CAMBRIONIX PowerPad15s User manual

User guide v1
PowerPad15s

Introduction
The PowerPad15s is a device used to charge and synchronise (sync) data across 15
USB devices simultaneously. It's a compact and safe device suited to home and
office use. The PowerPad15s detects and adapts to connected devices ensuring that
each device is charged at the optimum rate. It also offers outstanding data transfer
reliability and speed.
The PowerPad15s is a universal charger and can emulate manufacturer chargers
automatically as necessary.
The PowerPad15 (both the charge-only and charge and sync variants) is a
future-proof device and can charge all current USB chargeable devices. Future
devices can be supported, as and when required, via firmware updates. Details
covering how to update the firmware are available online at cambrionix.com/
updater.!
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Note: If in any doubt about how to operate or install the PowerPad15c please contact
Cambrionix Ltd at [email protected]

Contents
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1. Operating
2. Installation
3. Port control and monitoring
4. Safety messages
5. Electrical specifications
6. Warranty
7. Contact details

1. Operating
• Connect a suitable power cord between the power supply
(PSU) and receptacle (socket outlet). The PSU is shown below.
Power supply for
PowerPad15s
Connect a suitably
rated cord between
here and your
receptacle (socket
outlet).
PSU output
connector.

1. Operating
• Connect the output of the power supply to the PowerPad15s.
Correctly fitted
power connector.

1. Operating
• Switch the PowerPad15s 'on' using the on/off switch as shown below. The red
'power LED' will illuminate when the PowerPad15s is switched 'on'. This LED
may flicker or pulse depending on the level of activity within the PowerPad15s -
this is entirely normal.
ON/OFF switch.
Move this slide
switch towards
the power
connector to
switch the
PowerPad15s
'ON'.
Power
connector.
Red power
LED.

1. Operating
• Connect your USB devices to the PowerPad15s using suitable USB cables. These are normally
supplied by the USB device manufacturer.
• With no host computer connected to the PowerPad15s the devices will all begin to charge. If you
connect a host computer, all the devices will be placed in sync mode and will be visible within iTunes,
Apple configurator or similar software.
• The switchover between charging mode and sync mode is automated and will change in response to
a host either being connected or disconnected.
• It is also possible to leave the host connected and change the port activity via a terminal emulator or
custom application. Please see section 3 for more details.
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USB device
cable
connected to
one of the 15
USB ports on
the
PowerPad15s.
USB host
cable
connected to
the host port
on the
PowerPad15s.

2. Installation
• The PowerPad15s can either be used on a desk/bench or mounted to a
surface using the mounting holes on either end of the device. Under all
mounting conditions it is essential to avoid covering/blocking the ventilation
holes indicated below.
Ventilation
holes.

2. Installation
• To mount the PowerPad15s to a surface you will require four M5 screws (suitable for
the material you are mounting the PowerPad15s to). You will also require a suitable
tool for driving your chosen screws. Do not use countersunk head screws as these
will damage the plastic flanges, we recommend a 'pan head' screw type.
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Mounting flange.
There is a flange
on either end of
the PowerPad15s.
Holes suitable for
an M5 screw.

2. Installation
• The PowerPad15s dimensions and mounting hole locations are shown below.