Portable Power and Signal Distribution System for a Controllable System Including Multiple Devices

A method comprising:

• connecting a first breakout box for power to a power system which is capable of outputting multiple types of power, said first breakout box having connections for a first type of power, and connected to a first connection type on said power system;
• automatically preventing a power type other than said first type of power from being applied to said first breakout box when connected to said first connection type;
• connecting a second breakout box for power to said first connection type on said power system, said second breakout box having connections for a second type of power, and where said connection for the second type of power are different than the connections for the first type of power;
• and
• automatically preventing a power type other than said second type of power from being applied to said second breakout box when connected to said second connection type.