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Owner’s Manual
USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB-C
Docking Station with
100W PD Charging, Aluminum
Model: U442-DOCK12-S
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Package Contents
Optional Accessories
• U442-DOCK12-S
• Owner’s Manual
• P502-Series High-Resolution VGA Cables
• P566-Series HDMI to DVI Adapter Cables
• P568-Series High-Speed HDMI Cables
• U322-Series USB 3.0 A/B Device Cables
• U326-Series USB 3.0 Micro-B Device Cables
• U420-003-G2-5A USB 3.1 Gen 2 USB-C Cable
(M/M) w/5A rating, 3 ft.
• U428-003 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Cable, USB-C to
USB-A (M/M), 3 ft.
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Product Features
System Requirements
• Supports USB DisplayPort Alternate Mode for
connecting a VGA or HDMI monitor via USB-C or
Thunderbolt 3 port
• Supports connection of DVI monitor via HDMI to
DVI adapter (see Optional Accessories)
• VGA and HDMI ports support video resolutions up
to 1920 x 1200 (including 1080p) @ 60 Hz
• Up to 3 monitors can be connected
simultaneously
• USB-A hub ports support data transfer rates up
to 5 Gbps
• Computer with USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port that
supports USB DisplayPort Alternate Mode
• VGA, DVI* or HDMI monitor
*Requires an adapter. See Optional Accessories.
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Product Features
• USB-C PD Charging port supports power input up
to 20V 5A (100W)
• 5W of USB-C input power dedicated to unit and
USB-A ports; remaining power goes to connected
USB-C device
• Automatically resumes operation from hibernation
and suspend modes
• Plug-and-play operation with no software, drivers
or external power supply required
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Product Overview
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USB 3.0 Port (Female): connect a USB
peripheral
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HDMI Ports (Female): connect up to 2 HDMI
monitors
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VGA Port (Female): connect VGA monitor
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USB-C PD Charging Port (Female): connect
device to USB-C charger
USB-C Plug (Male) (not shown): connect to
USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 device
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Installation
Notes:
• When connected to power through the USB-C PD
charging port, 5W is dedicated to the docking station
and connected USB peripherals. Remaining power is
used to charge the connected USB-C device.
• See Optional Accessories section for suggested cables.
1. Connect built-in USB-C cable to USB-C or
Thunderbolt 3 port on your laptop, tablet or
other device.
2. Connect VGA port to VGA port on a monitor
using a VGA cable.
3. Connect HDMI ports to HDMI ports on a monitor
using HDMI cables.
4. Connect USB 3.0 hub port to a USB peripheral.
5. Charge device by connecting its USB-C charger
to adapter’s USB-C PD charging port.
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Specifications
Input Connectors
USB USB-C (Male)
Output Connectors
USB-A USB-A (Female)
Charging USB-C (Female)
HDMI (2x) HDMI (Female)
VGA VGA (Female)
Environmental
Operating Temperature 32° to 131°F (0° to 55°C)
Operating Humidity 10% to 85% RH,
Non-Condensing
Storage Temperature 14° to 158°F (-10° to 70°C)
Storage Humidity 5% to 90% RH,
Non-Condensing
Power Requirements
USB-C Charging Port Supports up to
20V 5A (100W) Input*
*5W of power dedicated to unit and USB-A ports; remaining
power goes to connected USB-C device
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Warranty and
Product Registration
3-Year Limited Warranty
Tripp Lite warrants its products to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from
the date of initial purchase. Tripp Lite’s obligation under this
warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at its sole option)
any such defective products. To obtain service under this
warranty, you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization
(RMA) number from Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite
service center. Products must be returned to Tripp Lite or an
authorized Tripp Lite service center with transportation charges
prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the
problem encountered and proof of date and place of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to equipment, which has been
damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been
altered or modified in any way.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Tripp Lite MAKES NO
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion
of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or
exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL Tripp Lite BE LIABLE
FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGE.
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Specifically, Tripp Lite is not liable for any costs, such as lost
profits or revenue, loss of equipment, loss of use of equipment,
loss of software, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claims by
third parties, or otherwise.
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Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers
For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and
identification, your Tripp Lite product has been assigned a
unique series number. The series number can be found on
the product nameplate label, along with all required approval
markings and information. When requesting compliance
information for this product, always refer to the series number.
The series number should not be confused with the marketing
name or model number of the product.
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FCC Notice, Class B
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly
approved by Tripp Lite could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
WEEE Compliance Information for Tripp Lite Customers and
Recyclers (European Union)
Under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive and implementing regulations, when
customers buy new electrical and electronic equipment
from Tripp Lite they are entitled to:
• Send old equipment for recycling on a one-for-one,
like-for-like basis (this varies depending on the
country)
• Send the new equipment back for recycling when this
ultimately becomes waste
Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure
of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the
failure of the life support equipment or to significantly affect its
safety or effectiveness is not recommended.
Tripp Lite has a policy of continuous improvement. Specifications
are subject to change without notice.
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