Kensington SD1700P USB-C Dual 4K Portable Dock w/ Qi Charging

Overview

The Kensington SD1700P is a versatile USB-C portable docking station that provides dual 4K display support and integrated Qi wireless charging. It allows you to connect multiple peripherals, expand your display capabilities, and charge compatible devices wirelessly.

Getting Started: Connecting the Dock

Step 1: Connect to Your Laptop

Connect the included USB-C cable from the dock to a USB-C port on your laptop. Ensure your laptop's USB-C port supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode (Alt Mode) and Power Delivery (PD). For optimal functionality, orient the dock with the Kensington logo and Qi charging pad facing upwards.

[Diagram Description: A USB-C cable connects the dock to a laptop's USB-C port. The laptop's USB-C port is indicated as needing to support Alt Mode and Power Delivery.]

Dock Features and Ports

Front Panel:

• 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 Ports: These ports support 10Gbps data transfer speeds and provide 5V/0.9A power output. They are suitable for connecting peripherals such as keyboards, mice, USB drives, cameras, and printers.
• 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Port: This port also supports 10Gbps data transfer speeds and provides 5V/0.9A power output. It can be used for connecting external hard drives, your laptop's power adapter, or an optional USB-C power adapter.
• Dock Indicator Light: Indicates the operational status of the dock.
• Qi Charging Toggle Switch: A switch to enable or disable Qi charging functionality.
• Qi Charging Indicator Light: Indicates the status of the wireless charging pad.

Back Panel:

• 2 x HDMI Ports: For connecting external monitors.
• 1 x Ethernet Port: Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps network speeds.

Top Panel:

• Qi Wireless Charging Pad: Supports wireless charging for compatible devices, delivering up to 10W. The host USB-C port must supply at least 5V/3A (15W) to enable full Qi charging.

Video Output Specifications

The maximum resolution and refresh rate depend on your laptop's USB-C port capabilities (HBR2, HBR3, HBR3+DSC1.2) and whether one or two monitors are connected.

[Diagram Description: A table showing supported resolutions and refresh rates for single and dual monitor setups based on HBR standards.]

Operating Modes

The dock can operate in two primary modes, controlled by the toggle switch on the front panel.

Mode 1: Bus-Power Mode (No External Power Adapter Connected)

In this mode, the dock is powered solely by the laptop's USB-C connection.

• a1/a2: Enabling Qi Charging: Slide the toggle switch to the right (Qi position). The Qi charging indicator light will illuminate. In this mode, only the Qi charging functionality is available. Place your Qi-compatible device face up on the charging pad. The Qi indicator light should remain solid. If it flashes, ensure the device is correctly aligned.
• b1/b2: Enabling Dock Functions: Slide the toggle switch to the left (Dock position). The dock indicator light will illuminate. The dock's ports and display outputs are now active. Qi charging is disabled.

[Diagram Description: Illustrates the toggle switch positions for enabling either Qi charging or dock functions when the dock is bus-powered.]

Mode 2: Adapter-Powered Mode (External Power Adapter Connected)

When a compatible USB-C power adapter (minimum 85W PD recommended for full functionality) is connected to the dock's USB-C port, both Qi charging and dock functions can be enabled simultaneously.

• a1/a2: Simultaneous Operation: With the toggle switch set appropriately (either position can enable both functions when powered), place your Qi-compatible device on the charging pad. The Qi indicator light should remain solid. If it flashes, ensure proper alignment.
• b1/b2: Compliance Note: Any additional products powered by this docking station must feature a fire enclosure that complies with IEC 60950-1 or IEC 62368-1 standards. Please consult your host device manufacturer to confirm compliance.

[Diagram Description: Shows a laptop connected to the dock, with a power adapter also connected to the dock's USB-C port, enabling both dock functions and Qi charging.]

LED Indicator Statuses

The dock features indicator lights to show its status. The Qi charging indicator light can display different states:

• [LED Indicator] Blue Flashing: Indicates the device is charging wirelessly. (Multilingual equivalents provided in original document for EN, DE, FR, IT, ES, PT, AE, CN, JP).
• [LED Indicator] Blue Solid: Indicates the device is fully charged or charging is complete. (Multilingual equivalents provided).
• [LED Indicator] Red Flashing: May indicate an error or a problem with the charging process. (Multilingual equivalents provided).

[Diagram Description: Visual representations of the LED indicator lights showing blue flashing, solid blue, and red flashing states.]

Important Precautions for Qi Charging

To ensure optimal performance and safety when using the Qi wireless charging feature:

• Alignment: Ensure your Qi-compatible device is correctly aligned on the charging pad, typically centered or positioned according to the device's charging coil. If the Qi indicator light flashes, re-align the device.
• Case Thickness: If your device has a protective case, its thickness must be less than 3mm for effective Qi charging.
• Prohibited Items: Do not place the following items on the Qi charging pad:
  • Metal objects such as coins, keys, watches, or batteries.
  • Credit cards.

Placing incompatible metal objects or credit cards on the pad may cause a warning light to flash or prevent proper charging.

[Diagram Description: Shows a phone being charged on the pad, with a callout indicating case thickness must be less than 3mm. Another diagram shows prohibited items like coins, keys, and credit cards with a cross mark.]

Cable Management

For convenient storage and transport, the USB-C host cable can be detached and stored in the magnetic slot located on the side of the dock.

[Diagram Description: The USB-C cable is shown being detached from the dock and stored in a magnetic slot on its side.]

Technical Specifications and Compliance

Power Requirements:

• A minimum of 85W Power Delivery (PD) is recommended from your USB-C power adapter for full functionality.
• The host USB-C port must support 5V/3A (15W) of power to enable full Qi charging.

Wireless Specifications:

• Operating Frequency Range: 112-145kHz
• Field Strength: 76.63 dBuV/m
• Maximum RF Output: 0 dBm

Compliance:

Additional products powered by this docking station must have a fire enclosure complying with IEC 60950-1 or IEC 62368-1. Please contact your host device manufacturer to confirm compliance.

This device complies with relevant regulatory standards including FCC, CE, UKCA, and VCCI (Class B).

For support, visit kensington.com/support.

Trademarks: Kensington and the ACCO name and design are registered trademarks of ACCO Brands. The Qi logo is a trademark of the Wireless Power Consortium.

Model Number: K32800

Part Number: 901-5316-02

Copyright: ©2022 Kensington Computer Products Group, a division of ACCO Brands.