Description:
Completely redesigned from the ground up, with these new Power Expander Boxes, you are able to use 2 batteries with redundancy to avoid possible crashes from battery failure. Simply plug in your batteries with Deans style connectors to this Power Box Expander (Our LiFE batteries are perfect for this) and you now have 2 batteries working in tandem to supply your servos AND ignition.
These new versions offer SEVERAL new features:
1) Digital read out on ALL models - so you know the voltage going IN and OUT of all devices (see photo)
2) LED and audible alarm for ALL models that you can set to warn when your system drops below a voltage of your choosing
3) TOUCH button programming to select your warning voltage
4) Wires to your RX are PRE-installed
5) Enclosed lightweight and strong plastic housing
The Power Box electronically isolates the batteries from each other so that there is no interference possible from your ignition. It also regulates the voltage down to an ideal voltage to your RX (5v) and then is selectable to your servos (yellow and black units only - the red unit offers the same voltage as your batteries to the servos).
You can Plug in, up to 8 servos into the board (12 servos with the Elite Series), which has 2 outputs for EACH channel, effectively DOUBLING the number of servos you can use in a plane ( a total of 16 output channels) without reducing the amperage (that a Y cable would cause).
These Power Box Expanders also features LED lights to give you clear indication of if your batteries are connected and working properly, as well as voltage etc.
They feature a mounting space in the middle to mount your RX and also include mounting hardware to mount it securely to your plane.
Features:
Red Power box (4104)
- Dual battery redundancy for safer flying
- LCD display which shows real time info of your voltages in and out
- Built in regulator that supplies a clean 5v to your receiver
- Integrated CDI remote cut off (OPTO KILL) switch to kill your engine
- 8 channels in, 16 channels out (+ ignition)
- Electronically isolated for interference free flying
(recommend our LIFE batteries and 6v servos with this unit)
Yellow Power Box (4105)
- Same as RED unit but also ADDS:
- Adjustable voltage selection to your servos via the dial on the side (from 4.8v to 9.7)
- Ability to use High voltage servos while providing a clean 5v to your RX
(please not the input voltage for this unit MUST be between 7v-13v. A 2-3 cell lipo or 3 cell Life would be ideal)
Black Power Box (4106)
- Same as YELLOW unit but also ADDS:
- Battery balancing (draws extremely evenly from your dual battery set up)
- Short Circuit protection (in the unlikely event of a short it will protect from battery drain)
(input voltage MUST be between 6-13v. A 2-3 cell lipo or 3 cell life would be ideal)
Specs:
Red Power Box (4104)
- Input Voltage: 5-13v
- Working load: 0A to 20A
- Weight: 3 oz.
- Dimensions: 4.5"x2.5"x5/8"
- Working Temperature: -20c to -85c
Yellow Power Box (4105)
- Input Voltage: 7-13v
- Working load: 0A to 30A
- Weight: 3.5oz.
- Dimensions: 4.5"x2.5"x5/8"
- Working Temperature: -20c to -85c
Black Power Box (4106)
- Input Voltage: 6-13v
- Working load: 0A to 30A
- Weight: 4.5 oz.
- Dimensions: 4.5"x2.5"x5/8"
- Working Temperature: -20c to -85c
Recommended Set ups:
Red box for 30-50cc planes using 6v servos. Use 2 LIFE batteries, and "jump" power down from an open servo port on the box, to run to your ignition
Yellow box for 30cc to 100cc or larger using ANY servos. Use 3cell LIFES for servos 7.4v or lower (or a 3s Lipo for even HIGHER voltage HV servos). You can "jump" power from a servo port but you will need to add a small in line regulator to knock it down to 6v or lower if you are using high voltage servos
Black power box for 50cc to 100cc or bigger, using ANY servos. Use Use 3cell LIFES for servos 7.4v or lower (or a 3s Lipo for even HIGHER voltage HV servos). You can "jump" power from a servo port but you will need to add a small in line regulator to knock it down to 6v or lower if you are using high voltage servos
