ESPER POWERBOX Manuale utente
User's Manual
Overview
Thank you for buying an ESPER PowerBox. The PowerBox allows you to connect up to 6 cameras and
provide safe and reliable power to all cameras from a single wall outlet. Please refer to the
instructions below to properly understand the functionality of hardware in your multi-camera setup.
Front
1. Input: 48VDC lockable 4 Pin DIN
2. Reset Switch: Green / Orange (Output
Fault Detected)
3. Fuse
4. Output: USB-C 5VDC Power Output max
current 3A
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Back
5. Outputs: 6 x 9VDC outputs on 2.1mm DC
Jacks for connecting cameras via DC
Couplers
6. Short Circuit Warning Lights: 6 x LEDs
for advising of cable, coupler or camera
problem.
What is included:
●ESPER PowerBox
●2m IEC C13 cable
●Multi-region universal power supply
If you purchased the ESPER PowerBox as a bundle it may include additional cabling.
Note: Please check all the contents of your order upon receipt of goods. If you receive a delivery
and an item is missing, please notify us within 48 hours of your order collection. Issues raised after
this period are subject to possible rejection, resulting in the denial of a replacement of the missing
item. You can still return your item/s within 30 days of the date of receipt of your order and receive
a refund.
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Accessories
ESPER PowerBox is designed to stack neatly together with the TriggerBox units. Multi-camera trigger
solution can be purchased at https://www.esperhq.com/product/multiple-camera-trigger-triggerbox/.
Camera power cables and DC-couplers are available for many different cameras makes and models.
Additional camera cables can be purchased at https://www.esperhq.com/products/?show=all.
Safety Warning
To prevent injury to yourself or to others make sure to read the following safety precautions before
using the equipment. Please read and follow these instructions:
●Do not disassemble or modify the product.
●Do not expose the product to high temperatures, severe cold or high humidity.
●Keep out of the reach of children.
●Turn off immediately in the event of a malfunction.
●Do not operate the unit in the presence of flammable gas or vapours.
●Do not attempt to disassemble or perform any unauthorised modification.
●Turn off the power of the camera before inserting or removing the trigger cables.
●Make sure the item is intact and that there are no missing parts.
●Turn off the cameras, before attaching or removing the ESPER PowerBox.
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Connecting the PowerBox to
Cameras
Follow these 3 steps and you'll get your PowerBox up and running in no time. By the end, you'll have
your cameras connected and ready to start using.
Step 1. Powering up the PowerBox
Connect the 48V PSU 4 pin connector to the PowerBox connection on the front panel (fig.1 a).
Figure 1. ESPER PowerBox Front Panel
Step 2. Connecting the DC Couplers to the PowerBox
Take the plug end of the DC Coupler and plug it into 1 of the 6 power outputs (fig.2 a) on the rear side
of the PowerBox.
Note: If your DC Coupler has a connector end (Female connector) rather than a plug end you will
need to use the power extension cables supplied to connect your DC Couplers to the PowerBox
Figure 2. ESPER PowerBox Rear Panel.
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Step 3. Connecting your cameras to the DC Couplers
Once you've connected the coupler to the PowerBox, take the battery end of the coupler and place it
inside your cameras battery compartment. Make sure the lid for the battery slot is closed otherwise
your camera will not turn on.
Note: Each camera has a dedicated slot in the battery compartment for the cable from the DC
Coupler to slot into to allow the door to close.
Figure 3. Camera battery compartment door closed with DC Coupler inside
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Powering the TriggerBox
The PowerBox allows you to power the TriggerBox. Follow these steps to get your TriggerBox powered
using the PowerBox and not have to worry about more wall outlets to power your TriggerBoxes.
Step 1. Connecting the USB cable to the PowerBox
Connect one end of the USB-C cable into the USB-C port on the front of the PowerBox. Ensure the
cable is completely plugged in (fig.4 a).
Figure 4. ESPER PowerBox Front Panel
Step 2. Connecting the USB cable to the TriggerBox
Connect the other end of the USB-C cable into the USB port on the front of the TriggerBox. Ensure the
cable is completely plugged in (fig.5 a).
Figure 5. ESPER TriggerBox Front Panel
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Step 3. Power up the PowerBox
Power up the PowerBox using the provided power supply. The reset button will have a green light lit if
it is receiving power. After a few seconds, the TriggerBoxes mode button should start flashing and
power up. If you are unsure how to power up the PowerBox please read our Connecting the PowerBox
to Cameras guide.
Figure 6. ESPER PowerBox powering the TriggerBox in 'All Trigger (Green Mode)'
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Figure 7. ESPER PowerBox powering the TriggerBox in 'Smart Trigger (Blue Mode)'
Note: Using short USB-C cables are ideal as this keeps your setup looking tidy and professional. We
can supply USB-C to USB-C cables in short lengths. Visit
https://www.esperhq.com/product/usb-c-to-usb-c-3-0-cable/ to view our USB-C cable range.
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