
10 Appendix F - USB FAQ
Question
Answer
Can I charge my instrument using my
computer’s USB port?
Yes, but note that some USB ports on computers
cannot deliver the power that is required by the
instrument for charging (10 Watts). We highly
recommend using the included AC-DC Wall
Adapter for charging your instrument.
I cannot communicate to the instrument
via USB, what should I be checking?
1. Check if your computer’s USB port is USB
3.1 or later. Some USB ports will tend to
shut down due to the output power limit.
2. Use a powered USB hub that supports
USB 3.1 connectivity. Contact AML for
approved USB hubs that are tested with
our instruments.
Can I use a different USB-C cable for
charging/communicating to the
instrument?
AML highly recommends using the
factory-supplied USB cable. In cases where you
have to use a different one, you may do so but
AML cannot guarantee that it meets the required
specification in order to work seamlessly with our
instrument.
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