FloppyDrive BuckBoost System
Unified Power and Control

Introducing the revolutionaryProPlex® FloppyDrive
BuckBoost™System

Overcomes Cable Length Challenges Of Low
Voltage LED Lighting Distances Up To 150 Meters
The ProPlex BuckBoost™ Drive System is a unique, patent-pending technology that completely
overcomes the cable length challenges of low voltage LED lighting, especially LED “neons” andtapes. This revolutionary new system allows centralized and remote (up to 150m) location of drives,
mains power and PSU’s. The proprietary BuckBoost drive signal is carried over a small cable, sizedequivalent to a mic cable, from a remote BoostBox™ to a small inconspicuous BuckBox™ locatedadjacent to the fixture.

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ProPlex’s BuckBoost® Drive System is a unique, patent-pending technology that completely overcomes theFloppyDrive
BoostBox
8 − XLR
cable length challengesof lowvoltage
LED lighting, especially LED “neons” and tapes. This revolutionary
new system allows centralized and remote (up to 150m) location of drives, mains power and PSU’s.
The proprietary BuckBoost drive signal is carried over a small cable, sized equivalent to a mic cable, froma remote BoostBox® to a small inconspicuous BuckBox® located adjacent to the fixture.
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BoostBox 8 − PTB

Mains Power
48 VDC

48 VDC

48 VDC

48 VDC

48 VDC

48 VDC

48 VDC

48 VDC

ArtNet/sACN Control
BoostBox
FloppyDrive

BoostBox 4 − XLR

The BuckBoost System also incorporates ProPlex proprietary SmartFade® dimming.
This industry-leading high resolution dimming technology provides advanced features
including:• Gamma correction• Instant response times• Variable PWM frequency - 300 to 40,000 Hz• Extends 8-bit DMX-in to 16-bit-out, with added gamma andDMX interpolation fade. Reduces DMX footprintwhile also
giving superior smooth dimming – 100% to zero
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Single ProPlex®
PowerData 2+2 Cable
to each BuckBox.
Up to 150m in length

BoostBox 4 − PTB

412348 VDC

124348 VDC

124348 VDC

1248 VDC

FloppyDrive
BoostBox 8

BuckBoxes

LED Fixtures• BuckBoxes - mounted near fixtures - are compact, inconspicuous. IP67 architectural, and IP65 portable versions• Up to 200 Watts of drive power per BuckBox, suitable for all varieties of LED tape and “neon”• Single ProPlex® PowerData 2+2 (aka “Scroller”) Cable from BoostBox to each BuckBox. Up to 150 m in length!
• Wide range of BoostBox drive units, all with both DMX and dual Ethernet control - versatile connectivity for any project scale.
• Variable PWM frequency - 300 to 40,000 Hz. Lower frequencies will drive LEDs with built-in active drivers while higher
frequencies allow flicker-free high-speed filming.
• Infinitely adjustable pixel cloning feature - flexible management of total control channels on digital multi-pixel fixtures.
• Self-resetting solid-state overload protection - prevents short-circuits or overloads, protects drivers and LEDs, reduces fire hazard- no need to replace fuses!

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HOW IT WORKS
Digital Multi-Pixel
Fixtures

Mains voltage

Digital Multi-Pixel
Fixtures

BuckBox 2A
Proprietary BuckBoost power and data

BuckBox 1

B

BoostBox

ArtNet/sACN orDMX512 control

One cable per output

BuckBox 1

C
Distances up to 150 meters

BuckBox 1

D
BoostBox RackMount,PortableMount, and DIN
Rail versions available
with 2, 4, or 8 outputs.

ProPlex PowerData 2+2 Cable
2x 14 AWG power and 1-pair
22 AWG data.

RGBW LED
Fixtures

12Vor 24V

RGB LED
FixturesDynamic WhiteLED Fixtures

Compact BuckBoxes are mounted
adjacent to LED fixtures. Single output
Universal versions drive any of single
color, dynamic white, RGB, RGBW, or
Digital multi-pixel fixtures. Dual output
Digital versions drive multi-pixel fixtures.

(DIN unit requires
external 48V PSU)

BoostBox outputs provide up to 200 Watts of power per output.
Cable length between the BoostBox and the BuckBox may limit the usable power available to fixtures.
(See Cable Specifications table below)
BuckBox 1 Universal units can output PWM power with 1-4 channels for single color, dynamic white, RGB or RGBW “neon”
and tapes in 12 Volt or 24 Volt versions. Can also drive digital multi-pixel neon and tapes.
BuckBox 2 units can drive digital multi-pixel “neon” and tapes only. The two outputs share the available wattage.
Digital multi-pixel tapes and “neons” can be configured with variable pixel width and/or repeating patterns, using
BoostBoxes‘ innovative clone configuration feature.

System Specifications
System voltage

48 VDC

Current per BoostBox output

5A

Power per output

240 W

Max power per output toend devices

200 W

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Cable Specifications

Proprietary Bi-directional 500kBit

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Cable typeProPlex PowerData 2+2* (pn: PCCCT)Power available forend devices based on
cable length

65 m [220 ft]

200 W

100 m [330 ft]

180 W

150 m [500 ft]

160 W* Specifications for ProPlex PowerData 2+2 cable can be found at:https://tmb.com/docs/proplex/powerdata/ProPlex-PowerData-2+2-LTR-web.pdf

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INSTALLATION SYSTEM
BoostBoxes — Combine mains power and Ethernet or DMX control into multiple outputs with proprietary
BuckBoost drive signal combining power and control in one cable. Up to 200 Watts per output.

8-output 2U RackMount BoostBox with Pluggable Terminal Block BuckBoost Driveoutput connectors and dual Ethernet ports for ArtNet/sACN control.
4-output version also available.

2-output DIN Rail Mount BoostBox with
Pluggable Terminal Block BuckBoost Drive
output connectors and dual Ethernet plus DMX
control ports. (requires external 48V PSU)

BuckBoxes — Convert BuckBoost proprietary drive signal to output voltage and control for various
types of LED fixtures. Compact units mount adjacent to fixtures, up to 150 meters from BoostBoxes.

BuckBox 1 Universal models — one output for single color, dynamic white, RGB, RGBW, or Digital multi-pixel fixtures.
BuckBox 2 models — two outputs for digital multi-pixel fixtures only.

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BuckBox IP67

BuckPlate

IP67 housings suitable for conduit inlet, with internalterminal block connections and cable gland output.

2-Gang versions mount in US standard
2-gang junction boxes

Dimensions in inches [millimetres]
Recommended cable diameter for glands is minimum 4.5 mm - maximum 10mm
Thread size for the glands is M16 x1.5

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PORTABLE / TOUR SYSTEM
BoostBoxes — Combine mains power and Ethernet or DMX control into multiple outputs with proprietary
BuckBoost drive signal combining power and control in one cable. Up to 200 Watts per output.

8-output RackMount BoostBox with 4-Pin XLR BuckBoost Drive output connectors anddual Ethernet ports for ArtNet/sACN control. 4-output version also available.

2-output PortableMount BoostBox
with 4-Pin XLR output connectors anddual Ethernet plus DMX control ports.

BuckBoxes — Convert BuckBoost proprietary drive signal to output voltage and control for various
types of LED fixtures. Compact units mount adjacent to fixtures, up to 150 meters from BoostBoxes.

6.14 [156]IP65 PortableMount
housing with 4-Pin XLR BuckBoost
6.14 [156]
Drive input and Techno™ output connector(s). Also
includes attachable mounting plate for clamp/coupler,or keyslots for set mounting.
3.14 [79.8]

3.14 [79.8]

3.14 [79.8]

6.14 [156]

BuckBox 1 Universal — one output for single color, dynamic
white, RGB, RGBW, or digital multi-pixel fixtures.
BuckBox 2 — two outputs for digital multi-pixel fixtures only.
5.67 [144]4.06 [103]5.67 [144]4.06 [103]4.06 [103]5.67 [144]

Dimensions in inches [millimeters]

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BOOSTBOX INTERFACE
Main Screen
Device model and firmware version

Lock the screen
Time since boot up

Open “Save and Load” menu
Open configuration menu

Unit nametap to edit

Total unit power
Tap to open menu with outputstatus details

IP address and net mask
tap to edit network settings

Protocol monitor:

Network status:
Port link status and speed
Unit network load

Dot color mimics if this protocol
is active on network:
Green = active
Red = inactive
Gray = not established

Current port mode:• Disabled• PWM (BuckBox 1)• Digital (BuckBox 1)• DoubleDigital (BuckBox 2)

Protocol label colors:
Green = enabled
Gray = disabled

Load power bar

Port status
tap each for port config menu

Port status indicator bar:
• Gray - port disabled• Red - no BuckBox detected• Orange - wrong type BuckBox connected• Green - correct BuckBox type foundRed background = port overload

Patch - universe and DMX address• White - data being received• Red - no data

DoubleDigital Output 1 andOutput 2 shown separately

Port Configuration - PWM
Unit label
tap to edit
DMX Universe
tap to selectShows available data
sources

Pixel type select:• Single Color• Dynamic White• RGB• RGBW

DMX Address
tap to edit

Gamma value:
Range 1.0 - 5.0

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PWM frequency:
Range 300 - 40000

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Port Configuration - Digital

Port Configuration - Double Digital

Pixel count. This is needed forpixel reversing and mirroring

Reverses pixel sequence soaddressing starts at the endof FloppyFlex Digital run

Mirrors pixel order for eachsection.

Digital pixel type select:
• RGB
• BRG
• RGBW• Dynamic White• White• White X3

Pixel copy - same
input data for multiple
consecutive pixels
effectively reducing pixel
resolution.

Clone repeat - reuses data
after given clone size.
If set to 1, single pixel willcontrol whole length of digital
tape run.

Same parameters as for Digital(repeated for each physical output)

Advanced Pixel Cloning Features
The unique BoostBox Pixel Cloning system allows
almost infinite adjustment of control channel counts.
Simplifies programming and allows limited channel
count control of any length of digital multi-pixel
LED fixtures. From single channels to full universe ofcontrol, helps limit control budgets on larger multipixel systems.
Pixels can be modified in three ways:• Pixel Clone Repeat - reuse input data after given
size range and repeat pixel “clones” until the endof the LED string• Pixel Clone mirroring - reverse odd repeated clones• Pixel Copy - Reduce pixel resolution by using thesame data for any given number of consecutive
pixels. A theoretically infinite number of pixels
can be reduced all the way to just three or fourchannels if so desired.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
8 XLR

4 XLR

8 PTB

4 PTB

8484

PowerData‘’Booster’’ Outputs
Output Connector

Neutrik XLR4 Female

Pluggable Terminal Block (PTB) 5-terminal

Ethernet Ports

2x Neutrik EtherCON RJ45 (1G)

Network Protocols

ArtNet, sACN (E1.31)

DMX Input

1x Neutrik XLR5 MaleDMX Thru

1 x Neutrik XLR5 Female

DMX control

DMX 512A+RDM

Power100-240V, 50-60 Hz

Power Connector

PowerCON TRUE 1 TOP

Max Power
Consumption

2000W

1000W

Operating Temperature

2000W-20º to +40º C

Unit Dimensions(WxHxD)19 x 3.47 x 12.08 in [482.6 x 88.1 x 307 mm]

BoostBox 2

BoostBox 2 DINPowerData‘’Booster’’ Outputs

2Output Connector
Ethernet Ports

Neutrik XLR4 Female

Pluggable Terminal Block (PTB) 5-terminal

2x Neutrik EtherCON RJ45 (1G)

2x RJ45 (100 Mbit)

Network Protocols

ArtNet, sACN (E1.31)

DMX Input

1x Neutrik XLR5 MaleDMX Thru

Pluggable Terminal Block (PTB) 3-terminal

1 x Neutrik XLR5 Female

DMX control
100-240V, 50-60 Hz

Power Connector

48V (Requires external power supply)PowerCON TRUE 1 TOP

Max PowerConsumption

2000W

Operating Temperature

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DMX 512A+RDM

Power

Unit Dimensions(WxHxD)

1000W

1000W
-20º to +40º C

2000W

1000W

-20º to +50º C

4.1 x 3.63 x 1.55 in [104 x 92.3 x 39.5 mm]

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Pluggable Terminal Block (PTB)
4-terminal

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8.15 x 5.33 x 10.72 in [207 x 136 x 273 mm]

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ORDERING CODES
BoostBoxes
Part NumberItem

Number of Outputs

Output Connectors

Mounting

PPFDBOO8PR

BoostBox 8 PTB

8Pluggable Terminal Block

RackMount

PPFDBOO4PR

BoostBox 4 PTB

4Pluggable Terminal Block

RackMount

PPFDBOO8XRBoostBox 8 XLR

84-Pin XLR Female

RackMount

PPFDBOO4XR

BoostBox 4 XLR

44-Pin XLR Female

RackMount

PPFDBOO2P

BoostBox 2 PortableMount

24-Pin XLR Female

PortableMountPPFDBOO2DIN

BoostBox 2 DIN

2Pluggable Terminal BlockDIN Rail Mount

BuckBoxes
Part Number

Item

Input Connector

Number of
Output(s)Output Connectors

OutputVoltage

PPFDBU1U12V2G

BuckPlate 1 Universal 2-Gang

Pluggable Terminal Block

1Pluggable Terminal Block

12VDC

PPFDBU1U24V2G

BuckPlate 1 Universal 2-Gang

Pluggable Terminal Block

1Pluggable Terminal Block

24VDC

PPFDBU1U12V67

BuckBox 1 Universal IP67

Pluggable Terminal Block

1

Pluggable Terminal Block

12VDC

PPFDBU1U24V67

BuckBox 1 Universal IP67

Pluggable Terminal Block

1Pluggable Terminal Block

24VDC

PPFDBU1U12VP

BuckBox 1 Universal PortableMount

4-Pin XLR Male

1Techno 5-Pin Female

12VDC

PPFDBU1U24VP

BuckBox 1 Universal PortableMount

4-Pin XLR Male

1Techno 5-Pin Female

24VDC

PPFDBU2D12V2G

BuckPlate 2 Digital 2-Gang

Pluggable Terminal Block

2Pluggable Terminal Block

12VDC

PPFDBU2D24V2G

BuckPlate 2 Digital 2-Gang

Pluggable Terminal Block

2Pluggable Terminal Block

24VDC

PPFDBU2D12V67

BuckBox 2 Digital IP67

Pluggable Terminal Block

2Pluggable Terminal Block

12VDC

PPFDBU2D24V67

BuckBox 2 Digital IP67

Pluggable Terminal Block

2Pluggable Terminal Block

24VDC

PPFDBU2D12VP

BuckBox 2 Digital PortableMount

4-Pin XLR Male

22x Techno 5-Pin Female

12VDC

PPFDBU2D24VP

BuckBox 2 Digital PortableMount

4-Pin XLR Male

22x Techno 5-Pin Female

24VDC

Cables and Connectors
Part Number

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Item

PCCCTProPlex PowerData LV 2+2 cable (Sold by the foot)ZPPCC25

ProPlex PowerData LV 2+2 cable assembly with 4-pin XLR connectors - 25 ft

ZPPCC50

ProPlex PowerData LV 2+2 cable assembly with 4-pin XLR connectors - 50 ftZPPCC75

ProPlex PowerData LV 2+2 cable assembly with 4-pin XLR connectors - 75 ft

ZPPCC100

ProPlex PowerData LV 2+2 cable assembly with 4-pin XLR connectors - 100 ft

ZPPCC150

ProPlex PowerData LV 2+2 cable assembly with 4-pin XLR connectors - 150 ft

ZPPCC250

ProPlex PowerData LV 2+2 cable assembly with 4-pin XLR connectors - 250 ft

THB.389.A5E

Techno 5-pin male connector

Z515THB389M10Fixture tail assembly with Techno 5-pin male connector and H07-RNF 5x1.5mm2 cable - 10 ft(other lengths and extension assemblies also available)

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