LAVA Computer MFG Inc.
nLTS Product Family - Reference Manual – A04
2 Vulcan St. Toronto, ON Tel: +1 416 674-5942 www.lavasimulcharge.com
Canada, M9W 1L2
Toll Free (US & Canada): 800 241-5282
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When connecting the LAVA product to the supply, ensure the wiring is such that the center pin
is positive. If the polarity is reversed, the damage to the LAVA product is immediate.
Application of the wrong input voltage violates LAVA’s Manufacturer Warranty.
The attached power supply and wiring are responsible for providing short circuit protection.
USB Micro-B “5V Input”
The 5V Power input provides power for the LAVA product, the device, and for attached USB
accessories. This receptacle is present on units without the “vc” or “PoE” power options.
The LAVA product will not function if external power has not been applied. The LAVA
products are not intended to draw power from the mobile device.
The attached USB accessories do not function if external power has not been applied.
A typical USB power supply is rated at 5 volts nominal, with a 5.25 volts maximum. The most
common USB Power supply is rated at 10 watts (2 amperes at 5 volts DC). The voltage at this
input should not be much below 5 volts. The preferred level is 5.1 to 5.25 volts. The voltage at
this input must never exceed 5.25 volts.
The Adaptive Fast Chargers being shipped with many mobile devices are fully compatible with
the LAVA products. The LAVA products automatically use the 5 volt option.
The 5V Power input can be used with an external USB Power Bank. This ability can be useful in
some deployments. The USB Power Bank must be physically removed for recharging.
The cable length between the power supply and the LAVA product must be as short as possible.
The cable experiences power loss proportional to the cable length and wire thickness. The
voltage present at the LAVA product receptacle will be lower than the supply output due to cable
power loss. If the voltage at the mobile device is too low, the mobile device will not charge. The
voltage reaching the LAVA product should be at least 4.9 volts, with a preferred range of 5.1 to
5.25 volts.
The voltage at this input must never exceed 5.25 volts. Application of the wrong input voltage
violates LAVA's Manufacturer Warranty.
The attached power supply and wiring are responsible for providing short circuit protection.
