charge any USB device
eco power saving mode
user updatable
an easier greener way
to charge and recharge
devices in one location
About
The series8 charges your USB
chargeable devices at their optimum
rate, maximising battery life and cutting
power consumption. You can charge up
to eight devices from a single electrical
socket, and see when each device is
fully charged.
The series8 charges devices from the
following manufacturers and many more:
Apple, Samsung, Asus, HTC, Nokia,
GoPro and Sony etc.
The series8 is designed to be future-
proof: you can update the series8 to
recognise future products simply by
connecting it to your laptop and running
our updater app. See our website for
details. www.cambrionix.com.
Safety and Warnings
Operating temperature: 10 – 40ºC.
Input voltage: 100 – 240 VAC 50/60Hz.
Input current: 2A max.
Output power (per port): up to 12W max.
Output voltage (per port): 5.2V max.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive –
WEEE (2002/96/EC)
When this product is no longer required, if it cannot be re-used,
we ask our customers not to dispose of it as unsorted municipal
waste but to appropriatley recycle the product. In Europe,
please visit www.cambrionix.com to find out recycling options.
This product is covered by a warranty from date of purchase.
See www.cambrionix.com.
This product complies with the relevant standards required
for CE compliance. A full list of directives is available on our
website.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
No user servicable parts inside.
Danger of electric shock. Do not dismantle the series8 and only
use the supplied power cable.
In the event of emergency, pull the power cord from the device,
or disconnect the power lead from the wall power socket
This equipment must be earthed.
Do not get the series8 or its cables wet.
Make sure the vent slots are not covered or obstructed.
Getting Started
Just plug the series8 into a power
socket and you are ready to start
charging your devices.
When a device is plugged into the
series8 it is profiled. When profiled it will
start charging.
Touching the Cambrionix logo puts the
series8 into Party Mode. In this mode,
the front panel responds to the music
you are playing. To return to Normal
Mode simply touch the logo again.
Devices continue to charge in the
background while in Party Mode.
A wall-mounting kit is available. See our
website for details.
USB charging ports:
suitable for all USB
chargeable devices.
Status indicators:
shows the charging status of
each device. A solid red light on
its own shows that the port is
working but no device is plugged
into the USB port.
When a device is charging the
white LEDs are animated.
When a device is fully charged
the white LEDs are all on and
pulsating. The red LED turns off.
While the series8 is determining
which device is connected the
white LEDs pulsate and the red
LED is on. The device is profiling,
which can take up to a few
seconds.
Cambrionix logo and Mode touchpad
Eco Mode icon: the series8 operates
in a power-efficient way. It switches
off power to a USB charging port if
the connected device is charged.
This avoids unnecessary power
consumption and helps to maintain a
healthy device battery. The white LEDs
pulsate and the red LED goes off when
the device is charged.
USB2.0 port: connect to your computer
if you require updates.
Be sure to keep an eye on our Twitter
and Facebook pages for updates!
Socket for power cable
Troubleshooting
If you have a device that does not
charge, check our website
www.cambrionix.com for firmware
updates and details of how to install
them.
If you suspect a fault with your series8
check out our website for more
troubleshooting info.
Note: There are no user-serviceable
parts inside the series8.
Do not open or dismantle the
case or you will void your
warranty.
Cleaning instructions
Disconnect the power cable and all
other cables that are connected.
Use a soft, damp (not wet) lint-free cloth.
Don’t get liquid into the apertures.
Don’t use abrasive cleaning materials.
Do not eat!
Contact us
Cambrionix Ltd
St Johns Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge CB4 0WS
Tel: +44 (0) 1223 422 249
Document S8UG-En-01 Issue 1 DRAFT C
March 2013
www.cambrionix.com
Notes for advanced users
You can control and monitor via the VCP which enumerates when the mini-USB port
is connected to a host.
You can connect to the series8 with the following settings: 115,200 8N1.
Type help at the command prompt.
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