SeaLevel HUB4PH User manual

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4-Port USB 2.0 Hub
User Manual | HUB4PH

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Contents
CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 3
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................................. 4
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED.......................................................................................................................................... 6
INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................................................. 14
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................................................... 15
SEALATCH® USB ......................................................................................................................................................... 19
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................... 21
APPENDIX A –TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................................... 23
APPENDIX B –HOW TO GET ASSISTANCE ............................................................................................................... 24
APPENDIX C –SILK SCREEN –HUB4PH PCB ........................................................................................................... 25
APPENDIX D–COMPLIANCE NOTICES...................................................................................................................... 26
WARRANTY................................................................................................................................................................... 27

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Safety Instructions
Electrostatic Discharges (ESD)
A sudden electrostatic discharge can destroy sensitive components. Proper packaging and earthing rules must
therefore be observed. Always take the following precautions.
•Transport boards and cards in electrostatically secure containers or bags.
•Keep electrostatically sensitive components in their containers, until they arrive at an
electrostatically protected workplace.
•Only touch electrostatically sensitive components when you are properly earthed.
•Store electrostatically sensitive components in protective packaging or on anti-static mats.
Grounding Methods
The following measures help to avoid electrostatic damages to the device:
•Cover workstations with approved antistatic material. Always wear a wrist strap connected to
workplace as well as properly grounded tools and equipment.
•Use antistatic mats, heel straps, or air ionizers for more protection.
•Always handle electrostatically sensitive components by their edge or by their casing.
•Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.
•Turn off power and input signals before inserting and removing connectors or connecting test
equipment.
•Keep work area free of non-conductive materials such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and
Styrofoam.
•Use field service tools such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuum cleaners which are conductive.
•Always place drives and boards PCB-assembly-side down on the foam.

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Introduction
With industrial and OEM applications increasingly adding USB devices, the need for more USB ports becomes a
necessity. The HUB4PH is a powered USB 2.0 4-port hub that is perfect for adding high-speed USB ports to
industrial computing platforms.
The HUB4PH adds support for the USB 2.0 Battery Charging Specification version BC1.2 by the addition of a single
Charging Downstream Port (CDP). The remaining three ports are Standard Downstream Ports (SDP).
USB 2.0 Standard Downstream Port (SDP)
An SDP is a traditional USB 2.0 port that provides for data communications as well as a minimum of 500mA of
power. The host controller must be active to allow charging and the attached device will charge at a slower rate
due to the limited power available.
USB 2.0 Charging Downstream Port (CDP)
A CDP is a USB 2.0 port that provides for data communications and has the enhanced capability to provide up to
1.5A to the attached downstream device. For devices compatible with the USB Battery Charging BC1.2
specification a handshaking process occurs during attachment that allows the device to determine the amount
of power available. Once a CDP port is detected the device is then aware that extra power is available and can be
used to charge the device faster and at a higher rate.
The HUB4PH is USB 2.0 compliant, providing a full 480M bps data rate to the host, and is backwards compatible
with USB 1.1 and 1.0 devices. Additionally, port one is configured as a USB Battery Charging Specification BC1.2
Compliant Charging Downstream Port (CDP) supplying up to 1.5A of current. The powered hub includes a wall-
mount AC adapter that supplies 1.5A to port 1 and a full 500mA to ports 2 through 4. The hub is housed in a
rugged plastic enclosure and a status LED indicates proper connection to the host.
Additionally, the HUB4PH-KT and HUB4PH-OEM versions both include a power cable that sources +5VDC power
from a standard hard drive connector. For the –KT and –OEM versions all four ports are configured as USB Battery
Charging Specification BC1.2 Compliant Charging Downstream Ports (CDP) and supplies a full 1.5A to each
attached USB peripheral. The standard operating temperature range is 0°C to 70°C and extended temperature
range (-40°C to +85°C) is optional.

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Features
•Includes four powered downstream USB ports
•HUB4PH includes one CDP and three SDP
•–KT and –OEM versions include four CDP’s
•Status LED indicates connection to host
•USB 2.0 compliant and backwards compatible with USB
1.1 and 1.0 devices
•Native support in USB aware operating systems including Windows and Linux
•Available in extended temperature versions

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Before You Get Started
What’s Included –HUB4PH
The HUB4PH is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged, please contact
Sealevel for replacement.
•HUB4PH –Sealevel High Speed 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub
•CA356 –USB Type ‘A’ to SeaLATCH Type ‘B’ Device Cable, 72” length
•TR124 –Wall-mount AC power supply (5VDC @ 4A), locking DC connector
Advisory Conventions
Warning
The highest level of importance used to stress a condition where damage could result to the product, or
the user could suffer serious injury.
Important
The middle level of importance used to highlight information that might not seem obvious or a situation
that could cause the product to fail.
Note
The lowest level of importance used to provide background information, additional tips, or other non-
critical facts that will not affect the use of the product.

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Optional Items –HUB4PH
Depending upon your application, you are likely to find one or more of the following items useful with the
HUB4PH. All items can be purchased from our website (http://www.sealevel.com) or by calling +1 864-843-
4343.
SeaLATCH USB Type A and Type B Device Cable, 72” (Item# CA332)
The CA332 is a USB device cable with SeaLATCH USB type
A and type B connectors. The metal thumbscrew on each
connector provides a secure metal-to-metal connection to
devices with SeaLATCH USB ports.
SeaLATCH USB Type A to USB Type B Device Cable, 72” (Item# CA355)
The CA355 is a USB device cable with a SeaLATCH USB
type A connector and standard type B connector. This
cable secures the hub to legacy USB peripheral devices.
USB Type A to SeaLATCH USB Type B Device Cable, 72” (Item# CA356)
The CA356 is a USB device cable with a SeaLATCH USB
type B connector and standard USB Type A connector.
This 72" cable is included with all Sealevel USB products
with an integrated SeaLATCH USB Type B port.
USB Type A to USB Type B, 72” Device Cable (Item# CA179)
The CA179 is a 72" USB device cable that connects USB
peripherals with a Type B connector to the Type A
connector on a host computer. The CA179 is USB 2.0
compliant and is compatible with USB 1.1 and 1.0 devices.

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USB Type A to USB Type A, 3 meters Extension Cable (Item# CA214)
The CA214 is a fully rated USB extension cable that allows
adding 3 meters (maximum 5 meters) to any existing USB
cable. The cable has a Type A male connector on one end
and a Type A female connector on the other end.
USB Type A to USB Type B, 5 meters Device Cable (Item# CA215)
The CA215 is a fully rated 5-meter device cable that
connects USB peripherals with a Type B connector to the
Type A connector on a host PC. This cable provides the
maximum 5 meters (16 feet) for a USB connection.
DIN Rail Mounting Clips (Item# DR105)
The DR105 DIN rail clips mount to the flanges with
included pan head screws. The rugged plastic clips
securely mount to all common profiles of 35mm DIN rail
(i.e., "Top Hat" rail) and are compatible with A-series
mounting rails.

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What’s Included – HUB4PH-KT
The HUB4PH-KT is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged, please
contact Sealevel for replacement.
•HUB4P-KT –Sealevel iPortholes™High Speed 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub
•CA393 –+5V Internal Power Cable
OEM models of the HUB4P does not ship with a USB cable. See the available selection of USB cable
options below.
Optional Items –HUB4PH-KT
Depending upon your application, you are likely to find one or more of the following items useful with the
HUB4PH-KT. All items can be purchased from our website (http://www.sealevel.com) or by calling +1 864-843-
4343.
Internal USB Cable for Box Header Connectors, 14” (Item# CA469)
The CA469 is an embedded USB cable that has a 1x5
2mm Molex connector for connecting to Sealevel
embedded USB products. The other end of the cable has a
1x5 0.1" (2.54mm) box header connector found on
medium to large sized motherboards, including ATX,
Micro ATX, Mini ATX, ITX, Mini ITX and EBX form factors.
The CA469 is 14" in length and uses one USB port
connection on the computer motherboard.
Internal USB Cable for 1x5 2mm Box Headers, 14” (Item# CA472)
This cable is perfect for adding Sealevel I/O modules to
small embedded systems. One end of the cable has a 1x5
2mm Molex connector for internal connections to Sealevel
embedded USB products. The other end of the cable has a
1x5 2mm box header connector found on very small
motherboards, including EPIC, 3.5" Biscuit, ETX, Nano ITX,
Pico ITX and PC/104 Small Board Computers. The CA472
is 14" in length and uses one USB port connection on the
computer motherboard.

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SeaLATCH USB Type A and Type B Device Cable, 72” (Item# CA332)
The CA332 is a USB device cable with SeaLATCH USB Type A
and Type B connectors. The metal thumbscrew on each
connector provides a secure metal-to-metal connection to
devices with SeaLATCH USB ports.
SeaLATCH USB Type A to USB Type B Device Cable, 72” (Item# CA355)
The CA355 is a USB device cable with a SeaLATCH USB Type A
connector and standard Type B connector. This cable secures
the hub to legacy USB peripheral devices.
USB Type A to USB Type B, 72” Device Cable (Item# CA179)
The CA179 is a 72" USB device cable that connects USB
peripherals with a Type B connector to the Type A connector on
a host computer. The CA179 is USB 2.0 compliant and is
compatible with USB 1.1 and 1.0 devices.

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What’s Included – HUB4PH-OEM
The HUB4PH-OEM is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged, please
contact Sealevel for replacement.
•HUB4PH-OEM –Sealevel Embedded High Speed 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub
•CA393 –+5V Internal Power Cable
OEM models of the HUB4P do not ship with a USB cable. See the available selection of USB cable options
below.
Optional Items –HUB4PH-OEM
Depending upon your application, you are likely to find one or more of the following items useful with the
HUB4PH-OEM. All items can be purchased from our website (http://www.sealevel.com) or by calling +1
864-843-4343.
Internal USB Cable for Box Header Connectors, 14” (Item# CA469)
The CA469 is an embedded USB cable that has a 1x5 2mm
Molex connector for connecting to Sealevel embedded USB
products. The other end of the cable has a 1x5 0.1" (2.54mm)
box header connector found on medium to large sized
motherboards, including ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ATX, ITX, Mini
ITX and EBX form factors. The CA469 is 14" in length and uses
one USB port connection on the computer motherboard.
Internal USB Cable for 1x4 2mm Box Headers, 14” (Item# CA472)
This cable is perfect for adding Sealevel I/O modules to small
embedded systems. One end of the cable has a 1x5 2mm
Molex connector for internal connections to Sealevel embedded
USB products. The other end of the cable has a 1x5 2mm box
header connector found on very small motherboards, including
EPIC, 3.5" Biscuit, ETX, Nano ITX, Pico ITX and PC/104 Small
Board Computers. The CA472 is 14" in length and uses one USB
port connection on the computer motherboard.
One of the above two cables, while not included with the
product, may save time during installation in making the
Upstream USB connection to the customer supplied
motherboard should the customer not desire to make his
own cable.

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Internal USB Cable for 2mm Molex Connectors, 14” (Item# CA471)
The CA471 is an embedded USB cable that has a 1x5 2mm
Molex connector on one end for connecting to the HUB4PH and
a 1x4 2mm Molex connector on the other end for internal
connections to Sealevel embedded USB products. The CA471 is
14" in length.
While not included with the product, the above cable may
save time during installation if the HUB4PH is being used
along with other Sealevel USB OEM products in the
customer specific application.
Low Profile PCI Bracket with Locking USB Port (Item# SL-LPCI)
The SL-LPCI easily adds a SeaLATCH locking USB port to any
computer with an available low profile PCI location and
provides a clean, professional installation.
PCI Bracket with Locking USB Port (Item# SL-PCI)
The SL-PCI easily adds a SeaLATCH locking USB port to any
computer with an available PCI location and provides a clean,
professional installation.
PCI Bracket with Dual Locking USB Ports (Item# SL-PCI2)
The SL-PCI2 easily adds two SeaLATCH locking USB ports to
any computer with an available PCI location and provides a
clean, professional installation.

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Panel Mounted Adapter with Locking USB Port (Item# SL-PM)
The SL-PM easily adds a SeaLATCH locking USB port to your
enclosure, faceplate, or bulkhead. This gives you the freedom to
add a locking USB port wherever it is needed.

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Installation
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista™Operating Systems
1. The HUB4PH is fully supported as a generic USB hub device in Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7™
operating systems and requires no separate driver.
2. Connect the hub to power via the included wall-mount power supply (HUB4PH) or through the
internal power header (HUB4PH-KT and HUB4PH-OEM)
3. Using the included USB device cable, plug the HUB4PH into an available USB port on your host
system.
4. The ‘Found New Hardware’ screen will appear, and the hub will be automatically recognized as a
generic USB hub device.
5. The hub is ready to use when you see the screen ‘Your USB hub is installed and ready to use.’
Windows NT is not USB aware and thus cannot support this device.
LINUX SUPPORT
USB devices are supported in Linux kernel v2.4 or better. Refer to the help files included with your Linux
distribution for specific instructions on adding generic USB hub devices.
For additional support, please call Sealevel Systems’ Technical Support, [phone]. Our technical support
is free and available from 8:00AM-5PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. For email support contact:
[email protected].

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Hardware Description
Sealevel High Speed 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub
The HUB4PH is a powered USB 2.0 4-port hub that is perfect for adding high-speed USB ports to industrial
computing platforms. It is USB 2.0 compliant, providing a full 480M bps data rate to the host, and is backwards
compatible with USB 1.1 and 1.0 devices. The hub is configured with port 1 as a USB Battery Charging
Specification BC1.2 Compliant Charging Downstream Port (CDP) capable of supplying up to 1.5A of current to the
downstream device. The remaining 3 ports are configured as Standard Downstream Ports (SDP) capable of
supplying up to 500mA of current to the downstream device.
The HUB4PH-KT features the iPorthole™design that is perfect for expanding industrial computing platforms using
only an internal USB connection. iPorthole modules include an intelligent USB I/O board with Sealevel’s innovative
Porthole mounting plate for installation in a Relio or custom enclosure.
The HUB4PH-OEM is ideal for industrial computing applications that require embedded USB ports. The hub is USB
2.0 compliant and is perfect for adding up to four USB ports to your embedded application. Several cables are
available that connect the OEM hub to your system board and peripheral USB devices. The HUB4PH-OEM includes
a +5V power cable that sources power from a standard hard drive connector. Included also are 0.75” high hex
standoffs for mounting of the assembly.
Both the HUB$PH–KT and HUB4PH–OEM versions are configured with all four ports setup as USB
Battery Charging Specification BC1.2 Compliant Charging Downstream Ports (CDP) and are capable of
supplying up to 1.5A of current to the downstream device.

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Number of Ports
4
Communications Chip
USB Hub
USB Specification
2.0 Compliant; 1.0 and 1.1 Compatible
Maximum Data Rate
480M bps
Maximum Data Distance
5 meters
Storage Temperature
-50° - +105°C
Operating Temperature
0 - +70°C
Humidity Range
10 - 90% R.H.
Power Requirement
5VDC @ 4A (HUB4PH)
5VDC @ 6.5A (HUB4PH–KT, –OEM)
HUB4PH-KT iPorthole™
HUB4PH-OEM

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HUB4PH
HUB4PH-KT

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HUB4PH-OEM

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SeaLATCH® USB
The HUB4PH and HUB4PH-KT integrate Sealevel’s SeaLATCH locking USB ports, which are fully compatible with
standard USB cables. When used with SeaLATCH locking USB cables, the metal thumbscrew provides a secure
metal-to-metal connection to the hub and prevents accidental cable disconnection.
Sealevel incorporates SeaLATCH locking USB ports on many USB I/O devices. Accidental cable disconnection is
the most common point of failure with USB industrial I/O devices and SeaLATCH cables and connectors prevents
that while being fully compatible with standard USB cables.
Examples of the HUB4PH with SeaLATCH equipped Sealevel I/O devices are shown below.

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SeaLATCH Locking USB Cables
SeaLATCH USB Connectors
SeaLATCH locking USB cables integrate a
small thumbscrew into each USB connector.
SeaLATCH USB cables are fully
interchangeable with standard USB cables.
The thumbscrew provides a secure
metal-to-metal connection preventing
accidental disconnection. SeaLATCH USB
cables are available in three configurations.
Item# CA356
The CA356 is a 72” USB cable with a
SeaLATCH type B connector and a standard
USB type A connector. This cable provides a
secure connection between Sealevel products
with a SeaLATCH type B port and legacy USB
type A ports. The CA356 is included with
Sealevel devices with a SeaLATCH type B
port.
Item# CA332
The CA332 is a 72” cable with both
SeaLATCH type A and B connectors. This
cable secures both ends of the cable to
devices with SeaLATCH USB ports and offers
complete protection against accidental cable
disconnection.
Item# CA355
The CA355 is a 72” cable with a standard USB
type B and a SeaLATCH type A connector.
This cable provides a secure connection
between legacy USB devices and Sealevel
products with a SeaLATCH type A port.