Field Kit A-5 - Bag CRU - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Forensic Field Kit
Model	Field Kit A-5
Brand	CRU (WiebeTech)
Case Material	Pelican 1400 hard plastic with custom foam
External Dimensions (L x W x H)	339 mm x 295 mm x 152 mm
Empty Weight	Approximately 5 lbs (2.27 kg)
Main Function	Portable forensic data acquisition with write-blocking
Write-Blocking Device	Forensic UltraDock v4 (included)
Host Connection Options	eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB
Supported Drive Interfaces	Native SATA and PATA; via adapters: 2.5" PATA, 1.8" Toshiba, 1.8" Hitachi ZIF, media cards, etc.
Included Cables	FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB, eSATA
Power Supply	AC power adapter with cord (included)
Additional Tools	MrTool plug removal tool, protective hard drive bottom plate
Compatibility	Works with WiebeTech v4 Combo Adapters (some included)
Warranty (Write-blocker)	2-year limited
Warranty (Other items)	1-year limited
Technical Support	Phone: [phone] (toll free), Email: [e-mail]
Carry-on Airline Approval	Yes, all major airlines (Pelican 1400 case)

Frequently Asked Questions - Field Kit A-5 CRU

What is the CRU Field Kit A-5 used for?

The CRU Field Kit A-5 is a portable forensic data acquisition kit designed for professionals. It contains a Forensic UltraDock with write-blocking capability to safely clone and image hard drives without altering the source data.

How do I verify that the write-blocking function is working?

Attach a known good formatted drive, mount it on your computer, and try to write files to it. The files will appear to transfer, but after dismounting and remounting the drive, the files should not appear. If they do, contact support immediately.

What types of drives does the Field Kit A-5 support?

The kit supports native SATA and PATA drives directly. With the included v4 Combo Adapters, it also supports 2.5' PATA, 1.8' Toshiba, 1.8' Hitachi ZIF, media cards, and more.

What host connection options are available?

The Forensic UltraDock offers four host interfaces: eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB. The kit includes cables for all four.

Is the Field Kit A-5 allowed as carry-on luggage?

Yes, the Pelican 1400 case is compact and accepted as carry-on baggage on all major airlines. Check airline size guidelines before travel.

How do I power the kit?

The kit includes an AC power adapter and cord. The Forensic UltraDock also supports two power input options for flexibility.

What is the warranty period for the Field Kit A-5?

Write-blocking devices have a 2-year limited warranty. Other components (docks, adapters, cables, case) have a 1-year limited warranty. Phone support is free for 90 days.

Can I use the kit for hard drive sanitization?

The Field Kit A-5 is primarily for acquisition and write-blocking. For sanitization, WiebeTech offers the Drive eRazer (available in larger kits like the J-2).

Where can I find the user manual for the included devices?

Each device (UltraDock, adapters) has its own manual on the WiebeTech Products & Information CD included in the kit. You can also download manuals from the CRU website.

What should I do if I suspect a malfunction?

First, test the write-block function as described. If the issue persists, contact WiebeTech support at 1-866-744-8722 or email [e-mail] for assistance.

USER MANUAL Field Kit A-5 CRU

Revised June 11, 2010

(Models: A-0, A-3, A-4, B-0, B-3, B-4, F-3, F-4, J-0, J-1, J-2)

Forensic Device User Advisory

Your Forensic Field Kit contains one or more Forensic units. These units are write-blocked so nothing can be written to the source drive connected to them.

Prior to first use, please verify that the write-blocking function of these products is working properly. This is easily done: attach a known good formatted drive, and verify that the drive mounts properly on your computer. Use a drive that has data on it that you are willing to overwrite. Transfer files to the drive. The files will appear to transfer to the drive. Thereafter, dismount the drive and remount the drive. The files that you wrote to the drive should not appear after the drive is remounted. If they do appear, there is a problem with your Forensic Device, and you should contact our support department for further instructions.

WiebeTech support may be reached at: [phone] (toll free) [phone] (international) [phone] (fax) [e-mail] (email

Using the devices in your Forensic Field Kit

The descriptions in each graph contain lists of items found in each kit model and type. For instructions on using these various items, please refer to each item's separate user manual (found on WiebeTech's Products & Information CD).

Table of Contents

Forensic Field Kit “A” models 2
Forensic Field Kit “B” models 3
Forensic Field Kit “F” models 4
Forensic Field Kit “J” models 5
Technical Specifications 6

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Forensic Field Kit A

PelicanTM 1400 case & custom foam	√ √	√ √	√ √	√ √	√ √	√
Forensic ComboDockTM v4	√	√ √	√
Forensic UltraDockTM v4	√				√ √	√
MrToolTM (plug removal tool)	√	√ √	√ √	√ √	√ √	√
FireWire 800 cable	√	√ √	√ √	√ √	√ √	√
FireWire 400 cable	√	√ √	√ √	√ √	√ √	√
USB cable	√	√ √	√ √	√ √	√ √	√
eSATA cable	√				√ √	√
Protective hard drive bottom plate	√	√ √	√ √	√ √	√ √	√
AC power adapter and cord	√	√ √	√ √	√ √	√ √	√
v4 adapter for SATA drives	√	√ √	√
v4 adapter for 2.5" PATA drives	√	√ √	√		√ √	√
v4 adapter for 1.8" Toshiba drives	√		√		√ √	√
v4 adapter for 1.8" Hitachi ZIF drives	√		√		√ √	√
v4 adapter for various media cards	√		√		√ √	√
v4 adapter for 1.8" Toshiba ZIF drives	√				√ √	√
v4 adapter for Disk-on-Module drives	√				√ √	√
USB WriteBlockerTM		√				√

* no longer available

Features

- Field Kit "A" is WiebeTech's most portable kit for data acquisition in the field. It uses a small Pelican 1400 case, so it's light weight and is acceptable as carry-on baggage on every major airline.

- Contains a slot for a Forensic UltraDock™, WiebeTech's most versatile tool for write-blocking in the field. Forensic UltraDock features native SATA & PATA drive connections, four different host connection options (eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB), and two power input options.

- Contains slots for each of WiebeTech's v4 Combo Adapters. When used with Forensic UltraDock these adapters add compatibility with many types of drives and media.

- Contains a slot for USB WriteBlocker, the simplest tool for acquiring data from USB mass storage devices such as thumb drives.

Black plastic hard-shell case with handle and metal clasp (no visible text or symbols)

Three different types of mechanical or electronic enclosures labeled Kit A-0, Kit A-1, and Kit A-2, each shown in open and closed views with internal components.

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Forensic Field Kit B

PelicanTM 1450 case & custom foam	√ √	√ √	√ √	√ √	√ √	√
Forensic ComboDockTM v4	√	√ √	√
ComboDockTM v4 (read/write model)	√		√
Forensic UltraDockTM v4	√			√ √	√
UltraDockTM v4 (read/write model)		√				√
MrToolTM (plug removal tool)	√	√ √	√ √	√ √	√
FireWire 800 cable	√	√ √	√√ √	√ √	√√
FireWire 400 cable	√	√ √	√ √	√ √	√√
USB cable	√	√ √	√√ √	√ √	√√
eSATA cable	√			√ √	√√
Protective hard drive bottom plate	√	√ √	√√ √	√ √	√√
AC power adapter and cord	√	√ √	√√ √	√ √	√√
v4 adapter for SATA drives	√	√ √	√
v4 adapter for 2.5" PATA drives	√	√ √	√	√ √	√
v4 adapter for 1.8" Toshiba drives	√	√ √	√ √	√ √	√
v4 adapter for 1.8" Hitachi ZIF drives	√	√ √	√ √	√ √	√
v4 adapter for various media cards	√	√ √	√ √	√
v4 adapter for 1.8" Toshiba ZIF drives	√	√ √	√ √	√ √	√
v4 adapter for Disk-on-Module drives	√	√ √	√ √	√ √	√

* no longer available

Features

• Field Kit "B" is another very portable kit for data acquisition in the field. It uses a Pelican 1450 case, which is the roomiest kit still considered acceptable as carry-on baggage on every major airline.
• Contains a slot for a Forensic UltraDock™, WiebeTech's most versatile tool for write-blocking in the field. Forensic UltraDock features native SATA & PATA drive connections, four different host connection options (eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB), and two power input options. Also contains a slot for a second dock.
• Contains slots for each of WiebeTech's v4 Combo Adapters, with a few extra slots for future expansion. When used with Forensic UltraDock these adapters add compatibility with many types of drives and media.

Black plastic hard-shell case with handle and side panel (no visible text or symbols)

Open black plastic case with internal components, labeled 'Kit B-1' (no other text or symbols visible)

Open black plastic case containing multiple rectangular cavities, no text or symbols visible

Open black plastic case with internal components, labeled 'Kit B-2' (no other text or symbols visible)

Forensic Field Kit F

PelicanTM 1450 case & custom foam	√ √	√
Forensic UltraDockTM v4	√ √	√
FireWire 800 cable	√ √	√
FireWire 400 cable	√ √	√
USB cable	√ √	√
eSATA cable	√ √	√
AC power adapter	√ √	√
Power cable with US plug	√ √	√
Power cable with UK plug	√ √	√
Power cable with Euro plug	√ √	√
Protective hard drive bottom plate	√ √	√
MrToolTM (plug removal tool)	√ √	√
v4 adapter for 2.5" PATA drives	√ √	√
v4 adapter for 1.8" Toshiba drives	√ √	√
v4 adapter for 1.8" Hitachi ZIF drives	√ √	√
v4 adapter for various media cards	√ √	√
v4 adapter for 1.8" Toshiba ZIF drives	√ √	√
v4 adapter for Disk-on-Module drives	√ √	√
USB WriteBlocker	√	√

Kit F3

Kit F4

Features

• Field Kit "F" is a portable kit for data acquisition in the field. It uses a Pelican 1450 case, which is the roomiest kit still considered acceptable as carry-on baggage on every major airline.
• Contains a slot for a Forensic UltraDock™, WiebeTech's most versatile tool for write-blocking in the field. Forensic UltraDock features native SATA & PATA drive connections, four different host connection options (eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB), and two power input options. Also contains a slot for a second dock.
• Contains slots for each of WiebeTech's v4 Combo Adapters, with a few extra slots for future expansion. When used with Forensic UltraDock these adapters add compatibility with many types of drives and media.

Black plastic hard case with handle and metal casing (no visible text or symbols)

Black-and-white photo of a medical device case with electronic components and a green circuit board (no visible text or symbols)

Forensic Field Kit J

PelicanTM 1500 case & custom foam	√ √	√ √	√
Forensic UltraDockTM v4	-	√√ √	√√
UltraDockTM v4 (read/write model)	-	√√ √	√√
Forensic Notebook DriveDockTM v4	-	√√ √	√√
Drive eRazerTM Pro SE	-	- √	√
MrToolTM (plug removal tool)	-	√ √	√
FireWire 800 cables	-	√√√√√√ √	√√√√√√
FireWire 400 cables		√√√√ √	√√√√
FireWire 800 to 400 cables	-	√√ √	√√
USB cables	-	√√√√ √	√√√√
eSATA cables	-	√√√√ √	√√√√
Protective hard drive bottom plates	-	√√√√ √	√√√√√
AC power adapters and cords	-	√√√√√√ √	√√√√√√√
v4 adapter for SATA drives	-	-	√
v4 adapter for 2.5" PATA drives	-	√ √	√
v4 adapter for 1.8" Toshiba drives	-	√ √	√
v4 adapter for 1.8" Hitachi ZIF drives	-	√ √	√
v4 adapter for various media cards	-	√ √	√
v4 adapter for 1.8" Toshiba ZIF drives	-	√ √	√
v4 adapter for Disk-on-Module drives	-	√ √	√

Features

• Field Kit J is WiebeTech's most comprehensive field kit, with all the tools you need to acquire data from a very wide range of drive types. No other forensic kit packs so much equipment into such a small space.
• Includes slots for up to seven docks, plus slots for all of WiebeTech's combo adapters. When used with Forensic UltraDock or Drive eRazer products, these adapters add compatibility with many types of drives and media.
• WiebeTech's only field kit with a custom lid organizer for holding all the accessories needed for the kit's various tools.
• Uses a durable Pelican 1500 case, which is designed to remain watertight up to 30ft underwater and is virtually indestructible. The custom foam is engineered to fit snuggly against your fragile equipment so that if the case is dropped or jostled the equipment will be safe.
• J-2 model includes a Drive eRazer Pro for hard drive sanitization. WiebeTech's Drive eRazer is an easy-to-use solution for erasing every bit of data from a hard drive.
• Optional black or orange Pelican case.

Black plastic hard case with visible internal components and mounting brackets (no text or symbols)

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Orange safety case with open lid and internal compartments (no text or symbols visible)

Kit J-2

Open orange case containing various electronic components and modules (no visible text or labels)

Technical Specifications

Product name & Part #	Forensic Field Kit A-0 (31310-0000-0000)Forensic Field Kit A-3 (31310-0000-0003)Forensic Field Kit A-4 (31310-0000-0004)Forensic Field Kit B-0 (31310-0000-0005)Forensic Field Kit B-3 (31310-0000-0008)Forensic Field Kit B-4 (31310-0000-0009)Forensic Field Kit F3 (31400-2409-0008)Forensic Field Kit F4 (31400-2409-0009)Forensic Field Kit J-0 Orange (31310-0000-0045)Forensic Field Kit J-1 Orange (31310-0000-0046)Forensic Field Kit J-2 Orange (31310-0000-0047)Forensic Field Kit J-0 Black (31310-0000-0048)Forensic Field Kit J-1 Black (31310-0000-0049)Forensic Field Kit J-2 Black (31310-0000-0050)
Case Weights (empty)	Kit A-0: 5 poundsKit B-0: 7 poundsKit J-0: 11 pounds
External Dimensions	Kit A: 339mm L x 295mm W x 152mm HKit B: 406mm L x 330mm W x 174mm HKit F: 406mm L x 330mm W x 174mm HKit J: 470mm L x 357mm W x 176mm H
Warranty	Write-blockers have a 2-year limited warranty. Other products (read/write docks, adapters, accessories, case, etc.) have a 1-year limited warranty. See warranty statement for details and limitations. WiebeTech offers 90 days of free phone support (1-866-744-8722). After 90 days, email support is available [e-mail].

RTX, ComboDock, UltraDock, MrTool, and Drive eRazer are trademarks of CRU Acquisitions Group, LLC.

Pelican is a trademark of Pelican Products, Inc.

Other marks are the property of their respective owners.

© 2008, 2010 CRU Acquisitions Group, LLC. All rights reserved.

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