casPower
Casambi 2-Wire DC Power Controller with Programmable Dry Contact I/Os
casPower is a Casambi Bluetooth controllable H-bridge power controller for 12-24 VDC Class 2 systems. It drives a two-wire DC load from Output A and Output B and can provide forward, reverse, maintained, momentary, or PWM operaon without a separate power driver.
Two universal dry-contact I/O terminals are provided. Each terminal can operate as a dry input to Ground (-) or as a low-side electronic output, according to the selected Casambi profile. Never apply external voltage to either I/O terminal. Output mode is limited to 25 mA and is intended only for a compable contact-sense input.
casPower connects directly to relays, solenoids, small DC motors, and reversible actuators within the product rangs. Mulple devices can share a Casambi mesh network for coordinated power and switch control.
Configure casPower with the free Casambi app for iOS or Android. Profile availability determines which H-bridge and dry-I/O elements appear in the app.
INPUT
Voltage range: 12-24 VDC, Class 2
No-load input current: 30 mA
Application current: 2 A maximum, load dependent
H-Bridge Power Output
Output A and Output B are the two-wire load connection; do not connect either output to Ground. Reversible polarity, maintained, momentary, and PWM modes are firmware configurable. Output voltage is approximately the applied DC supply, subject to driver loss and PWM seeing.
Universal Dry Contact I/O 1 and I/O 2
Both terminals are dry/contact-sense interfaces only. Never apply an external voltage. Input role: connect a dry switch, relay contact, or open-drain collector between the selected I/O and Ground (-). Input Acon supports Normal, Inverted, and Gang 1-10. Input Mode supports On/Off, Toggle, Hold Dim, and Double-Tap Dim choices. Output role: connect only to a compable contactsense input referenced to Ground (-). Maximum interface current is 25 mA. Output Polarity can be Normal or Inverted.
I/O 1 reports source channel 0; I/O 2 reports source channel 1. The Casambi profile determines which roles and channels are exposed.
RADIO TRANSCEIVER
Fanstel BT840 radio module
Operating frequencies: 2.401-2.483 GHz
Maximum output power: typ. +3.4 dBm
-103 dBm RX sensitivity in long-range mode
CONNECTORS
Wire range, solid/stranded: 0.5-1.5 mm2
14-22 AWG; strip .25 in (6-7 mm); torque 0.4 N-m
Tightening torque: 0.4 N-m / 2.6 lb-in
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Ambient temperature, ta: -13…+113°F (-25…+45°C)
Max. case temperature, tc: +167°F (+75°C)
Storage temperature: -13…+167°F (-25…+75°C)
Max. relative humidity: 0…80%, non-cond.
INSTALLATION DETAILS
Use a polarity-correct 12-24 VDC Class 2 supply, up to 2 A. Do not use a constant-current LED driver. With power off, connect the load only between Output A and Output B, then test direcon with the load mechanically safe.
Dry Contact 1 I/O and Dry Contact 2 I/O are universal. A Casambi profile assigns each as an input or output. Firmware 1.00 supports both; the current casPower – 1Out profile (ID 49484, CB01) exposes one dry output. Input and simultaneous two-I/O profiles are pending.
Input role: connect only a dry contact between the selected I/O and Ground (-); never apply voltage. Map its PushBuon in the app. Input Acon is Normal, Inverted, or Gang 1-10. Input Mode is On/Off, Toggle, Hold Dim, or Double-Tap Dim. I/O 1 is channel 0; I/O 2 is channel 1.
Output role: connect only a compable contact-sense input to the selected I/O and Ground (-), 25 mA maximum. Normal closes when ON; Inverted opens when ON. Never switch line voltage or a powered load.
Select the approved profile, add and name casPower, map every exposed element, then test and record each H-bridge and I/O funcon.
TYPICAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM
Dimensions are in mm. * Tc point is on bottom side. 2.2 x 1.2 x 0.7 Inches | 72.6 x 30.0 x 18.0 mm | 0.8 oz ( 23 g )
RANGE DETAILS
The range between two casPower’s or between a casPower and a smart phone can vary depending on obstacles and surrounding material. In open air the range between two casPower can be in excess of 200 , but if the unit is encapsulated into a metal structure, the range can be only few feet. Therefore, thorough tesng is high suggested. Casambi uses mesh network technology so each casPower acts also as a repeater. When tesng the network, it is important to test that each unit can be controlled from any point of the network covered area.
casPower should not be placed in a metal enclosure, such as metal juncon boxes. Metal will aenuate radio signals which are crucial to the operaon of the product. If the product will have to installed into a juncon box, make sure to use a plasc juncon box. casPower is an ETL Listed Open-Type device which means that it will have to be used together with a Class 2 power supply with maximum output power of 100 VA. The product can be installed outside of juncon box. Make sure to comply with Naonal Electric Code in installaon and when selecng installaon wires.
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by DMX Engineering and Design LLC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This equipment is exempt from the routine RF exposure evaluation requirements of RSS-102. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the antenna and the user or bystanders.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions sui-vantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. Ce matériel n’est pas sujet à l’évaluation habituelle d’exposition RF selon RSS102. Ce matériel devrait être installé et exploité en gardant une distance minimale de 20
