USB & Further Accessories

USB and further accessories extend Vector devices with interface, protection, mounting and expansion components as well as various USB connectivity options.
The following overview supports selecting suitable accessories for the specific device and application scenario.

Variants

USB 3.2 Gen2x1 Hub

The USB 3.2 Gen2x1 Hub provides multiple USB ports for secure data transfer at speeds of up to 10 Gbit/s and is designed for industrial use.
It features a metal housing, mounting equipment and a combination of USB Type‑A and USB Type‑C ports with different power ratings.

Ports:
- 3x USB Type-C port with up to 3 A @ 5 V
- 1x USB Type-A port with up to 1.5 A @ 5 V
- 1x USB Type-C upstream port supporting up to 10 Gbit/s
Power Supply:
- 1x DC coaxial connector 5.5 mm x 2.1 mm 9 V ... 24 V
- 1x Terminal block 9 V ...24 V, up to 60 W

USB Cables

USBcable 3.2 Gen 2 C-C SDSL (Single Screw Lock)

USB 3.2 cable. This cable is primarily intended for use with the USB hub.

Length: approx. 1.5 m
Connectors: 1x connector type C, 1x connector type C with screws

USBcable 3.2 Gen 2 C-C DDSL (Dual Screw Lock)

USB 3.2 cable. This cable is primarily intended for use with the USB hub.

Length: approx. 1.5 m
Connectors: 2x connector type C with screws

USBcable 3.2 Gen 2 C-B DDSL (Dual Screw Lock)

USB 3.2 cable. This cable is primarily intended for use with the USB hub.

Length: approx. 1.5 m
Connectors: 1x connector type B, 1x connector type C with screws

USBadapter

USBadapter 3.2 Gen 1 C-A SDSL (Single Screw Lock)

The USB Adapter 3.2 Gen 1 C‑A SDSL enables the connection between USB Type‑C and USB Type‑A interfaces using a screw‑locking Type‑C connector.

Length: approx. 0.1 m

Keymans

The Vector Keyman is a USB dongle used for license activation and operates as a HID device.
It is available with USB Type‑A or USB Type‑C connectors and is powered via the USB bus.

Technical Specifications:

Interface: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified, USB 1.1 compatible, Human Interface Device (HID)
Power supply: 5 V bus-powered (Power consumption typical 20 mA , max. 60 mA)
Temperature range: -40° C ... + 85° C, non-condensing
Dimensions: 20,92 mm x 14 mm x 6,58 mm
Weight: 1.54 g
Vector Driver needed

VSH Equipment

VSH accessories support mounting, cable routing and mechanical fixation of devices.
They include cable‑guard systems as well as mounting and connection kits for different installation scenarios.

The Cable Guard 216 is a cable carrier system with eight clips for clamping individual cables. For cable diameters (clamping range) from Ø 3.8 mm to Ø 6.8 mm.

The Cable Guard 216 Clip is a set of four single clips for the VSH Cable Guard 216 for single cables.

Fix Kits (Wall Brackets)

Fix Kits allow devices to be securely mounted on suitable surfaces and are designed for various housing sizes, such as 32 mm, 42 mm, or large devices

Fix kits enable permanent mounting of devices on suitable surfaces and are available for different housing sizes.

Fixing Kit containing 4 pcs. of wall brackets for ALUbos housing incl. seals and screws, e.g. for mounting VN1630A or devices with the same housing height.

USB Protector Type 1

Protection against mechanical damages at the USB connector of VN1630, VN16130A, VN1640 or VN1640A. Use with other devices is not possible.

Protection

Protection components such as USB Protector Type 1, VN8900 Front Panel and Protection Kit 1040 protect connectors and housings against mechanical damage and environmental influences.

Front Panel VN8900

For use with VN8900 interface family without a slide-in module (e. g. VN8950, VN8970, VN8972)

Antennas

2,4 & 5 GHz Antenne SMA-R Std.

Standard antenna for EU, USA and other non-Asian countries. Suitable for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz applications.

Ser2K

The Ser2K is an adapter cable for voltage level conversion from RS232 to K‑Line according to DIN 9021.

Length: 1.5 m
Connectors: 1 x female D-SUB9 connector, 3 x banana plugs
Operating temperature range: -20 °C ... +50 °C

VNcable D-SUB37

The VNcable D-SUB37 is a connection cable with D‑SUB37 connectors: 1 x D-SUB37 (male), 1 x D-SUB37 (female)

Length: 1.5m

Terminal Block DSUB37

The Terminal Block DSUB37 provides 37 CAGE CLAMP® terminals and requires the VNcable DSUB37.

Dimensions: 102 mm x 34 mm x 85 mm
Weight: 102 g
Connectors: 1 x row with 19 CAGE CLAMP® connectors, 1 x row with 18 CAGE CLAMP® connectors, 1 x D-SUB37 (female)

MOST

MOST accessories include ECL cables and fiber‑optic cables for connecting the VN2600 MOST interface family to the MOST bus, as well as couplings for HFBR connectors.