CoolGear CG-4P31CHUB User manual

4 Port Type-C USB 3.1
Gen2 Hub VLI Chip with
DIN Rail Mounting Kit
Product Manual
Coolgear, Inc.
Version 1.1
September 2017
Model Number: CG-4P31CHUB
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Revision History
Revision Date Author Comments
1.1 10/18/2017 Coolgear New Manual Format
About this document
This product manual outlines installation and features of the CG-4P31CHUB 4 Port Type-
C USB 3.1 Gen2 Hub VLI Chip with DIN Rail Mounting Kit.
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; Automotive, Machine Equipment, Kiosk, Office, and others.
Product Support
[email protected]m

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.........................................................................................................4
1.1 Features .................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Connector Layout.................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Supported USB Devices........................................................................................... 5
1.4 I/O Hardware .......................................................................................................... 6
1.5 Environmental Specifications ................................................................................. 6
2. Notes, Tips, Warnings, and Safety.........................................................................7
3. Supporting ReferencesSupporting References ......................................................8
Table of Figures
Figure 1 – Connector Layout…………………………………………………………………………………………..5
Figure 2 – DIN Rail Mounting Kit.........................................................................................6

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1. Introduction
The CG-4P31CHUB is a USB3.1 Plastic Hub that complies with the Universal Serial
Bus (USB) Specifications Revision 3.1 Gen 2 and works up to 10Gbps. It provides 1 USB-C
upstream port and 4 downstream facing ports with 2 USB-C and 2 USB-A connectors. It
supports simultaneous operation of any combination of Super-Speed Plus (SS+), Super-
Speed(SS), High-Speed(HS), Full-Speed(FS), and Low-Speed(LS) devices. It is backward
compatible with USB1.1, 2.0, USB3.1 Gen1 legacy devices.
WEIGHT .7 lbs
DIMENSIONS 5.95”(L) x 2.44”(W) x 1.33”(H) (151.1 x 62.0 x 34.0 mm)
UPC 045079159402
WARRANTY 1 year from date of purchase
COLOR White
DOWNSTREAM PORTS 4 USB 3.1 Gen2 Ports (2 Type-C and 2 Type-A)
UPSTREAM PORTS 1 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port
1.1 Features
•Compliant with USB3.1 Gen 2
Specification
•Plastic Case with DIN RAIL Mounting Kit
for both Desktop and Industrial Critical
Applications
•Upstream Facing Port: USB-C
Connector
•Downstream Facing Ports: 2 x USB-C
and 2 x USB-A
•Supports Type-C and Type-A Screw-
Lock Cables
•Detects Flip-able/Reversible Plugging
•
Supports 10Gbps (SS+), 5Gbps
(SS)480Mbps (HS), 12Mbps (FS) and
1.5Mbps (LS) Speed
•Multi Transaction Translators (TT) per
Hub
•Built-in Port Status Indicator LED for
Each Port
•Supports BC 1.2: SDP, CDP and DCP
modes
•Charges all 4 USB Ports up to 0.9A Each
Simultaneously
•Supports Wide Range (+7~24V DC) Self-
power Input

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1.2 Connector Layout
Figure 1
USB A Downstream Port USB C Ports 7 – 24V DC Input
Provides 2 USB 3.1 Gen2
Type-A downstream ports
with screw lock compatible
connections, both working
up to 10Gbps data
transmission.
2 USB-C downstream ports
can be used in combination
with the USB-A ports via a
RISC-Like USB Controller.
1 Upstream USB-C port
from the hub to a USB-C to
C or C to A host.
Input DC power from its DC
Jack or 2-pin terminal
blocks. Supports USB
charging specifications by
turning its downstream
ports (SDP) into Charging
Downstream Port (CDP) or
Dedicated Charging Ports
(DCP).
1.3 Supported USB Devices
•Supports keyboard, mouse, monitor, scanner, printer, PC Camera, telephone,
DVD drive, joystick, virtual reality helmet, modem, PBX and many more USB
devices.

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Figure 2
1.4 I/O Hardware
•Supports 1 USB-C Upstream Port Connector, 2 USB-C and 2 USB-A Downstream
Port Connectors.
•Supports a DC Jack and 2-pin Terminal Block Connectors for external power input
from AC adapter.
1.5 Environmental Specifications
Specification Data
Operating Temperature: 0-55°C (32 to 131°F)
Storage Temperature: -20 to 85°C (-4 to 185°F)
Operating Humidity: 5 to 95% RH

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2. Notes, Tips, Warnings, and Safety
Note For Systems with USB3.1 Gen 1, Gen 2, USB2.0, or USB1.1 Ports
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/4-port-
type-c-usb-3-1-gen2-hub-with-din-rail-
mounting-kit
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