CoolGear U2CHGRHUB10 User manual

USB Charging Hub – 10
Port Hi-Power 2.4A USB
Charger Hub
Product Manual
Coolgear, Inc.
Version 1.1
September 2017
Model Number: U2CHGRHUB10
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Revision History
Revision Date Author Comments
1.0 07/14/2015 Coolgear Original format
1.1 02/21/2018 Coolgear New Manual Format
About this document
This product manual outlines installation and features of the U2CHGRHUB10 USB
Charging Hub – 10 Port Hi-Power 2.4A USB Charger Hub.
Scope
The scope of this manual is to give the user of the product an understanding of its use
with detailed diagrams and verbiage. The manual allows the users to apply the product
to their application.
Intended Audience
This product is intended for use in numerous industries including but not limited to
applications such as; Airports, Schools, Conference Rooms, and others.
Product Support
[email protected]

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.........................................................................................................4
1.1 Features .................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Specifications .......................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Cautions .................................................................................................................. 6
1.4 Function Information.............................................................................................. 6
1.5 Rack Mounting ........................................................................................................ 7
1.6 Connection.............................................................................................................. 7
1.7 Charging & Syncing ................................................................................................. 8
1.8 Regulatory Compliance......................................................................................... 10
1.9 Environmental Specifications ............................................................................... 11
2. Notes, Tips, Warnings, and Safety.......................................................................12
3. Supporting References .......................................................................................13
Table of Figures
Figure 1 – 10 Port Charger Hub…………………………………………………………………………….………..5
Figure 2, 3 – Rack Mounting…………………….………….…………………………………………………………7

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1. Introduction
The 10-Port Charging hub is a solution for quick charging or sync up to 10 iPads, iPhones
iPods and USB charging devices operating simultaneously; this is a perfect tool to
effectively perform Sync/Charge Mode switching. Also is ideal for large capacity USB
station in-house that enables charging and syncing at a time. Places such as school’s
classroom, businesses conference or meeting in organizations.
WEIGHT 2.243 lbs
DIMENSIONS 10.60(L)x4.11(W)x1.66in(H)
UPC 045079157873
WARRANTY 1 year from date of purchase
COLOR Black
DOWNSTREAM PORTS 10 USB Type-A Female Ports
UPSTREAM PORTS 1 USB Type-B Female Port
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Compatible with all USB enabled operating systems.
1.1 Features
•Compliant with USB Battery Charging
Spec 1.2
•Enables to provide up to 1.5A at Sync
(CDP mode) or 2.4A at Charge (DCP
mode) output current on each port.
•Supports the iOS, Android devices.
•Enables Sync/Charge mode switching
upon manually connecting or
disconnecting host port.
•If all devices are fully charged at
Charge Mode, the unit would cut off
the ports LED & power automatically.
•Intelligently detects the power
current of each port by the sensing
meter with firmware, and enables
the port’s LED to illuminate its
corresponding color. (Charging in
progress: red; Disconnected or Fully
charged: green)
•Supports Over-Current Protection
and ±15kV (air), ±8kV (contact) ESD
protection on each port.
•Supports 40A (5/50ns) & Peak Pulse
Power 250 W (8/20 us) Surge and
Transient spikes protection on each
port.
For the High-temp protection, if the unit’s high temperature is over the setting, it will
cut off all the output current immediately. At the same time, all the LEDs of the 10 ports
will be green blinking.

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Figure 1
LED Indicators USB Port Charging Self Power Input
Fully charged or devices
disconnected: Green LED
illuminates. The ports of
charging in progress: Red
LED illuminates. Syncing:
Orange LED illuminates
This unit DOES NOT require
a host computer connected
to the hub for it to charge
compatible devices.
This 3-pin (one pin plus
voltage and the other 2
pins are GND) terminal
block connectors are used
to connect strong power to
self-power the hub, the
voltage can be in the range
from +7V to 24VDC.
1.2 Specifications
U2CHGRHUB10
Current per Port Sync Mode DC5V 1.5A
Charge Mode DC5V 2.4A
Speed 480 / 12 / 1.5 Mbps
USB Specification USB 2.0 / 1.1 / 1.0 compliant
Connector
Upstream USB B Female
Downstream USB A Female x10
Cascade USB A Female x 1
Power Supply DC24V 6.25A (150W)
Chip Model Terminus FE1.1S Chip
Green Energy Button Green energy button x1
LED Charge Mode Charging in Progress: Red Color x10

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Disconnected or fully charged:
Green Color x10
SYNC Mode Orange Color: x10
Operating Temperature 0 ~ 40°C
Housing Metal
Dimensions 10.60(L)x4.11(W)x1.66in(H)
1.3 Cautions
1. End user may extend another unit of USB 2.0 10 port charging hub. (It allows
connecting or changing maximum up to 10 / 20 USB devices simultaneously.
2. It may daisy-chain (cascade) the 10-Port Charging hub up to 6 units. (Total 7 unit
connection)
3. The specific cable for iPad, tablet isn’t included in package accessories. Please
check with your distributor regarding using appropriate cables.
4. If user connects with two units, the 2nd unit may not be detected by some
computers which have built-in USB 3.0 hub.
1.4 Function Information
1) USB Ports (Hub) – Allows Connecting iPad, tablet, or USB devices
•Beware that this unit does not require a host computer connected to the hub
for it to charge compatible devices.
•This unit does not contain accessory set of cables for iPad, tablet. Please
check with your distributor regarding of using appropriate cable.
2) LED Indicators
•Fully charged or devices disconnected: Green LED illuminates
•Charging in progress ports: Red LED illuminates
•Syncing: Orange LED Illuminates
3) Power Switch
•User may switch power to on / off.
4) Power Jack
•To use with power adapter provided.
5) USB for Extending 2nd Unit
•It is available to connect with another unit for the purpose of extending.
6) USB Port for host
•It is available to connect with host computer by USB cable.
7) Green Energy button
•It is available to automatically shut down upon reaching full charge.

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1.5 Rack Mounting
To install, attach the mounting brackets to the unit’s side panels (one on each side) and
secure them with the screws provided in the package.
1) Use the mounting brackets and screws onto attach to the rack.
Figure 2
2) User may install on the applicable cabinet, rack environments.
Figure 3
1.6 Connection
1) To turn off power switch. (Front Panel)

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2) Plug the power adapter to the unit’s power jack.
•The power jack is threaded with nut, so user may put power DC plug into the
power jack without losing connection.
3) Put the plug of power adapter into the wall outlet.
4) Turn on the power switch. (Front Panel)
5) Using the USB A to B cable provided, connect the USB B end on the unit.
6) Using the USB A end and connects on your host computer.
7) Connect the host unit with the computer. (Rear Panel)
8) Use the USB cable to connect it to the charging ports, then tablets or USB
devices. (Front Panel)
1.7 Charging & Syncing
Please follow below ways for charging or syncing USB devices.
1) Follow the step of connection with host computer, and connect host computer
with the unit.
•This unit does not contain an accessory set of cables fro iPad or tablets.
Please check with your distributor regarding the use of appropriate cables.
2) Connect your USB devices to the USB ports on the hub.
•Sync Mode – As soon as the charging hub connects to a computer, turn the
power on; the charging hub may charge and sync at a time either at single
unit or cascade connecting.
•Charge/Sync Mode Switching
a. While the charging hub disconnects the computer, it will switch
function to charge mode. Re-connect the computer and it will switch
function to sync mode again either at single or cascading units.
b. The hub will shut down in 60 seconds if it is idle and there are no
devices connected. You may manually turn on the power switch either
at single unit or cascade connecting and start charging again.
c. Or, you may re-connect to the computer to restart the charging hub
and it will switch function to sync (CDP mode) again either at single or
cascading connecting. (Make sure both unit’s power switches are
turned “ON”)
•If all devices are fully charged at charge mode, the charging hub will shut
down automatically. You may manually turn on the power switch or re-
connect to the computer and start charging again.
•Re-start the hub on cascade connections – If the two hubs are cascade
connecting, you must turn their power on for both hubs. Once the 1st hub is
disconnected from the computer, both hubs will switch to charge mode, and
work on the same function. On the contrary; once the 1st hub is connected to
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work on the same function making sure both power switches are in the “ON”
position.
3) The Green Energy function – When in charge mode; the charging hub is designed
with the Green Energy function (push button at the rear panel) may cut off
power when charging is finished.
•Green energy ON: Button’s green LED illuminating. When all devices are fully
charged, the charging hub will shut down automatically. You may manually
turn on the power switch or re-connect to the computer and start charging
again.
•Green energy OFF: Button’s green LED is off. When all devices are fully
charged, the hub still keeps operating; and the port LED’s keep illuminating.
Once it senses the devices battery consumed, the hub starts recharging.
Note:
The Charging hub can be used with iTunes & Apple Configurator for synchronization and
management of iPads and other iOS devices. For this and other applications (on
Windows, Linux, etc.) the charging hub acts as a USB hub. While these instructions are
specific to iPads, virtually the same steps can be used for iPhones and iPods Touch
devices.
Please note that the charging hub only serves as a pathway for communication
between your devices and the computer. Actual management and synchronization is
handled by software or apps independent of this charging hub.
[For host computer configuring iTunes]
•Please create a library folder on host computer for synchronizing and
transfers data to iPad.
•Recommends automatic updates in your iTunes preferences (to avoid
interference with automatic syncing). Please check for updates manually
to keep your software up to date.
[For iPad, tablet configuring]
•Ensure each iPad, tablet has been charged completely at first if the
objective iPad, tablet is new goods.
•Please use the unit to synchronize iPad, tablet one after another, and
configure at same way. (Login name, ID, the data you want to
synchronize etc.)
•The user may adjust the brightness of screen when you are using the unit
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•When the user may be requested by iTunes to configure manually, you
will have to copy the configuration manually for each iPad.
[For host computer connection & sync]
•Connect iPad, tablet to the USB ports of front panel if each iPad, tablet is
configured completely.
•This unit does not contain accessory set of cables for iPad, tablet. It is
especially important to use appropriate cables (USB-A to device-specific
connector) provided by the device manufacturer.
•Get started synchronizing automatically once you connect the unit.
•It may take a little while for this unit to recognize and sync. Please do not
stop by the way once the unit starts synchronizing.
[For iOS update]
•User may not perform the iPad update when iPad is connected. You must
update iOS on iPad one after another.
1.8 Regulatory Compliance
Disclaimer
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer does not
make any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and
completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any other
commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other
damages.
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or information recording and
retrieval systems without the express written permission of the manufacturer.
All brand names and product names used in this document are trademarks, or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
CE/FCC & Recycling Information
CE Certification
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility
Standards EN55022/EN55024 and the further standards cited therein. It must be used with
shielded cables only. It has been manufactured under the scope of RoHS compliance.
FCC Certification
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
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against harmful interference in a residential installation. You are cautioned that changes or
modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your
authority to operate equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment),
Recycling of Electronic Products
In 2006 the European Union introduced regulations (WEEE) for the collection and recycling of all
waste electrical and electronic equipment. It is no longer allowable to simply throw away
electrical and electronic products. More details can be obtained from your national WEEE
recycling agency.
1.9 Environmental Specifications
Specification Data
Operating Temperature: 0-40°C

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2. Notes, Tips, Warnings, and Safety
Note
The Charging hub can be used with iTunes & Apple Configurator for
synchronization and management of iPads and other iOS devices. For this
and other applications (on Windows, Linux, etc.) the charging hub acts as a
USB hub. While these instructions are specific to iPads, virtually the same
steps can be used for iPhones and iPods Touch devices.
Please note that the charging hub only serves as a pathway for
communication between your devices and the computer. Actual
management and synchronization is handled by software or apps
independent of this charging hub.
Reference section 1.7
Tip N/A
Warning
Safety
•Read the entire Product Manual before implementing this
product for your application. This manual contains important
information about electrical connections that must be
followed for safe and proper operation.
•Inspect the product closely for visual defects before putting it
to use.
•Keep away from areas where moisture builds, this product
contains electrical components that can be damaged by
moisture build up, this can adversely affect your equipment
connected to it.
•Do not disassemble the product. Handling the product’s
internal components can expose it to ESD (Electro-Static
Discharge) hazards that can affect the function of the device.
•If this product is not functioning properly, email our support
team at [e-mail].

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3. Supporting References
Document Link
Website Product Page https://www.coolgear.com/product/usb-
charging-hub-10-port-hi-power-usb-charger-
hub
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