iPad, MacBook & AirPods Max Anti-Theft Charging Display Solution
Recreate an Apple Store-style display experience
A complete retail display solution for USB-C iPad, MacBook and AirPods Max: the SC09_AP security charging cable, the S-Series multi-port alarm and a PD power adapter, plus optional tablet bases and headphone holders. Devices stay charged and secured for hands-on demos.
The Tocvue SC09_AP display solution is an anti-theft charging system for USB-C iPad, MacBook and AirPods Max demo units in retail stores. One SC09_AP cable keeps the device charged from a USB-C PD power adapter while a separate contact-sensor security circuit links it to an S-Series multi-port alarm (S400, S600 or S800, one port per device). If the round contact sensor is detached or the security cable is cut, the connected S-Series alarm sounds at 100 dB; staff disarm it with the K9015 remote.
Key facts
Model: SC09_AP anti-theft USB-C charging cable
Devices: USB-C iPad, MacBook and AirPods Max
Main cable: 2 m total length (device-end USB-C to PD end)
Alarm branch: approx. 70 cm, splits off near the PD end, ends in a custom-shaped USB-C security plug
Sensor lead: approx. 13 cm, ends in a round contact sensor
Circuits: charging + separate contact-sensor security circuit in one cable; they work independently
Alarm host: S-Series multi-port alarm, one port per device, up to 8 devices, 100 dB alarm output
Power: USB-C PD adapter required. Tocvue supplies a 35W USB-C PD adapter by default; original Apple USB-C PD adapters are also supported, up to the Apple 96W adapter for MacBook (tested).
Total length from the device-end USB-C to the PD end.
approx.70 cm
Alarm branch
Splits off near the PD end and plugs into the S-Series alarm.
approx.13 cm
Sensor lead
Ends in a round contact sensor on the device back.
The solution
Four components, one matched display
01
SC09_AP cable
Charging and a separate contact-sensor security circuit in one cable assembly.
02
S-Series alarm
One alarm port per device; 100 dB alarm output.
03
PD power adapter
35W USB-C PD by default; original Apple USB-C PD adapters supported, up to Apple 96W for MacBook (tested).
04
Display supports Optional
Optional tablet bases and headphone holders.
On the display device
iPad, MacBook and AirPods Max setups
Illustrative setups
iPad
Contact sensor on the back; device-end USB-C in the charging port.
MacBook
Contact sensor on the lid back; device-end USB-C in the charging port.
AirPods Max
Contact sensor on the outer ear cup; USB-C in the headphone port.
The display experience | SC09_AP cable
One cable. Two circuits.
Keep the display device charged while a separate contact-sensor circuit links it to the S-Series alarm. Charging does not affect the alarm.
01 | Charging + security
Power and protection in one cable
Power flows from the PD adapter to the device USB-C port. The contact sensor links to the S-Series alarm on its own circuit.
02 | USB-C device end
Charges while on display
The device-end USB-C plugs into the charging port of iPad, MacBook or AirPods Max, so the unit stays powered during demos.
03 | Round contact sensor
Sits on the device back
On an approx. 13 cm lead, the round sensor attaches to the back of iPad / MacBook or to the AirPods Max outer ear cup.
04 | Custom security plug
One alarm port per device
The approx. 70 cm alarm branch ends in a custom-shaped, ribbed USB-C security plug for the S-Series multi-port alarm.
Alarm logic
Normal displaySensor attached. The device keeps charging and can be picked up.
TriggerContact sensor detached or the security cable is cut.
Audible alarmThe connected S-Series alarm sounds at 100 dB.
DisarmStaff disarm the alarm with the K9015 remote.
SC09_AP security charging cable | How it connects
Connectors & matching equipment
One SC09_AP cable links the display device, the S-Series alarm and the PD adapter through four connection points: the security plug, the PD-end USB-C, the contact sensor and the device-end USB-C.
Tap the diagram to open it full size. Dashed leaders indicate matching equipment, not wiring. Product images retain their original proportions; not to scale. Alarm unit requires a separate power supply (not shown).
1
Security plug → S-Series alarm
Branch: approx. 70 cm. One port per device on the S-Series multi-port alarm.
2
PD-end USB-C
Connect to a USB-C PD adapter (35W default).
3
Contact sensor
Attach to device back. Approx. 13 cm lead.
4
Device-end USB-C
Insert into device charging port.
One cable for charging and security
USB-C charges the device; the rear contact sensor provides security. Main cable length: 2 m.
Display reference
Apple Store-style display reference
Recreate an Apple Store-style display experience: devices tethered by a round contact sensor and a slim charging cable, ready for hands-on demos.
Photos taken at Apple Store displays for style reference only; not Tocvue products.
Apple, Apple Store, iPad, MacBook and AirPods Max are trademarks of Apple Inc. Tocvue is not affiliated with Apple Inc.
Technical overview
Solution components & specs
The display solution combines the SC09_AP cable, the S-Series multi-port alarm and a PD power adapter, with optional display supports.
SC09_AP · Current specifications
Model
SC09_AP
Type
Anti-theft USB-C charging cable
Main cable
2 m total length
Alarm branch
Approx. 70 cm, splits off near the PD end
Sensor lead
Approx. 13 cm
Sensor
Round contact sensor
Device end
USB-C
PD end
USB-C, to a USB-C PD power adapter
Security plug
Custom-shaped USB-C plug, to the S-Series alarm
Circuits
Charging + separate contact-sensor security circuit in one cable; work independently
Applications
iPad / MacBook / AirPods Max (USB-C)
Alarm host
S-Series multi-port alarm, one port per device
Power
USB-C PD adapter required. Tocvue supplies a 35W USB-C PD adapter by default; original Apple USB-C PD adapters are also supported, up to the Apple 96W adapter for MacBook (tested).
Also in the solution
S-Series Multi-Port Alarm
One port per device, up to 8 devices. 100 dB alarm output. The alarm host needs a separate power supply.
S400 · 4 ports
S600 · 6 ports
S800 · 8 ports
USB-C PD Power Adapter
Tocvue supplies a 35W USB-C PD adapter by default; original Apple USB-C PD adapters are also supported, up to the Apple 96W adapter for MacBook (tested).
Default: 35W PD
Original Apple USB-C PD adapters supported
MacBook: up to Apple 96W (tested)
Configured per project
Alarm host and port count are selected per display. Tocvue supplies a 35W USB-C PD adapter by default; original Apple USB-C PD adapters are also supported, up to the Apple 96W adapter for MacBook (tested). MOQ, warranty and lead time are confirmed for the final configuration.
Optional accessories
Compatible display supports
Complete the display solution with a tablet base or headphone holder. These are optional accessories, not included with SC09_AP.
Compatible tablet bases
Optional accessories
HT-06
Optional
Transparent acrylic tablet base
Available in Ø12 cm and Ø15 cm
HT-07
Optional
White ceramic tablet base
Available in Ø10 cm and Ø15 cm
Headphone display holders
Optional accessories
HE-01
Optional
Headphone display holder. Optional AirPods Max support.
HE-02
Optional
Curved headphone holder. Optional AirPods Max support.
One representative image per model; size variants are listed in the caption.
Build a matched display
SC09_AP cable+S-Series alarm+PD adapter+Optional base / holder
Which devices does the SC09_AP display solution work with?
USB-C iPad, MacBook and AirPods Max. The device-end USB-C plugs into the charging port of iPad or MacBook, or the USB-C headphone port of AirPods Max, and the round contact sensor attaches to the iPad back, the MacBook lid back or the AirPods Max outer ear cup.
What is included in the display solution?
The solution combines the SC09_AP security charging cable, the S-Series multi-port alarm and a USB-C PD power adapter. Tablet bases (HT-06, HT-07) and headphone holders (HE-01, HE-02) are optional accessories, not included with SC09_AP. Alarm host and port count are selected per display. Tocvue supplies a 35W USB-C PD adapter by default; original Apple USB-C PD adapters are also supported, up to the Apple 96W adapter for MacBook (tested).
How does the alarm work?
In normal display the sensor is attached, and the device keeps charging and can be picked up. If the contact sensor is detached or the security cable is cut, the connected S-Series alarm sounds at 100 dB. Staff disarm the alarm with the K9015 remote.
Does charging affect the alarm?
No. SC09_AP carries a charging circuit and a separate contact-sensor security circuit in one cable; the two circuits work independently, so charging does not affect the alarm.
What power adapter does SC09_AP need?
A USB-C PD power adapter is required. Tocvue supplies a 35W USB-C PD adapter by default; original Apple USB-C PD adapters are also supported, up to the Apple 96W adapter for MacBook (tested).
How long are the SC09_AP cables?
The main cable is 2 m in total from the device-end USB-C to the PD end. The alarm branch is approx. 70 cm and splits off near the PD end. The sensor lead is approx. 13 cm and ends in a round contact sensor.
How many devices can one S-Series alarm protect?
The S-Series multi-port alarm has one port per device, for up to 8 devices: S400 has 4 ports, S600 has 6 ports and S800 has 8 ports. The alarm output is 100 dB, and the alarm host needs a separate power supply.
Are tablet bases and headphone holders included?
No. They are optional accessories. HT-06 is a transparent acrylic tablet base available in Ø12 cm and Ø15 cm; HT-07 is a white ceramic tablet base available in Ø10 cm and Ø15 cm; HE-01 (headphone display holder) and HE-02 (curved headphone holder) are optional AirPods Max supports.
How are MOQ, warranty and lead time confirmed?
MOQ, warranty and lead time are confirmed for the final configuration. Contact Tocvue through the contact page with your device mix and number of displays.
Plan your iPad, MacBook & AirPods Max display
SC09_AP cable + S-Series alarm + PD adapter + optional base / holder. Tell us your devices and display count.
