At a glance
Send up to 4 LED data signals over a single UTP cable
Long-distance runs between controller and LEDs over standard UTP
Chain Receiver-Midpoint boards and configure each output individually
Auto-sensing voltage on both Sender-4 and Receiver-Midpoint boards
Receiver-Midpoint boards include fusing with a broken fuse indicator
5V data signal with 33Ω resistor on every LED channel
Sender-4 required, 1x
- Converts up to 4 independent LED data inputs to a differential RS-485 signal
- 6-pole 5.08mm rising clamp screw terminals (VCC, GND, 4x data), up to 14AWG with ferrule
- 3.3V or 5V data signal logic compatible
- 5V-48V auto-sensing input voltage
- Current draw: 400mA@5V / 250mA@12V / 150mA@24V / 75mA@48V
- RJ45 socket output, includes pluggable terminator for daisy-chaining
- White PCB, 4x M3 mounting holes
Receiver-Midpoint-1
- Single LED data output, selectable via 4-position switch
- 5V-48V auto-sensing input voltage
- Current draw: ~20mA@5V / 12mA@12V / 6mA@24V / 3mA@48V
- 2-pole power input + 3-pole LED output, 5.08mm screw terminals (14AWG w/ ferrule)
- 2x RJ45 sockets (in + daisy-chain out) & pluggable end-of-chain terminator
- Level-shifted 5V output, 33Ω resistor
- 5A fuse (10A max), broken fuse indicator, blue PCB, 4x M3 holes
Receiver-Midpoint-2
- 2 independent LED data outputs, selectable via 4-position switch array
- 5V-48V auto-sensing input voltage
- Current draw: ~30mA@5V / 16mA@12V / 10mA@24V / 6mA@48V
- 2-pole 9.5mm barrier power input (10AWG fork crimp)
- 2x 4-pole 6.35mm LED VCC/GND terminals + 1x 2-pole 5.08mm data terminal
- 2x RJ45 sockets (in + daisy-chain out), level-shifted 5V output w/ 33Ω resistor
- Built-in power distribution, per-channel broken fuse indicator, ships with 2x10A or 2x5A fuses
Example wiring configurations
See the full wiring guide for more configurations.
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Power supply & fuses
We always suggest Meanwell power supplies — very reliable, and they actually give you the power they state. Handy to keep spare fuses on hand too.
ATO Fuses (Assortment)
A mixed-amperage assortment, handy if you're running multiple Receiver-Midpoint boards.
View on AmazonMisc. accessories
We sell a variety of accessories to help with your install and make water-tight connections.
Split Braided Loom
Self-closing braided loom for tidy, protected cable runs. Available in multiple sizes.
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Dual-wall, adhesive-lined heat shrink for water-tight connections. Available in multiple sizes.
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