CAMBRIONIX PD-Sync4 User manual

User Manual
PDSync-4

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Table of Contents
1.Your PDSync-4 at a glance 2
2.Product Specifications 3
2.1.Input Power 3
2.2.Output Power 3
2.3.Physical specifications 3
2.4.Power Supply Specifications 4
3.Safety Guidelines and Precautions 5
4.Getting Started 7
4.1.What's Included 7
4.2.Connecting to the mains 7
4.3.Previous versions of Windows 7
4.4.Registration 7
4.5.Help and Support 7
5.Charging without connecting to a host computer 8
6.Using when connected to a host computer 9
6.1.Charging 9
6.2.Data Transfer 9
7.Scalability 10
8.Manage Ports & Devices using Cambrionix Software 11
8.1.LiveViewer 11
8.2.Cambrionix API 11
8.3.Command Line Instructions (CLI) 12
9.Certifications 14

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1.Your PDSync-4 at a glance
The PDSync-4 has been designed primarily for desktop use, being highly compact and quiet. It
provides 60W Max per Port of charging power to each of its 4 x USB 2.0 Type-C ports, allowing
mobile devices to be charged quickly, safely and reliably. All ports can be controlled using Cam-
brionix software to allow charging and/or data transfer while monitoring important port and
device information.
The PDSync-4 can charge attached USB devices without using a local computer and our intel-
ligent charging algorithm allows almost any device to be charged at its optimum rate (up to 3A
Max per Port). The firmware can be up-dated to allow new charging profiles to be added, ensur-
ing the PDSync-4 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 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-
https://www.cambrionix.com/software

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2.Product Specifications
2.1.Input Power
Input Voltage 24Vdc
Input Current 15A
Input Connection 4-pin DIN
2.2.Output Power
Output Voltage 21V Maximum
Output Current 3A Max per Port
Output Power 60W Max per Port
Output Power (Total) 200W Maximum
2.3.Physical specifications
Input Connectors 1x USB 2.0 Type-C + 1 x USB2.0 Type-C Expan-
sion port
Output Connectors 4 x USB 2.0 Type-C
Ambient Operating Temperature range 0-35 Celcius
Relative humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Dimensions 132 x 106 x 34mm
Weight 1.6kg

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2.4.Power Supply Specifications
Input Voltage 100-250Vdc
Input Current 2.5A @ 115Vac
Input Frequency 50-60Hz
Input Connector C14
Output Voltage 24V
Output Current 8.5A
Output Power 200W
Output Connector 4-pin DIN

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3.Safety Guidelines and Precautions
Safety Warning Potential risk if ignored
Do not modify the product in any way Fire, electric shock or personal injury may occur
Do not dismantle the product Fire, electric shock or personal injury may occur
Do not bend, compress or drill into any part
of the product
Damage, electric shock or personal injury may
occur
Parts of Cambrionix products may become
hot during operation. Do not obstruct air
vents on the product or operate the product
in an environment where the
ambient temperature is outside the
recommended operating temperature region
An increased internal temperature may cause a
fire
Cambrionix products are not
reverse-polarity protected. The power
connections MUSTbe connected
correctly. If in doubt, please contact
Cambrionix
Damage to your product may occur. A fire or
electric shock may result
Do not short circuit the Power Supply Unit
(PSU) supplied with your product Sparks, fire or electric shock may result
Ensure dust does not collect around the
power plug pins or power socket, or in
/around the air vents to the extent it causes a
reduction in air circulation
A fire may result if there is combustible material
within the power socket or around the power
plug, or if the internal temperature increases
due to lack of air circulation
Do not allow liquids to come into contact
with the unit or power supply Fire, electric shock or personal injury may occur
Keep the power socket (where the power
cord is connected) unobstructed
The power cord must be disconnected to cut off
power to the product when an issue occurs.
Note that the product may not be completely
powered down by only using the power switch
on the product
Do not use a damaged power cord or plug, or
a loose power socket An electric shock or fire may result
Do not power multiple products from a single
power socket Overheated power sockets may cause a fire
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands An electric shock may result

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Safety Warning Potential risk if ignored
Insert the power plug all the way into the
socket so that it is not loose An unsecured connection may cause a fire
Connect the plug to an earthed socket Failure to connect an earthed socket may result
in an electric shock or injury
Do not bend or pull the power cord with
force. Be careful not to leave the power cord
underneath a heavy object
Damage to the power cord may result in fire or
electric shock
Do not place the power cord near heat
sources A fire or electric shock may result
Only use the power cord provided
(if applicable) A fire or electric shock may result
Do not disconnect the power cord while the
product is being used
The product may become damaged by
electric shock
Cambrionix OEM modules are susceptile to
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). OEM modules
should be handled in an ESDsafe area
Damage to your Cambrionix OEM module may
occur
Cambrionix OEM modules have sharp edges,
corners and components. suitable protective
equipment must be worn whilst handling
Personal injury may occur
No power supply is shipped with a
Cambrionix OEMmodule. Please contact your
power supply manufacturer directly for
safety related information
Fire, electric shock or personal injury may occur.
Please see the installation instructions for your
Cambrionix product for correct wiring require-
ments
When mounting a Cambrionix OEMmodule,
all mounting holes should be used with appro-
priate spacers, screws and a torque level of
1.1Nm
Damage or personal injury may occur

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4.Getting Started
4.1.What's Included
l2m Mains power cable (Country specified on order)
l0.8m USB 2.0 Type-C data Updater Cable
lPDSync-4 Hub
lPower Supply Unit
4.2.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.
4.3.Previous versions of Windows
If you are using a version of Microsoft Windows prior to Windows 10 you will need to install
Cambrionix CDC drivers for enabling the full functionality of the hub. To install the drivers
please detach the hub from the PC before executing the downloaded installer. The installer will
prompt you for permission to install drivers signed by Cambrionix, please agree to this.
Once the installer has completed the installation of the drivers you may attach your hub.
Download the file at: https://www.cambrionix.com/software-archive
4.4.Registration
You may register you and your product athttps://cambrionix.com
to download LiveViewer and our API.
4.5.Help and Support
FAQs and support can be found on the Help & Support page here .ht-
tps://www.cambrionix.com/help_pages/help. You can raise a support ticket for more in depth
support here https://cambrionix.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portals You can also down-
load any of our manuals and keep up to date at the link here https://www.cam-
brionix.com/product-user-guides

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5.Charging without connecting to a host computer
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. Simply
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 3A Max per Port) 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.

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6.Using when connected to a host computer
6.1.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 USB3.0 specifications. If the attached device complies with USB-IF Battery Char-
ging specification BC1.2 and supports Charging Downstream Port (CDP), the hub can provide
high-speed charging at up to 3A Max per Port. If the connected device does not comply with
BC1.2,the charge current will be limited to 500 mA in compliance with USB specifications.
6.2.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 works independently to the Operating
System (OS) and data transfer can be performed to all common mobile operating systems, such
as iOS, Android, Chromebook and Microsoft. In order to transfer data, connect the host port to
your local (host) computer using a Type-A to Type-A USB2.0 (or higher) compliant cable. 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 High Speed USB2.0 and supports data transfer at
speeds up to 480Mbps. The red power LED may flicker when the hub is syncing.
You can now use the programme of your choice to transfer data to and from your device.
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 3A Max per Port while transferring data.

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7.Scalability
If you wish to synchronise more devices, multiple hubs can be connected together to allow
more devices to be managed from a single host computer simultaneously.
In order to daisy-chain multiple hubs, each hub needs to be connected to mains power
individually and the first hub in the chain should be connected to the local computer through
the hubs’ “host port”. The Host port of the next hub in the daisychain is then connected to any
of the first hubs downstream USB ports. More hubs are added in the same way.

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8. Manage Ports & Devices using Cambrionix Software
More productivity, saving you time. Cambrionix provides three interfaces by which the Hub can
be monitored and managed:
• LiveViewer
• Cambrionix API
• Command Line Instructions
8.1.LiveViewer
LiveViewer is an App that can be downloaded from https://www.cam-
brionix.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. Full instructions on LiveViewer are available on our website.
8.2.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 https://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

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of sample Python code can be obtained fromhttps://www.cambrionix.com/products/api to
help you integrate many of these functions into your process
workflow alongside the full User Guide.
8.3.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.
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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9.Certifications
lCB Certificate
lCETested and marked
lChina CCC Certification
lFCC Part 15 Tested and marked
lHoused within a UL94-VO specification fire enclosure
lJapanese PSE certification (pending)
lRoHS Compliant
lIndependently safety tested by the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) under file #E346549

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