The SPU40 Shade Power Unit is power and RS485 distribution panel for connecting up to forty 24v or 36v motorised shades. Available with two different output voltages (24v or 36v) the SPU40 Shade Power Unit is suitable for powering low-voltage shade motors from all major manufacturers Somfy, Nice, Lutron and more.
The SPU40 also features RS485 passthrough, allowing a single RS485 input to be split out to up to 40 connected RS485 compatible shade motors. Individually fused outputs help protect the SPU40 and building wiring from possible shorts during shade motor installation.
Available in UK or US spec, with appropriate wiring & terminal colours per region.
PRODUCT CODE | SPU40-24 | SPU40-36 |
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CONTROL INPUTS | 1 X 3-PIN RS485 INPUT (RS485 BUS+, RS485 BUS-, GROUND) | 1 X 3-PIN RS485 INPUT (RS485 BUS+, RS485 BUS-, GROUND) |
DEPTH FROM WALL | 141.5MM (5.6") | 141.5MM (5.6") |
FINISH | TEXTURED BLACK PAINT LID, GALVANISED STEEL BOX | TEXTURED BLACK PAINT LID, GALVANISED STEEL BOX |
FUNCTIONALITY | POWER & RS485 DISTRIBUTION PANEL FOR UP TO 40 X 24V SHADE MOTORS | POWER & RS485 DISTRIBUTION PANEL FOR UP TO 40 X 36V SHADE MOTORS |
OUTPUTS | 40 X 5-PIN 24V DC & RS485 OUTPUT (COMMON, +VE, RS485 BUS+, RS485 BUS-, GROUND) | 40 X 5-PIN 36V DC & RS485 OUTPUT (COMMON, +VE, RS485 BUS+, RS485 BUS-, GROUND) |
POWER INPUTS | 1 X 110V/240V AC INPUT | 1 X 110V/240V AC INPUT |
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS | 1023 X 401 X 138.5MM (40.3 X 15.8 X 5.5") | 1023 X 401 X 138.5MM (40.3 X 15.8 X 5.5") |
WALL MOUNT TYPE | 6.5MM (0.26") KEYHOLE SLOTS | 6.5MM (0.26") KEYHOLE SLOTS |
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION | ||
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CONTROL INPUTS | SPU40-24 | 1 X 3-PIN RS485 INPUT (RS485 BUS+, RS485 BUS-, GROUND) |
SPU40-36 | 1 X 3-PIN RS485 INPUT (RS485 BUS+, RS485 BUS-, GROUND) | |
DEPTH FROM WALL | SPU40-24 | 141.5MM (5.6") |
SPU40-36 | 141.5MM (5.6") | |
FINISH | SPU40-24 | TEXTURED BLACK PAINT LID, GALVANISED STEEL BOX |
SPU40-36 | TEXTURED BLACK PAINT LID, GALVANISED STEEL BOX | |
FUNCTIONALITY | SPU40-24 | POWER & RS485 DISTRIBUTION PANEL FOR UP TO 40 X 24V SHADE MOTORS |
SPU40-36 | POWER & RS485 DISTRIBUTION PANEL FOR UP TO 40 X 36V SHADE MOTORS | |
OUTPUTS | SPU40-24 | 40 X 5-PIN 24V DC & RS485 OUTPUT (COMMON, +VE, RS485 BUS+, RS485 BUS-, GROUND) |
SPU40-36 | 40 X 5-PIN 36V DC & RS485 OUTPUT (COMMON, +VE, RS485 BUS+, RS485 BUS-, GROUND) | |
POWER INPUTS | SPU40-24 | 1 X 110V/240V AC INPUT |
SPU40-36 | 1 X 110V/240V AC INPUT | |
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS | SPU40-24 | 1023 X 401 X 138.5MM (40.3 X 15.8 X 5.5") |
SPU40-36 | 1023 X 401 X 138.5MM (40.3 X 15.8 X 5.5") | |
WALL MOUNT TYPE | SPU40-24 | 6.5MM (0.26") KEYHOLE SLOTS |
SPU40-36 | 6.5MM (0.26") KEYHOLE SLOTS | |
DOWNLOADS / SUPPORT | ||
TECHNICAL SHEET |
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