Skybound USB Adapter
There are two variants of the Skybound USB adapter to update datacards using the Jeppesen Services
Update Manager (JSUM). There is a multiple-slot adapter (silver case) that programs Garmin datacards,
PCMCIA cards and Edge cards. The most recent version of the Skybound adapter is a single-slot unit
that accommodates to only the Garmin datacards.
This document gives an overview of the single-slot Skybound adapter only.
Using Hubs with the Skybound USB Adapter
The Skybound USB requires 200-250mA of power through the USB port during the programming phase
in order to work correctly. If you are using a bus-powered hub (also referenced as non-powered and
passive), it draws the power directly from the USB port where it is connected. The downside is that since
there is no external source of power, a bus-powered hub is limited to only low power USB devices. The
number of devices that can be connected to a passive USB hub depends on how much power they need
to draw from the source and how much power is available.
If a hub needs to be used, it is recommended that you use a self-powered (also known as active) USB
hub. A self-powered USB Hub is one that has a built-in power supply that can be plugged into the wall.
The power it draws from the wall is used to turn-on and power the devices connected to the hub. This
allows you both high and lower-powered devices be connected without a problem.
Installing the Skybound USB Driver
NOTE
Before installing the Skybound USB adapter, you must first install JSUM version 2.0
or higher. Click
Help
>
About
to view which version you have installed. If your
version is lower, you will see an application update among your services to download.
To install the Skybound adapter:
1. Launch
JSUM.
2. Plug the Skybound adapter into your computer.
3. When the Hardware Wizard appears, complete the driver installation. Click on one of the
following links that pertains to your system:
