Mechanical Design and Physical Characteristics

Physical Dimensions and Materials

• Dimensions: 5.1 in. x 4.1 in. x 1.4 in. (12.9 cm x 10.5 cm x 3.6 cm)

• Weight: 1.3 lbs. (0.6 kg)

• Material: Aluminum

• Finish: Dark Earth Anodized

Environmental and Durability Specifications

The Cardshark is built to operate reliably under extreme conditions:

• Operating Temperature: -4° F to 122° F (-20° C to 50° C)

• Storage Temperature: -40° F to 159° F (-40° C to 71° C)

• Ingress Protection: Rated IP68 for dust and water resistance

• Shock and Vibration: Compliant with MIL-STD-810H standards, including drop, shock, and vibration tests

Port Layout and Connectivity

The device features a versatile port configuration to support various connectivity and power requirements. The following ports are integrated into the Cardshark:

• A. Battery Port:

  • Uses a Nett Warrior compatible 6-pin connector

  • Accepts 10 - 18 VDC input with built-in overvoltage and overcurrent protection (6A)

  • Features an integrated SMBus for wearable battery integration

• B. Host Port:

  • Utilizes a 12-pin ODU AMC® HD connector

  • Supports both USB 3.1 (up to 10Gbps) and USB 2.0 data transfer

  • Provides USB Power Delivery for fast charging (up to 25W maximum)

  • Delivers unregulated 10 - 18 VDC battery power (4.5A maximum)

• C. PAN Ports (x4):

  • Each PAN port features a 12-pin ODU AMC® HD connector

  • Supports USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 data connectivity

  • Offers both regulated 5V USB power (2A maximum) and unregulated 10 - 18 VDC battery power (4.5A maximum)

• D. PAN+ Port:

  • Equipped with a 27-pin ODU AMC® HD connector

  • Provides dual functionality, supporting Gigabit Ethernet and DisplayPort v1.4