CoolGear USB3-16U1 User manual

16 Port USB 3.0 Metal
Hub w/Surge Protection –
Rack/DIN-RAIL
Mountable
Product Manual
Coolgear, Inc.
Version 1.1
September 2017
Model Number: USB3-16U1
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Revision History
Revision Date Author Comments
1.0 9/17/2014 Coolgear Original format
1.1 10/6/2017 Coolgear New Manual Format
About this document
This product manual outlines installation and features of the USB3-16U1, 16 Port USB
3.0 Metal Hub w/Surge Protection – Rack/DIN-RAIL Mountable.
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, Charge & Sync 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................................................................................. 7
1.5 Environmental Specifications ................................................................................. 7
2. Notes, Tips, Warnings, and Safety.........................................................................8
3. Supporting References .........................................................................................9
Table of Figures
Figure 1 – Connector Layout…………………………………………………………………………………………..5
Figure 2 – Rocker Switch….……............................................................................................6
Figure 3 – Din Rail Clips…………………………………………………………………………………………………..6
Figure 4 – Device Manager……………………………………………………………………………………………..7
Figure 5 – 2-Pin Connector Note..…………………………………………………………………………………..8

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1. Introduction
The USB3-16U1 USB 3.0 16 Port USB 3.0 DIN-Rail mounted hub provides an ideal
solution for expanding your application by 16 USB 3.0 ports. Also supports Sync and
Charging Simultaneously.
WEIGHT 2.5 lbs
DIMENSIONS 12.15”(L) x5.12”(W) x1.74”(H) (30.85 x 13.02 x 4.42 cm)
UPC 729440692094
WARRANTY 1 year from date of purchase
COLOR Black
DOWNSTREAM PORTS 16 USB 3.0 Type-A Ports
UPSTREAM PORTS 2 USB 3.0 Type-B Port
1.1 Features
•Compliant with USB Specification
Revision 3.0
•Rigid and Wall-mountable Metal Case
•Provides 2 Selectable Upstream and 16
Downstream USB 3.0 Facing Ports
•Supports 5Gbps (Super-Speed),
480Mbps (High-Speed), 12Mbps (Full-
Speed), and 1.5Mbps (Low-Speed)
speed
•
Supports 350-Watt Surge Protection
for each Port
•Multi Transaction Translators (TT) per
Hub
•Supports USB Battery Charging: CDP
and DCP modes
•Supports USB Screw-Lock Cable
Mechanism
•Supports DIN RAIL Mounting Kit

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1.2 Connector Layout
Figure 1
USB 3.0 Upstream Ports USB 3.0 Downstream Ports Self Power Input
There are 2 Type-B
upstream connectors that
selectable by the rocker
switch. Either port A or port
B (but not simultaneously)
is used to control the
downstream ports. Both
connectors can be
connected to a host or
another USB 3.0 hub. They
support both normal and
screw-lock type USB cables.
There are 16 Type-A
connectors for USB 3.0,
USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices.
They support both normal
and screw-lock type USB
cables.
This 2-pin (one pin for
positive voltage and the
other pin is GND) terminal
block connector is used to
connect strong power to
self-power the hub; the
voltage can be in the range
from +12V to 24V DC.
Figure 2

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1.3 Hardware Installation
1. Use static electricity discharge precautions. Remove possible static
discharge potential from any objects that the hub may come in contact with
before installation. This can be accomplished by touching a bare metal
chassis rail after you have turned off the power.
2. Apply DC power (range from +12V to 24V) to the 2-pin Terminal Block
Connector. The hub is self-powered by this connector.
3. Connecting USB Host cables: The host cable could be either a standard A-to-
B USB3.0 cable or an optional A-to-B USB 3.0 screw-lock cable. Please
connect the type-A end connector of the cable to your PC’s host USB 3.0
port, then insert the type-B end connector to this hub. Since the USB hub is
plug-and-play, you don’t have to turn off your host computer when installing
the hub. This hub provides 2 upstream type-B connectors, if you only need
one, connect either of them and leave the other unconnected. However,
please note the rocker switch should be set at correct position in this case.
4. Connect the USB Devices to the downstream ports of this hub.
5. Mount your hub on the wall or DIN RAIL if required.
Figure 3

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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 4
1.5 Environmental Specifications
Specification Data
Operating Temperature: 0-55°C (32 to 131°F)
Operating Humidity: 5 to 95% RH

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2. Notes, Tips, Warnings, and Safety
Note This USB 3.0 16-Port Hub is a Self-Power Hub Only
Tip N/A
Warning
Please make sure the polarity of the input power should be correctly
matched with the terminal block pins to function properly.
Figure 5
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/16-port-
usb-3-0-metal-hub-surge-protection-din-rail-
mounting-kit
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