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.

2. Installation
• The PowerPad15s can be mounted in a number of vertical orientations as shown below.
The PowerPad15s can also be mounted horizontally to a flat surface such as a desk. Care
should always be taken to ensure that the ventilation holes are not blocked or obstructed.
Vertical surface,
power entry on
right or left.
Vertical surface,
power entry on
top or bottom.

3. Port control and monitoring
• It is possible to control individual charging ports and also monitor the current
on each port as well as total consumed power etc. In order to monitor and
control the 15 charging ports a host computer connection is required.
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Connect the
PowerPad15s
'Host Port' to a
computer USB
port using a USB
A-A cable.
PowerPad15s
Host Port.

3. Port control and monitoring
• Install the FTDI driver for your
operating system from
cambrionix.com/updater
• Open a terminal emulator (ZTerm,
PuTTY etc) and connect to the
PowerPad15s USB COM port with
the following settings: 115,200
baud, 8N1.
• Press the ENTER key on your
computer to bring up the
PowerPad15s command prompt
and type help to view a list of
commands along with the syntax.
• Please contact
[email protected] for
detailed instructions.
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4. Safety messages
• Do not obstruct ventilation holes & slots.
• Do not spill liquids onto the unit.
• Failure to follow operating and installation instructions may result in unit failure.
• Do not attempt to modify or open the PowerPad15s enclosure.
• The plug on the power supply cord is considered the 'disconnect device' and
as such the receptacle (socket outlet) should be located near the PowerPad15s
and shall be easily accessible should the power supply need to be isolated
from the 100-240VAC input for whatever reason.
• The power cord should not be attached to a building surface, nor run through
walls, ceilings, floors and similar openings in the building structure.
• When installing the PowerPad15s measures must be taken to avoid physical
damage to the power supply cord, including proper routing of the power supply
cord and provision of a receptacle (socket outlet) near the PowerPad15s, or
positioning the PowerPad15s near a receptacle (socket outlet).

5. Electrical specifications of PSU if supplied.
Parameter
Specification
Notes
Part number
FSP180-AHAN1
Manufactured by FSP Group Inc.
PSU input voltage
100-240 VAC
50-60Hz
PSU input current
2.5A
PSU output voltage
12 VDC
PSU output current
15A
Input connector
C14
Output connector
4pin DIN
On the end of a 90cm cable.

5. Electrical specifications of PowerPad15.
Parameter
Specification
Notes
Model number
PowerPad15s
Manufactured by Cambrionix Ltd.
Input voltage
12VDC
Input current
15A
Port output voltage
5.2VDC
Per port
PSU output current
2.1A
Per port
Power in connector
4pin DIN
See product label for pinout.
Output connectors
'USB A' Female
There are 15 output ports.
Operating temperature
5 to 35 deg C

6. Warranty
• The PowerPad15s is provided with a 12
month RTB warranty from date of purchase.
• Details of our standard warranty terms are
available at www.cambrionix.com
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7. Contact details
• Address: Cambrionix Ltd, St Johns Innovation
Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WS,
UK.
• Telephone: [phone]
• Email: [email protected]
• Web: www.cambrionix.com