DB-A Dragon Iso-Booster
Network Power Where Your Site Needs It
At a Glance
The DB-A Dragon Iso-Booster extends the Pyrodigital network by regenerating the incoming data signal and restoring network power for the next section, while also providing galvanic isolation. Connect up to 40 firing modules on the internal battery, or up to 128 with the compatible external power supply.
Included Equipment
- DB-A Dragon Iso-Booster
- Universal Charger with country-specific mains wall plug
- USB stick with Operating Instructions and FSK timecode files
- Spare fuses
Operational Role
The DB-A Dragon Iso-Booster receives the incoming Pyrodigital network signal through a galvanically isolated input. It then regenerates that signal and adds power for the downstream network. On long cable runs, where voltage loss can become a limitation, this allows the network to continue without relying on heavier power-carrying cable. Suitable signal cables with smaller conductors can therefore be used in many long-run applications, reducing cable cost and handling requirements.
Its galvanically isolated input electrically separates the incoming network from the Dragon’s output network. The regenerated output has its own driver, thermal circuit breaker, and local power source.
A Dragon can be connected at available points throughout the Pyrodigital network, including after a long cable run or another network extension; it does not need to connect directly to the field controller. The internal battery supports up to 40 firing modules. With a compatible external power supply, the Dragon can support up to 128 modules and operate from mains power; contact us to confirm availability for your country.
System Compatibility
- Field controllers: FC-A, FC-E Raptor and legacy Pyrodigital controllers, including FC3 and FC-1
- Firing modules: FM-A and legacy Pyrodigital firing modules, including FM1–FM8
- Accessories: Universal Case, Charger, External Power Supply
The case and external power supply are optional. - Network integration: Connects at available points throughout the PD Network and can be combined with Falcon and FiberCON links
Manuals & Documentation
Technical Specifications
Function
- Signal boosting
- Receives the incoming Pyrodigital network signal and regenerates it through a powered output stage
- Isolation
- The network input is galvanically isolated from the output network; the output uses the Dragon’s local battery ground
- Output driver
- Dedicated Pyrodigital network output driver
- Compatibility
- Pyrodigital field controllers and firing modules, including legacy generations
Pyrodigital network
- Network input
- 1, galvanically isolated from the output network
- Network output
- 1, protected by a thermal circuit breaker
- Output voltage
- 24 VDC nominal on the internal battery; dependent on the connected supply. Output active while the network input is powered
- Firing-module capacity
- Up to 40 on internal battery; up to 128 with the compatible external power supply
- Maximum constant output current
- 3 A (72 W at 24 VDC)
Power
- Internal battery type
- Non-spillable Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA)
- Internal battery voltage
- 24 VDC (2 x 12 VDC in series)
- Internal battery capacity
- 2.1 Ah
- Maximum charge current
- 0.56 A at <29.4 VDC
- Battery status
- Charge-state indicator at power-up, with a low-battery warning below 10%
- Supplied charger
- Universal Charger, 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, with country-specific mains wall plug
- External power option
- External Power Supply available separately for select countries
Environmental and physical
- Operating temperature (electronics)
- −20 °C to +85 °C
- Operating temperature (batteries)
- −20 °C to +55 °C