Hydrofarm Autopilot PX2 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
APDPX2
PX2 ADVANCED LIGHTING CONTROLLER
INSTRUCTIONS EN FRANÇAIS ..... 24
PX2 CONTRÔLEUR AVANCÉ D’ÉCLAIRAGE
INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL .... 46
CONTROLADOR DE ILUMINACIÓN AVANZADA PX2

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The Autopilot PX2 Advanced Lighng Controller provides precision photoperiod control of
up to 512 xtures in two independently controlled zones, all from one centralized locaon.
Designed to work with any controllable Phantom or Core HID xtures, as well as PHOTOBIO LED
xtures, the PX2 can control 512 digital HID xtures (256 per zone), or 100 analog LED xtures
(50 per zone). The PX2 oers the exibility to operate both zones analog or digital, or one zone
analog and the other digital. With this versale, dual-zone conguraon, growers can ...
• Optimize spectral treatments by checkerboarding lighting technologies within the same
environment (e.g., HPS with CMH, LED with CMH)
• Save power by checker boarding identical fixtures while reducing output to one of the zones
during the light cycle within the same environment
• Alternate rows and zones within the same environment
• Enhance uniformity by independent control over perimeter versus interior of the
environment
Powerful features, precise and independent controls
The PX2 provides independent control of the following features in each of its dual zones:
• Photoperiod timing to control light and dark cycles
• Photosynthetic photon flux control to precisely schedule the PPF being emitted from fixtures
during the light cycle (wattage or percentage)
• Auto-dimming when temperature exceeds set points
• Emergency auto-shutdown of lights upon user-defined over-temperature events
• Configurable restrike delay times to eliminate lamp-damaging hot starts
• Sunrise/sunset simulation settings to provide a gradual ramp-up and down at both ends of
your photoperiod
• Built-in battery backup
Two dedicated temperature sensors, one for each zone
These sensors provide real-me data for automated temperature-based dimming, as well as
a high temperature shutdown feature that protects your garden. The PX2 eliminates inrush
current and replaces tradional lighng contactors, reducing infrastructure investment.
Updated locking signal and data cables
All cables are shielded from electromagnec interference to ensure uncompromising signal
reliability and communicaon.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
The Autopilot PX2 Advanced Lighting Controller (APDPX2) includes:
1 – Autopilot PX2 with locking mini 3P IP65 female lighng
connectors
1 – 5' 100V–240V, 50/60 Hz
power adapter
2 – 50' white temperature probes 2 – Mounng screws
2 – 20' locking mini 3P M-RJ 6P white RF shielded data cable
(for controllable Phantoms with a USB port)
1 – Instrucons
2 – 20' locking mini 3P M-2P white RF shielded data cable
(for PHOTOBIO xtures with an LLT connector)
SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS
Voltage HID 100–240V Qty of zones can be controlled Max 2
Frequency 50/60Hz Qty of HID fixtures can be controlled Max 256 x 1 zone
Power source
for controller 5V/2A Qty of LED fixtures can be controlled Max 50 x 1 zone
OVERVIEW

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INSTALLING THE PX2
1. Securely wall mount the PX2 using the
provided screws and mounng holes.
2. Plug the power adapter into an outlet and
connect the other end to the PX2 power port
on the boom panel (see image above).
3. Plug the temperature and signal probes into
the corresponding ports on the boom panel
and run your probe cables their full length up
to and across the ceiling if possible, toward the
center of the grow space. Ideally, suspend the
probes down into the space above the plant
canopy if possible. Take care not to stress or
damage the probe cables when securing them
to walls and ceilings.
IMPORTANT: A bare probe receiving direct light from a xture can cause premature dimming
and/or inaccurate temperature readings. When seng up the temperature probes, shield them
from exposure to direct light. Download a probe shield on the PX2 product page at Hydrofarm.
com, or make a shield from an upside down paper or plasc cup.
INSTALLATION
4" (99.8 mm)
1
3
2
456
1 SET buon
2 Turn the page
3 Cursor Right
4 Increase
5 Decrease
6 Menu/
Conrm/Save
APower supply port
BTemperature probe
port Zone A
CSignal port Zone A
DTemperature probe
port Zone B
ESignal port Zone B
C EDB
A
1" (27.1 mm)
5" (127.5 mm)
OVERVIEW
Mounng holes

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ANALOG/DIGITAL SETUP
Before starng the display setup, you
must complete the Analog/Digital setup.
1. Using a pen or other small object,
press the recessed SET buon 1to
cycle through the following opons.
1
SYSTEM SETTINGS
The Systems Sengs screen is where the
controller’s overall seng are dened for
both zones.
1. Press or to enter the
SYSTEM SETTING menu.
2. Press to cursor through the
values and highlight the value you
want to change.
Value Opons
Temperature unit F or C
Power unit % or W
Hour format 12H or 24H mode
Time Hours/Minutes (AM/PM will adjust automacally)
Date Month/Day/Year
3. Press or to select the correct seng, then press to conrm.
4. Repeat steps 2–3 to set all values.
5. Press to save the sengs.
ANALOG AND DIGITAL SETUP:
Zone A can support 50 LED xtures and
Zone B can support 256 HID xtures.
DIGITAL SETUP:
Each zone can support a maximum of 256 HID xtures.
ANALOG SETUP:
Each zone can support a maximum of 50 LED xtures.
INSTRUCTIONS

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ZONE A SETUP
Press to cycle through the following
opons: Zone A Setup; Zone A Output
Schedule; Zone B Setup; Zone B Output
Schedule; and System Seng.
NOTE: If there is no acvity for 15
seconds while seng up, the controller
will automacally go back to the HOME
page.
All sengs must be saved by pressing
for the controller to operate.
1. Press and enter the ZONE A menu.
2. Press to cursor through the values and highlight the value you want to change.
Value Descripon
Type Type of lights installed in ZONE A (or B): 250W, 315W, 400W, 600W, 630W,
750W, 945W, 1000W HPS/CMH, 320W LED, 480W LED, 600W LED, 640W LED,
680W LED, 2x315W, 2x600W.
Power Select percentage or waage for the xtures.
R/S (0–30 min) The me lights will take to gradually reach full power (R=sunrise) or
turn o (S=sunset).
Dim The temperature limit at which the lights will auto-dim.
Stop The temperature limit at which the lights will auto-shutdown.
Delay (0–30 min) Hot start prevenon to allow HID lamps adequate me to cool to
prevent lamp damage. For HID, minimum seng should be 15 min. For LED,
seng can be 0 min.
3. Press or to select the correct seng, then press to conrm.
4. Repeat steps 2–3 to set all values.
5. Press to save the sengs.
6. Repeat steps for ZONE B.
INSTRUCTIONS

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ZONE A OUTPUT SCHEDULE
The PX2 lets you precisely schedule up
to six desired outputs from the xtures
during the light cycle (by waage or
percentage).
1. Press and enter the ZONE A
OUTPUT SCHEDULE menu.
2. Press to cursor through the me
and output percentage sengs.
3. Press or to select the correct
seng, then press to conrm.
4. Repeat steps 2–3 to set all values.
5. Press to save the sengs.
6. Repeat steps for ZONE B.
CUSTOMIZING YOUR LIGHTING LAYOUT
See pages 8–23 for data link cable guides that show you how to customize your lighng setup
with the same or mulple lighng technologies within the same environment.
LED Fixtures ............................................................8
HID Fixtures
Phantom with USB .................................................10
Core 2.0 ..........................................................12
Mulple Lighng Technologies
LED + Dual CMH ...................................................14
LED + DE HPS ......................................................15
Dual zone DE HPS ..................................................16
DE HPS + Dual CMH ................................................20
DE HPS + DE MH ...................................................22
INSTRUCTIONS

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AC EDB F G
Indicator Meaning
A, C
LED on green: Normal status. Screen display: NML
LED on yellow: Over-temperature dimming protecon. Screen display: DIM
LED ashes red: Over-temperature lamp-o protecon or temperature exceeds 80°C.
Screen display: SOS
LED ashes yellow: Temperature control line is not inserted. Screen display: NO PROBE
B, D
LED LIGHT ON: Lamp on. LED LIGHT OFF: Lamp o.
E
If the ANALOG indicator is on, the controller outputs 0–11.5V signals.
F
If the DIGITAL indicator is on, the controller outputs RS485 signals.
E, F
The ANALOG and DIGITAL indicators are both on.
ZONE A is the analog signal output, and ZONE B is the digital signal output.
G
The output signal mode can be switched by clicking the SET buon with a pen.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CHECK SOLUTIONS
Screen does not work aer
connecng power supply
Check if the power supply/
adapter/controller works
normally
Unplug DC connector from the
controller momentarily then
reconnect taking care to ensure
the connector is fully inserted
Controller does not control
xtures
Check if the signal cable is
connected well Reconnect the signal cable
Controller does not show
temperature aer connecng
with temperature probe
Check if the temperature
probe is not connected
correctly
Reconnect the temperature
probe
Fixture power is dierent from
the power set by controller
Check if the ballast is under
sunrise and sunset mode or
if the temperature is under
temperature protecon mode
Reset the me of sunrise and
sunset or reset the temperature
limits
When connecng several xtures,
the rst several xtures work
normally, while the following
xtures funcon abnormally
Check if the signal cable is
connected well, or if the
xture is damaged, or the LED
status on xtures
Reconnect the signal cable, or
replace any damaged xture
LED INDICATORS

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CABLE GUIDE
Advanced Digital & Analog Lighting Controller (APDPX2)
Fixtures are not shown to scale.
IMPORTANT: Do not attach data link cables to AC power cable. Always keep low voltage data cables and high voltage AC power harness as far as possible from each other for stable signal transmission. Avoid coiling data as well as AC harnesses in circles. Excess cable should be managed by creating long loops as opposed to tight coils.
• For use with PHOTOBIO X, M, T, and T Duo • Includes 2 cables and 1 T Connector
PHOTO•LOC Cable CHC882000B Female end Male end T Connector
LEGEND: LED Fixtures
ZONE A Controls up to 50 LED fixtures. ZONE B Controls up to 50 LED fixtures.
1Attach ORANGE end of cable
to the black side of the T connector.
2Attach BLACK end of cable
to the orange side of T connector.
3Attach BLACK end of cable
to the bottom orange side of the T connector.
4Attach ORANGE end of
cable to the black connector on fixture.
PHOTO•LOC 0–10V Cable Kit CHC882000B
PHOTOBIO
LED Fixtures
IMPORTANT: Do not attach data link cables to AC power cable. Always keep low voltage data cables and high voltage AC power harness as far as possible from each other for stable signal transmission. Avoid coiling data cables as well as AC harnesses in tight coils. Excess cable should be managed by creating long loops as opposed to tight coils.
Note: Zone A and Zone B can be set up in one room, or in two separate rooms.

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CABLE GUIDE
Advanced Digital & Analog Lighting Controller (APDPX2)
Fixtures are not shown to scale.
IMPORTANT: Do not attach data link cables to AC power cable. Always keep low voltage data cables and high voltage AC power harness as far as possible from each other for stable signal transmission. Avoid coiling data as well as AC harnesses in circles. Excess cable should be managed by creating long loops as opposed to tight coils.
• For use with PHOTOBIO X, M, T, and T Duo • Includes 2 cables and 1 T Connector
PHOTO•LOC Cable CHC882000B Female end Male end T Connector
LEGEND: LED Fixtures
ZONE A Controls up to 50 LED fixtures. ZONE B Controls up to 50 LED fixtures.
1Attach ORANGE end of cable
to the black side of the T connector.
2Attach BLACK end of cable
to the orange side of T connector.
3Attach BLACK end of cable
to the bottom orange side of the T connector.
4Attach ORANGE end of
cable to the black connector on fixture.
PHOTO•LOC 0–10V Cable Kit CHC882000B
PHOTOBIO
LED Fixtures
IMPORTANT: Do not attach data link cables to AC power cable. Always keep low voltage data cables and high voltage AC power harness as far as possible from each other for stable signal transmission. Avoid coiling data cables as well as AC harnesses in tight coils. Excess cable should be managed by creating long loops as opposed to tight coils.
Note: Zone A and Zone B can be set up in one room, or in two separate rooms.

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CABLE GUIDE
Advanced Digital & Analog Lighting Controller (APDPX2)
Fixtures are not shown to scale.
IMPORTANT: Do not attach data link cables to AC power cable. Always keep low voltage data cables and high voltage AC power harness as far as possible from each other for stable signal transmission. Avoid coiling data cables as well as AC harnesses in tight coils. Excess cable should be managed by creating long loops as opposed to tight coils.
RJ Data
Link Cable
RJ12
T-Connector
RJ12 to USB
RJ Data Link Cable RJ12 T-Connector RJ12 to RJ12 RJ12 to USB
LEGEND: HPS, MH & CMH
ZONE A Controls up to 256 HID fixtures. ZONE B Controls up to 256 HID fixtures.
PHANTOM with USB
HID Fixtures
Note: Zone A and Zone B can be set up in one room, or in two separate rooms.

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CABLE GUIDE
Advanced Digital & Analog Lighting Controller (APDPX2)
Fixtures are not shown to scale.
IMPORTANT: Do not attach data link cables to AC power cable. Always keep low voltage data cables and high voltage AC power harness as far as possible from each other for stable signal transmission. Avoid coiling data cables as well as AC harnesses in tight coils. Excess cable should be managed by creating long loops as opposed to tight coils.
RJ Data
Link Cable
RJ12
T-Connector
RJ12 to USB
RJ Data Link Cable RJ12 T-Connector RJ12 to RJ12 RJ12 to USB
LEGEND: HPS, MH & CMH
ZONE A Controls up to 256 HID fixtures. ZONE B Controls up to 256 HID fixtures.
PHANTOM with USB
HID Fixtures
Note: Zone A and Zone B can be set up in one room, or in two separate rooms.

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CABLE GUIDE
Advanced Digital & Analog Lighting Controller (APDPX2)
Fixtures are not shown to scale.
IMPORTANT: Do not attach data link cables to AC power cable. Always keep low voltage data cables and high voltage AC power harness as far as possible from each other for stable signal transmission. Avoid coiling data as well as AC harnesses in circles. Excess cable should be managed by creating long loops as opposed to tight coils.
CORE 2.0 DIMMABLE
IP Rated Data Link Cable CHC223108W Wieland Harness* Junction Box Input Output
Fixtures are not shown to scale.
LEGEND: Core 2.0 Dimmable
* Wieland Harness: CHW363000W, CHW863000W, CHW843010W, CHW863015W, CHW873000W, CHW883020W, CHW883021W, CHW883025W, CHW883030W
ZONE A Controls up to 256 HID fixtures. ZONE B Controls up to 256 HID fixtures.
HID Fixtures
IP Rated
Data Link Cable
Wieland
Harness
IMPORTANT: Do not attach data link cables to Wieland harness. Always keep low voltage data cables and high voltage AC power harness as far as possible from each other for stable signal transmission. Avoid coiling data cables as well as AC harnesses in tight coils. Excess cable should be managed by creating long loops as opposed to tight coils.
Note: Zone A and Zone B can be set up in one room, or in two separate rooms.

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CABLE GUIDE
Advanced Digital & Analog Lighting Controller (APDPX2)
Fixtures are not shown to scale.
IMPORTANT: Do not attach data link cables to AC power cable. Always keep low voltage data cables and high voltage AC power harness as far as possible from each other for stable signal transmission. Avoid coiling data as well as AC harnesses in circles. Excess cable should be managed by creating long loops as opposed to tight coils.
CORE 2.0 DIMMABLE
IP Rated Data Link Cable CHC223108W Wieland Harness* Junction Box Input Output
Fixtures are not shown to scale.
LEGEND: Core 2.0 Dimmable
* Wieland Harness: CHW363000W, CHW863000W, CHW843010W, CHW863015W, CHW873000W, CHW883020W, CHW883021W, CHW883025W, CHW883030W
ZONE A Controls up to 256 HID fixtures. ZONE B Controls up to 256 HID fixtures.
HID Fixtures
IP Rated
Data Link Cable
Wieland
Harness
IMPORTANT: Do not attach data link cables to Wieland harness. Always keep low voltage data cables and high voltage AC power harness as far as possible from each other for stable signal transmission. Avoid coiling data cables as well as AC harnesses in tight coils. Excess cable should be managed by creating long loops as opposed to tight coils.
Note: Zone A and Zone B can be set up in one room, or in two separate rooms.

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CABLE GUIDE
Advanced Digital & Analog Lighting Controller (APDPX2)
Fixtures are not shown to scale.
IMPORTANT: Do not attach data link cables to AC power cable. Always keep low voltage data cables and high voltage AC power harness as far as possible from each other for stable signal transmission. Avoid coiling data cables as well as AC harnesses in tight coils. Excess cable should be managed by creating long loops as opposed to tight coils.
RJ12 to USB
Data
Link Cable
RJ12
T-Connector
ZONE A Controls up to 50 LED fixtures. ZONE B Controls up to 256 HID fixtures.
Data Link Cable RJ12 T-Connector RJ12 to RJ12 RJ12 to USB
LEGEND: HPS, MH & CMH
LEGEND: LED Fixtures
LED Link Cable PHOTO•LOC Cable
CHC882000B
Female end Male end T Connector
• For use with PHOTOBIO X, M, T, and T Duo • Includes 2 cables and 1 T Connector
1Attach ORANGE end of cable
to the black side of the T connector.
2Attach BLACK end of cable
to the orange side of T connector.
3Attach BLACK end of cable
to the bottom orange side of the T connector.
4Attach ORANGE end of
cable to the black connector on fixture.
PHOTO•LOC 0–10V Cable Kit CHC882000B
LED + DUAL CMH
Checkerboard

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CABLE GUIDE
Advanced Digital & Analog Lighting Controller (APDPX2)
Fixtures are not shown to scale.
IMPORTANT: Do not attach data link cables to AC power cable. Always keep low voltage data cables and high voltage AC power harness as far as possible from each other for stable signal transmission. Avoid coiling data cables as well as AC harnesses in tight coils. Excess cable should be managed by creating long loops as opposed to tight coils.
RJ12 to USB
Data
Link Cable
RJ12
T-Connector
ZONE A Controls up to 50 LED fixtures. ZONE B Controls up to 256 HID fixtures.
Data Link Cable RJ12 T-Connector RJ12 to RJ12 RJ12 to USB
LEGEND: HPS, MH & CMH
LEGEND: LED Fixtures
LED Link Cable PHOTO•LOC Cable
CHC882000B
Female end Male end T Connector
• For use with PHOTOBIO X, M, T, and T Duo • Includes 2 cables and 1 T Connector
1Attach ORANGE end of cable
to the black side of the T connector.
2Attach BLACK end of cable
to the orange side of T connector.
3Attach BLACK end of cable
to the bottom orange side of the T connector.
4Attach ORANGE end of
cable to the black connector on fixture.
PHOTO•LOC 0–10V Cable Kit CHC882000B
LED + DUAL CMH
Checkerboard

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CABLE GUIDE
Advanced Digital & Analog Lighting Controller (APDPX2)
Fixtures are not shown to scale.
IMPORTANT: Do not attach data link cables to AC power cable. Always keep low voltage data cables and high voltage AC power harness as far as possible from each other for stable signal transmission. Avoid coiling data cables as well as AC harnesses in tight coils. Excess cable should be managed by creating long loops as opposed to tight coils.
RJ12 to USB
Data
Link Cable
RJ12
T-Connector
ZONE A Controls up to 50 LED fixtures. ZONE B Controls up to 256 HID fixtures.
Data Link Cable RJ12 T-Connector RJ12 to RJ12 RJ12 to USB
LEGEND: HPS, MH & CMH
LEGEND: LED Fixtures
LED Link Cable PHOTO•LOC Cable
CHC882000B
Female end Male end T Connector
• For use with PHOTOBIO X, M, T, and T Duo • Includes 2 cables and 1 T Connector
1Attach ORANGE end of cable
to the black side of the T connector.
2Attach BLACK end of cable
to the orange side of T connector.
3Attach BLACK end of cable
to the bottom orange side of the T connector.
4Attach ORANGE end of
cable to the black connector on fixture.
PHOTO•LOC 0–10V Cable Kit CHC882000B
LED + DE HPS
Checkerboard

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CABLE GUIDE
Advanced Digital & Analog Lighting Controller (APDPX2)
Fixtures are not shown to scale.
IMPORTANT: Do not attach data link cables to AC power cable. Always keep low voltage data cables and high voltage AC power harness as far as possible from each other for stable signal transmission. Avoid coiling data cables as well as AC harnesses in tight coils. Excess cable should be managed by creating long loops as opposed to tight coils.
RJ12 to USB
Data
Link Cable
RJ12
T-Connector
ZONE A Controls up to 50 LED fixtures. ZONE B Controls up to 256 HID fixtures.
Data Link Cable RJ12 T-Connector RJ12 to RJ12 RJ12 to USB
LEGEND: HPS, MH & CMH
LEGEND: LED Fixtures
LED Link Cable PHOTO•LOC Cable
CHC882000B
Female end Male end T Connector
• For use with PHOTOBIO X, M, T, and T Duo • Includes 2 cables and 1 T Connector
1Attach ORANGE end of cable
to the black side of the T connector.
2Attach BLACK end of cable
to the orange side of T connector.
3Attach BLACK end of cable
to the bottom orange side of the T connector.
4Attach ORANGE end of
cable to the black connector on fixture.
PHOTO•LOC 0–10V Cable Kit CHC882000B
LED + DE HPS
Checkerboard

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CABLE GUIDE
Advanced Digital & Analog Lighting Controller (APDPX2)
Fixtures are not shown to scale.
IMPORTANT: Do not attach data link cables to AC power cable. Always keep low voltage data cables and high voltage AC power harness as far as possible from each other for stable signal transmission. Avoid coiling data cables as well as AC harnesses in tight coils. Excess cable should be managed by creating long loops as opposed to tight coils.
RJ Data
Link Cable
RJ12
T-Connector
RJ12 to USB
RJ Data Link Cable RJ12 T-Connector RJ12 to RJ12 RJ12 to USB
LEGEND: HPS, MH & CMH
ZONE A Controls up to 256 HID fixtures. ZONE B Controls up to 256 HID fixtures.
DUAL ZONE DE HPS
Checkerboard
100%
OUTPUT
60%
OUTPUT

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CABLE GUIDE
Advanced Digital & Analog Lighting Controller (APDPX2)
Fixtures are not shown to scale.
IMPORTANT: Do not attach data link cables to AC power cable. Always keep low voltage data cables and high voltage AC power harness as far as possible from each other for stable signal transmission. Avoid coiling data cables as well as AC harnesses in tight coils. Excess cable should be managed by creating long loops as opposed to tight coils.
RJ Data
Link Cable
RJ12
T-Connector
RJ12 to USB
RJ Data Link Cable RJ12 T-Connector RJ12 to RJ12 RJ12 to USB
LEGEND: HPS, MH & CMH
ZONE A Controls up to 256 HID fixtures. ZONE B Controls up to 256 HID fixtures.
DUAL ZONE DE HPS
Checkerboard
100%
OUTPUT
60%
OUTPUT

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CABLE GUIDE
Advanced Digital & Analog Lighting Controller (APDPX2)
Fixtures are not shown to scale.
IMPORTANT: Do not attach data link cables to AC power cable. Always keep low voltage data cables and high voltage AC power harness as far as possible from each other for stable signal transmission. Avoid coiling data cables as well as AC harnesses in tight coils. Excess cable should be managed by creating long loops as opposed to tight coils.
RJ Data
Link Cable
RJ12
T-Connector
RJ12 to USB
RJ Data Link Cable RJ12 T-Connector RJ12 to RJ12 RJ12 to USB
LEGEND: HPS, MH & CMH
ZONE A Controls up to 256 HID fixtures. ZONE B Controls up to 256 HID fixtures.
DE HPS + DUAL CMH
Checkerboard