ELAN DIGITAL SYSTEMS U132 User manual
ELAN DIGITAL SYSTEMS LTD.
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SEGENSWORTH WEST,
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TEL: (44) (0)1489 579799
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website: http://www.pccard.co.uk
U132 USB Cardbus Card Adapter
User’s Guide
ES385
Important Notice: Please refer to Safety Data 4.4, before using this equipment
All Trademarks are duly acknowledged.
REVISION HISTORY
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ISSUE PAGES DATE NOTES
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CONTENTS
1OVERVIEW................................................................................................ 4
2USB PC CARD ADAPTER PACK CONTENTS ........................................ 5
3INSTALLATION......................................................................................... 6
4HARDWARE SPECIFICATION ............................................................... 11
4.1 POWER REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................... 11
4.2 MECHANICAL ............................................................................................ 11
4.3 ENVIRONMENTAL.................................................................................... 11
4.4 SAFETY DATA ............................................................................................ 12
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Disclaimer
This document has been carefully prepared and checked. No responsibility can be
assumed for inaccuracies. Elan reserves the right to make changes without prior notice
to any products herein to improve functionality, reliability or other design aspects. Elan
does not assume any liability for loses arising out of the use of any product described
herein; neither does it convey any license under its patent rights or the rights of others.
Elan does not guarantee the compatibility or fitness for purpose of any product listed
herein. Elan products are not authorized for use as components in life support services
or systems. Elan should be informed of any such intended use to determine suitability of
the products.
Source code supplied with Elan PC-Cards and Compact Flash cards is provided “as-is”
with no warranty, express or implied, as to its quality or fitness for a particular purpose.
Elan assumes no liability for any direct or indirect losses arising from use of the
supplied code.
Copyright © 2006 Elan Digital Systems Ltd.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult an Elan authorized dealer or service representative for help.
Elan is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than
recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the 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, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Listed Products
The models covered by this installation guide are intended only for installation in Listed computers for
use in business or home.
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1 OVERVIEW
The U132 USB Cardbus Card Adapters are designed to provide a method
of using a range of Cardbus cards via the USB port on a standard
computer.
The U132 specifically supports Wireless Modem 3G cards. These cards
are offered by many mobile phone operators world-wide.
Please note that the unique hardware design of the U132 has been
developed especially for this type of wireless modem, so other card types
are not supported. The U132 does not support memory cards.
The adapter has the following features:
• 32-bit Cardbus cards supported.
• 3.3V cards at 400mA typical, with over-current fault protection.
• USB 2.0 Full Speed interface.
• Supports Type I and II card sizes. Slot has ejector lever.
• Uses Elan’s unique low power high performance silicon to convert the
USB protocol to Cardbus card read/write access.
• Software driver required for each Cardbus card supported.
• DC jack connector for optional external power supply for use with
power hungry cards (not normally required).
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2 USB PC CARD ADAPTER PACK CONTENTS
The USB Cardbus Card Reader is shipped with the following items:
• 1 * U132 USB Cardbus Card Adapter.
• 1 * USB 2.0 cable. 1m long, fitted with type A and type B moulded
connectors.
• 1 * USB PC Card Adapter software driver installation CD.
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3 INSTALLATION
Connect the supplied USB cable to the U132 adapter as shown below:
Connect the other end of the USB cable to a spare USB port on your
computer.
Windows will detect the U132 and launch the ‘Found New Hardware
Wizard’.
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If your PC asks you whether it should connect to the Internet to search for
a driver you can say 'No, not this time'.
Insert the USB Cardbus Card Adapter Installation CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive.
Now select 'Install the software automatically'.
Click 'Next' and wait for the software to install.
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When it has finished click 'Finish'.
Because the U132 is a USB Composite Device, the “Found New
Hardware” process will need to be performed twice. Again, when asked,
do not allow connection to the Internet.
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Now select 'Install the software automatically'.
Click 'Next' and wait for the software to install.
When it has finished click 'Finish'.
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The U132 USB Cardbus Adapter installation is now complete.
The adapter can now be used with the appropriate Cardbus cards. Refer to
the documentation for these cards for the appropriate installation
instructions.
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4 HARDWARE SPECIFICATION
4.1 POWER REQUIREMENTS
All parameters @ 20°C unless stated
Supply Voltage via USB: 5.0V from host computer
Supply Voltage via optional: 6.0V from mains power adapter
external power input
Supply Current (active): 60mA
Supply Current (suspend): 1.2mA
The maximum current that can be drawn from the USB bus 500mA. Therefore the
Cardbus card cannot consume more than 440mA.
If more current is required, the optional external power connection must be used.
However, the total current drawn through the external power input must not exceed
1A. Hence, the PCMCIA card cannot consume more than 940mA.
Note: A mains adapter is not supplied with the U132 adapter.
4.2 MECHANICAL
Mass: 130g typ.
Case Material Data: ABS (PolyLac PA-765A) (UL94V rated)
Size (typical in mm): 140mm x 85mm x 27mm
4.3 ENVIRONMENTAL
Humidity: <80% non condensing
General Operating Temperature: -10°C to +45°C Ambient
Storage Temperature: -40°C to +80°C Ambient
Operating Location: Indoor or under-cover use only
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4.4 SAFETY DATA
Important Safety Precautions
Always observe these when using the USB PC CARD Reader
The USB Cardbus Card Adapter contains no user serviceable
parts inside. Do not open the plastic housing.
Do not use the equipment if the housing is damaged or is
poorly fitting. In such a case do not connect anything to the
USB Adapter to avoid a hazard. The USB Cardbus Card
Adapter will have to be repaired or replaced in such a
situation.
Do not exceed the maximum ratings listed in the
specification.
Never use the equipment if it becomes damp for any reason.
This includes situations were condensation has formed on
the unit due to sudden temperature or humidity changes.
Never use a USB cable that is damaged or has insufficient or
incomplete insulation. Only use USB 2.0 cables.
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