Electrical Interface

Power Supply and Operating Voltage

The Ouster Sensors are designed to operate between 12V and 24V nominal input voltage. A low voltage warning will be triggered if the voltage at the sensor connector drops below 9.5V. The sensor will shut down if this input voltage drops to 9V. The maximum input voltage is 34V for the Ouster sensor. When used without the provided interface box, ensure that the power supply is compliant with the operating voltage specified above and is at least 20 W.

Note

If operating at cold conditions the peak power consumption is between 22 W and 28 W. Peak power consumption is 28 W if operated at -40ºC. Ouster recommends use of a power (no less than 30W) if using in outdoor conditions. Please contact our Field Application Team can answer your questions and provide guidance for achieving proper operations.

Connection through the Interface Box

The Interface Box that accompanies the sensor is designed to allow the sensor to be operated for test and evaluation purposes in indoor environments only. It can be connected to the sensor with a cable equipped with connectors. It allows the sensor to be powered up and provides access to the sensor gigabit Ethernet Interface via a standard RJ45 connector. DC Power to the sensor is provided to the Interface Box by the accompanying 24V DC power supply.

Direct Cable Connection and Pinout

The Ouster sensor can be operated without the use of an Interface Box. In this case, a “pigtail” cable should be used by the user following the Pinout presented below. When used with direct cable connection, the sensor should still be operated within the operating voltage specified in section Power Supply and Operating Voltage.

Cable Pinout Diagram for Type 1, 2 and 3 (1000BASE-T)

Type 1, 2, 3 (1000BASE-T)
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Type 1, 2, 3 (1000BASE-T)
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Type 3 Zinc and Stainless Steel CAD Drawing

Note

A black shielding drain wire is included for convenient bonding of the braided shield as required. It’s important to note that the drain wire is not connected to any pin in the sensor. The drain wire can be left unconnected unless the user wants to use it for EMI/EMC tests.

Pinout and wire gauges for Types 1, 2, and 3 (1000BASE-T) cables

Function

Pin

No.

Wire Color

Type-1, 24V

Type-2, 24V

Type-3, 12V

Twisted with

Color

(Display)

VCC

1

Red

22 AWG

22 AWG

18 AWG

N/A
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GROUND

7

Black

22 AWG

22 AWG

18 AWG

N/A
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MULTI-

PURPOSE_IO

3

Purple

26 AWG

28 AWG

28 AWG

N/A
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SYNC

_PULSE_IN

2

Yellow

26 AWG

28 AWG

28 AWG

N/A
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Ethernet

BI_DA+

5

White

/Orange

26 AWG

28 AWG

28 AWG

Orange
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Ethernet

BI_DA-

4

Orange

26 AWG

28 AWG

28 AWG

White

/Orange
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Ethernet

BI_DB+

8

White

/Green

26 AWG

28 AWG

28 AWG

Green
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Ethernet

BI_DB-

6

Green

26 AWG

28 AWG

28 AWG

White

/Green
../../_images/Wire_green.png

Ethernet

BI_DC+

9

Blue

26 AWG

28 AWG

28 AWG

White

/Blue
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Ethernet

BI_DC-

10

White

/Blue

26 AWG

28 AWG

28 AWG

Blue
../../_images/Wire_white_blue_stripe.png

Ethernet

BI_DD+

12

White

/Brown

26 AWG

28 AWG

28 AWG

Brown
../../_images/Wire_white_brown_stripe.png

Ethernet

BI_DD-

11

Brown

26 AWG

28 AWG

28 AWG

White

/Brown
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Note

Cable pinout for Type 3 cables are the same for both Zinc and Stainless Steel connectors. Type 1 and Type 2 cable specifications are for reference only are NO longer available for purchase.

Cable Pinout Diagram for Type 4 (1000BASE-T1)

Note

Type 4 (1000BASE-T1) is only applicable for Rev7 (OS0, OS1 and OSDome) Sensors, please use this section only for reference as this is not available for Rev7 OS2 sensor.

Type 4 (1000BASE-T1)
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Type 4 (1000BASE-T1)
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Type 4 (1000BASE-T1) CAD Drawing

Note

A black shielding drain wire is included for convenient bonding of the braided shield as required. It’s important to note that the drain wire is not connected to any pin in the sensor. The drain wire can be left unconnected unless the user wants to use it for EMI/EMC tests.

Pinout and wire gauges for Type 4 (1000BASE-T1) cables

Net Name

Pin

No.

Wire

Color

Type-4,

Base 1000 T1

Twisted

with

Color

(Display)

VCC

1

Red

18 AWG

NA
../../_images/Wire_red.png

GROUND

7

Black

18 AWG

NA
../../_images/Wire_black.png

MULTIPURPOSE_IO

3

Purple

28 AWG

NA
../../_images/Wire_violet.png

SYNC_PULSE _IN

2

Yellow

28 AWG

NA
../../_images/Wire_yellow.png

Ethernet BI_DA+

12

Blue

26 AWG

White
../../_images/Wire_blue.png

Ethernet BI_DA-

11

White

26 AWG

Blue
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Warning

Ouster is not responsible for any errors in wiring as a result of bypassing the Interface Box and this activity may result in voiding of your warranty if it results in damage to the sensor.

The following guidelines for direct cable connection assume use of the Ouster-provided 24V 1.5A power supply. Ouster cannot be held responsible for damage to the device if an alternate is used.