Name: PowerBox Source Telemetry System
Brand: PowerBox
SKU: PowerBox_Source
Price: 248.50 AUD
Availability: InStock

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PowerBox Source Telemetry System

$248.50

The PowerBox Source is a compact, high-performance battery backer system designed for demanding RC models. It features an optimised heatsink for efficient cooling and supports four selectable output voltages: 5.9V, 7.4V, 7.8V, and unregulated.

This unit provides telemetry data to Jeti, Graupner, Multiplex, Futaba, and Core transmitters without additional converters. It includes redundant regulators, servo feedback suppression, and electrostatic discharge protection for reliable operation.

Key Features

Operating Voltage	4.0V - 9.0V
Power Supply	2S LiPo, 2S LiIon, 2S LiFePo, 5S NiCd/NiMH
Current Drain (Power-on State)	85mA
Current Drain (Standby)	10µA
Maximum Load Current	Peak 2x20A
Drop-out Voltage	0.3V
Output Voltage	5.9V / 7.4V / 7.8V / 8.4V
Screen	OLED 128 x 64 pixels (optional)
Supported Telemetry Systems	PowerBox, Jeti, Futaba, Graupner, Multiplex, JR
Dimensions	2.13 x 3.46 x 0.91 in
Weight	2.72 oz
Weight (Sensor Switch)	0.53 oz
Temperature Range	-22°F to +185°F
Brand	PowerBox
Product Type	Telemetry System
Material	Aluminum

Highlights

Features:

High performance
Optimised cooling
Small size
Optional OLED screen, 128x64 pixels
Four different output voltages
Suitable for use with all battery types
Compatible with PowerBox CORE, switch, BlueCom or USB interface
Supports six different telemetry systems: CORE P²BUS, Jeti EX-Bus, Futaba S.BUS2, Multiplex M-Link, Graupner Hott, JR DMSS

Redundant regulator design
Suppression of servo feedback currents
Protection against electro-static discharge
Integral regulator monitoring
Updateable using the USB Interface or BlueCom Adapter

Compatibility

Compatible with 2S LiPo, 2S LiIon, 2S LiFePo, and 5S NiCd/NiMH batteries. Supports telemetry with PowerBox CORE, Jeti, Futaba, Graupner, Multiplex, and JR systems.

How to use

Connect the PowerBox Source to your receiver using the included PowerPatch leads. Select the desired output voltage via the switch or telemetry interface. For telemetry data, pair with a compatible transmitter system.

What's included

Set contents:

PowerBox Source
SensorSwitch
2 PowerPatch-leads (1x MPX / MPX and 2x MPX / JR)
4 rubber grommets and brass spacers, factory-fitted
4 retaining screws
Operating instructions

Frequently asked questions

What output voltages does the PowerBox Source support?

It supports 5.9V, 7.4V, 7.8V, and unregulated (battery voltage passed through with minimal loss).

Which telemetry systems are compatible?

It works with PowerBox CORE P²BUS, Jeti EX-Bus, Futaba S.BUS2, Graupner Hott, Multiplex M-Link, and JR DMSS.

Can the PowerBox Source be controlled without a screen?

Yes, it can be controlled via a smartphone with a BlueCom Adapter, a laptop/PC with a USB interface, or directly from a PowerBox CORE transmitter.

What is included in the box?

The set includes the PowerBox Source, SensorSwitch, two PowerPatch-leads (MPX/MPX and MPX/JR), four rubber grommets and brass spacers, four retaining screws, and operating instructions.