STAR-BOX PASSIVE CONNECTION BOX
STAR-BOX PASSIVE CONNECTION BOX FOR STARGATE RS485 NETWORK CABLING
PI DATE : May 2008 PRODUCT : STAR-BOX Passive Connection Box ELECTRICAL FEATURES: POWER : Supply voltage 9 to 30 Vdc POWER : Power consumption max : 135 mW + STARGATE USER INTERFACE : LED indicators: Power ON, Data (RS485 activity) DIMENSIONS :167 x 115 x 40 mm ; WEIGHT : about 260 g PROTECTION CLASS : IP30 COMPATIBLE WITH : STARGATE * The STAR-Box is a STAR-SYSTEM accessory used as a connection box between STARGATE devices and the Host PC * It provides the following advantages: * Facilitate system wiring connections by using spring clamp connectors instead of having to crimp cable connectors * Assure RS485 bus integrity in the event of a problem with a device on the line * Provide surge protection * The STARGATE base station is connected to the STAR-Box through a std RS485 bus cable with connector placed on the left side of the housing * The STAR-Box to user's STARGATE connection is made with a std RS485 cable & can be configured to pass the power to the user's STARGATE through the RS485 cable or not depending on the system configuration * If power is not passed through the network cable, each STARGATE must be individually powered * The STAR-Box must be disconnected from the power supply when setting jumpers