Color Kinetics AuxBox - Activation Hub for 8 x iPlayer 3/Light System Manager Light Shows with Remote Triggering Devices in Black Finish [103-000021-01]

The Color Kinetics AuxBox (Model # 103-000021-01) is a versatile activation hub designed to trigger up to eight iPlayer 3 or Light System Manager light shows using remote, dry-contact closure devices. This device opens up a wide range of possibilities for controlling and activating light shows, allowing them to be triggered by various factors such as touch, motion, events, or environmental conditions. Ideal for enhancing the creativity and flexibility of lighting installations, the AuxBox enables seamless integration with a wide variety of remote triggering devices.

AuxBox can easily interface with a range of popular remote triggering devices, including motion sensors, time clocks, architectural controllers (such as Lutron Graffik Eye systems), wind speed monitors, pressure sensors, and other third-party controllers or sensor systems. With this broad compatibility, users can trigger light shows based on factors such as time of day, temperature, motion, or even the presence of specific environmental conditions, introducing new dimensions of interactivity into lighting designs.

Each AuxBox supports up to eight external dry-contact triggering devices, which can be connected via two-wire cables for simple and reliable installation. The unit connects to the iPlayer 3 controller via a serial cable, ensuring quick and secure communication. Additionally, AuxBox requires a 24 VDC power supply, which is conveniently included with the device. It can also support multiple AuxBoxes in a single iPlayer 3 setup, with up to eight AuxBoxes configurable per installation, supporting a total of 64 remote triggering devices for larger systems.

The installation process for the AuxBox is straightforward, and its compact design allows for easy mounting in various environments. The device features a two-piece aluminum indoor enclosure with a sleek black matte finish, providing a durable and aesthetically pleasing solution for controlling dynamic light shows. Its design also incorporates a 9-pin RS-232 serial port for data communication, screw terminals for switch inputs, and a power screw terminal for easy wiring connections.

With an operating temperature range from -4°F to 122°F, the AuxBox is built to withstand a variety of environments, ensuring consistent performance in both standard and challenging conditions. It is certified with CE standards, making it a reliable and compliant solution for professional lighting installations.

Features

• Activates up to eight iPlayer 3 or Light System Manager light shows with remote, dry-contact closure triggering devices
• Supports a wide range of remote triggering devices including motion sensors, time clocks, and architectural controllers
• Connects to iPlayer 3 via serial cable and to dry-contact devices with two-wire cables
• Power supplied via 24 VDC from a 100 to 240 VAC power source (included)
• Supports up to eight AuxBoxes in a single iPlayer 3 installation, allowing for up to 64 remote triggers per system
• Highly flexible, enabling light shows to respond to time, touch, temperature, motion, sound, or other environmental factors
• Simple installation with screw terminals for power and switch inputs
• Compact and durable two-piece aluminum housing with a black matte finish
• Dimensions: 3.2 x 7.22 x 0.82 inches
• Weight: 8.1 oz
• Operating temperature range: -4°F to 122°F; storage temperature: -40°F to 176°F
• Humidity tolerance: 0 to 95%, non-condensing
• CE certified for compliance with safety standards
• Environment: Suitable for dry location use

Specifications

Electrical

• Input Voltage: 24 VDC via 100 to 240 VAC power source (included)

Control

• Control: Serial via iPlayer 3

Physical

• Dimensions: 3.2 x 7.22 x 0.82 inches
• Weight: 8.1 oz
• Housing: Two-piece aluminium indoor enclosure
• Connector/Cable: Data interface 9-pin RS-232 serial port, Switch inputs Screw terminals, Power Screw terminal or serial port
• Finish: Black matte finish
• Operating Temperature: -4F to 122F
• Startup Temperature: -4F to 122F
• Storage Temperature: -40F to 176F
• Humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing

Certification and Safety

• Certification: CE
• Environment: Dry Location