CalDigit TS4

ຄູ່ມືຜູ້ໃຊ້ CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

Comprehensive instructions for your CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock.

1. ບົດແນະນຳ

The CalDigit TS4 is a high-performance Thunderbolt 4 Dock designed to expand the connectivity of your computer. It offers a wide array of ports, powerful charging capabilities, and support for high-resolution displays, making it an ideal solution for professional workstations and creative environments.

ຄຸນ​ນະ​ສົມ​ບັດ​ທີ່​ສໍາ​ຄັນ​ປະ​ກອບ​ມີ​:

  • 18 Ports of Connectivity: Includes Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, USB-C, DisplayPort 1.4, SD/microSD 4.0 UHS-II Card Readers, Audio ports, and 2.5GbE.
  • ການຈັດສົ່ງພະລັງງານ 98W: Charges your host laptop while connecting all your peripherals with a single cable.
  • ຮອງຮັບຈໍສະແດງຜົນຄວາມລະອຽດສູງ: Supports single 8K or dual 6K 60Hz displays, depending on the host system.
  • 2.5 ກິກະບິດ ອີເທີເນັດ: Provides faster network speeds than standard 1GbE.
  • ຄວາມເຂົ້າກັນໄດ້ທົ່ວໂລກ: Works with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, and USB-C computers, including Mac, Windows, and Chrome OS devices.
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock, front-side view
ຮູບທີ 1: ດ້ານໜ້າ view of the CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock, showcasing ການອອກແບບທີ່ຫນາແຫນ້ນແລະພອດດ້ານຫນ້າ.

2. ຕັ້ງຄ່າ

2.1 ເນື້ອໃນຊຸດ

ກວດ​ສອບ​ວ່າ​ລາຍ​ການ​ທັງ​ຫມົດ​ແມ່ນ​ມີ​ຢູ່​ໃນ​ປ່ອງ​:

  • 1x CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
  • 1x Thunderbolt 4 Cable (0.8m)
  • 2x Rubber Feet Strips
  • 1x Power Cord & Power Supply (230W)

2.2 ຄວາມຕ້ອງການລະບົບ

  • macOS 11.4 (Big Sur) or above or Windows 10 (20H2) or above
  • Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or Thunderbolt 3 Computer
  • USB-C (USB4) or USB-C (with data, power, and video support) Computer
  • Chromebook (Thunderbolt or USB-C)
  • iPad Pro/iPad Air/iPad mini (Thunderbolt or USB-C) or Windows Tablet (Thunderbolt or USB-C)

ໝາຍເຫດ: USB 4, Thunderbolt 4, or Thunderbolt 5 is required for maximum performance. When used with older or less powerful interfaces such as Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 2, Thunderbolt 1, USB-C (with data, power, and video support), performance will be capped at the capability of the host interface specifications.

2.3 ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ເບື້ອງຕົ້ນ

  1. ເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ພະລັງງານ: Connect the provided power supply to the DC IN port on the rear of the TS4, then plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
  2. Connect to Host Computer: Use the included Thunderbolt 4 cable to connect the "Computer" port on the TS4 to a Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, or compatible USB-C port on your host computer.
  3. ເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ອຸປະກອນຕໍ່ພ່ວງ: Connect your monitors, USB devices, Ethernet cable, and other peripherals to the appropriate ports on the TS4.
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock port diagram, front and rear
Figure 2: Detailed diagram of the CalDigit TS4's front and rear ports, indicating their functions and specifications.
CalDigit TS4 Dock connected to a laptop and various peripherals on a desk
ຮູບທີ 3: ຕົວຢ່າງample setup showing the CalDigit TS4 Dock connected to a laptop, external monitor, and other devices, illustrating its role in a workstation.

3. ຄໍາແນະນໍາການດໍາເນີນງານ

3.1 ການສົ່ງພະລັງງານ

The TS4 provides power to your host computer and connected devices:

  • Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Host Port: Up to 98W for laptop charging.
  • Each Downstream Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Port: 15W
  • Front 20W USB-C Port: 20W
  • Remaining USB-C Ports: 7.5W
  • ພອດ USB-A: 7.5W
CalDigit TS4 Dock charging a laptop
Figure 4: The CalDigit TS4 Dock connected to a laptop, illustrating its 98W charging capability.

3.2 ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ຈໍສະແດງຜົນ

The TS4 supports various display configurations:

  • ຜູ້​ໃຊ້ Windows​: Connect a single monitor up to 8K resolution or dual 4K 60Hz monitors.
  • macOS Users (M1 - M4 Pro, M Ultra and Max): Connect up to dual 6K 60Hz displays.
  • macOS Users (M1 - M3 Non-Pro): Limited to a single display due to host hardware limitations.
  • ໝາຍເຫດ: Some refresh rates require DP 1.4 HBR3 and DSC 1.2 support from the host, GPU, and monitor. Bit/color depth may vary for higher refresh rates.
Dual monitor setup with CalDigit TS4 Dock
Figure 5: A workstation featuring a dual monitor setup connected via the CalDigit TS4 Dock, demonstrating its display capabilities.

3.3 ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ເຄືອຂ່າຍ

The 2.5GbE port provides enhanced network performance:

  • 2.5X faster than standard 1GbE.
  • Fully backwards compatible with 1GbE devices.
  • Requires a Thunderbolt host connection and 2.5GbE compatible devices or above for optimal performance.
Close-up of the CalDigit TS4's 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port
ຮູບທີ 6: ຮູບທີ່ໃກ້ຊິດ view of the 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port on the CalDigit TS4, highlighting its network connectivity.

3.4 USB and Card Reader Functionality

The TS4 offers extensive USB and card reader options:

  • Thunderbolt 4 Ports (3x): 40Gb/s performance for connecting Thunderbolt/USB-C accessories, monitors, or SSDs.
  • ພອດ USB-C (3x): One front 20W port, two rear 7.5W ports, all offering 10Gb/s data transfer.
  • ພອດ USB-A (5x): All offering 10Gb/s data transfer.
  • SD & microSD 4.0 UHS-II Card Readers: For high-speed data transfer from memory cards.
Close-up of the CalDigit TS4's Thunderbolt 4 ports
Figure 7: A close-up of the Thunderbolt 4 ports on the CalDigit TS4, demonstrating their high-speed connectivity.
Various USB devices connected to the CalDigit TS4 Dock
Figure 8: The CalDigit TS4 Dock with multiple USB-C and USB-A devices connected, showcasing its extensive peripheral support.

4. ບໍາລຸງຮັກສາ

To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your CalDigit TS4 Dock, follow these maintenance guidelines:

  • ທໍາຄວາມສະອາດ: ໃຊ້ຜ້າແພທີ່ອ່ອນ, ແຫ້ງ, ບໍ່ມີເສັ້ນດ່າງເພື່ອເຮັດຄວາມສະອາດດ້ານນອກຂອງທ່າເຮືອ. ຫຼີກເວັ້ນການນໍາໃຊ້ເຄື່ອງເຮັດຄວາມສະອາດຂອງແຫຼວ, aerosols, ຫຼື solvents.
  • ການລະບາຍອາກາດ: Ensure the dock is placed in a well-ventilated area. Do not block the ventilation grilles on the sides of the unit.
  • ອຸນຫະພູມ: Operate the dock within recommended environmental temperatures. Avoid extreme heat or cold.
  • ການຄຸ້ມຄອງສາຍໄຟ: ໃຫ້ແນ່ໃຈວ່າສາຍໄຟບໍ່ງໍ ຫຼື ເຄັ່ງຕຶງເກີນໄປ ເຊິ່ງສາມາດນຳໄປສູ່ຄວາມເສຍຫາຍໄດ້ຕາມການເວລາ.

5. ການແກ້ໄຂບັນຫາ

If you encounter issues with your CalDigit TS4 Dock, refer to the following common troubleshooting steps:

  • ບໍ່ມີພະລັງງານ:
    • Ensure the power supply is securely connected to both the dock and a working power outlet.
    • ກວດສອບວ່າປລັກສຽບໄຟເຮັດວຽກໄດ້ໂດຍການສຽບໃສ່ອຸປະກອນອື່ນ.
  • ບໍ່ມີການສະແດງຜົນອອກ:
    • Confirm that your monitor cables are securely connected to both the TS4 and the monitor.
    • Ensure your host computer's port supports video output (for USB-C connections).
    • Check your computer's display settings to detect and configure the external monitor.
    • Remember that M1-M3 (Non Pro) Macs are limited to a single external display.
    • Some Windows PC manufacturers may restrict display functionality on their Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C ports. Consult your PC manufacturer's documentation.
  • ອຸປະກອນຕໍ່ພ່ວງທີ່ບໍ່ໄດ້ຮັບການຮັບຮູ້:
    • Disconnect and reconnect the peripheral device.
    • Try connecting the peripheral to a different port on the TS4.
    • Ensure the peripheral has its own power supply if required.
    • Update your computer's operating system and Thunderbolt/USB-C drivers.
  • Network Connectivity Issues (2.5GbE):
    • Verify the Ethernet cable is securely connected to both the TS4 and your router/modem.
    • ໃຫ້ແນ່ໃຈວ່າ router/modem ຂອງທ່ານເຮັດວຽກຢ່າງຖືກຕ້ອງ.
    • Confirm that your host computer is connected via Thunderbolt for optimal 2.5GbE performance.
    • Some users have reported issues with Windows not recognizing the Ethernet cable; ensure drivers are up to date.
  • ບັນຫາການສາກໄຟ:
    • Ensure your host computer is connected to the "Computer" port on the TS4.
    • Verify your laptop supports charging via Thunderbolt or USB-C Power Delivery.
    • The actual charging wattage may vary based on your laptop's requirements and current power state.

If problems persist, refer to the official CalDigit support resources or contact customer service.

6. ຂໍ້ມູນຈໍາເພາະ

ຄຸນສົມບັດຂໍ້ມູນຈໍາເພາະ
ຂະໜາດສິນຄ້າ4.46"L x 1.65"W x 5.55"H (113.0mm x 42.0mm x 141.0mm)
ນ້ໍາຫນັກລາຍການ1.41 ປອນ (0.64 ກິ​ໂລ​)
ການໂຕ້ຕອບຮາດແວສາຍຟ້າ 4
ທ່າເຮືອທັງໝົດ18
ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ເຈົ້າພາບThunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, USB-C (with data, power, and video support)
ການຈັດສົ່ງພະລັງງານ (ເຈົ້າພາບ)ສູງເຖິງ 98W
Downstream Thunderbolt 4 Ports3x (15W each)
ພອດ USB-C1x Front (20W), 2x Rear (7.5W each) - All 10Gb/s
ພອດ USB-A5x (7.5W each) - All 10Gb/s
ສະແດງຜົນອອກ1x DisplayPort 1.4 (Supports up to 8K single, 6K dual)
ອີເທີເນັດ2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
ເຄື່ອງອ່ານບັດSD 4.0 UHS-II, microSD 4.0 UHS-II
ພອດສຽງ1x Audio Combo Jack (Front), 1x Audio In/Out (Rear)
ອຸປະກອນທີ່ເຂົ້າກັນໄດ້Dell Latitude 7370, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iPad Pro/Air/mini, Windows Tablets, Chromebooks

7. ການຮັບປະກັນແລະການສະຫນັບສະຫນູນ

For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the official CalDigit webເວັບໄຊ ຫຼືຕິດຕໍ່ພະແນກບໍລິການລູກຄ້າຂອງເຂົາເຈົ້າ. ຮັກສາຫຼັກຖານການຊື້ຂອງທ່ານສໍາລັບການຮ້ອງຂໍການຮັບປະກັນ.

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