Connection bridges 10mm

Overview

The CB-10 Connection Bridges are installation accessories for the Elausys Universal KNX Actuator System. These 10mm bridges enable efficient power distribution by connecting the phase terminals of consecutive switching channels on the MSA-810 master actuator and its extension modules. Each pack contains 10 bridges, providing sufficient quantity for typical actuator configurations.

Technical Capabilities

The connection bridges provide a secure electrical connection between adjacent channel terminals, allowing multiple switching outputs to share a common phase supply. This eliminates the need to wire each channel individually to the power source, significantly reducing installation time and cable volume within electrical cabinets.

The 10mm bridge size is specifically designed to match the terminal spacing on Elausys switching actuators and extensions. The bridges create a reliable electrical connection rated for the full current capacity of the connected channels, ensuring safe operation under load conditions typical in building automation applications.

Installation and Configuration

Installation is straightforward: insert the bridge between the phase terminals of two adjacent channels that require the same power supply. Multiple bridges can be used in sequence to connect several consecutive channels to a single power feed. The bridges snap securely into the actuator terminal blocks without requiring additional tools.

For optimal installation, plan the power distribution before wiring. Group channels by circuit breaker assignment and use bridges to minimize the number of incoming phase wires. This approach results in cleaner cabinet layouts and simplified troubleshooting. Always ensure the total load on bridged channels does not exceed the upstream circuit protection rating.

Applications

Residential installations benefit from bridged configurations when multiple lighting circuits share the same phase. A typical home might use 3-4 bridges to connect living room, dining room, and hallway lighting channels to a single circuit breaker, reducing the wiring from multiple individual connections to one feed wire plus bridges.

Commercial projects with larger actuator configurations gain significant time savings. A 24-channel SAE-2410 extension controlling office lighting across one floor can use bridges to distribute power from 2-3 circuit breakers rather than wiring 24 individual phase connections.

Industrial and technical installations appreciate the reduced cable volume and improved serviceability. Clean cabinet wiring with proper bridging demonstrates professional workmanship and simplifies future maintenance or modifications.

Compatibility and Integration

The CB-10 bridges are compatible with all Elausys Universal KNX Actuator System switching products including the MSA-810 master actuator and SAE-810, SAE-816, and SAE-2410 switching extensions. The bridges work with both 10A and 16A rated channels, though installers must respect the current rating of the smallest component in any bridged group.

For installations requiring larger bridge spans or different terminal configurations, the CB-15 connection bridges offer an alternative 15mm size. Both bridge types can be combined within the same installation as needed.