ST-HUB, ST-HUBD, ST-HUB-EN, ST-HUBD-EN
CueStation Universal Network Hub
Hardware and Installation Guide
Introduction
The ST-HUB CueStation Universal Network Hub (the
CueStation Hub) is used to power and communicate with an
array of digital CueStations (both 2-Wire and 5-Wire types).
The ST-HUB and ST-HUBD communicate with the host
controller via an RS-232 serial interface, and the ST-HUB-EN
and ST-HUBD-EN (Ethernet option) can communicate with
the host controller by either RS-232 Ethernet messages.
CueServer must be configured to use either RS-232 or
Ethernet in order to communicate with the CueStation
hub properly (System Preferences > Button Settings).
Although the CueStation Hub is designed to integrate directly
with the CueServer family of lighting control processors, it
can also be used for custom projects that do not involve
CueServer. The communication protocols are freely available
from our web site.
Connecting the Hardware
In additional to the main power supply input for the CueStation Hub, there are two host interfaces, two button station interfaces and two
auxiliary ports available on the Hub. This section describes the use and configuration of each.
Power Supply
The CueStation Hub requires it’s own local power supply, from 12
to 24 volts, either AC or DC.
There are two power input jacks on the Hub, a 2.1mm DC Input
Jack and a 2-Position Terminal Block. You can use either one,
but not both. If the 2.1mm DC Input Jack is used, it electrically
disconnects the circuit from the Terminal Block input.
For example, if a power supply outputs 630mA at 24VDC, it is
typically enough current to handle up to six 2-Wire or 5-Wire
stations connected to the Hub.
The amount of current required can be calculated by using one of the following equations (the current is dependent on
the number of CueStations connected to the Hub):
• In Watts:
6 Watts + 1.5 Watts per Station (2-Wire and 5-Wire)
• In Milliamps (12VDC): 500mA + 125mA per per Station (2-Wire and 5-Wire)
• In Milliamps (24VDC): 250mA + 63mA per per Station (2-Wire and 5-Wire)
Ethernet
Serial Port
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Interactive Technologies, Inc. - www.interactive-online.com
CueStation
™
Power Input
12-24V AC/DC
Universal Network Hub
Use either the 2.1mm DC
Power Input Jack or the
2-Position Terminal Block
Ethernet
Serial Port
Copyright
©
Interactive Technologies, Inc. - www.interactive-online.com
CueStation
™
Power Input
12-24V AC/DC
Universal Network Hub
S
4-Wire
RS-232
Ethernet
Station Bus
Auxiliary Ports
Bus Com
2-Wire
RS-485
V-
V+
B A
Rx
B
G
G
Tx
A
X
Y
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