 20
8. Disposal 22
9. Returns and Damaged Products 23
9.1. What do I do if my order arrives and something the product is faulty
or is physically damaged? 23
9.2. What happens after I have requested a Return? 23
10. Compliance and Standards 25

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2. Your SP54 at a glance
The SP54 has been designed primarily for desktop use, being highly compact and quiet. It
provides 2.5W of charging power to each of its 54 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports, allowing mobile
devices to be charged quickly, safely and reliably. All ports can be controlled using Cambrionix
software to enable charging and data transfer while monitoring important port and device
information.
The SP54 can charge attached USB devices without using a local computer, and our intelligent
charging algorithm allows almost any device to be charged at its optimum rate (up to 0.5A). The
firmware can be updated to enable new charging profiles, ensuring the SP54 can charge the
latest devices. It is ready to charge out-of-the-box and sync devices when attached to a host
computer.
When a local (host) computer is connected, the host can control the operation of the ports
using freely available software. 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/software
For the SyncPad54, a host will need to be connected to the hub before initial charging will take
place; once the hub is up and running, you will not need a host connected unless you power
cycle the hub, in which case a host will need to be connected for the initial power-up.
2.1. Key Features
Up To
per Port
Up To
0.5A
per Port
Up To
50
Devices
Transfer Data Seamlessly Power Scalability
Each high-speed port can
transfer data up to
Each port can charge devices up
to 0.5A (2.5W)
Up to 50 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 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 SP54. 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
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.
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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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 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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CAUTION
lDo not modify the product in any way.
lDo not dismantle the product.
CAUTION
Fire, or personal injury may occur
lDo not obstruct air vents on the product.
lDo not cover the product in combustible material.
CAUTION
Damage to your product may occur
lDo not bend or compress any part of the product.
3.5. 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
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.
CAUTION
Damage to your product may occur
lDo not short circuit the Power Supply Unit (PSU) supplied with your
product.

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CAUTION
lDo not disconnect the power cord while the product is being used.
lDo not bend or pull the power cord with excessive force.
3.6. Storage and Installation
This section describes safety precautions you must follow when installing and storing your
SP54.
CAUTION
An electric shock or personal injury may occur
lDo not place the power cord near heat sources.
lConnect the plug to an earthed socket.
CAUTION
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.
CAUTION
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
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 SP54 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.
4.1. 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
lThere 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.
4.2. What's Included
lUSB 2.0 Type-B Cable (to provide communication between the host system and hub)
lSP54 Hub
l2m Mains power cable (Country specified on order including fuse for the UKplugs)
lPower Supply Unit
Part description Part number
USB 2.0 Type-B updater cable 200499
Power Supply Unit 200421
UK Power cable 200144
US Power cable 200327

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EU Power cable 200329
AUSPower cable 200337
IND Power cable 200341
4.3. Connecting to the mains
Connect the Power Supply Unit (PSU) to the hub using the 4-Pin DIN plug. Connect the power
cable to the PSU. Making sure you adhere to local safety regulations, connect the power cable
to the 100 – 250 VAC mains power outlet and switch the hub on using the small power switch
located adjacent to the power input connector on the hub. When the device is switched on, a
red LED will be illuminated. The hub is now ready to charge 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.
4.4. Connecting to Host
Once the power is connected, connect the SP54 to your host system using a USB 2.0 Type-B
cable. Using an incorrect host cable may result in the hub and all subsequent ports not being
recognised by your host.
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 0.5A while transferring data.
4.5. Registration
You may register your product at www.cambrionix.com/product-registration
4.6. 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
lhttps://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-manuals

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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. Including serial and Purchaseorder numbers, can help identify the product in question
faster, and speed up the process.

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5. Using your SP54
In this section, you can find information using your hub in a charge only or a charge and sync
application. You can also find information on managing your hub, changing port modes,
connecting multiple hubs to one host and using Cambrionix Software.
5.1. Using without connecting to host
When the Hub is switched on and is not connected to a local host computer it is
automatically configured to charge devices using its intelligent charging algorithm. Connect the
devices to be charged to any of the available ports (not the Host Port) using
USB - compliant cables.
Once the devices are connected, the algorithm will detect the highest charge rate allowable for
each attached device. Charging at the optimum rate (up to 0.5A) specified by the manufacturer
will commence once profiling is complete. Depending on the state of charge of the device
attached, this may take tens of seconds.
For the SyncPad54, a host will need to be connected to the hub before initial charging will take
place; once the hub is up and running, you will not need a host connected unless you power
cycle the hub, in which case a host will need to be connected for the initial power-up.
5.2. Using when connected to host
5.2.1 Connecting the Hub to a host computer
Connect the SP54 to your host system using a USB 2.0 Type-B cable. Using an incorrect host
cable may result in the hub and all subsequent ports not being recognised by your host.
5.2.2 Charging
When the Host Port is connected to a local computer, the hub defaults to Sync mode and
charge currents are determined according to USB Implementers Forum (USBIF) Super-Speed
USB3 specifications. If the attached device complies with USB-IF Battery Charging
specification BC1.2 and supports Charging Downstream Port (CDP), the hub can provide

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high-speed charging at 0.5A. If the connected device does not comply with BC1.2, the charge
current will be limited to 500 mA in compliance with USB specifications.
If you wish to limit the charging to your devices whilst connected to your host system then you
can disable CDPon all ports by inputting the following commands.
The CLI commands for turning off the sync charg options, with a 1 or 0 per port.
settings_unlock
settings_reset
settings_set sync_chrg 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
settings_set alt_sync_chrg 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
reboot
This can also be done via the API if this is easier. Just supply that string (joined with \n) like:
cbrxapi.cbrx_connection_set(handle, "Settings", "settings_unlock-
\nsettings_reset\nsettings_set sync_chrg 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0\nsettings_set alt_sync_chrg 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0\nreboot")
Note that settings_reset clears any previous settings, so if you need to retain something else, it
would be better to issue settings_display first, which gives you the entire settings which you
can then modify and re-issue in entirity.
5.2.3 Data Transfer
If you wish to transfer data, change applications, restore or update your mobile device, a data
connection to a local host computer is required. The hub is compatible with macOS®,
Windows™ and Linux® operating systems and can transfer data between these operating
systems and many mobile operating systems such as iOS™ and Android™.
In order to transfer data, connect the host port to your local (host) computer using a USB 2.0
Type-B compliant cable. Any devices connected to the hub will now appear as if they were
connected to the host computer’s USB port.
5.2.4 Communication Interface and Protocol

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TheSP54 appears as a virtual serial port (also called a UART or VCP). On Microsoft™ Windows,
the system will appear as a COM port. On macOS®, a device file is created in the / directory. S is
an alpha-numeric serial string unique to each device
/dev/tty.usbserial S
Devices incorporate a FT230X USB to UART converter IC from FTDI International. On Windows 7
or later, a driver may automatically be installed (if Windows is configured to download drivers
from the internet automatically). If this is not the case, or if a Mac® or Linux® platform is used,
the driver may be downloaded from www.ftdichip.com. The VCP drivers are required. For
Linux® or Mac computers, the default OS drivers should be used.
The default communications settings should be set to 115200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and
one stop bit. This is sometimes referred to as "115200,8,N,1". No flow control is used. ANSI
terminal emulation should be selected

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5.3. Cleaning your SP54
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
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
The SP54 is manufactured in the UK
6.1. Input Power Requirements
Input Voltage 12Vdc
Input Current 13A
Input Connection 4-Pin DIN
6.2. Output Power
Output Voltage 5.0V +/-5%
Output Current (Max per Port) 0.5A
Output Power (Max per Port) 2.5W
Output Power (Total) 160W
6.3. Physical specifications
Input Connectors 1 x USB 2.0 Type-B
Output Connectors 54 x USB 2.0 Type-A
Maximum Downstream Data Speed per Port
Ambient Operating Temperature range 0-35 °C
Relative humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Dimensions 430 x 86 x 28mm
Weight 1.5kg
6.4. Consumables and Placing Orders
Below is a list of any Consumable products you may require for your SP54 including the cables
you will require to connect devices to the hub.

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Cables 54 x USB 2.0 Type-A
If you require any spare parts, such as the power cables or USB 2.0 Type-B 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 SP54 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.
6.5. Power Supply
Input Voltage 100-240VAC
Input Current (Typical) 4A @ 115VAC
2A @ 230VAC
Input Frequency 50-60Hz
Input Connector C14
Output Voltage 12V
Output Current 15A
Output Power (Max) 180W
Output Connector 4-pin DIN
Dimensions 210 x 85 x 46mm

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7. Troubleshooting
If you experience any issues with your SP54; please try the following solutions, if your issue is
not addressed in this section, please get in touch with your local vendor or Cambrionix.
7.1. Initial troubleshooting tips
Some tips and information to check first.
lIf you plug a device (phone, USB stick) into the hub, does it appear to the OS.
lIf you directly connect the same device to the port the hub is in, does it appear to the OS.
lTry switching updater cables with one which is working/ use cable in a hub that is
working.
7.2. Logging through LiveViewer
If you are experiencing a bug or an issue, we may ask you to obtain some logs of the behaviour,
to see in more detail what is happening. To get logs of the behaviour use the following steps to
get a zip file of the logs.
1. Open LiveViewer (if this is not already downloaded, then go onto our website and
download both the API and LiveViewer) www.cambrionix.com/software
2. Once in LiveViewer, on the left-hand side of the screen, select the settings section.
3. Once in the settings section, select the API tab at the top of the screen.
4. In the API section click the "cog" on the right hand side of the local API
5. Click the “select all” tick box and then the save button.
6. After this is enabled, use the hub in a way that causes the issue you are seeing.
7. Wait for the issue to occur, i.e. when updating an iPad the device disconnects.
8. Make a note of the time that the issue occurs then go back to the API page in LiveViewer,
and press the zip logs.
9. Once you have the logs un-tick the “select all” box and save your settings.
10. Send the logs to us for us to take a look at.
7.3. Hardware Failure
If the Hardware fails the LEDs can flash in a pattern to determine the type of failure. The power
LEDwill flash the pattern if no LEDs are present on the downstream ports.
The unit will blink four times, followed by eight long or short flashes, which then repeat. The
flashes are a number in binary which match a number in our error code list.

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i.e if the LED flashes the following - BBBB SLSSSLSS, the binary number is 01000100.
7.4. Device connection.
If you are having device connection issues please read through the following common solutions
to see if this resolves your observed behaviour.
Unstable device connection
Some devices can have unstable connections with your host system through the SP54. We have
only observed this behaviour in a very few amount of devices, by disabling CDP this has
resolved all issues and the connections are stable.
You can disable CDPthrough NVRAMsettings either by going through the advanced settings
and turning "Alt Sync charge" off or through the APIand disabling it via code. For example,
using the command line, the instructions would be as below.
settings_unlock
settings_set sync_chrg 0000000000000000
Battery information for Android
If you are having issue displaying battery information on Android devices ensure firstly you
have ADBtool installed and open then try these things in order.
1. Check that developer options are enabled on the android device, and then that USB
debugging is also enabled.
2. If you have done this step and it still does not work, go to Developer Options and click
‘Revoke USB debugging authorisations’. Unplug the cable and reconnect.
3. If this still doesn’t work, turn off the developer options at the top, re-enable it, and re-
enable ‘USB Debugging’.
4. You can get detailed info directly from ADB at each step to diagnose things:
adb.exe shell dumpsys battery
# Use -s SERIAL_NUMBER as first options if you have more than 1
Android attached

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Unknown devices
Sometimes, within Liveviewer and device manager, the connected device may show up as an
unknown device.
This can be due to the host system needing to be trusted on the device. This can be done on
the device itself on the initial connection.
This could also be due to an insufficient number of endpoints available on the USB controller in
the host system. This limitation within the USBcontroller can only be resolved if you connect
fewer USBdevices to the controller in question.
For Apple devices there is a setting called "USB accessories" which can be activated, Once
activated it will reduce the amount of times a device will need to be unlocked/ trusted. More
information can be found at the link here.
Cannot connect any more devices
Sometimes, you may reach the endpoint limit of your USB controller and this may stop you
from being able to attach any more devices to your host system.
You can create more space is to change connections from USB3 to USB2. You can change the
connection by disabling USB3 in the BIOSon startup.
A much simpler way is to use USB2 cables instead of USB3 cables, limiting the connection to
USB2.
7.5. Hub connection issues
If you have issues with the hub and connecting to your host system, please see below
troubleshooting solutions.
Hub not connecting to host
If you see that the SP54 is not connecting to the host system, one of the issues may be caused
by the USBdrivers on your host system not being up to date. It is good practice to ensure you
have the latest drivers and updates installed on your host system, which is usually handled by
the OS, but sometimes may require an update directly from the USB host controllers
manufacturer, which will be found on their website.