Customer FAQs – Ouster Catalyst Edge Box
This article addresses a series of customer questions related to the Ouster Catalyst system, including sensor support, cable lengths, thermal considerations, and power requirements.
❓ Q1: Can the Ouster Catalyst support more than 2 OS domes? What are its dimensions?
Customer Concern:
The Ouster Catalyst we have been recommended can only have 2 OS domes connected to it. As comms room space is very limited, can you advise if Ouster produces a Catalyst that supports more than 2 domes and also provide its dimensions?
Response:
At this time, Ouster does not offer a Catalyst model that supports more than two sensors. The Catalyst GPU does, however, support a variety of mounting options. Mounting brackets should have been included in the packaging. If space is limited, the unit can be wall-mounted or positioned flexibly to suit your installation environment.
📌 Note: Dimensions for the Catalyst unit can be found in the user manual or upon request.
❓ Q2: What cable lengths are available between the OS dome and the PoE splitter?
Customer Concern:
For the lead that plugs into the OS dome and the PoE splitter, what are the shortest and longest lengths available?
Response:
We currently offer only one standard cable length for the PoE splitter connection, which is approximately 2 meters. If additional flexibility is needed, customers are encouraged to coil the existing cable or extend the Ethernet cable to achieve the desired length.
❓ Q3: What is the heat load from these units?
Customer Concern:
What is the heat load from these units?
Response:
While we don’t have formal heat load data, the thermal behavior of the Catalyst Edge Box depends on several factors, including:
Number of connected devices (e.g., lidar sensors)
System workload (CPU and GPU utilization)
As a general reference, power consumption with two lidars connected is typically between 120–150W. This range can be used as an estimate when calculating heat load in a communications room. Actual power draw may vary depending on your deployment configuration.
❓ Q4: What is the mains voltage power draw of these units?
Customer Concern:
What is the mains voltage power draw of these units?
Response:
The required input voltage varies depending on the Catalyst version:
Non-NEMA version: Accepts 12–36V DC
NEMA version: Typically operates at 12V DC
If the customer is referring to power draw in terms of wattage:
The system ships with a 240W power adapter
Actual power draw depends on the number of connected sensors and processing load
📎 Attachment: User manual for the NEMA version has been provided for additional technical details.
