WiebeTech NBDDP User manual

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Notebook DriveDock+™
USER’S MANUAL
Revised May 2, 2007
Features
•Dual, daisy-chainable FireWire 400 ports
•USB 2.0 port
•Bus powered through FireWire, plus two options
for external power
•LEDs show when unit is receiving power as well
as power output status
•Host-detection LEDs indicate valid connection
to either FireWire or USB host
Installation Instructions
1. Check the accessories with your Notebook DriveDock+. Please contact WiebeTech if any items are missing
or damaged. The box should contain:
2. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of your new Notebook DriveDock+. This will aid you
in the remaining steps.
Notebook DriveDock+ 1
FireWire 400 cable 1
Hard drive screws 4
Rubber bumpers 6
Manual and Warranty information (on CD)
A
+12V power input from optional AC
adapter
B1394a FireWire 400 Ports
CUSB 2.0 Port
DDC input for 4-pin power connector
EPower Switch (On / Off)
LEDs:
a FireWire bus power is present
b+12V DC power input is present
cUnit is connected to FireWire host
dhard drive access
eunit is connected to USB host
f+12V Power output to drive
g +5V Power output to drive
h4-pin power input is present

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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.
3. Connect the hard drive to the dock. If you’ve removed the drive from a laptop computer, it may be inside a
mounting sleeve. You’ll need to remove this so that the drive will fit with the DriveDock. Place the drive onto the
green plate with the label side up. Carefully slide the drive forward until the pins are fully inserted into the IDE
connector. If you wish, you may secure the drive in place with the included screws.
4. 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.
5. Connect power to the Dock. There are three options:
a. The Notebook DriveDock can be bus powered through FireWire, and therefore does not require an
additional power source when used with powered FireWire hosts. When bus power is present, the LED
labeled “BP” will illuminate.
b. For USB usage, or to connect to FireWire hosts lacking sufficient bus power, plug in the optional AC
adapter. When the AC adapter is connected, the LED labeled “+12” will illuminate.
c. Alternatively, you may supply power through a standard 4-pin Molex connector. 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.
The upright pins
are not used in
this model.

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Usage with Macintosh Computers
Compatibility
The Notebook 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 Notebook 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 disconnect the DriveDock.

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Technical Specifications
Product Code
NBDDP
Interface
FireWire 400 using OXFW911
USB 2.0 (backwards compatible with USB 1.1)
External
Power Supply
100-240VAC +12V / 3A (not included—WiebeTech Part # PWR-3)
Power Input
(+12V): +12V DC Jack
(+12V / +5V): Standard disk drive 4-pin Molex power jack
Power Output
+5V at 0.75A
Power Switch
On / Off
Host Indicators
FireWire host attached LED
USB host attached LED
Access Indicator
Provides visual indication of hard drive activity
FireW
ire / USB arbitration
Allows dual host attachment (USB dominates)
Operating Temperature
50 – 85°Fahrenheit (10 – 30°Celsius)
Operating Humidity
5% to 95%, noncondensing
Bus Powering
Converts FireWire bus power to +5V
Compatibility
2.5” ATAPI drives
Operating System
Windows XP
Mac OS 9.2, OS X
Linux distributions supporting FireWire
Shipping Weight
2 pounds
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 [email protected].
Notebook 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 [email protected] for technical support. If you are
interested in purchasing more WiebeTech products, check our website or contact s[email protected]. We
appreciate being able to serve you!
Notebook DriveDock+
Tested to comply
with FCC standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE