Humandata USB-205 User manual

HuMANDATA LTD.
USB 3.0 Multiplexer 4:1
USB-205
User’s Manual
Ver. 1.0

Table of Contents
Revision History.....................................................................................................1
Introduction ...........................................................................................................1
1. Overview...................................................................................................................2
1.1. Setting Switch .............................................................................................................2
1.2. Power Supply...............................................................................................................2
2. Specifications ............................................................................................................3
2.1. Optional Accessories ...................................................................................................4
3. Controller Command................................................................................................. 5
4. Additional Documentation and User Support............................................................6
5. Warranty and Compensation.....................................................................................6

Precautions
1
This product uses ordinary off-the-shelf electronic components, and
is therefore inappropriate for use in applications that require special
quality or reliability and are expected to protect human lives or
prevent accidents, such as safety mechanisms in fields including
space, aeronautics, medicine, and nuclear power.
2
Do not be used underwater or in high-humidity environments.
3
Do not be used in the presence of corrosive gases, combustible gases,
or other flammable gases.
4
Do not turn on power when circuit board surface is in contact with
other metal.
5
Do not apply voltage higher than rated voltage.
6
This manual may be revised in the future without notice owing to
improvements.
7
All efforts have been made to produce the best manual possible, but
if users notice an error or other problem, we ask that they notify us.
8
Item 7 notwithstanding, HuMANDATA cannot be held liable for the
consequences arising from use of this product.
9
HuMANDATA cannot be held liable for consequences arising from
using this product in a way different from the uses described herein,
or from uses not shown herein.
10
This manual, circuit diagrams, sample circuits, and other content
may not be copied, reproduced, or distributed without permission.
11
If the product emits smoke, catches fire, or becomes unusually hot,
cut the power immediately.
12
Do not install the control cables or communication cables together
with the main circuit lines or power cables. In such an environment,
it may result in malfunction due to noise.
13
Be careful of static electricity.
Do Not
Attention

USB-205 v1.0 1
Revision History
Date
Revision
Description
Sep. 13, 2016 v1.0 Initial release
Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing our product.
USB-205 is a USB 3.0 SuperSpeed (5Gbps) compliant 4 port USB multiplexer.
Connect USB-205 with USB port for control, and transmit a simple command from
your PC, then you can switch 4 USB ports arbitrarily. This can promote
labor-saving for testing process and auto-testing system of USB devices.
A current sensor circuit is built in each USB port, so you can monitor current
consumption of active port.
* Switching USB 3.0 port is the same as removing and re-mounting USB device.
When you switch USB 3.0 port, it is necessary to confirm removing and recognizing
the device by your application.
* Please use the attached USB cable when you connect USB-205 to your PC.

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1. Overview
Front Side (USB)
Rear Side (RS-485/422)
1.1. Setting Switch
Function of the setting switch is closed. When you use USB-205,
please set all of them to be OFF position.
1.2. Power Supply
USB-205 is self powered and cannot be operated by bus-power. Please input power
by attached AC adapter.
Power Switch
Setting Switch
Controller Port
Common Port
Power/Status
LED
Power Input
Device Port x 4
Port Status x 4

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2. Specifications
Item
Description
Remarks
Model
USB-205
Power
5VDC (Self Power) Supplied by AC adapter
Current Consumption
Less than 300 mA
when no port is selected
Number of Channels
4 ch
Support OS for device side
not limited
Support OS for controller
side
Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP
Controller Port
USB 2.0 mini-B Connector
USB 2.0 Full Speed ESD protection
Common Port
USB 3.0 B Connector
USB 3.0 Super/Hi/Full/Low Speed ESD protection
Device Port
USB 3.0 A Connector x 4 ch
USB 3.0 Super/Hi/Full/Low Speed ESD protection
Current Sensor Circuit
Simple Current Monitor
Control Method
Virtual COM port
Setting baud rate and other
conditions is not necessary.
Status LED
Power / Status LED x 1
Port Status LED x 4 Bi-color LED
Operating Ambient Temp.
-10 to 60
℃
No condensation permitted
(excludes AC adapter)
Operating Ambient Humi.
30 to 85%RH
Storage Ambient Temp.
-10 to 60 °C
Storage Ambient Humi.
30 to 85%RH
Weight
Approx. 250 [g]
Only main body
Dimensions
165 x 80.5 x 39 [mm]
(6.496" x 3.169" x 1.535") Without projections
* There is a case that these parts to be changed to the parts of the compatibility.
* Power saving function (suspend, standby, sleep and others) is not supported.

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2.1. Optional Accessories
Model Name
Image
Description
ACC-027
Metal bracket type A
for vertical mounting USB series
JAN : 4937920801096
ACC-028
Metal bracket type A
for horizontal mounting USB series
JAN : 4937920801102
ACC-031
Din rail attachment type B for USB series
JAN : 4937920801256

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3. Control Commands
You can control with simple single character command shown in the following
table by using terminal software and keyboard. Each controller command is an
ASCII text. The command is case sensitive.
Send Command Function Response
‘1’
～
‘4’
Select USB port from 1 to 4
<CMD>,[active channel]<CR>
‘5’～‘8’ Select USB port from 1 to 4
Only USB3.0 mode <CMD>,[active channel]<CR>
‘0’
Select no USB port
<CMD>,0<CR>
‘C’ Get active USB port <CMD>,[active channel]<CR>
‘I’
Get electric current value
<CMD>,[current value]<CR>
‘Z’
Set offset current value
(set the current sensor value
as base value)
<CMD>,[offset value]<CR>
‘X’
Clear current offset value
<CMD>,[offset value(=0)]<CR>
‘V’ Get product version “USB-205 Ver.***”<CR>
other
-
“Undefined command”<CR>
<CMD> : response sending command
<CR> : Carriage Return (0x0D)
Current value is monitored by mounted current sensor circuits. It is not calibrated.
Please think the value is just for reference.
Communication example
First clear all USB connections, then set current
offset value, and set USB port ch.1 active and get
the value 50 as current value.

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4. Additional Documentation and User Support
The following documents and other supports are available at
http://www.hdl.co.jp/en/faspc/USB/usb-205
Device Driver
Outline Drawing
… and more.
5. Warranty and Compensation
Please refer to the following URL for the warranty.
http://www.fa.hdl.co.jp/en/fa-warranty.html

USB 3.0 Multiplexer 4:1
USB-205
User’s Manual
Ver. 1.0 ............................................Sep. 13, 2016
HuMANDATA LTD.
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ZIP 567-0034
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