WiebeTech SDKv4 User manual

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SATADock™ v4
USER’S MANUAL
Revised September 25, 2006
Features
•Connects any 3.5” or 2.5” SATA drive through FireWire
800 (400 compatible) or USB2.
•Fully plug & playable, working with almost any Mac or
PC without requiring drivers.
•Power switch allows drives to be powered off when not
in use, and helps prevent damage to FireWire ports.
•Two options for power input: Use the included AC
adapter, or use a 4-wire 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)
•Host-detection LEDs indicate connection to either FireWire or USB host
•Access LED shows hard drive activity
•Aluminum case is briefcase tough, with excellent heat dissipation
•Small size for easy portability. Carry it anywhere!
Installation Instructions
1.Check the accessories packaged with your SATADock. Please contact WiebeTech if any items are missing
or damaged. The box should contain:
SATADock 1
AC adapter & power cord 1
FireWire 800 cable 1
USB cable 1
Metal bottom plate 1
Hard drive screws 4
Rubber bumpers 4
Manual and Warranty information (on CD)
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.

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3. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of your new SATADock. This will aid you in the
remaining steps.
Connectors:
ADC +12V power input from AC adapter
BDC +12V/+5V optional power input from a 4-wire
power connector
CMini USB 2.0 port
DTwo 1394b (FireWire 800) ports
EPower switch (“0” = OFF, “I” = ON)
F4-wire power output, connects to drive
GSATA data cable, connects to drive
LEDs:
a+12V DC power input is present
bUnit is connected to USB host
cHard drive access
dUnit is connected to FireWire host
eOptional 4-pin power input is connected
f +12V Power output to drive is on (yellow wire)
g+5V Power output to drive is on (red wire)
4. Plug the SATADock’s SATA connector into the back of the drive. This connector combines the power and
data connectors for the drive. Do not force the connector, as this may damage the drive’s interface. The connector
will fit only one way. Note: The SATA power and data cables from the SATADock will cross when the connector is
inserted into the drive, as shown in the picture below. This is normal.
SATA connector
5. Connect the FireWire or USB cable from your computer into the appropriate port on the SATADock.
FireWire 800 USB

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6. Connect the AC power to the SATADock. Use either the included AC adapter or, optionally, you can connect
a 4-wire power cable from inside a computer case. This is useful if you wish to access a drive inside a computer
without removing it first.
Power Switch
Your SATADock is now ready to use! Turn on the unit by moving the power switch to the “I” position. The red drive
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 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.
Bus-powering: The bus-powered version (SDK-BP) does not require usage of the AC adapter when connected via
FireWire to a host with bus power. Move the power switch to the position farthest from the AC plug to operate on bus
power.
Note: The SATADock may utilize any 12V
regulated switching power supply capable of
supplying 2A or greater. Do not use
unregulated adapters, as damage may occur to
the SATADock or the attached drive.
Usage with Macintosh computers
Compatibility
The SATADock is Plug-and-Play compatible under Mac OS 9.2 and OS X. No drivers are needed. FireWire 800
ports are FireWire 400 host compatible (a FireWire 800-400 cable or adapter such as WiebeTech’s Cable-11 is
necessary for use with FireWire 400 ports). The USB2 port is USB 1.1 compatible.
Mounting and Ejecting Volumes
If the hard drive attached to the SATADock 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. Shutting down the unit without
first ejecting the volume can result in data loss.
Booting from your SATADock
Some Macs support booting from a FireWire device. To activate this feature, you must first install OS X on the
external volume. The easiest way to do this is to clone an existing system drive using a utility such as Carbon Copy
Cloner or Super Duper. Next, go to System Preferences ÆStartup Disk. A window will list the available bootable
volumes. 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 dock only some of the time.

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Usage with Windows computers
Compatibility
The SATADock is Plug-and-Play compatible with Windows XP. No drivers are needed. FireWire 800 ports are
FireWire 400 host compatible (a FireWire 800-400 cable or adapter such as WiebeTech’s Cable-11 is necessary for
use with FireWire 400 ports). The USB2 port is USB 1.1 compatible.
Mounting and Ejecting Volumes
If the hard drive attached to the dock is already formatted, you can begin using the volume right away. When the
dock and drive are 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 dock. Shutting down the unit without first ejecting the volume can result in
data loss. (Windows XP)
Booting from your SATADock v4
Some PC motherboards support booting from an external device. To activate this feature, you will need to adjust the
motherboard’s BIOS settings. Check with your motherboard’s manufacturer or owner’s manual for details.
Technical Specifications
Product Code SDKV4
Interface FireWire 800 (fully 400 compatible) using the Oxford 924 chipset
USB 2.0
Power Supply Input: 100-240VAC; Output: +12V
Operating Temperature 50 – 85° Fahrenheit (10 – 30° Celsius)
Operating Humidity 5% to 95%, noncondensing
Compatibility 2.5” and 3.5” SATA drives
Operating System Windows XP
Macintosh OS 9.2, OS X
Linux distributions supporting FireWire
Shipping Weight 3 pounds, including accessories
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.
WiebeTech offers free phone support for 90 days after purchase (1-866-744-8722).
After 90 days, email support is available at [email protected].
SATADock is a trademark of WiebeTech LLC. Other marks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2006 WiebeTech LLC. All rights reserved.

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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.”
SATADock v4
Tested to comply
with FCC standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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 SATADock 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 [e-mail]. We
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