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EmpirBus™ Connect 50, 24V, 11/20

£1,180.00
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010-02278-21
The EmpirBus Connect 50 is a compact, all-in-one DC module for digital switching. This 24 V model handles up to 11 inputs and 20 outputs with on-unit LED indication and touch control over NMEA 2000.

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Description

The EmpirBus Connect 50 packs the inputs, outputs and intelligence of a digital switching system into a single compact DC module, making it ideal for smaller installations or as a building block in larger ones. This 24 V model connects directly to DC power on M6 bolts and to the network through a standard NMEA 2000 connector, controlling and monitoring up to 11 input channels and 20 output channels.

Inputs can be configured as digital or analogue, reading switches, sensors and frequency signals, while outputs drive loads directly with positive, half-bridge and window-wiper modes and per-channel software fusing. On-unit LED indication and touch control allow channels to be read and overridden directly at the module, including manual override and fuse reset in the event of a bus failure. Up to six Connect 50 units can share a single network, scaling the system to suit the vessel.

PRODUCT DETAILS

  • 24 V model: up to 11 input channels and 20 output channels
  • On-unit LED indication and touch control for status, override and fuse reset
  • Inputs configurable as digital or analogue (voltage 0-32 V, resistance, multi-switch, frequency)
  • Positive, half-bridge and window-wiper outputs with per-channel software fusing (1-10 A)
  • 50 A total output, 9-32 V DC supply
  • CAN-bus NMEA 2000 communication
  • IP65 polycarbonate enclosure rated -20 C to +55 C
  • EmpirBus Connect 50 (24 V, LED and touch control)
  • User manual including CE/FCC declaration of conformity
  • Digital Switching Terms of Use document

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Module/Switching

ChannelsUp to 11 input channels and 20 output channels
Input typesAny input configurable as digital (negative, positive, common line) or analogue (voltage, resistance, multi-switch); frequency input on channels 6 and 22
Output typesDigital positive, half-bridge (shifting polarity) and window-wiper outputs (up to four wipers)
Output fuse settings1, 5, 8 or 10 A per channel; 4 channels with 6 A minus output
Analogue input rangeVoltage 0-16 V (12 V models) / 0-32 V (24 V models) +/-1%; resistance 0-1500 ohm +/-5%
Signal drive outputUp to 50 mA positive/negative
LED indication and touch controlYes (on LED/touch models)

Electrical

Supply voltage9-32 V DC (24 V)
Maximum current50 A total output
Power consumption (power save)1.5 mA

Connectivity

CommunicationCAN-bus NMEA 2000
NMEA 2000 compliantYes
NMEA 2000 connectorMicro 5-pin M12 male
Channel connectorsMolex MX150L 16-circuit (accepts up to 2.5 mm2 cable)
Power connectionM6 bolts

Physical

Dimensions229 x 106 x 41 mm
Weight0.4 kg

Environmental

Water ratingIP65 (polycarbonate, dry)
Operating temperature-20 C to +55 C

General

SystemEmpirBus digital switching (max 6 Connect-50 per network)
Is this Connect 50 for 12 V or 24 V systems?
This is the 24 V model, with a 9-32 V DC supply range and analogue voltage inputs measuring 0-32 V.
How many inputs and outputs does the Connect 50 have?
It provides up to 11 input channels and 20 output channels, with any input configurable as digital or analogue and outputs supporting positive, half-bridge and window-wiper modes.
How much current can the Connect 50 switch?
The module delivers a total maximum output of 50 A, with per-channel software fuses configurable to 1, 5, 8 or 10 A.
Can I override channels directly on the unit?
Yes. The unit has LED indication and touch control, allowing channels to be manually switched on or off and software fuses to be reset directly at the module.