Owner’s Guide
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The PowerLab C
The PowerLab C provides 4 downstream-facing USB-C (with Power Delivery) ports for
connection to equipment with a USB-C interface (such as the Front-End Interface) and
provides 2 upstream-facing ports for connection to a computer supporting USB-C with
Power Delivery. The port marked “Computer” provides data and power connection
from the host computer. The auxiliary port (marked “Aux. Power Input”) provides a
power-only input from an alternate power source. The auxiliary port may be useful in
applications where battery power is desired.
The PowerLab provides adaptive mains filtering (when powered via the mains) and also
provides advanced device synchronisation features.
Multiple PowerLab Cs’ may be connected in series to provide extra ports if required.
The Front Panel
The front panel (Figure 4–2) provides the indicators for various functions.
• The ‘Power’ LED illuminates as the following colours when the system is receiving
power from one of the 3 possible power sources
1.
Blue - Mains power
2.
Cyan - Auxillary port powered
3.
Purple - Computer port powered
4.
Also Amber - While initial booting. This remains on if the boot failed.
• The ‘Status’ LED indicates the current state of the device
1.
Yellow - PowerLab is idle
2.
Green - PowerLab is connected to LabChart
Power
Status
Power
Status
Figure 4–2
The front panel
of the
PowerLab C
Status
indicator
Power
indicator
!
WARNING:
The PowerLab
C is not
intended as
diagnostic,
therapeutic or
patient care
equipment. Doing
so may result in
severe risk to the
safety of the Patient.
