The Proxicam Enhancement Box (PXE) is an advanced in-line I/O controller designed to unlock dynamic safety functionalities such as Safe-to-Approach and Dynamic Detection. By acting as a step-down voltage converter and providing individual high-level output triggers for up to four cameras, the PXE module allows the Proxicam system to intelligently adapt to the machine's operational state.
Key Specifications
- Supply Voltage: 12V - 85V DC.
- Current Draw: 5A MAX (63W MAX Power).
- Trigger Output Current: 500mA (each).
- AUX, FWD/Mute Input Voltage: 9V - 85V DC.
- Waterproof Rating: IP66.
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C.
Installation and Usage
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Hardware Connection:
Plug the PXE module directly in-line between the 27-pin Proxicam LCD Monitor (PXLCD) cable and the supplied Power & Camera Input Harness. -
Access Mode Selector:
Locate the mode selector switches by removing the watertight rubber boot from the side opening of the PXE module. -
Set Operational Mode:
Configure the mode selector switches to correspond with your required machine state logic, such as Mode 2 for Safe-to-Approach, or Mode 3 and Mode 4 for Dynamic Detection. -
Reseal Housing:
Re-insert the rubber boot firmly into the side of the PXE unit.
WARNING: The rubber boot must be properly secured to ensure the IP66 water and dust ingress rating is maintained. -
Signal Wiring:
Connect your machine's control circuits to the PXE I/O harness. Depending on the mode selected, wire the machine's Forward gear or Park Brake signal to the FWD/MUTE-IN wire, and the Reverse signal to the AUX wire.
See wiring schematic >
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Monitor Configuration:
Power on the machine and unlock the Proxicam LCD Monitor. Navigate to the Power-up Mode and Triggers menus to set the display priorities so they correspond with the physical dip switch mode you selected on the PXE hardware.
Troubleshooting & FAQ
I installed the PXE, but the system is not automatically muting the cameras based on the machine's direction of travel.
First, verify that the physical dip switches under the rubber boot on the side of the PXE module are correctly set to the required logic mode (e.g., Mode 3 or Mode 4). Second, ensure the FWD/MUTE-IN and AUX wires are receiving a stable positive voltage between 9V and 85V DC from the machine's gear control circuits. Finally, confirm the LCD Monitor is properly configured in the Triggers menu to match the hardware logic.
Water or condensation has formed inside the PXE enclosure.
The PXE achieves an IP66 rating, but this is entirely dependent on the watertight rubber boot being properly seated over the mode selector switch opening. If this boot is missing, loose, or incorrectly installed after the initial setup, water will enter the housing and damage the internal circuitry.