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PT-HUB-100

18G ProAV USB-C Alt-mode Docking Station

The 18G ProAV USB-C Alt-mode Docking Station is a docking station with a USB-C input port supporting USB 3.2 Gen2 data transfer and up to 100W power delivery, along with two USB-A and one USB-C downstream ports, and a …

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Chapter 1 of 10

Safety Precautions

  • Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for possible future shipment
  • Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
  • Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module. It may result in electrical shock or burn.
  • Using supplies or parts not meeting the products’ specifications may cause damage, deterioration or malfunction.
  • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
  • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install this product near water.
  • Do not put any heavy items on the extension cable in case of extrusion.
  • Do not remove the housing of the device as opening or removing housing may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
  • Install the device in a place with fine ventilation to avoid damage caused by overheat.
  • Keep the module away from liquids.
  • Spillage into the housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage. If an object or liquid falls or spills on to the housing, unplug the module immediately.
  • Do not twist or pull by force ends of the optical cable. It can cause malfunction.
  • Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device before cleaning.
  • Unplug the power cord when left unused for a long period of time.
  • Information on disposal for scrapped devices: do not burn or mix with general household waste, please treat them as normal electrical wastes.
Chapter 2 of 10

Product Introduction

Introduction

The PT-HUB-100 is a professional USB-C alt mode docking station made for ProAV installation. It is designed to convert a USB-C full feature input to a maximum of two 4K 60Hz (4:4:4) HDMI video outputs. It also offers support for USB 3.2 Gen2 and legacy USB 2.0 data transfer as well as up to 100W Power delivery. In addition, the device side offers three USB 3.2 peripheral ports and one Gigabit LAN port. It also supports plug and play connection (no software drivers are required) as well as SST and MST mode up to 4K 60Hz 4:4:4.

Feature

  • Supports HDMI 2.0, 4K 60Hz (4:4:4), HDCP 2.3.
  • Supports SST and MST.
  • USB-C input supports up to 100W USB Power Delivery.
  • Supports up to USB3.2 Gen2 data transfer via USB-C IN.
  • USB3.2 Gen1 KVM for camera, keyboard and mouse.
  • Gigabit LAN.
  • Plug and play.
  • ProAV standard housing and mounting.

Package List

  • 1 x PT-HUB-100
  • 1 x Power Adapter (24V, 6.5A)
  • 1 x Power cable (EU)
  • 2 x Mounting Ears with 2 Screws
  • 4 x Rubber feet
  • 1 x Manual QR code card

Note: Please contact your distributor immediately if any damage or defect is found with the above-listed components.

Chapter 3 of 10

Panel Description

No.NameDescription
①Power LEDIlluminates green when the power is connected.
②Charging LEDIlluminates green when USB-C is charging externally.
③USB-C IN (100W)1x USB-C port, USB3.2 Gen2, 10Gbps max, connect to video source; Supports 100W power charging for connecting source device.
④USB-C (Device)1x USB-C port, USB3.2 Gen1, 5Gbps max, connect to KVM device.
⑤DIP Switch1x DIP Switch for devices power selection: Follow Host/Always On.
⑥ETHERNET1x RJ45 port, connect to Ethernet; Supplies network for the source device.
⑦Devices2x USB-A, USB3.2 Gen1, 5Gbps max, KVM for camera, keyboard and mouse. Provides 5V1A power for each port.
⑧HDMI OUT2x HDMI-A port, HDMI 2.0, connect to HDMI display; Support SST and MST mode.
⑨DC24VConnect with the DC24 power adapter.
Chapter 4 of 10

Specification

Transmitter
Video
InputUSB-C IN, USB3.2 Gen2, 10Gbps max
Input ConnectorUSB Type-C
Input ResolutionUp to 4K 60Hz, MST up to 8K 60Hz
Output2x HDMI OUT, HDMI 2.0
Output Connector2x HDMI Type-A
Output ResolutionUp to 4K 60Hz (4:4:4)
General
HDCP VersionInput: HDCP 2.3, HDCP 2.2&1.4 compliant, follow display
USB DataUSB data max 3.2Gbps
Number of USB hubs1 USB hub when transmitting USB 2.0 signals 2 USB hub when transmitting USB 3.0 signals
USB Device Power5V 1A per port
MST and SSTSupported
Operation Temperature-5 to +55°C
Storage Temperature-25 to +70°C
Relative Humidity10% to 90%, non-condensing
Power Supply24V DC 6.5A
Power Consumption121 W
Dimension (W*H*D)155 x 22 x 115 mm
Net Weight405g
Chapter 5 of 10

MST and SST

In MST* mode, the HDMI outputs support up to 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 resolution.
The commonly used and tested resolutions are as follows:

  • 3840*2160 60Hz 4:4:4/RGB 8bit
  • 3840*2160 50Hz 4:4:4/RGB 8bit
  • 3840*2160 30Hz 8bit
  • 3440*1440 30/60Hz
  • 2560*1440 60Hz
  • 2560*1080 60Hz
  • 1920*1080 60/50/30/25/24Hz
  • 8bit1920*1200 60Hz 4:4:4 8bit
  • 1280*720 60Hz 4:4:4 8bit

In SST** mode, the HDMI outputs support up to 4K 60Hz (4:4:4) resolution.
The commonly used tested resolutions are as follows:

  • 4096*2160 24Hz 4:4:4 8bit
  • 3840*2160 60/50Hz 4:4:4 8bit
  • 3840*2160 60/50Hz 4:2:0 8bit
  • 3840*2160 24/25/30Hz 8bit
  • 3440*1440 30/60Hz
  • 2560*1440 60Hz
  • 2560*1080 60Hz
  • 1920*1080 60/50/30/25/24Hz 8bit
  • 1920*1200 60Hz 4:4:4 8bit
  • 1680*1050 60Hz 4:4:4 8/10bit
  • 1400*1050 60Hz 4:4:4 10bit
  • 1400*900 60Hz 4:4:4 8/10bit
  • 1366*768 60Hz 4:4:4 10bit
  • 1360*768 60Hz 4:4:4 8/10bit
  • 1280*1024 60Hz 4:4:4 8/10bit
  • 1280*800 60Hz 4:4:4 10bit
  • 1280*720 60Hz 4:4:4 8bit

Note: *For Windows laptops, Multi screen environments can be set up quickly by pressing the Windows key and P.

Note: **Apple products do not support MST and can only mirror the second screen. For a Mac user, it is sensible to only configure a single display output in SST mode.

Input 4K 60Hz - Single Output

DP1.4 with DSCDP1.4 without DSCDP1.2
HDMI OUT 14K 60Hz4K 60Hz4K 60Hz
HDMI OUT 2/4K 60Hz4K 60Hz

Input 8K 60Hz - Dual Output for MST

DP1.4 with DSC (Display supports DSC)DP1.4 with DSC (Display does not support DSC)DP1.4 without DSCDP1.2
HDMI OUT 14K 60Hz4K 60Hz4K 60Hz4K 60Hz
HDMI OUT 24K 60Hz1080p4K 60Hz1080p

Input 4K 60Hz - Dual Output for SST

DP1.4 with DSC (Display supports DSC)DP1.4 with DSC (Display does not support DSC)DP1.4 without DSCDP1.2
HDMI OUT 14K 60Hz4K 60Hz4K 60Hz4K 60Hz
HDMI OUT 24K 60Hz4K 60Hz4K 60Hz4K 60Hz

Note: *The above data is for reference only. Please refer to the input USB protocol for the specific data.

Chapter 6 of 10

System Diagram

The following diagram illustrates typical input and output connections that can be utilized with this converter:

Chapter 7 of 10

Serial Number Description

PureTools serial number system 19 digits – PPPPPPPYYWWFFHHSSSS

  • PPPPPPP : Denoting the PLBL number
  • YYWW : Denoting the year of manufacturing and the week of the year.
  • FFHH : Denoting the firmware and hardware version.
  • SSSS : Denoting unique number for the specifying unit.

6. Serial Number Description

PureTools serial number system 19 digits – PPPPPPPYYWWFFHHSSSS

  • PPPPPPP: Denoting the PLBL number
  • YYWW: Denoting the year of manufacturing and the week of the year.
  • FFHH: Denoting the firmware and hardware version.
  • SSSS: Denoting unique number for the specifying unit.
Chapter 8 of 10

After-Sales Service

If there appear some problems when running the product, please check and deal with the problems referring to this user manual. Any transport costs are borne by the users during the warranty.

  1. Product Limited Warranty: This product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three years (The purchase invoice shall prevail). Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service.
  2. What the warranty does not cover (servicing available for a fee):
  • Warranty expiration.
  • Factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product.
  • Damage, deterioration or malfunction caused by:
  • Normal wear and tear.
  • Use of supplies or parts not meeting our specifications.
  • No certificate or invoice as the proof of warranty.
  • The product model showed on the warranty card does not match with the model of the product for repairing or had been altered.
  • Damage caused by force majeure.
  • Servicing not authorized by distributor.
  • Any other causes which does not relate to a product defect.
  • Delivery, installation or labor charges for installation or setup of the product.
  1. Technical Support: For any questions or problems, contact your distributor or reseller and tell them the respective product name and version, the detailed failure situation as well as the formation of the cases.
Chapter 9 of 10

Asking for Assistance

Technical Support:

Phone: +49 5971 800299 - 0
Fax: +49 5971 800299 – 99

Technical Support Hours:
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Thursday
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Friday

Write to:
PureLink GmbH
Von-Liebig-Straße 10
D - 48432 Rheine
www.purelink.de
info@purelink.de

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