# Showstopper Accessory Patch Panel

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## GETTING STARTED <a href="#h.epqt06kalx7m" id="h.epqt06kalx7m"></a>

Congratulations on your purchase of Showstopper 3 Accessory Patch Panel from Creative Conners, Inc! The Showstopper 3 Accessory Patch Panel expands the capabilities of your Showstopper 3 Emergency Stop Network. The Showstopper 3 Accessory Patch Panel purpose built for permanent installation allowing you to connect Accessory devices around you venue with simple wire terminations and easy ability to patch into your existing Showstopper 3 Emergency Stop Network.

This manual will guide you through:

* Unpacking
* Installation
* Connecting Devices
* Troubleshooting

If you need help along the way contact us on our website ([creativeconners.com](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://creativeconners.com/contact-us/\&sa=D\&source=editors\&ust=1676052164182435\&usg=AOvVaw0myMDarJqCa8jko946vaki)), via email (<support@creativeconners.com>), or by phone (401-289-2942 x2). We want your automation to succeed and we are eager to help you through any head-scratching issues.

## WHAT’S IN THE BOX? <a href="#h.a6wbt89rn571" id="h.a6wbt89rn571"></a>

* 1 x Showstopper 3 Accessory Patch Panel (3U)

If any of these components are missing, please contact us for a replacement.

## FEATURES <a href="#h.62wqwck86e45" id="h.62wqwck86e45"></a>

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1. Label Placeholder- Convenient outlines for labeling the Control Connection Points around your venue.
2. 7 Pole Screw Terminals - (6) 7P 5A Female Mini Combicon Header Phoenix Contacts for terminating pins 1-7 for permanently installed Showstopper Accessory cables.
3. 6 Pole Screw Terminals - (6) 6P 5A Female Mini Combicon Header Phoenix Contacts for terminating pins 8-12 + GND for permanently installed Showstopper Accessory cables.
4. Accessory Input - 6 accessory input for connecting to the outputs of your Showstopper 3 Accessory Hub or Showstopper 3 Base.

## INSTALLATION <a href="#h.mzswhrkip1wz" id="h.mzswhrkip1wz"></a>

The Showstopper 3 Accessory Patch Panel is a 3U rack mountable case designed to fit in a standard 19" rack with (4) #10-32 rack-mount screws.

## MAKING THE CONNECTIONS <a href="#h.ngfou6w6sgec" id="h.ngfou6w6sgec"></a>

### ACCESSORY OUTPUT <a href="#h.yqg4hfm1yu9m" id="h.yqg4hfm1yu9m"></a>

The Accessory output passes through power (+24VDC) to the accessory devices as well as Remote E-Stop capability. These connections are standard Female Phoenix Terminal Blocks. There are two sets of contacts: Pins 1-7 are wired into a 7P 5A Female Mini Combicon Header Phoenix Contacts:

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Pins 8-12 + GND are wired into a 6P 5A Female Mini Combicon Header Phoenix Contacts:

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### ACCESSORY INPUT <a href="#h.5oprkrc5knsl" id="h.5oprkrc5knsl"></a>

This connection is a standard locking Harting connector (IRC 21mm x 21mm (3A) 12P 10A). This connection is designed to be plug and play for patching Control Connection Points throughout your venue.

Below is the pin-out for the Showstopper Accessory output:

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## TROUBLESHOOTING <a href="#h.96el5tfka604" id="h.96el5tfka604"></a>

### COMMON CHALLENGES <a href="#h.hqzuc247id2" id="h.hqzuc247id2"></a>

All challenges faced with the Showstopper 3 Accessory Patch Panel will be connection issues.

* Check that you are connected to an Accessory Output with the Showstopper 3 Base as the source.
* Check that your screw terminals are wired correctly.
* Check that your screw terminals have a tight connection.
* Verify that any Accessory Output in your Showstopper 3 Emergency Stop Network is terminated.

See other device manuals for more troubleshooting for each specific device.

## TECHNICAL SUPPORT <a href="#h.cuklyslgi46b" id="h.cuklyslgi46b"></a>

If you get stuck, we’re here to help. The best way to get in touch with a tech expert is via email - even during normal business hours - because most days we are spread around the shop and may not be near the phone. There’s someone in the office from 8:30a-5pm EST Monday - Friday and will return an email or phone call quickly. After hours, (honestly when most tech support issues arise) we have a crack team monitoring email and voicemail who will respond quickly to help get you moving.

* Online: [www.creativeconners.com](https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.creativeconners.com\&sa=D\&source=editors\&ust=1676052164191326\&usg=AOvVaw0H8UqWahMnZjbN27dYBUP_)
* Email: <support@creativeconners.com>
* Phone: 401-289-2942 x2

## SPECIFICATIONS <a href="#h.dxs9nlwrzm6c" id="h.dxs9nlwrzm6c"></a>

### PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS <a href="#h.flgxuhvks4pw" id="h.flgxuhvks4pw"></a>

The Showstopper 3 Accessory Patch Panel is packaged in a standard 19” x 3U rackmount case. The overall dimensions are: 17”W x 8”D x 5-1/8”H.

### ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS <a href="#h.m87bdmt580jz" id="h.m87bdmt580jz"></a>

| Description                    | Value |
| ------------------------------ | ----- |
| Accessory Input/Output Voltage | 24VDC |

## DRAWINGS <a href="#h.1qm74mwxvonv" id="h.1qm74mwxvonv"></a>

### OVERVIEW DRAWING <a href="#h.7lr0r0l7h77t" id="h.7lr0r0l7h77t"></a>

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### WIRING DIAGRAM <a href="#h.m6mykpe1jsam" id="h.m6mykpe1jsam"></a>

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