Overview



AXAGON HMC-KB-US KEYBOARD hub turns your phone, tablet or mini-laptop into a full-fledged computer workplace. You connect your mobile device to the 9in1 docking station via the supplied 60 cm long cable. In no time, you have an integrated keyboard, SD and microSD card reader, and connectors for connecting an external monitor, three USB devices, headphones or headset, and Power Delivery power. However, it is necessary that the USB-C port of your mobile device supports video output (DisplayPort Alternate Mode) and Power Delivery.

The keyboard, built into an elegant aluminum hub body, is equipped with chiclet keys with a scissor mechanism and 2 mm stroke for precise and quiet typing. The keyboard offers adjustable backlighting in 5 levels, 12 multimedia keys and the possibility of increasing the inclination for comfortable and ergonomic use. Of course, the keys are printed with English localization.

The HDMI output enables the connection of an external monitor, TV or projector with a resolution of up to 4K/60Hz Ultra HD, 2K/120Hz Quad HD or 1080p/200Hz Full HD and the transmission of multi-channel audio. Thanks to HDR support, you can enjoy a significantly expanded range of colours and contrasts without limitations.

Three USB-A 5Gbps outputs allow connection of external drives (up to 2 at the same time), flash drive, mouse, printer and other USB accessories. The USB ports also charge mobile phones and tablets with a power of up to 7.5W. The memory card reader supports reading and writing of all versions of SD and microSD cards with a capacity of up to 2TB. The card reader enables simultaneous handling of cards in both slots and direct copying between them. The 3.5 mm audio output offers the possibility of connecting stereo headphones, a headset or active speakers.

The PD USB-C input is designed for a suitable Power Delivery charger. This allows both your mobile device and the hub to be powered directly from the PD charger using Power Delivery 3.0 technology with up to 100W of power.

The Multiport Hub with Keyboard is especially ideal for users of phones and tablets Samsung's DeX-enabled Z-series Fold (from Fold3), Galaxy S (from S9), Note (from Note8) and Galaxy Tab S (from S4 except Lite and FE versions). The Dock also enables desktop mode for the Apple iPad Pro and iPad Air (from 2022) tablets. In addition, it ensures compatibility with iPad mini (from 2021) and with iPhone 15 Pro / Pro Max phones, while the image is transferred via mirroring.

Input (connection to mobile device / computer):
• USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1 / USB 3.0), USB-C female connector.
• Compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB4 and Thunderbolt 3/4.

Input (power supply):
• USB Power Delivery 3.0 100W port (only for charging), USB-C female connector.
• Powering the mobile device from the mains adapter via the USB-C hub.
• PD power must be supported by both the mobile device and the mains charger.

USB outputs:
• 3x USB 5Gbps port, USB-A female connector.
• USB-C hub handle the connection of two external drives simultaneously.
• Charging of mobile devices (including iPad) with a current of up to 1.5A from the hub's USB-A ports.

Video output:
• 1x HDMI A port, HDMI A female connector.
• 4K / UHDCloseUltra High Definition (UHD) is the resolution 3840x2160 pixels. What this means is that there are more pixels per inch (PPI) in a UHD display than a FHD (Full High Definition 1920x1080) display. This gives a higher resolution display resolution 4096 x 2160 at up to 60Hz.
• 2K / QHD / WQHD resolution 2560 x 1440 at up to 120Hz.
• 1080p / FHDCloseFull High Definition (FHD) is the resolution 1920x1080 Pixels resolution 1920 x 1080 at up to 200Hz.
• Support for the above max. supported resolutions and frequencies requires connection to a computer with DisplayPort version 1.4.
• For the video output function, the hub must be connected to a USB-C port supporting DisplayPort Alternate Mode (DP Alt Mode) or to a USB-C port supporting Thunderbolt 3/4. A suitable OS is also required. The video output function will not be available without these requirements.
• HDR support (High dynamic range, 10bit/RGB support) - realistic reproduction of light and dark details.
• HPD (Hot-Plug-Detect) support.
• TMDS (Transition Minimized Differential Signalling) support.
• HDCP 1.4 and 2.3 (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) full support.
• Support for 2-channel audio sampling rate up to 192 kHz and up to 24-bit audio - depends on source and end device, i.e. mobile device/computer and TV/monitor/AV receiver.

The card reader - two slots:
• Slot Micro SD: microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC / TransFlash.
• Slot SD: SecureDigital / SDHC / SDXC, MultiMedia Card, MMC, MMC Dual Voltage, MMC mobile, RS-MMC, with adapter - miniSD, microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC, MMC Micro.
• UHS-I support. Speed up to 104 MB's. Support hardware ECC function and CRC function.
• 2 LUN - the reader is indicated as two disk drives. The possibility of copying from card to card.

Audio output / input:
• 1x 3.5 mm 4pin jack for headset, headphones or active speakers,
• 2-channel analog stereo output 48 kHz @ 16 bit for playback,
• 1-channel analog mono microphone input 48 kHz @ 16 bit for recording.

Keyboard:
• Keys with scissor mechanism and 2 mm stroke for precise and silent typing.
• 12 multimedia keys: home, search, brightness, stop / start play / pause, previous / next track, mute, volume, backlight.
• White key backlight with four intensity settings and backlight off (f12).
• Switch between OS: fn+S for Windows / Android, fn+A for macOS / iPadOS / iOS.

Other features:
• Possibility to connect your device while running thanks to the Hot Plug support.
• Full Plug and Play support.
• Standby mode support.
• Power via USB bus - USB bus power or from PD wall charger.
• Heavy-duty aluminium body for better hub cooling.
• The LED indicates with constant light the hub connection to the computer.
• High quality shielded cable ensures fast communication speed and minimal unwanted interference.
• Dimensions 296 x 128 x 11 / 6 mm.
• Weight 353 g (without cable).
• USB-C cable 60 cm long with connectors C-M straight / C-M bent 90°.

Supported operating systems:
• Microsoft Windows 10 / 11 and later, macOS, iPadOS, iOS, Linux, Chrome OS and Android.
• Compatibility depends on used OS and support from device manufacturer.
• DisplayPort Alternate Mode (DP Alt Mode) is only supported in updated OS and also depends on support from device (notebook, phone).
• Graphics card drivers may also affect the correct operation of the product. We recommend downloading the latest version of drivers.

Package contains:
• USB-C Keyboard hub,
• USB-C cable 60 cm long,
• Keyboard hub travel bag,
• self-adhesive rubber pads to increase the inclination of the keyboard,
• multilingual guide CZ / DE / DK / ENG / ESP / FIN / FR / GR / HR / HU / IT / NL / PL / PT / RO / SK / SWE / TR / UA / BG / CN / ARA,
• packed in a cardboard box.

The version of the hub according to the keyboard layout:
• HMC-KB-US - American / English layout




Specification


Technical Description: Axagon HMC-KB-US laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Grey

Cooling
Built-in fan:
No

Keyboard
Hot keys:
Yes
Windows keys:
Yes
Numeric keypad:Small, palm-sized, seventeen key section of a computer keyboard, usually on the very far right. The numeric keypad features digits 0 to 9, addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (*) and division (/) symbols, a decimal point (.) and Num Lock and Enter keys. Laptop keyboards often do not have a numpad, but may provide numpad input by holding a modifier key (typically labelled "Fn") and operating keys on the standard keyboard.
No
Keyboard form factor:Keyboard size, e.g. standard, mini.
Mini
Keyboard language:The letters which are marked on the keys for convenience of the keyboard usage with specific language.
English
Keyboard layout:The type of keys on a keyboard, and their position on the keyboard. This can differ from country to country.
QWERTY
Keyboard key switch:
Scissor key switch

Network
Ethernet LAN:An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.
No

Networking
Ethernet LAN:An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.
No

Packaging content
Cables included:
USB Type-C to USB Type-C
Manual:
Yes
Travel case:
Yes

Packaging data
Package weight:Weight of the packaged product.
733 g
Package height:The distance from the top to the bottom of the packaging.
36 mm
Package depth:The distance from the front to the back of the packaging.
154 mm
Package width:The distance from one side of the packaging to the other.
317 mm
Quantity per pack:The amount in each pack.
1 pc(s)

Performance
Certification:
CE
Brand compatibility:What other brands this brand can be used with.
Universal
Country of origin:Country where the device is made.
China
Charging function:
Yes
Housing material:
Aluminium
LED indicators:
Yes
Plug and Play:Indicates whether this product supports is "plug and play". Plug and play is hardware or software that, after being installed ("plugged in"), can immediately be used ("played with"), as opposed to hardware or software which requires configuration.
Yes
Hub interfaces:A hub is a device for connecting multiple devices together. The hub interface is where the hub connects to other devices via input/output (I/O) ports.
3.5mm, HDMI, RJ-45, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported:
Yes
Hot-Plug support:Device has hot-plug capability, which means that user can replace system components without shutting down the system.
Yes
Maximum refresh rate:
200 Hz
Maximum digital resolution:
4096 x 2160 pixels
HD type:Type of supported High Definition (e.g. Full HD, 4K Ultra HD).
4K Ultra HD
Data transfer rate:Rate at which data can be transferred. Usually expressed in units per second. May vary with network configurations.
5 Gbit/s
Compatible memory cards:Types of memory cards which can be used with this product.
MMC, MMC Mobile, MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, MiniSD, MiniSDHC, RS-MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card reader integrated:The device includes a card reader e.g. a card reader in the disk bay of a computer or thin client to permit log-on using smart/pin cards.
Yes
Product colour:
Grey

Ports & interfaces
HDCP:High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) is a form of digital copy protection to prevent copying of digital audio and video content as it travels across connections.
Yes
HDCP version:
2.3
Headphone connectivity:How headphones connect to a device e.g. wirelessly or via a cable and connector.
3.5 mm
Headphone outputs:Number of sockets /ports where headphones are connected.
1
Combo headphone/mic port:
Yes
HDMI version:
2.3
HDMI ports quantity:The number of sockets (ports) for HDMI connections. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed/uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant device ("the source device") to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. HDMI is a digital replacement for existing analog video standards.
1
USB Power Delivery revision:
3.0
USB Power Delivery up to:
100 W
USB Power Delivery (USB PD):
Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity:
2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity:
3
USB 2.0 ports quantity:Number of USB 2.0 ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. USB 2.0 was released in April 2000 (now called "Hi-Speed"), adding higher maximum signaling rate of 480 Mbit/s (effective throughput up to 35 MB/s or 280 Mbit/s), USB 2.0 ports are usually black.
0
Host interface:Interface that enables a host controller to communicate with a driver.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
Connectivity technology:
Wired

Power
USB cable length:
0.6 m
Power connector:
USB Type-C
Power source type:What the power source is.
USB

Software
Other operating systems supported:
Yes
Linux operating systems supported:8 RT. Linux (9.4, 9.5), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 (supported with a pre-built package); SUSE Linux (10.3, 11.0, 11, 11.1, 11.2), Fedora (9, 9.0, 10, 10.0, 11.0, 11, 12, 12.0), Ubuntu (8.04, 8.04.1, 8.04.2, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04), Debian (5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3)
Yes
Mobile operating systems supported:The operating systems e.g. Android, iOS, that can be used with the mobile device.
Android, iOS
Server operating systems supported:
Yes
Mac operating systems supported:Mac operating systems e.g. OS X can be used with the device.
Yes
Windows operating systems supported:Windows vesions wich can be used with the device.
Windows 10, Windows 11

Technical details
Compliance certificates:
RoHS

Weight & dimensions
Weight:Weight of the product without packaging (net weight). If possible, the net weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please note that sometimes the manufacturer leaves out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.
353 g
Height (rear):Height of the backside of the product.
1.1 cm
Height (front):The height of the frontside of the product.
6 mm
Depth:The distance from the front to the back of something.
128 mm
Width:The measurement or extent of something from side to side.
296 mm


Product details


HMC-KB-US AXAGON

Axagon HMC-KB-US laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Grey

£118.00 and In stock

SKUHMC-KB-US

Axagon HMC-KB-US laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Grey

Quick Code: Q2985852 MPN: HMC-KB-US
£118.00

Quantity:
In Stock