Eight port expansion hub for ARC data, power & audio.

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Benefits & Features

  • Single 19" rack space power supply provides multiple ARCs power and data via CAT5 cable.
  • Connect in a 'star' configuration, 'daisy-chain,' or a hybrid of the two.
  • RS-485 from a DSP device is connected to the ARC-PS Euroblock connector.
  • Eight RJ-45 connectors for CAT5 cable and corresponding Euroblock connectors for eight discrete channels of ARC Audio.
  • Connectors include: RS-485, ARC (x8), ARC Audio (x8).

Product Details

The ARC-PS Rack Mount Wall Panel Power Supply supplies power and control over CAT5 cable to up to ten ARC Wall Panels.

Specifications

General Specifications

RS-485 serial I/O:  Data pass-through wired in parallel with STP cable.
ARC Cable:  Standard CAT5, distance dependent upon load.
ARC output voltage:  15 VDC (dependent upon power supply)
ARC maximum output current:  1.3 A per port, 1.3 A total

MECHANICAL DATA

Space Required
1U (WDH: 48.3 cm x 10.2 cm x 4.37 cm / 19 in x 4.0 in x 1.72 in). Depth does not include connector allowance. Allow at least 1 inch additional clearance for rear panel connections. Additional depth may be required depending upon your specific wiring and connections.

Electrical
100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 15 VDC output, 20 Watts maximum. No line voltage switching required.

Ventilation
Maximum recommended ambient operating temperature is 30 C / 86 F. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

Shipping Weight
2.0 kg (4.4 lbs.)

Architects & Engineers Specifications

The ninteen inch rack-mount wall panel power supply shall provide eight ARC ports on RJ-45 connectors, eight ARC Audio ports on plug-in barrier-strip connectors, and RS-485 interface on one plug-in barrier-strip connector. The device shall function as a power supply and RS-485 data router for SymNet ARC wall panels. The rack-mount wall panel power supply shall be CE marked, CSA tested to UL 60065.

The rack-mount wall panel power supply shall be ARC-PS.

 

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