Operation
1. Connect the USB A-type plug to a vacant USB port of your PC. The hub is now operational.
2. If required, switch each of the seven ports on or off individually using the corresponding
toggle switches positioned on the hub top (I = On, O = Off).
The hub functions in “Bus-Powered-Mode”. This means that the current of
500 mA supplied by the computer via USB is divided among the seven ports. The
total current consumption of all devices connected at any one time must not be
higher than this value.
3. Alternatively, you can power the USB hub with an optional power supply. If an optional
power supply is used, then each port could be loaded with 500 mA.
You can connect up to seven USB devices to the hub. The hub supports Plug &
Play and hot-swapping (device drivers are automatically recognized and the devices
themselves can be removed while the OS is running).
Tips & notes
• The USB 2.0 is USB 1.1-compatible. That means that traditional USB 1.1 devices can be
operated without problems on the USB 2.0 hub. USB 1.1 devices do not become quicker
through this! The USB 2.0 hub can, of course, also be operated on a USB 1.1 connection,
e.g. if your PC has no USB 2.0 connection. An increase in speed in the data transmission is
not possible here either. To be able to exploit the high speed (theoretically 480 MBit/s, i.e.
60 MByte/s), all devices must support USB 2.0 - the USB device (e.g. an external CD burner)
itself, the USB hub and the USB controller in the PC. In practical operation, the 480 MBit/s
are not achieved. Hardly any device (e.g. hard disk, burner etc.) is in a position to supply data
so quickly. Other causes also (e.g. simultaneous operation of other USB devices, protocol
information etc.) reduce the transmission rate.
• USB operation is not possible in Windows safe mode or under DOS. USB keyboards and
a USB mouse do not normally work. The BIOS/setup of your PC possibly has appropriate
support (could be called e.g. “Legacy USB support”). It is possible, however, that the USB
keyboard/mouse is to be connected directly to the motherboard and not on a USB hub.
Care and cleaning
• Disconnect the product from the power supply before cleaning.
• Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical solutions as
they can cause damage to the housing and malfunctioning.
•
Clean the product with a dry, fiber-free cloth.
• Do not immerse the product in water.
Disposal
Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the
household waste. At the end of its service life, dispose of the product according to
the relevant statutory regulations.
You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the
environment.
Technical data
a) Hub
Operating voltage ......................... 5 V/DC (via USB)
Connections .................................. 7
USB standard ............................... 2.0 / 1.1
System requirements .................... Windows
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98SE / 2000 / XP, Vista™, 7 (32 + 64 bit)
Mac OS 10.5 or higher
Cable length ................................. 50 cm
Operating temperature ................. 0 to +40 ºC
Dimensions (W x H x D) ............... 165 x 23 x 36 mm
Weight .......................................... 86 g
b) Optional power supply
Output voltage / current ................ 5 V/DC, 3500 mA
Plug Ø (outer/inner) ...................... 3.5 mm / 1.35 mm
Operating instructions
7-Port Switchable USB 2.0 Hub
Item no. 1615863
Intended use
This product serves to connect up to seven additional USB devices. It has been designed to be
connected to a computer with USB interfaces. During operation it operates like a bi-directional
repeater, which repeats USB signals as required on upstream (computer) and downstream
(peripherals) cables. It is designed for USB 2.0 and backward compatible with USB 1.1. Its
operation requires connection with a computer.
It is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors. Contact with moisture, e.g. in
bathrooms, must be avoided under all circumstances.
For safety and approval purposes, you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you use
the product for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged.
In addition, improper use can cause hazards such as short circuiting, fire, electric shock etc.
Read the instructions carefully and keep them. Make this product available to third parties only
together with its operating instructions.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. All company
names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Delivery content
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Explanation of symbols
The lightning symbol inside a triangle is used when there is a potential risk of
personal injury, such as electric shock.
An exclamation mark in a triangle indicates important instructions in this operating
manual that absolutely have to be observed.
The arrow symbol indicates specific tips and advice on operation.
Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety
information. If you do not follow the safety instructions and information
on proper handling in this manual, we assume no liability for any resulting
personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/
guarantee.
• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. This may become
dangerous playing material for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high
humidity, moisture, flammable gases, vapours and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and
protect it from any accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed
if the product:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
• Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height
can damage the product.
• Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are
connected to the product.
• Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the
device.
•
Maintenance, modifications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an
expert or at a qualified shop.
• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions,
contact our technical support service or other technical personnel.
This is a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com).
All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, microfilming, or the
capture in electronic data processing systems require the prior written approval by the editor. Reprinting, also in
part, is prohibited. This publication represent the technical status at the time of printing.
Copyright 2018 by Conrad Electronic SE.
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