The inclusion of DisplayPort over other video outputs on the TS3 Plus and mini Docks is due to its versatility. DisplayPort allows users to connect to virtually any monitor they need. DisplayPort to HDMI, DVI or VGA cables are widely available. * Active adapter / dongle is required to convert from DisplayPort to HDMI, DVI and VGA.
Thunderbolt™ 3
The spare Thunderbolt™ 3 port on the TS3 Plus allows users to connect a second monitor through the use of a USB-C Video Adapter. For more info on CalDigit's USB-C Adapter click here.
Connecting Dual Monitors on the Thunderbolt™ Station 3 Plus
Option 1
Dual DisplayPort, mDP, HDMI, DVI or VGA Monitors
Connect a DisplayPort cable or DisplayPort to mDP, HDMI, DVI or VGA cable to the DisplayPort connector and connect a USB-C to DisplayPort, mDP, HDMI, DVI or VGA Adapter to the Thunderbolt™ 3 port.
Required:
- DisplayPort cable, DisplayPort to mDP or DisplayPort to HDMI/DVI/VGA active cable/adapter
- USB-C to mDP/HDMI/DVI or VGA Adapter
- mDP/HDMI/DVI or VGA cable
Option 2
Thunderbolt™ 1/2 Monitor & DisplayPort, mDP, HDMI, DVI or VGA Monitor
Connect the Apple Thunderbolt™ 2 to Thunderbolt™ 3 Adapter to the Thunderbolt™ 3 port and connect a DisplayPort to mDP, HDMI, DVI or VGA cable to the DisplayPort connector. The Apple Thunderbolt™ Adapter is only Mac compatible.
Required:
- DisplayPort cable, DisplayPort to mDP or DisplayPort to HDMI/DVI/VGA active cable/adapter
- Apple Thunderbolt™ 2 to Thunderbolt™ 3 Adapter
- Thunderbolt™ Cable
Option 3
Thunderbolt™ 3 Monitor & DisplayPort, mDP, HDMI, DVI or VGA Monitor
Connect a Thunderbolt™ 3 Monitor to the Thunderbolt™ 3 port and connect a DisplayPort or DisplayPort to mDp,HDMI, DVI or VGA cable to the DisplayPort connector.
Required:
- DisplayPort cable, DisplayPort to mDP or DisplayPort to HDMI/DVI/VGA active cable/adapter
- Thunderbolt™ 3 cable
Option 4
USB-C Monitor & DisplayPort, mDP, HDMI, DVI or VGA Monitor
Connect a USB-C monitor to the Thunderbolt™ 3 port and connect a DisplayPort or DisplayPort to mDP, HDMI, DVI or VGA cable to the DisplayPort connector.
Required:
- USB-C cable
- DisplayPort cable, DisplayPort to mDP or DisplayPort to HDMI/DVI/VGA active cable/adapter
Connecting Dual Monitors with the Thunderbolt™ 3 mini Docks
Option 1
Dual HDMI Monitors
Connect the Thunderbolt 3 mini Dock Dual HDMI to your Mac or PC’s Thunderbolt 3 port.
Required:
- CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 mini Dock Dual HDMI
- 2 x HDMI Cables
Option 2
Dual DisplayPort Monitors
Connect the Thunderbolt 3 mini Dock Dual DisplayPort to your Mac or PC’s Thunderbolt 3 port.
Required:
- CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 mini Dock Dual DisplayPort
- 2 x DisplayPort Cables
