GD-PD05U - Docking Station Inter-Tech - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Docking Station + USB Hub
Brand	Inter-Tech
Model	GD-PD05U
Interface	USB 3.0 (backward compatible with USB 2.0)
Supported Drive Types	2.5" and 3.5" SATA I/II/III HDD or SSD
Maximum Drive Capacity	Up to 4 TB
USB Hub Ports	3 (USB 3.0)
Charging Ports	3 (1A, 1A, 2A)
Charging Standards	CDP (Battery Charging Spec 1.2), DCP
Data Transfer Rate (USB 3.0)	Up to 5 Gbps
Data Transfer Rate (USB 2.0)	Up to 480 Mbps
Power Supply	External 12V/5A
Dimensions (W x D x H)	142 x 101 x 82 mm
Operating Temperature	5°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 70°C
Humidity	5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Supported Operating Systems	Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.x and higher
Features	Plug & Play, One Touch Backup (software required), LED indicators for power and HDD activity
Intended Use	Indoor use with computers

Frequently Asked Questions - GD-PD05U Inter-Tech

What should I do if the docking station is not recognized by my computer?

First, ensure the device is switched on (On/Off switch at the back). Check that the USB cable is securely connected to both the docking station and the computer. Verify the power supply is plugged into the socket and the docking station. If using a new hard drive, it must be formatted and partitioned. Test with a known working hard drive to rule out drive defects.

Which hard drives are compatible with the GD-PD05U?

The docking station supports 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA I, II, and III hard drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs). Drives up to 4 TB are supported.

Can I charge devices via the USB ports?

Yes, you can charge any device that normally charges via USB. The three ports have outputs of 1A, 1A, and 2A respectively. The ports support CDP (Battery Charging Spec 1.2) and DCP for fast charging.

How many devices can I charge simultaneously?

You can charge up to three different devices at the same time using the three USB ports.

Does the docking station support One Touch Backup (OTB)?

Yes, it supports One Touch Backup. You need to download the OTB software from the Inter-Tech website (www.inter-tech.de/Service &Support/Downloads/Drivers). After installation, pressing the OTB switch on the front initiates backup of files, folders, or drives.

Is the docking station compatible with USB 2.0?

Yes, it works with USB 2.0 ports, but the data transfer rate will be limited to 480 Mbps instead of the full 5 Gbps available with USB 3.0.

What does the LED indicator mean?

There are multiple LEDs: HDD activity LED (flashes when accessing drive), Operating LED (shows power status), HDD-LED (indicates drive detection), and USB-LED (shows connected devices). Refer to the manual for exact locations.

Can I hot-swap hard drives?

Yes, you can change hard drives without switching off the docking station. However, ensure that no data transfer is in progress to avoid data loss.

What operating systems are supported?

The docking station supports Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10, as well as Mac OS 10.x and higher. Note that One Touch Backup does not work with Windows 98 or Mac OS.

What is the warranty period?

Inter-Tech provides a 24-month warranty from the date of purchase for proper use. Warranty is void if the warranty seal is damaged or the product is misused. For claims, contact your local dealer.

USER MANUAL GD-PD05U Inter-Tech

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Manual

GD-PD05U

Docking Station + USB HUB

1 General information ....3

1.1 Introduction ....3
1.2 Scope of delivery....3

2 Safety....4

2.1 Intended use ....4

2.1.1 Application area and local requirements ....4
2.1.2 Disposal....4

2.2 General notice....4
2.3 Danger and protection....4

3 Product information ....5

3.1 Features....5
3.2 Technical Specification....5

4 Installation and use....6

4.1 Description of controls and connectors....6
4.2 Connection....6
4.3 Operating 7
4.4 One Touch Backup ....7

5 FAQ....9

6 Maintenance....10

7 Disposal 10

8 Warranty terms....11

9 Contact....11

1 General information

1.1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing our HDD Docking Station.

For your safety and the satisfaction of using this product, please read this manual carefully before installation or using.

1.2 Scope of delivery

1x Docking Station

1x USB 3.0 cable

1x Power supply

1x Manual in German

2 Safety

2.1 Intended use

2.1.1 Application area and local requirements

This product is only for use in combination with computers inside of rooms.

Don't use or store this product close to water or in humid rooms.

Don't use this product close to heat. The additional heat could cause overheating or fire.

2.1.2 Disposal

Don't put this product to the general trash

This product can be disposed at the intended places without any costs.

2.2 General notice

Please read this manual before installing or using.

Please keep this manual and pass it if the product will be passed.

Please follow the introductions and warnings.

The non-observance of this manual can cause defects, violation or death.

We assume no liability for damages or violations caused by the non-observance of this manual.

2.3 Danger and protection

Don't place the product close to heatings.

Don't operate the products with wet or humid hands.

Don't pull out the power supply by pulling the cable.

Don't use repaired or defective cables.

In case of strange noise or smell, pull out the power supply immediately.

Don't open the product or the power supply.

Please take care that all cables will be connected stable.

Take electric products away from children.

Don't pull out the power supply with wet or humid hands.

Pull out the power supply from socket in case of longer non-use.

Maintenance and cleaning only by authorized personnel.

3 Product information

3.1 Features

• Plug&Play
• Support of 2,5" and 3,5" SATA I/ II/ III HDDs or SSDs
• Hard drive size up to 4 GB
• SuperSpeed USB 3.0
• 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub
• Automatic charge function recognition
• USB charge ports with 1A, 1A, 2A
• CDP (Battery charging spec 1.2)
• DCP
• One Touch Backup (OTB)
• Supports Windows 2000/ XP/ Vista/ Win7/ Win8/ Win10
• Suppors MacOS 10.x and higher
  (One Touch Backup don't supports Windows 98 and MacOS)

3.2 Technical specifications

Connection	USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) or USB 2.0 (480Mbps)
HDD	Support 2,5" and 3,5" SATA I, II, III HDDs up to 4TB
LEDs	Power/ HDD activity/ connected devices
Power supply	via external power supply 12V/ 5A
Operation temperature	5°C to 50°C
Storage temperature	-40°C to 70°C
Humidity	5% bis 90%, non-condensing
Supported OS	Windows 2000/ XP/ Vista/ 7/ 8/ 10Mac OS ab Version 10.x
Dimension	142 x 101 x 82mm

4 Installation and use

4.1 Description of controls and connectors

Front

Rear

1 HDD activity LED
2 Operating LED
3 HDD-LED
4 USB-LED
5 One Touch Backup switch

6 USB Input
7 Power supply
8 On/ Off switch

Pic.1

4.2 Connection

1. Unpack the device and control for defects and missing parts of scope of delivery.

In case of defects or missing parts please contact your local dealer.

Keep the original package in case of RMA.

1. Connect the docking station, with the included USB 3.0 cable, with your computer (Pic.1 - 6)

By using the USB 3.0 port of your computer (Blue USB port) you can get data transfer rates up to 5Gbps erzielen (depends of hard disk and controller).

The docking station can also be connected to an USB 2.0 port (white USB port). The connection to an USB 2.0 port has no limits to functions of the docking station, except the data transfer rate will be limited to 480Mbps.

1. Connect the docking station with the power supply (Abb.1 - 7).

2. Switch on the docking station by pushing the On/ Off switch (Abb.1 - 8)

All LED will light up temporary. Then only the operating LED will be lighted (Abb.1 - 2).

1. Put a 2,5" or 3,5" HDD into the provided bay.

If connection will be correct the HDD LED lights up (Abb.1 - 3).

1. The hard drive will be shown in your OS.

If you're using an un-formated HDD, you have to prepare the HDD for first use. Insert the HDD into the docking station and start the disk management of your OS.

If you don't know what to do, please ask a professional for help. Mistakes can cause damage of OS or loss of important data.

4.3 Operating

1. You can change hard drives without switching the docking station off.

Please take care that no data will be transferred between computer and docking station when switching the hard disk. Data can be lost.

4.4 One Touch Backup

To use the One Touch Backup (OTB) function, please download the software from our website:

www.inter-tech.de/Service &Support/Downloads/Drivers

The OTB software allows to copy files, folders or drives, auto-scheduled or manually by switching the OTB switch (Abb.1 – 5) to the installed hard disk.

The software is not usable to make OS backups for OS recovery. Please use provided special software for this.

Information for the OTB software are on our website

The supported software is checked for virus.

Please note that we won't assume liability for lost data, defects of OS, loss of use or costs for recovery, caused by installing or use of the OTB software. Normal warranty terms for damages or faults of the docking station are still unaffected and will be handled referred to the warranty terms.

5 FAQ

1. The device will not be shown at the computer.

a) Is the device swichted on?

Push the On/ Off switch backside the device

b) Is the USB cable connected to the computer?

Is the USB cable fixed correctly to docking station and computer?

Pull out the cable on both side and connect it again between docking station and computer.

c) Is the docking station connected to the socket?

Please check if the power supply is connected to the docking station and to the socket.

d) Is the inserted hard disk formatted and partitioned?

When using a new hard disk, the hard disk must be formatted and partitioned first.

e) Is the hard disk functionally?

Check the function of the hard disk by mounting it into the computer directly, in an external enclosure or by inserting a real functional hard disk into the docking station.

If none of the above named possibilities will show a result, one of these items will be defective. Bring your docking station incl. all accessories, the hard disk and your invoices to your local dealer to look for the operational reliability.

2. Which kind of hard disks can be used?

You can use 2,5" and 3,5" SATA I, II and III hard disks.

3. What can be charged at the USB port?

You can charge all devices which are used to be charged by USB.

4. What is the output of the USB ports.?

At two ports is the output max. 1A and one port has max. 2A. The ports are labeled according to that.

5. Can I charge different devices at the same time?

You can charge up to 3 different devices simultaneously.

6 Maintenance

This device need no maintenance which requires the opening of the device or the power supply.

To get a steady and smooth function, please remove dust from time to time.

Cut the docking station from socket and computer and remove the dust with a damp cloth. You can blow or draw off the dust from drive bay additionally.

7 Disposal

Please dispose your product by using the special discharge point for electronic waste. Please ask your municipality or disposal company in case of further questions.

8 Warranty terms

Inter-Tech grants 24 months warranty by proper use up from the date of purchase.

In case of warranty please contact your local dealer or the dealer from which you bought the product.

We will grant no warranty by:

- Missing or damaged warranty seal,

- Negligent behavior,

- Improper use,

- Nonobservance of the manual,

- External violence,

- Acts of god,

- Damages caused by manipulation, upgrading, updating or reconstruction of hardware or software

- Damages caused by other harm,

In case of data loss Inter-Tech will only be liable at wanton negligence or deliberate intention or, in all other cases, only for the recovery of data from a continuous, daily backup. Inter-Tech does not assume liability for all other matters.

Please look also at our complete warranty terms on our website.

9 Contact

This product complies to the requirements set out in the EMC directive 2004/108/EG, 2006/95/EG, 2011/65/EG and 2009/125/EG of the council of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.

The declaration of confirmity will be shown on our website:

Service & Support/ Downloads/ Declarations

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www.inter-tech.de