WiebeTech FWDDP User manual

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FireWire DriveDock+™
USER’S MANUAL
Revised May 2, 2007
Features
•Dual, daisy-chainable FireWire 400 ports
•USB 2.0 port
•Two options for power input: Use the included AC
adapter, or use a Molex connector from a computer’s
power supply
•LEDs show when unit is receiving power as well as
power output status
•Power status LED verifies that unit is switched on (or off)
•Power switch helps prevent FireWire port damage during plug insertion
•Host-detection LEDs indicate valid connection to either FireWire or USB host
•Small size allows you to take it anywhere
•Aluminum case is briefcase tough, with excellent heat dissipation
•World-compatible AC adapter accepts 100-240VAC so you can trot the globe
Installation Instructions
1. Check the accessories with your DriveDock. Please contact WiebeTech if any items are missing or damaged.
The box should contain:
2. Attach bottom plate to your 3.5” hard drive. This step is optional but
recommended. The purpose of the bottom plate is to provide protection to your
drive electronics and aid heat dissipation. Attach the bottom plate to your drive
using the four screws supplied. Attach a rubber bumper to each corner. Extra
bottom plates are available from WiebeTech.
DriveDock 1
AC adapter & power cord 1
FireWire 400 cable 1
USB cable 1
Metal bottom plate 1
Hard drive screws 4
Rubber bumpers 6
Manual and Warranty information (on CD)

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3. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of your new DriveDock. This will aid you in the
remaining steps.
4. Configure the jumpers on your hard drive. The drive must be set to the Master setting. Consult the
instructions for your drive (some drives display configuration information on the drive’s label). A few drives have both
“Master with Slave Present” and “Master without Slave” options. Choose the latter in this case. In rare cases, if the
Master setting does not work then try Cable Select.
5. Connect the hard drive to the dock.
6.Connect the FireWire or USB cable from your computer into the appropriate port on the DriveDock. If both
are connected at the same time, the USB will take precedence.
A
IDE ribbon cable, connects
to drive.
BDC +12V power input from
AC adapter
CPower Switch (On / Off)
1
1394a FireWire 400 Ports
2USB 2.0 Port
3DC 4-pin power connector
44-wire power output, connects to
drive
LEDs:
a+12V DC power input is present
bUnit is connected to FireWire host
chard drive access
dunit is connected to USB host
e+12V Power output to drive
f +5V Power output to drive
g4-pin power input is present
A.
Attach the free end of the IDE ribbon cable to
the back of the hard drive. The connector is
keyed to insert only one way. The IDE pins on the
hard drive are fragile, so be very careful when
inserting or removing the IDE connector.
B. Attach the 4-pin power connector from the
dock into the back of the hard drive. As with the
IDE cable, the power connector will only fit one
way.
(Example)

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Note: The DriveDock+ may utilize any 12V
regulated switching power supply capable of
supplying 2A or greater. Do not use an
unregulated adapter, as damage may occur to
the Dock or the attached drive.
7. Connect power to the DriveDock. The most common usage is to plug in the AC adapter. When the adapter is
connected, the LED labeled “+12” will illuminate. Alternatively, you may supply power through a standard 4-pin Molex
connector from the computer’s internal PSU. This option makes it easy to access a drive still mounted inside a
computer case. When power is connected in this way, the LED labeled “4 PIN” will illuminate.
Your DriveDock is now ready to use! Turn on the unit by moving the power switch toward the side labeled “|”. When
power is on, the output LEDs “+12” and “+5” will illuminate to show that power is going to the hard drive.
The red LED access indicator will light briefly after the unit is powered up, indicating that the FireWire bridge has
successfully established communication with the drive. Thereafter, it will light whenever the drive is accessed. If the
access LED does not blink shortly after drive spin up, it may indicate a problem with the drive or the dock. If the
access LED blinks at a steady rate, this also may be indicative of a problem or an incorrectly jumpered drive. Contact
technical support for further assistance if necessary. If your hard drive is already formatted, you can begin using it
right away. New hard drives will need to be formatted before they can be used.
Usage with Macintosh Computers
Compatibility
The FireWire DriveDock+ is fully plug-and-play under Mac OS 9.2 and OS X. No drivers are needed. The USB 2.0
port is USB 1.1 compatible.
Mounting and Ejecting Volumes
If the hard drive attached to the DriveDock is already formatted, an icon representing the drive’s
volume will appear (mount) on the desktop. You can begin using the volume right away. If the drive
is unformatted, a message will appear on the desktop saying that the disk is unreadable. You can
use OS X’s Disk Utility to easily format the drive.
Eject the volume before powering down the unit by dragging the volume’s icon to the trash bin, or by
selecting the volume then pressing Command-E.
Booting from your DriveDock
Some Macs support booting from a FireWire device. To activate this feature, go to System Preferences Startup
Disk. A window will list the available volumes (drives). Select the volume from which you wish to boot. Another
method is to hold down the Option key during boot up. A screen should appear that allows you to select the volume
you wish to use. This is useful if you wish to boot from your DriveDock only some of the time.
Usage with Windows Operating System
Compatibility
The FireWire DriveDock+ is fully plug-and-play with Windows XP. No drivers are needed. The USB 2.0 port is USB
1.1 compatible.
Mounting and Ejecting Volumes
If the hard drive attached to the DriveDock is already formatted, you can begin using the volume right away. When
the DriveDock is properly connected and turned on, a window may open to allow you access to the volume. If no
window appears, you can find the volume by double-clicking the “My Computer” icon.
Eject the volume before powering down the unit by single-clicking the green arrow icon on
the task bar, then selecting “Safely remove….” Windows will indicate when it is safe to
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Technical Specifications
Product Code
FWDDP
Interface
FireWire 400 using OXFW911
USB2
External
Power Supply
100-240VAC +12V / 3A (included)
Power Input
(+12V): +12V DC Jack
(+12V / +5V): Standard disk drive 4-pin Molex power jack
Power Output
+12V / +5V
Power Switch
On / Off
Host Indicators
FireWire host attached LED
USB host attached LED
Access Indicator
Provides visual indication of hard drive activity
FireWire / USB arbitration
Allows dual host attachment (USB dominates)
Operating Temperature
50 – 85°Fahrenheit (10 – 30°Celsius)
Operating Humidity
5% to 95%, noncondensing
Compatibility
3.5 inch IDE drives
Operating System
Windows XP
Mac OS 9.2, OS X
Linux distributions supporting FireWire
Shipping Weight
3 pounds, including AC adapter
Dimensions
3.2” x 2.2” x 0.95” (81mm x 56mm x 24mm)
Dimensions are exclusive of attached plates, drives, and cables.
Warranty
1-year limited warranty. See warranty statement for details and limitations. 90 days
of free phone support. For support by email, contact s[email protected].
FireWire DriveDock+ is a trademark of WiebeTech LLC. Other marks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2005 WiebeTech LLC. All rights reserved.
FCC Compliance Statement: “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.”
In the event that you experience Radio Frequency Interference, you should take the following steps to resolve the problem:
1) Ensure that the bottom plate and case of your attached drive is grounded, either to the DriveDock case or to an Earth ground.
2) Use a FireWire cable with RFI reducing ferrites on each end.
3) Use a power supply with an RFI reducing ferrite approximately 5 inches from the DC plug.
If you have any questions or problems, please contact [e-mail] for technical support. If you are
interested in purchasing more WiebeTech products, check our website or contact [email protected]. We
appreciate being able to serve you!
FireWire DriveDock+
Tested to comply
with FCC standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE