WATTBOX WB-ACC-ADAPTER-800 Accessory Adapter User Guide

: June 14, 2024
: WATTBOX

Table of Contents

WATTBOX WB-ACC-ADAPTER-800 Accessory Adapter
Key Features
Package Contents
Installation
Connections
Warranty and Legal Notices
References
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WATTBOX WB-ACC-ADAPTER-800 Accessory Adapter

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Key Features

Connect a WB-ACC-TRIGGER or your own custom button.
DC power pass-through to provide power to an LED-backlit button. 12V 1A max.
Connections for sensors (available in a future update)

Package Contents

1x WB-ACC-ADAPTER-800
1x Hook and loop strap with rivet hole

Installation

The Accessory Adapter can be mounted using double-sided tape, the included hook and loop strap, or by placing it on a flat surface.
Use a zip tie or #10-32 screw to attach the strap to a surface, then wrap the strap around the Accessory Adapter. There is a strap guide on the side of the adapter.

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Connections

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Trigger — Contact connection for a trigger accessory.
Ground — Ground for trigger accessory connection and DC Out.
DC Out — Passes power to an LED from a power supply connected to the DC pass-through input.
Sensor COM — For future use.
Sensor 1 IN — For future use.
Sensor 2 IN — For future use.
ACC Link — TIA-568B port for connecting to the ACC port of an 800-series PDU. Provides power and data connection to the Accessory Adapter.
DC Pass-through (optional) — Input for a UL-listed 12Vdc 1A power supply marked PS2 or LPS with a minimum Tma of 50°C to pass power to the DC Out for accessories.

Caution: The DC Pass-through must be the last connection to the adapter.

Connecting the momentary trigger accessory
Place the momentary trigger in the desired location, then connect the contacts to the TRIGGER and GROUND connections on the adapter using the included Phoenix connector. The contacts can be connected either way (no polarity).

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The trigger wiring can extend up to 3m (10’) using Cat5 or other conductors 24AWG or larger.

ACC port connection

This adapter is OvrC enabled. To unlock the adapter features in OvrC, you must connect it to a compatible 800-series WattBox PDU on firmware version 2.5.0.8 or newer.
Use TIA-568B Cat5e/6 complying with the NEC type cables category DUZX no longer than 15m (50’) to connect the Accessory Adapter to an 800 series PDU. This connection provides power to the adapter.

Note: The WB-800CH1U-IPVM-8 is not compatible.

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It takes about two to three minutes for OvrC to recognize the Accessory Adapter.
Custom Trigger configuration in OvrC

To configure the trigger, open the WattBox’s Configure tab, then click Custom Trigger Settings.
Click the Enable Trigger Accessory Configuration toggle.
To configure the Press Trigger or Long Press Trigger (5 Seconds) click the Trigger Options drop-down.

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Trigger options include

Default (Do Nothing)
Reset All Outlets
Turn On All Outlets
Custom (Set an individual outlet to On, Off, or Reset)

Note: Each outlet can have a different action.

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After you’ve configured the Trigger Button, give it a meaningful Name.
Use the Trigger Disable Delay to set the amount of time the trigger is disabled after the button is pressed to give the device(s) time to come back online and to verify they’re working.

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Note: The affected outlets’ longest Power On Delay time is added to the Trigger Disable Delay time.

Click Save. You can now use the connected trigger accessory and the newly configured buttons on the WattBox’s Details page in OvrC.

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Warranty and Legal Notices

Find details of the product’s Limited Warranty at snapone.com/legal/ or request a paper copy from Customer Service at 866.424.4489. Find other legal resources, such as regulatory notices and patent and safety information, at snapone.com/legal/.
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