Item Descriptions:

Plugable USB-C voltage / current checker, bidirectional current compatible, aluminum finish, with organic LED screen

This Plugable USB-C Voltage / Current Checker (USBC-VAMETER) is designed to easily measure the voltage / current (charging rate) of various equipment that comes with USB Type-C.

It is extremely small with aluminum enclosure finish.

It can be used with smart phones, tablets, laptops and other USB Type-C devices with a USB Type-C port.

In case of purchase after April 10, 2017, specifications were changed so that numerical values ​​and arrows are displayed on the LED at the same time.

Moreover, when inserting the numerical value into the USB Type - C port on the left side facing the system, the up and down are correctly displayed.

Please note that this top and bottom are fixed and can not be inverted.

Caution:

When using this checker, normally the power will not be turned on unless some sort of USB Type-C device (USB host, charger, PC accessory etc.) is connected to both sides.

If the device is connected to one side only and the power is turned on, the connected USB device is called "VBUS Hot" and it is called USB type-C specification

Not compliant

That means that.

For example, this applies to cases where one is an existing USB type-A compatible device or cable.

Product overview

Plugable sells "PLUGABLE USB 3.1 TYPE-C (USB-C) current sniffer / analyzer (USBC-TKEY)" for advanced PD current analysis using Google's open source "Twinkie"

It is inside.

However, for many people it is not necessary to have high-level and accurate analytical data, USBC-TKEY must use a Linux computer, setup is complicated, etc. can not be used easily

It was a challenge.

For general users, what is needed is a simple tool that runs with simple plug & play, and is easy to carry around.

This "Plugable USB-C voltage / current checker (USBC-VAMETER)" is designed for such individual purpose.

This simple voltage / current checker measures the voltage and current in real time and displays the direction of the current by simply plugging it into the USB Type - C port.

Voltage, current and arrow are displayed at the same time.

Main applications

This voltage / current checker can be used for the following applications.

When you want to know the charging rate when connecting a charger with a host system such as a laptop or tablet with USB Type-C

When you want to know the charging rate when connecting the docking station with the host system with USB Type-C

Knowing how much power is being supplied to the bus power device when connecting a host system with USB Type-C and a bus power device (HDD drive, flash drive, etc.) with a USB Type-C connector

When you want

When you want to test whether the USB Type-C port conforms to the specification such as VBUS hot condition or voltage drop

This checker is not intended to be used as a substitute for professional measuring instruments, it is for user level measurement that emphasizes usability and simplicity.

Technical specification

This checker is designed to operate transparently.

Therefore, it does not affect any data such as USB 1.1 / 2.0 / 3.0 / 3.1 Gen 1 / 3.1 Gen 2, USB Type-C substitute mode video signal, USB Type-C charging signal etc.

Since it only measures electric (VBUS) and ground (0 V) value even if it is sandwiched between equipment, it does not interfere with normal operation exchange between host system and docking station compatible with USB Type-C, charger, and peripheral equipment

It can measure current in both directions and choose the direction to insert.

It functions in the range of 4 to 20 V, 50 mA - 10 A from 5 V to 20 V of the USB Type - C PD standard.

USB 1.1 - 3.1 Can be used with Gen 2 compliant systems and equipment.

Package Contents

This Plugable USB-C voltage / current checker x 1

Features:

• Please enter model number Confirm this is compatible:
• You can easily monitor voltage, current and charging from the USB Type-C port.
• Measure the voltage (voltage) and the current (ampere), and at the same time indicate which direction the electricity is flowing is indicated by an arrow.
• Readable organic LED (OLED) display is attached
• It can measure current in both directions and choose the direction to insert.
• It corresponds to 5V to 20V of the USB Type-C PD standard.
• (Functions in the range of 4-20 V, 50 mA - 10 A.)
• This checker will pass through all types of USB data, such as USB 1.1 - 3.1 Gen 2, DisplayPort substitute mode, USB Type - C charging etc.
• It does not affect the normal USB Type-C function in any way.
• It is inserted between the USB Type-C docking station, charger, other USB Type-C accessories etc. and the host system.
• Compact aluminum enclosure finish, small and lightweight, it is suitable for carrying.
• Plugable offers 1 year quality assurance and email support.
• If you have any questions about this product, please contact our support.

Product information:

Shipping Weight: 18 g

Package Dimensions: 2.01 x 9.60 x 9.60 cm