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 We sometimes get questions about how to use the control port on our industrial USB Hubs.  Each hub works a little differently:USBHub2x4USBHub2x4 is our compact two-host, four-port USB 2.0 hub.No control portDefaults to automatic host switching between  host ports (port 0 priority)…

Need to control USB connections with your Extron room control system?  The Acroname USBHub3c supports Extron’s Simple Instruction Set over RS-232 serial with the addition of the Serial Control Feature license.  This lets you easily integrate USB hub control and monitoring…

More control than just on and off Enable and disable VBus, all Data, High Speed or Super Speed connections In addition to turning ports on and off, the USBHub3+ can also independently enable and disable Voltage and Data: Vbus All Data High Speed data (480 Mbps) Super Speed data (5 Gbps)…

The USBHub3+ provides advanced control beyond basic on/off switches, allowing for precise USB customization. The USBHub3+ can also independently enable and disable Voltage and Data: Vbus All Data High Speed data (480 Mbps) Super Speed data (5 Gbps) We'll be working interactively using…

Learn how to determine the enumeration speed of devices connected to USBHUB3+ and whether they're operating at high or super speeds. Each port on USBHub3+ can operate in High Speed or Super Speed modes. There are three ways to view the speed of a connected port Front panel LED HubTool…

Simplify device sharing and streamline control with USBHub3+ Automatic switching By default, the USBHub3+ will automatically switch to upstream host 0 if available.  This enables simple peripheral device sharing, where a dedicated PC could be connected to the host "Up 1" port, and an…

Sometimes we hear from customers who have used our programmable USB hubs for unusual applications. Maybe one of these surprising USBHub3+ Application examples will help solve your problem! Dual-Hosting USB Storage Volumes  Lets look at the first unique application of the…

Do you need RS-232 serial control for switching USB peripherals between laptops in a conference room?Acroname offers different options for controlling the host-switching features of the USBHub3c USB-C Host-Switching HubThe Acroname USBHub3c USB-C Host Switching Hub can be controlled via USB or RS-…

 Daisy Chain Acroname USB HubsCustomers often ask how many Acroname USBHub3+ hubs can be daisy-chained.The answer is pretty simple: four.However, getting there requires some understanding of the USB specification and the internal topology of Acroname hubs. Also, by following our suggested…

The editors at Electronic Design had never seen a programmable USB hub before, so we sent one of the Acroname USBHub3+ units to them for evaluation. The team at ED mentioned how simple USBHub3+ is to use and particularly how it would enhance USB product testing or manufacturing…