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title: Connection Box
slug: ncam-reality/connection-box
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createdAt: 2021-07-08T23:09:15.000Z
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## Introduction

The connection box is an optional component that allows for the Mk2 server to be setup remotely from the camera.  This has the benefit of reducing the amount of hardware that is mounted onto the camera

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## Details

**Dimensions **- 9cm x 6cm x 12cm

**Weight **- 400g

**Power **- DC input 8-34V, 7.5/20W (Typical/Max)

**Mounting **- 6 1/4”-20 mounting points (2 on underside, 4 on sides)

## Connections  

**Network port** - Gigabit ethernet connection to ETH 0 on Ncam server

**DC In** - Power input

**USB C **- Camera bar connection

**RS 232** - For RS232 lens encoders OR IR Emitter

**UART** - For UART lens encoders OR IR Emitter

## Additional Information

### LED Light

A single LED is displayed on connection box to indicate the status of the connection box

| **LED Color**  | **State**                                    | **Action**                                                             |
| -------------- | -------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Blinking Green | Working as intended                          |                                                                        |
| Blinking Amber | Issue with network connection to Ncam Server | Check the network connection, reboot the device                        |
| Red            | Critical Software issue                      | Contact Support\@Ncam-Tech.com                                         |
| Amber          | Software Deactivated                         | Reboot the device, contact Support\@Ncam-Tech.com if the issue repeats |

### Wireless Network

The connection box generates a wireless network:

**SSID**: Printed on the device in the format "NCBXXXX"

**Password**: ncamncam

The primary purpose of the wireless network on the connection box is to allow an operator to connect to the Ncam server's WebUI while at the camera.