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The Aputure Electro Storm XT26 Control Box is the replacement power and control unit for the Electro Storm XT26 2,600W point source light. It runs on 100V to 240V AC or two 48V DC inputs, drives the lamp head through one head cable, and handles the fixture's DMX, CRMX, Art-Net/sACN and Sidus Link control.

Key Features

  • Powers the Electro Storm XT26 head: AC input 100V to 240V at 36A to 14A, 50/60 Hz, and 3,500W maximum power consumption.
  • Two DC 48V inputs rated 48V / 33.5A; Aputure specifies a DC supply able to deliver 3,200W (48V / 67A).
  • Control by on-board menu, Sidus Link app, 16-bit DMX512 with RDM, LumenRadio CRMX, and Art-Net / sACN over two etherCON LAN ports; up to 100 m wireless range.
  • On the 15A indoor power cable the box limits power draw to suit the circuit; Aputure warns that removing that limit can overload the circuit.
  • 27.3 x 26.2 x 55.0 cm and 20.5 kg (45.2 lb), with a carrying handle, tie-off point, four 3/8" threads and a quick release plate for the Control Box Dolly.

In the Box

  • 1x Aputure Electro Storm XT26 Control Box

How It Compares

XT26 Control Box (this item) CS15 Control Box
AC input 100V to 240V, 36A to 14A 100V to 240V, 23A to 9A
DC inputs (DC1 and DC2) 48V / 33.5A 48V / 19A
Max power consumption 3,500W 2,200W
Weight 20.5 kg (45.2 lb) 19 kg (41.9 lb)
Dimensions 27.3 x 26.2 x 55.0 cm 27.3 x 26.2 x 55.0 cm

The two boxes share one housing size, but the XT26 box is rated for the higher-power XT26 head. Order the box that matches your lamp head.

Compatible Accessories and Related Gear

Specifications

AC input 100V to 240V, 36A to 14A, 50/60 Hz
DC inputs 2x 48V / 33.5A
Max power consumption 3,500W
Control On-board, Sidus Link app, DMX/RDM, CRMX, etherCON (Art-Net / sACN)
Wireless range (Bluetooth and CRMX) Up to 100 m (328.1 ft)
Ports AC IN, 2x DC 48V IN, header cable port, DMX IN, DMX OUT, LAN1, LAN2, USB-A
Firmware updates Sidus Link, USB drive
Dimensions 27.3 x 26.2 x 55.0 cm (10.75 x 10.31 x 21.65 in)
Weight 20.5 kg (45.2 lb)
SKU / UPC AS0106005J / 6977162451978
Powers the Electro Storm XT26 head: AC input 100V to 240V at 36A to 14A, 50/60 Hz, and 3,500W maximum power consumption.

Two DC 48V inputs rated 48V / 33.5A; Aputure specifies a DC supply able to deliver 3,200W (48V / 67A).

Control by on-board menu, Sidus Link app, 16-bit DMX512 with RDM, LumenRadio CRMX, and Art-Net / sACN over two etherCON LAN ports; up to 100 m wireless range.

On the 15A indoor power cable the box limits power draw to suit the circuit; Aputure warns that removing that limit can overload the circuit.

27.3 x 26.2 x 55.0 cm and 20.5 kg (45.2 lb), with a carrying handle, tie-off point, four 3/8" threads and a quick release plate for the Control Box Dolly.
1x Aputure Electro Storm XT26 Control Box

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FAQ

Can the XT26 control box run on a 380V supply?

No. Aputure rates the XT26 for 100V to 240V AC at 50/60 Hz. A miswired three-phase box delivering 380V is outside that rating, so have the distribution corrected before connecting the control box.

Does the control box hold back output when I run the XT26 from a household outlet?

Yes, on the 15A indoor power cable. That cable tells the control box to limit its draw automatically, while a higher-rated Bates or bare-ends cable on a suitable supply allows full power. Aputure notes the XT26 needs more than 110V/30A for full output.

Does the XT26 control box come with wheels?

The box has a carrying handle and a quick release plate on the bottom. Wheels come from the Control Box Dolly for CS15/XT26: the box locks onto the dolly's quick release mechanism and lifts off with the release button.