CoolGear CG-1600i-RM User manual

Industrial 16-Port Rack-
Mountable USB 2.0 Hub
Product Manual
Coolgear, Inc.
Version 1.1
September 2017
Model Number: CG-1600i-RM
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Revision History
Revision Date Author Comments
1.0 06/7/2015 Coolgear Original format
1.1 10/6/2017 Coolgear New Manual Format
About this document
This product manual outlines installation and features of the CG-1600i-RM Industrial 16-
Port Rack-Mountable USB 2.0 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; Data Centers, Machine Equipment, Kiosk, Office Devices, and
others.
Product Support
[email protected]

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.........................................................................................................4
1.1 Features .................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Connector Layout.................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Hardware Installation ............................................................................................. 6
1.4 Checking the Hub Installation................................................................................. 6
1.5 Environmental Specifications ................................................................................. 7
2. Notes, Tips, Warnings, and Safety.........................................................................8
3. Supporting References .........................................................................................9
Table of Figures
Figure 1 – Full Connector Layout…………………………………….……………………………………………..5
Figure 2 - Device Manager Image.......................................................................................6

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1. Introduction
CoolGear CG-1600i-RM is a rugged, industrial-grade 16-port USB 2.0 Hub. The hub is
compliant with USB 2.0 specification and can expand one USB port into 16 high-efficient
USB2.0 port. The 16-port hub supports USB 2.0 full speed of 12 Mbps and USB 1.1 low
speed 1.5 Mbps. It is powered by an industrial-grade switching power supply, and each
downstream port provides full 500mA power to the connected USB devices. The hub
incorporates the USB hub chips for industrial usage.
WEIGHT 2.425 lbs
DIMENSIONS 427mm(L) x 144mm(W) x 44mm(H) 449mm X 144 mm X
44mm (W x L x H) with ears
UPC 729440691530
WARRANTY 1 year from date of purchase
COLOR Black
DOWNSTREAM PORTS 16 USB Type-A Ports
UPSTREAM PORTS 1 USB Type-B Port
1.1 Features
•Compliant with USB Specification
Revision 2.0
•Suitable for DIN-rail mounting
•Common mode filtering on all data
lines
•Over-current detection and protection
circuit design
•Each downstream USB port supplies 5V
500mA power for external high-power
USB devices
•Individual port power management
•All USB connectors with screw holes
for lock the USB cable
•Works with any PC or MAC computer
•Provided a terminal block connector to
support 5V 1A power for external
devices
•Supports USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 transfer
speeds (1.5 ~ 480Mbps), automatic link
and speed detection
•Plug-and-Play; no software or drivers
required
•15KV ESD immunity for serial interface
protected
•LED for power and USB status
indication
•Powered by an Industrial grade
switching power supply providing
power to all devices

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1.2 Connector Layout
Figure 1
The CG-1600i-RM provides a lockable terminal power connector to supply 5V, 1A power
to each connected USB devices. All USB connectors with screw holes to lock the USB
cable for extended security.
Figure 2
Figure 3
The CG-1600i-RM provides a lockable terminal power connector to supply 5V, 1A power to each
connected USB devices.
Figure 4

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+5V 2-Pin Terminal USB 2.0 Upstream Ports USB 2.0 Downstream Ports
The CG-1600i-RM provides
a lockable terminal power
connector to supply 5V, 1A
power to each connected
USB devices.
Type-B connector from
upstream USB 2.0 port. It is
connected from host or
another USB 2.0 hub.
Powered by an industrial-
grade switching power
supply, and each
downstream port provides
full 500mA power to the
connected USB devices
1.3 Hub Installation
1. Connect the AC power cord to HUB-1600i-RM 16-Port USB 2.0 HUB. The red
power LED will light on when HUB is receiving power. Connect the upstream
port cable to an unused USB port on your computer.
2. After the software driver are loaded, you can find new “Generic USB Hub” in
Universal Serial Bus controllers under “Device Manager” of the “System
Properties” screen. (Go to “Device Manager” by selecting Start- Setting-
Control Panel- System Properties- Hardware- Device- Device Manager) See
Checking Hub Installation.
3. Connect your USB devices to the downstream ports on the HUB-1600i-RM
USB 2.0 HUB. The green USB status LED will illuminate when your USB
devices connected to one of the USB ports successfully.
1.4 Checking the Hub Installation
To check the USB hub installation in Windows device manager, please follow the
following steps:
1. Click Start
2. Click Control Panel
3. Click System
4. Click Device Manager
button
5. Double Click Universal
Serial Bus Controller
6. Double click Generic
USB Hub, the
message will show
that this device is
working properly
Figure 5

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1.5 Environmental Specifications
Specification Data
Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
Operating Humidity: 0 to 90% RH Non Condensing
Storage Temperature -40°C to 85°C

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2. Notes, Tips, Warnings, and Safety
Note N/A
Tip N/A
Warning N/A
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
[email protected].

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3. Supporting References
Document Link
Website Product Page https://www.coolgear.com/product/industrial-
16-port-rack-mountable-usb-2-0-hub
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