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post #1 of 8
4/23/12 at 12:41am
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I am curious if I need to use a powered hub when running an i1D3 + i1Pro?

I have used basic hubs that would not provide enough power to a portable hard drive even though that same hard drive connected directly to the same port on my laptop/desktop would function properly.

Am I likely to have an issue trying to run an i1Pro on a non powered hub (no external power supply) considering the i1Pro calls for a High Powered usb port?

Just attempting to simplify the process so everything is connected and ready without swapping cables around. Not even sure if CalMan allows for hot swapping cables/devices mid workflow (profiling).

So for those successfully using a hub which brand/model can you suggest that is usually available at local B&M stores (best buy, fry's, office max, office depot, staples)?

Thank You, very much appreciated!
Jason
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post #2 of 8
4/23/12 at 4:09am
No idea on which hub, but can tell you if you unplug or click Disconnect the D3 (I assume it works the same as the C6) you will not be able to get Calman to see the meter without shutting down Calman and restarting it. Have not tried this with the I1pro yet so not sure how that acts.
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post #3 of 8
4/23/12 at 5:00am
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Good info, thank you Doug!


I just figured out that if I use any other usb cable than the one that came with the i1Pro it fails one of the diagnostic tests. I bought a longer 10' cable that looks to be very well built and even connected directly to my desktop it fails a test. I also tried a 16' usb extension with built in repeater but no luck on that same test with the OEM usb cable. This is going to severely stink if I can only use the OEM with the i1Pro, it's not long enough for projection calibrations/profiling. There has to be a workable solution here...

Jason
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post #4 of 8
4/23/12 at 6:46am
Yes, you will likely run into an issue with the non-powered hub and the i1Pro. I use a powered USB hub from Plugable that I got for $20 or so at Amazon and it works like a charm. I find the powered hub to be nice as I can run a 25' USB extension to it and keep the PC further away from the screen and all the instruments.
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post #5 of 8
4/23/12 at 2:52pm
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Thank You Chris!

So you have tested the i1Pro with the diagnostics and everything (all tests) passed through the powered hub and 25' extension (are you also using the OEM usb cable with the extension)?

Thanks again,
Jason
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post #6 of 8
7/9/12 at 7:29pm
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Originally Posted by Smackrabbit View Post

Yes, you will likely run into an issue with the non-powered hub and the i1Pro. I use a powered USB hub from Plugable that I got for $20 or so at Amazon and it works like a charm. I find the powered hub to be nice as I can run a 25' USB extension to it and keep the PC further away from the screen and all the instruments.

@Smackrabbit:

I also just ordered the plugable powered usb hub... which 25' usb extension are you using ?

Thanks.

- M
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post #7 of 8
8/22/12 at 4:20pm
jason,

What was the resolution to your situation?
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post #8 of 8
8/22/12 at 9:44pm
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Jim,

I bought a 4 port Kensington PocketHub (aluminum casing) and it seems to work just fine even when using the 16' usb extension with repeater as I tested it with the i1 Diagnostics and all tests pass.

We came to find out that it might not even matter however since the only tests that fail due to substandard USB power are tests that do not concern us for HT use.

Jason
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