DX Sensor Packages

Most DX sensor packages contain terminals for connecting detectors or actuators. For information on connecting actuators or detectors to DX terminals, download the Environmental Sensors Guide from Raritan website's PX2 Support Files page.

You can cascade up to 12 DX sensor packages.

When cascading DX, remember that the PXE only supports a maximum of 32 sensors or actuators. If there are more than 32 sensors and/or actuators connected, the PXE ignores those sensors and/or actuators following the 32nd one. For example, if you cascade 12 DX packages, and each package contains 3 functions (a function is a sensor or actuator), because the total 36 (12*3=36) exceeds 32 by 4, the PXE ignores the last 4 functions.

Tip: To manage the last 4 functions, you can release 4 sensors or actuators that have been under management, and then manually bring the last 4 functions into management. See Unmanaging Environmental Sensors or Actuators and Managing Environmental Sensors or Actuators.

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RJ‑45 ports, each of which is located on either end of a DX sensor package.

RJ‑12 port, which is reserved for future use.

Removable rackmount brackets.

  1. Connect an RJ‑12 to RJ‑45 adapter cable to a DX sensor package.
  2. If you want to cascade DX packages, get another standard network cable and then:
    1. Plug one end of the cable into the remaining RJ‑45 port on the prior DX package.
    2. Plug the other end into either RJ‑45 port on an additional DX package.

      Repeat the same steps to cascade more DX packages.

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  3. Connect the first DX sensor package to the PXE.

See Also

Connecting Environmental Sensor Packages (Optional)

DPX Sensor Packages

DPX2 Sensor Packages