The USBC-9IN1E accepts up to 140W USB-C power input through its PD pass-through USB-C port. It is compatible with most USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 and 3.1 power supplies/chargers offering Standard Power Range (up to 20V, 5A, 100W) or Extended Power Range (up to 28V, 5A, 140W). An example of a compatible 140W charger would be our PS-EPR-140C1.

Why the USBC-9IN1E May Not Work With Every USB-C Power Supply

Depending on your device's charging requirements, and how many watts your USB-C charger can provide, there may not be enough power available for proper pass-through charging to occur. This is because 15W must be reserved for the USBC-9IN1E itself to operate.

Common examples:

• If a 140W PD 3.1 EPR charger is used, up to 125W can be provided to the connected device. 
  • Please note that a PD 3.1 EPR compatible host is required for over 85W. (PD 3.0 SPR hosts will be limited to 85W.)
     
• If a 100W PD 3.0 SPR charger is used, up to 85W can be provided to the connected device.
   
• If a 60W PD 3.0 SPR charger is used, up to 45W can be provided to the connected device.

What Will Happen if the Power Source Is Too Low

If the USB-C power source is too low then the USBC-9IN1E will not be able to offer pass-through charging to the connected device. Or, the charging speed may be severely limited. If the power source is not capable of powering the hub, then the hub will be powered from the host's battery instead and the system will not be charged.

Some systems may show a message suggesting to use a higher wattage charger, or that a higher wattage charger is required. If the system is PD 3.0 SPR only (does not support PD 3.1 EPR) and requires greater than 85W (such as 90W or 100W), it will not be able to charge through this hub.

Applicable To

Plugable USBC-9IN1E hub