U-Reach Intelligent U3 User manual

Intelligent U3
USB 3.1 Duplicator & Tester
(USB/USB-HDD)
User Manual vA.03

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Index
Product Disclaimer.................................................................................................................... 2
Warranty................................................................................................................................... 3
Piracy Statement ...................................................................................................................... 3
Before You Start........................................................................................................................ 3
Product Introduction ................................................................................................................ 4
Notice Symbols ......................................................................................................................... 6
Function Table .......................................................................................................................... 7
Function Description...............................................................................................................11
1. Copy ....................................................................................................................................11
2. Compare ............................................................................................................................. 12
3. Copy+Compare ................................................................................................................... 12
4. Utilities................................................................................................................................ 12
5. Setup................................................................................................................................... 15
6. Log Manager.......................................................................................................................19
7. Write Protect ...................................................................................................................... 20
How to use PC-Monitoring ..................................................................................................... 22
Product Disclaimer
U-Reach is not accountable for any incidental or consequential damages, which includes,
but is not constrained to property harm, loss of time or data from use of a U-Reach product,
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or any other damages attributable to product malfunction or failure (including without
limitation, those attributable to: (1) reliance of the materials provided, (2) costs of product
replacement, (3) loss of use, data or profits, (4) delays or business interruptions, (5) and any
principle of legal responsibility, arising out of or in reference to the use or overall
performance or from delays in servicing or lack of ability to render service) of any U-Reach
product. U-Reach makes every effort to ensure proper operation of all products. However,
the customer is responsible to affirm that out of the U-Reach product meets the customer’s
quality requirement. The customer further acknowledges that fallacious operation of U-
Reach product and/or software program, or hardware issues, can cause loss of data,
defective formatting, or data loading. U-Reach will make efforts to resolve or repair any
issues recognized by customer either within the warranty period or on a time and materials
basis.
Specifications and features subject to change without notice or obligation.
Warranty
U-Reach provides a basic one-year parts and labor warranty for all its products (excluding
cables, adapters, and other consumable items). An optional extended warranty is also
available for an added cost. Telephone and email support is available for the life of the
product as defined by U-Reach.
All warranties will be restricted and defined by the market region from which customers
purchased.
Piracy Statement
U-Reach accepts no responsibility for copyright infringement or misuse of any U-Reach
equipment. Copying all forms of data: audio, video, or software without the permission of
the copyright holder is illegal. It is the sole responsibility of the user to ensure that the legal
copyrights of the copyright owners are respected.
Before You Start
Important Notice

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⚫Carefully read the entire manual before operating.
⚫Never turn off the power while the firmware is updating.
⚫Devices will operate at high temperature during high-speed tasks. Please wear
protective gloves to prevent burns when handling devices.
⚫Devices working in high temperature may cause it to slow down or even shut down.
Please make sure the devices are not overheated.
⚫Ensure machine and operator are properly grounded to prevent ESD.
⚫Make sure the source device is correct and functioning.
⚫Equal capacity of source and target is recommended for guaranteed data consistency.
⚫Using the Copy+Compare function provides the most flawless duplication.
⚫Damage incurred due to noncompliance with U-Reach operating instructions will void
the warranty.
⚫Store the equipment safely when not in use and keep out of the reach of children.
⚫Use only approved, stable power sources.
⚫Use product only in a clean, dry, dust free, and ventilated area. Liquids or foreign debris
can severely damage your duplicator.
⚫It is typical for the machine to heat up during operation.
⚫While in use, do not move the duplicator or remove devices.
⚫Static electricity may cause duplication error. Please pay attention to the duplicator’s
environment and operator’s equipment. Purchasing static electricity elimination
equipment to avoid static electricity shock while in high static electricity areas.
⚫If you want to change your Log password, please keep your password in a safe place in
case you lose it. Please understand that the manufacturer does not provide password
reset service due to the consideration of personal privacy.
Product Introduction
1. Hardware Overview
Front View
LCD Display

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Back View
2. Package
Source Port
LED Indicator
Green: Pass/Working
Red: Fail
Control Buttons
▲:Forward
▼: Backward
OK: Confirm
ESC: Escape
Power Switch
Power Supply
USB Port for PC-Monitoring
*12V 9A for 8 Ports
Duplicator x1
Power Cord x 1
12V 12.5A DC Adapter x 1

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*Wear protective gloves to prevent burns when handling devices.
3. Power Adapter
Standard contents that include power adapter(s) are sufficient for USB devices. Optional
power adapter(s) are required when cloning/erasing USB-HDD. Each model may require a
different power adapter per its need. The following reference tables illustrate adapter
requirements for each machine.
USB reference table (USB/USB-HDD)
Ports
Adapter
Adapter volume needed
when copying USB
Adapter volume needed
when copying USB HDD
8
12V 9A
1
1
16
12V 12.5A
1
1
24 & 32
12V 12.5A
1
2
40 & 48
12V 12.5A
1
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Notice Symbols
Special items, procedures, or notes to be observed prior to use.
Note
Refers to related duplicator operations, special details, tips, or
suggestions for operational effectiveness.
Caution
Refers to procedures that need to be adhered to or precautions.
User Manual x 1
1 pair of Gloves*
PC-LINK Cable x 1

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Function Table
*Below functions and features subject to change without notice.
Function
Description
1. Copy
Data or whole media duplication only.
2. Compare
Bit-for-bit comparison between the source and target flash
medias.
3. Copy&Compare
First copies, then compares the target to the source once
duplication is completed.
4.1 Information
4.1.1 USB Info.

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4. Utilities
This feature will show flash’s data
information, file format, content size, and
capacity.
4.1.2 System Info.
This feature will show system information,
such as, model number and software version.
4.2 Erase
4.2.1 Quick Erase
Erases flash media content. It will keep the
FAT format.
4.2.2 Full Erase
Fully erases, bit for bit, data on flash,
including format and content.
4.2.3 DoD Erase
Erases flash three times complying with USA
Department of Defense (DoD) standards.
4.3 Do Format
4.3.1 Auto Format
Auto formats media to FAT16 or 32.
4.3.2 FAT16 Format
Formats media to FAT16.
4.3.3 FAT32 Format
Formats media to FAT32.
4.4 Calc. CRC64
Calculates the CRC64 value of the source port’s flash media.
4.5 System Update
System firmware update via the flash media.
5. Setup
5.1 Copy Area
5.1.1 System and Files
The system automatically analyzes the source
data’s format and copies only the data area.
(Available for FAT16/32, NTFS, Linux -
ext2/ext3/ext4/LVM)
5.1.2 Whole Media
Copies the flash’s entire content, including
the empty space.
5.2 Copy GPT Backup Area
Enable this function to copy the GPT backup area.
5.3 Button Sound
Enables or disables the audible beep when a button is pressed.
5.4 Active USB Revision
Select the USB protocol to active.
Both USB 2.0/3.0
Only USB 2.0

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Only USB 3.0
5.5 Target Tolerance
Sets the capacity tolerance range
between the source and target. The
default setting is “No limit”.
No Limit
100% Same
Allow Tolerance
5.6 Asynchronous
Enable opens Asynchronous function.
Disable closes this function.
Enable
Disable
5.7 Power off Time Between Copy&Compare
Sets the power-off time between Copy and Compare.
5.8 Skip Source Bad Sectors
Sets the allowable number of bad sectors of the source.
5.9 Delete Disk Signature After Copy
Allow user to delete Disk Signature After Copy or not.
5.10 Language
Sets system language.
5.11 Select Speed
Sets data transmission speed.
5.12 Active Hash
Select the Hash value to calculate and
display.
No Hash
Hash MD5
CRC64
5.13 Minimum Speed
Allows user to disable or set minimum threshold speed.
5.14 Check USB Signal Before Copy
Allow users to precheck the USB
signal, then do Copy.
Do NOT Check
Do Check
5.15 Set to Default
Reverts everything back to original manufacturer settings.
6. Log Manager
6.1 Out Today Report
Outputs today’s log records.
6.2 Out Recent Report
Outputs recent log records.
6.3 Out Period Date
Outputs log records for user defined time periods.
6.4 Advanced Function
Access to this function requires a password
6.4.1 Clear All Logs
6.4.2 Setup Password
6.4.3 Adjust Clock

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7. Write Protect
7.1 Copy+ Write Protect
Copies data from the source to targets, then sets targets with
write protection.
7.2 Copy+Comp+WriteP.
Copies data from the source to targets then compares and set
targets with write protection.
7.3 Set Write Protect
Sets targets with write protection.
7.4 Set Write Enable
Reverses the USB write protection.
7.5 Show USB WP Info
Displays basic information for W-Mode USB drives.

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Function Description
1. Copy
Step 1: Prepare source and target devices.
Step 2: Connect source and target devices.
Step 3: Proceed to copy.
Scroll to select "1. Copy", then press "OK" to start the duplication process.
The information below states what is displayed on the LCD during duplication.
Step 4: Copy Completed!
The quantity of passed or failed target device(s) and the copied duration will be displayed
on the LCD after duplication completes.
Note
Recommendation: Target device(s)’ capacity must be equal to or larger
than the source device capacity.
Note
The number of working/connected targets will be displayed on LCD. Press
"OK" to start.
Note
⚫Before duplication, select the data area at "5.1 Copy area"
⚫Press ▲▼ together for 5 seconds to stop operation on the slowest
device.
⚫Press “ESC” for 5 seconds to stop all the copy jobs.
Note
⚫If flash card is removed during copy process, the system will stop
immediately, and red light will illuminate to notify user the copy has
failed. Removing the flash card during copy is strongly discouraged as
it will damage the flash card.
⚫Backup the data on target flash cards before starting the copying
process as any pre-existing data will be lost once copy is complete.
Copy 7695M
3% 0:27 (3)270M
(3) indicates Port #3 is the slowest.

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2. Compare
The compare function checks the accuracy of copy result. Scroll to select "2. Compare",
then press "OK" to start the verification process.
3. Copy+Compare
Sequentially automates from Function 1, Copy to Function 2, then Compare.
Scroll to select "3. Copy+Compare", then press "OK" to start the automated duplication and
verification process.
4. Utilities
4.1 Information
➊USB Info.
This setting displays the flash media’s basic information such as file format, content size,
and total capacity.
Use the ▲▼buttons to view the information of each flash media, source included.
Note
Using this function will not delete the flash media content or format.
➋System Info.
This function displays system information such as model number and software version.
4.2 Erase
➊Quick Erase
[#01] 116G
FAT32
15M
Total Capacity of the Device
Data Size

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This function erases flash data while keeping the format if the original flash format is
FAT16/32. Use the ▲▼buttons to view status, progress, and information.
Note
Quick erase function will erase only FAT 16/32 formatted flashes.
➋Full Erase
Completely erases the entire flash media, including format and content. This task takes
longer. Pressing <ESC> during this process will abandon the task, but the original format
and content will no longer be readable.
➌DoD Erase
DoD Erase complies with the U.S.A. Department of Defense (DoD 5220) standards by
erasing the flash three times, which guarantees that data is completely scrubbed.
Note
Use the▲▼buttons to view the status of each port during erase.
4.3 Do Format
➊Auto Format
This function formats flash into FAT. Plug in the flash media and press "OK". The system will
automatically detect its capacity, then format the media per its capacity.
⚫If the flash media format is already FAT16 or FAT32, the format function won’t alter its
original format.
⚫If the original flash media is not FAT format, i.e., NTFS, Linux, or FAT multi-partition.

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The system will format per flash’s capacity. If capacity is above 2GB, the system will
format the flash to FAT32 and below 2GB, the system will format the flash to FAT16.
Capacity <2GB
Format FAT16
Capacity >2GB
Format FAT32
➋FAT16 Format
Sets the FAT16 format.
➌FAT32 Format
Sets the FAT32 format.
4.4 Calc. CRC64
This function will count the CRC64 value for the source port. The CRC64 value is an easy
way to double check the source data is correct.
4.5 System Update
Step 1: Prepare a USB drive for update.
Connect a USB drive to PC. Download the latest firmware, unzip the BIOS firmware, then
save it to the root directory in the USB drive.
Step 2: Proceed to update firmware.
Connect USB drive. Scroll to select "6.3 System Update”, then press "OK" to start the
firmware update process.
Caution
The firmware update process may take longer than 5 minutes. Please do
not disrupt power or process during BIOS update. If interrupted, the
system will become useless. U-Reach will not be held responsible for any
damages.
Note
The USB’s format must be: FAT16 or FAT32.
Please place the unzipped file”.bin” into the USB for update.

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5. Setup
5.1 Copy Area
➊System and Files
Also known as "Quick Copy”. The source’s format is automatically analyzed and if it’s
recognizable, such as, FAT 16/32/64, NTFS, or Linux ext. 2/3/4, the system will copy the
data only, rather than the entire flash.
Note
If the file format is not recognized, the whole flash card, including empty
space, will be copied even if you specify copy area in “System and Files”.
➋Whole Media
The system will copy the whole flash card, including empty space and format. This function
is useful when users want to copy the whole flash or have a flash source with an unknown
format. "Whole media" copies take a bit longer to complete.
5.2 Copy GPT Backup Area
Disabling this function makes the duplicator ignore the GPT backup area, and thus allows
the duplicator to copy from a big capacity device to a small capacity device(s).
Note
The partition size of the source HDD should be smaller than target
capacity. Otherwise, it is recommended to leave the GPT backup area
intact.
[Copy Area]
System and Files
Copies 2GB data only
[Copy Area]
Whole Media
Copy total 8GB

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Caution
GPT backup areas will be rebuilt automatically the next time Windows
reboots. For Linux, tools such as gdisk can rebuild these backups.
5.3 Button Sound
Controls whether to hear a sound when a button is pressed.
5.4 Active USB Revision
Sets the operating protocol for the duplicator.
Both USB 2.0/3.0:
The duplicator will detect USB3.1 first. If the device does not support USB3.1 protocol, the
machine will detect USB2.0 instead.
Only USB 2.0:
The duplicator will detect USB2.0 only.
Only USB 3.0:
The duplicator will detect USB3.1 only. If the device does not support USB3.1 protocol, it
will show “Fail.”
5.5 Target Tolerance
This function sets the capacities tolerance range between the source and target flash. If the
capacity is outside the tolerance range, the copy will fail.
100% Same
GPT Index
Partition
GPT Backup Area
Disabling function “ Copy GPT Backup Area” will
force the duplicator to ignore this area.

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No Limit
Allow Tolerance
Set UP Limit: The target capacity can be bigger than the source capacity.
Set UP Limit: The target capacity can be smaller than the source capacity.
5.6 Asynchronous
Users can activate Asynchronous copy by selecting “Enable” or deactivating it by selecting
“Disable” For Asynchronous copy to run, the source’s data must be smaller than the
system’s buffer memory and set to “Enable”. However, if set to “Disable”, regardless of
content size, synchronous copy will be performed.
The conditions of executing “Asynchronous Copy”
DISABLE Asynchronous Copy
ENABLE Asynchronous Copy
Data >Buffer
Data <Buffer
5.7 Power Off Time Between Copy+Compare
The use of this setting is highly advised as it prevents data loss due to unstable flash. Users
can set the time gap of power supply between copy and compare. The time gap can be set
from 0 to 15 seconds. The default is "3".
5.8 Skip Source Bad Sectors
Skips Source bad sectors during Copy/ Compare/ Erase.
Scroll to select "Skip Source Bad Sectors”, then press "OK" to scroll through the available
values for skipping source bad sectors. If the data of source is critical and needs to be a full
clone, it is recommended to set "0.”
Note
The buffer memory may vary depending on product model.
[Target Tolerance]
Allow Tolerance
[Set UP Limit]
2 %
[Set LOW Limit]
0 %

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5.9 Delete Disk Signature After Copy
Allow user to delete Disk Signature after copy or not.
5.10 Language
Sets the system’s language. (English, Japanese, Spanish)
5.11 Select Speed
There are 3 transmission speed options:
⚫Slower Mode
⚫Normal Mode (Default)
⚫Faster Mode
Use a good quality flash media that supports a faster mode. If unsure about the flash
quality or notice a high copy/compare failure rate, use a slower transmission speed. The
default setting is “Normal Mode”.
5.12 Active Hash
Select which Hash Value to calculate.
•No Hash
•Hash MD5
•CRC64
After the Copy/ Compare/ Copy&Compare is completed, the LCD will display the specified
Hash Value.
5.13 Minimum Speed
Allows user to disable or set minimum threshold speed during Copy and Compare. Users
can set the speed value amongst 0～60 MB/s. The system will fail if any device does not
achieve minimum speed.
5.14 Check USB Signal Before Copy
Allow user to precheck USB Signal before execute copy function. Only the USB that passes
the signal detection is allowed to execute Copy function. The default setting is Both
USB2.0/3.0.
Note
The Hash Value will also be recorded in the Log Report. (Available in G
Series)

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5.15 Set to Default
Restores all settings back to manufacturer defaults.
6. Log Manager
The log manager is an excellent management tool for operation control purposes. It can
record duplication operation, system, and targets information details.
6.1 Out Today Report
Insert flash media into Port 1.
Go to "Out Today Report” and press “OK” to output today’s log records.
Remove flash media and read the log report on PC.
6.2 Out Recent Report
Insert flash media into Port 1.
Go to "Out Recent Report" and press “OK” to output the log records from the last 28
days.
Remove flash media and read the log report on PC.
6.3 Out Period Date
Insert flash media into Port 1.
Go to "Out Period Date" and press “OK” to output the log records from a specific date.
6.4 Advanced Function
Enter protective password to access advanced functions. The default password is "123456".
Clear ALL Log
After entering the password, all the log records can be cleared from the duplicator.
Note
If you want to change the setting of USB Signal detection, you can go
through the function “Active USB Revision”. You can choose “Only
USB2.0” or “Only USB3.0”.

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Setup Password
Setting a password ensures the duplicator’s log records are protected.
7. Write Protect
A USB with write protection cannot be erased, formatted, or deleted.
Caution
Before using function “Clear ALL Log” during PC connection, please
observe the following steps:
1. Close the PC-Link software (LV07B) or 2. Disconnect the duplicator
from PC
*The PC-Link software (LV07B) is designed to continuously record log
reports. If user executes “clear log records” on the duplicator while LV07
is still running, the conflict between LV07 and duplicator might lead a
serious system error.
Note
⚫During your first linkage, please wait for a few minutes on PC to
complete create the log database from duplicator.
⚫The log manager can store up to 60,000 records. If the storage limit is
exceeded, the system will automatically remove the oldest record
and replace it with the newest.
⚫Changing the default password is highly advised as to ensure record
protection.
⚫If you want to change your Log password, please keep your password
in a safe place in case you lose it. Please understand that the
manufacturer does not provide password reset service due to the
consideration of personal privacy.
Note
W-mode USB drives are required.
Caution
Interrupting writes protect process may damage your USB drive.
[Advanced Function]
1. Clear ALL Log
Warning:
Clear ALL log?