Lava nSTS User manual

Rev. A04
LAVA STSn
Quick Installation
Guide
Rev. A05
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LAVA Computer MFG Inc. LAVA nSTS Family Quick Start Guide - Rev A05
2 Vulcan St. Toronto, ON Tel: [phone] www.lavasimulcharge.com
Canada, M9W 1L2 Toll Free (US & Canada): 800 241-5282 Page 2
Getting Started
Congratulations on the purchase of a LAVA nSTS product! LAVA’s nSTS product family makes
it possible to simultaneously charge select Micro USB Samsung mobile devices while working
with various USB peripherals such as printers, mice, keyboards, and even external hard drives.
This mode of operation is called SimulCharge.
The SimulCharge mode of operation charges your mobile device battery to 100% as long as
external power is attached. It also supports Docking Detect, which ensures the mobile device
enters the correct state during a “hot connect” to the LAVA product.
The LAVA nSTS product line provides the following features:
 Access USB peripherals while simultaneously charging a mobile device
 Keep a mobile device connected to power 24/7
 Attach USB Peripherals at any time
 Connect and access multiple USB Peripherals (product specific)
 Provide a wired Ethernet connection to a mobile device (product specific)
 Power mobile device via PoE (product specific)
 Power via an unregulated DC power supply (product specific)
Your hardware purchase will include:
 LAVA nSTS product
 Micro-USB to Micro-USB cable

LAVA Computer MFG Inc.
2 Vulcan St. Toronto, ON
Canada, M9W 1L2
Hardware Setup
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 Samsung USB Charger
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LAVA Computer MFG Inc. LAVA nSTS Family Quick Start Guide - Rev A05
2 Vulcan St. Toronto, ON Tel: [phone] www.lavasimulcharge.com
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Setup Procedure:
1. Plug the Samsung USB Charger into an AC power source and connect the Micro-USB
connector into the nSTS port marked “Micro-B USB 5V Power Input”.
 For PoE units: Select nSTS products can be powered using a PoE Switch/Injector,
connected to the Ethernet Port.
 For VC units: Select nSTS products can be powered using a 9-36V (12W or better)
power supply with a 2 mm center positive barrel jack connector, connected to the port
marked “9-36 VDC In”. The attached power supply and wiring are responsible for
providing short circuit protection.
Note: If using either PoE or the VC power input, do not plug a power supply into the port marked
“Micro-B USB Aux 5V”.
Note: For VC units, when connecting the LAVA product to the supply, ensure the wiring is such that
the center pin is positive. If the polarity is reversed, the damage to the LAVA product is immediate.
Application of the wrong input voltage violates LAVA’s Manufacturer Warranty.
2. Once the product is powered, the Green nSTS status LED light will start blinking,
indicating that the unit is receiving power.
3. Plug one end of the Micro-USB cable that is supplied by LAVA into the mobile device’s
Micro-USB port. Plug the other end into the nSTS port marked “To Tablet”. Ensure that the
cable is oriented correctly as you’re plugging it in. Orienting it incorrectly can damage
both the cable and the LAVA product’s Micro-USB port.
4. Once connected, the green status LED will start blinking rapidly to indicate that a mobile
device has been detected. Once the green status LED is solid, a connection has been
established with the mobile device.
5. Plug your peripherals and/or Ethernet cable into the nSTS product (if applicable).

LAVA Computer MFG Inc. LAVA nSTS Family Quick Start Guide - Rev A05
2 Vulcan St. Toronto, ON Tel: [phone] www.lavasimulcharge.com
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Wired Ethernet Configuration (for Ethernet capable products)
Depending on your mobile device and network configuration, you may need to enable or
reconfigure the wired connection settings on your mobile device.
After establishing a connection with the nSTS product, the Ethernet configuration option
should be available in the Settings menu of your mobile device (i.e. Settings > Connections >
More connection settings > Ethernet).
Figure 2: More connection settings on mobile device
If, after establishing a connection with the nSTS, the Ethernet option is greyed out or
unavailable, the mobile device likely does not support a wired connection. If this is the case,
there is likely nothing that can be done to enable this feature on your mobile device.

LAVA Computer MFG Inc. LAVA nSTS Family Quick Start Guide - Rev A05
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Assuming that the Ethernet option is available, it may be necessary to enable or disable the
wired connection on your mobile device. This can be done by ensuring the Ethernet option is
selected (i.e. enabling the connection) or deselected (i.e. disabling the connection) on the
Ethernet page.
Figure 3: Ethernet enabled on mobile device
Figure 4: Ethernet disabled on mobile device

LAVA Computer MFG Inc. LAVA nSTS Family Quick Start Guide - Rev A05
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Most mobile devices will have DHCP enabled by default. If your network does not have a valid
DHCP server, you will need to manually configure an IP Address for the device.
To manually configure an IP Address you will need to disable the Ethernet connection on the
Ethernet page before selecting “Configure Ethernet Device”. From here you can select “Static
IP” and specify the IP Address settings to be used by the mobile device.
Figure 5: Example of Static IP configuration on a mobile device
Once the IP Address has been configured, you will need to re-enable the connection on the
Ethernet page in order to use the wired connection.

LAVA Computer MFG Inc.
2 Vulcan St. Toronto, ON
Canada, M9W 1L2
Technical Support
9:00 am to 5:0
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Tel: +416 674
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mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.lava
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
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Technical Support
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Tel: +416 674
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mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.lava
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following 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.
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