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PowerBox PBR-12X

12-Channel Expander - Ultra-compact servo distributor with electronic switch and high-current power supply

Features

12 channels
Electronic switch
MR30 high-current input
Two serial inputs for the receiving system
Automatic RC system detection
Telemetry data for PowerBox P²BUS, Jeti Ex-BUS, Spektrum and Futaba S.BUS2
Transfer of voltage, a current, capacity, lost frames and holds
User-variable servo frame rate: 10ms, 12ms, 14ms, 16ms, 18ms
All features can be controlled from PowerBox and Jeti transmitters
All systems can control the unit via BlueCom or PowerBox-USB
Servo feedback current suppression
Machined and anodized aluminum switch case
Space-saving design
Ultra-low weight

Technical Data

Operating voltage	4.0V - 9.0V
Power supply	2S LiPo/LiIon, 2S LiFePo, 5S NiCd/NiMH
Current drain Power-on state	25mA
Current drain Standby	20μA
Maximum load current	Duration 12A (< 30s: 20A)
Supported RC systems	Core P²BUS, Jeti Ex-Bus, Spektrum SRXL2, Futaba S.
Receiver redundancy	SRS
Channels	26

Servo sockets	12
Servo signal resolution	0,5μs
Signal frame rate	10ms, 12ms, 14ms, 16ms, 18ms
Supported telemetry systems	Core P²BUS, Jeti Ex-Bus, Spektrum SRXL2, Futaba S.
Dimensions	22 x 23 x 42 mm
Weight	15g
Weight Sensor Switch	6g
Temperature range	-30°C bis +85°C

Product description

The PBR-12X is ideal for use in any model where space is limited, but where a large number of channels is required. The square arrangement of the servo sockets allows the PBR-12X to fit even in very narrow fuselages, such as those of, F5J- and F3B-gliders.

The integral electronic switch is operated using our MicroSwitch. If there is no space for this, the PBR-12X can be activated simply by plugging in or disconnecting the battery, as it stores the last switched state.
The unit features an integral high-current input with a compact MR30 connector in order to cope reliably with the current drain of twelve servos. An MR30 to MPX adapter is included in the set.

Any receiver with a bus output can be used as the receiving component. The unit automatically detects the bus system to which it is connected, which means that no set-up work is required apart from setting the fail-safe positions. Two receivers can be connected to form the basis for a redundant receiving system. If the PBR-12X detects lost data packets from the first receiver, they are replaced with the data from the second receiver; there is no loss of data.