PCUSB18 – USB 2.0 TO SATA/IDE 2.5"-3.5" COMBO ADAPTER
1. Introduction & Features
To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could
harm the environment.
Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialized
company for recycling.
This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service.
Respect the local environmental rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for choosing Velleman! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. If the device
was damaged in transit, don't install or use it and contact your dealer. Your PCUSB18 should include: 1 x USB 2.0 to
SATA/IDE combo adapter, 1 x AC/DC power adapter, 1 x AC power cord, 1 x serial ATA cable, 1 x 2.5" to 3.5" IDE
converter, 1 x HDD power cable and this manual.
This combo adapter allows you to use both an IDE and SATA hard drive over USB 2.0 while keeping your existing
IDE drive, exchange data between IDE and SATA drives or turn any IDE or SATA drive into an external USB 2.0
storage device.
Features:
• compliant with SATA 1.0a;
• compliant with USB 2.0;
• compliant with USB Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only Transport;
• dual-head IDE connector (40-pin and 44-pin) plus 1 x SATA connector support 2.5"/3.5"/5.25" IDE and SATA
devices (2.5" to 3.5" IDE converter is required for 3.5" IDE drive);
• operates with 1 x IDE and 1 x SATA HDD simultaneously;
• supports Plug-and-Play.
2. Safety Instructions
• Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer
will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
• Keep this device away from rain and moisture.
• Protect this device from shocks and abuse.
• All repairs and service should be carried out be a qualified technician only.
• Note that damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty.
• Keep the device away from children and unauthorised users.
3. Description
1. USB cable: connect to the computer USB port
2. 2.5" IDE connection: connect to 2.5" IDE hard drive
3. 2.5" to 3.5" IDE converter: connect to 3.5" IDE hard drive or
to 5.25" CD/DVD drive
4. DC power connection: connect to power connector on hard drive via HDD power cable
5. serial ATA connection: connect to SATA interface on SATA hard drive
6. DC power input: connect to power adapter
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