Astera
Wireless CRMX Transmitter Box
- CRMX Transmitter Box
- Sends RF Signals to Astera Lights
- Jack 3.5mm for DMX input
- Wireless Range: 300m
- Charging via Micro-USB
- UHF, CRMX, Bluetooth 4.0
- Battery Runtime: 72h (App) 8-10h (CRMX)
- Belt Clip Mounting Option - Carry Case is included
CRMX Transmitter Box
AsteraBox and its successor AsteraBox WIFI serve as interfaces between lights and controllers.
AsteraBox functions as a Bluetooth Bridge that connects lights with phones or tablets and enables AsteraApp control. Thanks to the built-in battery, it can be carried around to ensure that it stays close to your handheld device. While the classic AsteraBox connects via Bluetooth, the newer version also supports Wifi when connecting box to phone or tablet.
In addition, both AsteraBox models can be used as wireless DMX transmitters using LumenRadio’s industry-leading CRMX technology. This way you can control Astera lights as well as other CRMX-enabled lights from a DMX controller.
App Control
Use the AsteraBox as Bluetooth Bridge – the interface between AsteraApp and lights. Once connected, this enables control, monitoring, and setup of the lights. With Astera’s Talkback+ feature, lights can talk back to the AsteraApp, these commands are automatically forwarded by the AsteraBox.
Wireless DMX Transmitter
Connect the AsteraBox to your DMX console via the included DMX Adapter Cable to transmit wireless DMX data to your lights. We have included a CRMX module from LumenRadio which enables you to communicate to all lights with built-in CRMX module. The AsteraBox can also be set as a DMX receiver if needed.
Technical Specifications
Order Code |
ART7-U |
---|---|
DC Input |
5 VDC – 2 A |
Battery Voltage |
3.7 V |
Battery Runtime |
72 h (App) 8-10 h (CRMX) |
Charging Time (nominal) |
8 hours |
Ports |
Micro-USB for charging, 3.5 mm jack for DMX Input |
DC Connector |
Micro-USB |
BluetoothBridge BTB |
Built-in |
Bluetooth Classic |
Yes |
Wireless Protocols |
UHF, CRMX, Bluetooth 4.0 |
Wireless Range |
CRMX: up to 300 m / 328 yds UHF: up to 300 m / 328 yds Bluetooth: up to 3 m / 3.3 yds |
Microphone |
Built-in |
Housing Material |
Aluminium |
IP Rating |
IP20 |
Ambient Operating Temperature |
0 – 40 °C / 32 – 104 °F |
Weight |
0.23 kg / 0.51 lbs |
Dimensions L x W x D |
146 mm x 78 mm x 30 mm / 5.7" x 3.1" x 1.2" |
Mounting Options |
Belt Clip |
Wireless Modules |
Modulation |
ERP (Transmitter) |
Channel Count |
---|---|---|---|
EU: UHF (863-870MHz) |
FHSS |
<25mW |
47 |
USA: UHF (917-922.20MHz) |
FHSS |
<25mW |
53 |
AUS: UHF (922.30-927.50MHz) |
FHSS |
<25mW |
53 |
SGP: UHF (920.50-924.50MHz) |
FHSS |
<25mW |
41 |
KOR: UHF (917.9-921.5MHz) |
FHSS |
<25mW |
10 |
RUS: UHF (868.75-869.12MHz) |
FHSS |
<25mW |
6 |
JPN: UHF (922.80-926.40MHz) |
FHSS |
<25mW |
19 |
CRMX (2402-2480MHz) |
FHSS |
<100mW |
79 |
Bluetooth 4.1 (2402-2480MHz) |
FHSS |
2mW (classic) |
79 |
Bluetooth 4.1 (2402-2480MHz) |
FHSS |
2mW (BLE) |
40 |
***General allocation of frequencies for use by short-range radio applications Spectrum usage regulations:
Frequency range in MHz1) |
Maximum equivalent radiant power (ERP) |
Additional parameters / frequency access and interference mitigation techniques |
---|---|---|
865 – 868 |
25 mW |
Requirements for frequency access and mitigation techniques3) Alternatively, a maximum duty cycle2) of 1% can be used. |
868,0 – 868,6 |
25 mW |
Requirements for frequency access and mitigation techniques3) Alternatively, a maximum duty cycle2) of 1% can be used. |
868,7 – 869,2 |
25 mW |
Requirements for frequency access and mitigation techniques3) Alternatively, a maximum duty cycle2) of 0.1% can be used. |
869,40 – 869,65 |
500 mW |
Requirements for frequency access and mitigation techniques3) Alternatively, a maximum duty cycle2) of 10% can be used. |
869,7 – 870,0 |
25 mW |
Requirements for frequency access and mitigation techniques3) Alternatively, a maximum duty cycle2) of 1% can be used. |
1) The use of adjacent frequency bands within this table as a single frequency band is permitted, provided that the specific conditions for each of these adjacent frequency bands are met. 2) „duty cycle“ means the ratio of Σ(Ton)/(Tobs) expressed as a percentage, where ‚Ton‘ is the ‚on-time‘ of a single transmitting device and ‚Tobs‘ is the observation period Ton is measured in an observation frequency band (Fobs). Unless otherwise specified in this general allocation, Tobs is a continuous period of one hour and Fobs is the applicable frequency band in this general allocation (table). 3) Frequency access and interference mitigation techniques shall be used whose performance level at least meets the essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU or the Radio Equipment Act (FuAG). Where relevant techniques are described in harmonised standards, the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union pursuant to Directive 2014/53/EU, or parts thereof, performance shall be ensured which is at least equivalent to those techniques.