CAMBRIONIX PDSync-C4 User Manual

PDSync-C4 Page 11 of 42Once the power is connected, connect the PDSync-C4 to your host system using a Type-C cable.Using an incorrect host cable may result in the hub and all subsequent ports not being recognised byyour host.Please note that USB specifications require a minimum 100 mA charge current to be available duringdata transfer. As indicated in above, if the attached device has a BC1.2 compliant CDP port, thedevice can draw up to 3A whilst transferring data.4.5. Connecting devices to your PDSync-C4Throughout this manual we will refer to "devices" this relates to the device you are connecting to thePDSync-C4 this could be any USB device such as a phone, tablet, USB drive or any other USBconnected device.Once you have your hub setup the next thing is to connect your devices to start using the PDSync-C4.We would always recommend using the OEM cable supplied by the manufacturer of the device, sowhatever cable is provided with the device use that cable to connect to the hub.If your device has a USB plug (male connector) on it already then you can connect the device directlyinto the hub.If the cable (or plug fitted to device) is not the same USB type as the socket (female connectors) onthe PDSync-C4 then you will require an adaptor or a different cable.CablesSome USB cables are data transfer only, and some are power delivery only. There are also optionsthat can handle both tasks. Be sure to verify a cable’s abilities before purchasing it and select a cablewhich can handle the speeds and power transfer that you require.4.6. ChargingYour PDSync-C4 will allow your device to charge at the maximum rate possible up to 3A. The way thatcharging takes place is the PDSync-C4 will provide the device with a capability to charge and thedevices USB charging controller will determine the maximum amount of charge it wants to drawdown.Although a maximum charge rate of 3A is possible, the device itself determines the exact rate and assuch you may not see the maximum amount of charging on every device type that is connected.4.7. Connecting the PDSync-C4 to the Power Supply Unit using SpadeConnectorsHaving ensured the output voltage of the DC power supply is 24V, and certainly does not exceed 5.6Vdc, connect the PSU to the PDSync-C4 using insulated copper cables of no less than six mm2 cross-section and no longer than 150 mm. Longer cables or smaller cross-sections are likely to cause avoltage drop across the cable and improper board operation.With the mains power supply disconnected, the PSU should be connected to the input spadeterminals on the PDSync-C4 using the cable (described above) terminated (at the PDSync-C4 end)