RJ12-USB Cord 15'

Connect Phantom Ballasts to the PX1 Lighting Control Trunk Line

The Autopilot PX1 lighting controller communicates with Phantom DE ballasts through a combination of RJ12 trunk-line cables, RJ12 splitters, and this RJ12-to-USB cable. The RJ12-to-USB cable is the final connection in the chain — it bridges the RJ12 output of each splitter to the USB port on an individual Phantom DE ballast.

At 15 feet, the cable provides enough reach between a wall-mounted splitter and a ballast hanging in the grow canopy without excess slack. One cable is required per ballast in the PX1 network.

Key Features & Benefits

• Connects ballast USB port to RJ12 trunk line — provides the final connection between the PX1 controller network (via an RJ12 splitter) and the USB port on a Phantom DE ballast.
• 15-foot length — 15 feet of reach from the splitter to the ballast — suitable for most standard grow room ceiling heights and equipment configurations.
• Phantom DE ballast compatible — confirmed for use with Phantom DE ballasts that feature the USB port supported by the PX1 protocol.
• RJ12 to USB connectors — one RJ12 end connects to the splitter's output; the USB end connects to the ballast's digital control port.
• Required per ballast in the PX1 system — one cable is needed for each ballast position in the PX1 lighting control network.

Who Should Use the Autopilot RJ12-to-USB Cable

Growers using the Autopilot PX1 Advanced Lighting Controller with Phantom DE ballasts who need to connect each ballast to the RJ12 splitter in the control network — one cable required per ballast.

Where This Cable Fits in the PX1 Network

The PX1 network runs: PX1 controller → RJ12-to-RJ12 trunk cable → RJ12 Splitter → this RJ12-to-USB cable → Phantom DE ballast USB port. Each splitter supports one ballast connection at this stage, while the splitter's other RJ12 port continues the trunk line to the next splitter in the chain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this cable work with standard USB devices or only Phantom ballasts?

This cable is specifically designed for the Autopilot PX1 control network and the Phantom DE ballast USB port. It is not a general-purpose USB cable and should not be used as one.

Is a 50-foot version of this cable available?

The RJ12-to-USB cable is available in 15 feet only. For longer runs, extend the RJ12 trunk line using a longer RJ12-to-RJ12 cable and position splitters closer to the ballasts.

How many of these cables do I need?

One per ballast in the PX1 network. Each cable connects one Phantom DE ballast to one RJ12 splitter output.

Is this the same cable as the RJ12-to-RJ12 trunk cable?

No — these are different cables. The RJ12-to-RJ12 trunk cables (APRJ1215, APRJ1250) connect the PX1 controller to splitters and splitters to each other. This RJ12-to-USB cable connects each splitter output to a Phantom ballast's USB port.