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- Page 1 PSC POWER STAR LiFE Operation Manual Version 3.0 Copyright 2012 Professional Sound Corp 28085 Smyth Drive, Valencia, CA 91355 USA CE RoHS Printed in the U.S.A.
- Page 2 VENT OPENINGS. ALL AUXILARY EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTED AND PROPERLY FUSED AT ALL TIMES. THE POWER STAR LiFE IS DESIGNED FOR USE BY ITSELF OR WITH EITHER THE PSC PELICAN LiFE BATTERY OR WITH PSC PELICAN SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERIES AND IS FACTORY ADJUSTED FOR PROPER CHANGING OF THESE BATTERY TYPES ONLY! PLEASE CONSULT THE FACTORY FOR USE WITH OTHER BATTERY TYPES.
- Page 3 PSC highly recommends that you purchase and use an AC power tester prior to plugging in your PSC Power Star LiFE or any other AC powered device while on location. You can purchase simple to use, inexpensive AC testers for less than $20.
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Page 4: Front Panel
(delayed action for “OFF” switch) and a LiFE battery protection circuit “RESET” switch. REAR PANEL AC CONNECTION: On the rear panel of the Power Star LiFE you will find the AC power connection. This connection accepts a standard IEC power cord. You will also notice that just below the AC cord socket is a built fuse holder that holds the AC protection fuse. - Page 5 DC CONNECTIONS: There are ten (10) XLR female DC output connectors located on the front panel of the PSC Power Star LiFE. The first two (2) XLRs located to left hand side of the unit are rated for 8 Amps of output current. The remaining eight (8) output connectors are all rated for 3.5 Amps of output current.
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Page 6: Fuel Gauge
RED and GREEN Power On and OFF switches FUEL GAUGE: The PSC Power Star LiFE is equipped with an easy to read and easy to understand multi-colored battery “Fuel Gauge”. Just a quick glance and you will immediately know the charge condition of your battery. A full row of Green LEDs indicated a fully charged battery. -
Page 7: Reset Button
3. It protects the battery from overly high discharge rates (short circuits). 4. It protects the battery from excessive charge currents. If you were to somehow short out multiple outputs of the PSC Power Star LiFE, the battery protection will disconnect the... - Page 8 If this happens, there are two ways to reset the protection circuitry: 1. Plug in the PSC Power Star Life to AC power and the protection circuitry will automatically be reset. 2. If AC power is not available, you can simply momentarily press the “reset” button and the battery protection circuitry will be reset.
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Page 9: Speakon Connector
This allows you to connect an external battery to increase the battery capacity of the Power Star LiFE. The PSC Power Star LiFE will operate from a wide range of AC power so you can plug it in anywhere world without having to worry about making adjustments. The... - Page 10 Beware that the Power Star LiFE may get warm during use. Be careful when touching the surface of the Power Star LiFE heat sink as this part may be HOT! Be sure to allow ventilation air gaps around the top panel and sides of the Power Star LiFE for proper heat dissipation.
- Page 11 In addition, there is a 40 Amp Slow Blow automotive blade style fuse for ultimate safety. This fuse should never blow in normal use. If you ever experience a blown fuse, something is wrong with your setup. Please call PSC for technical assistance.
- Page 12 OF THE PSC POWER STAR LiFE CONSTITUTES AGREEMENT WITH THESE TERMS. Limited Warranty Certificate Professional Sound Corporation warrants the Power Star LiFE individual cells to be free of defective material and workmanship for a period of six months (LiFE Cells only).
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Page 13: Output Voltage
SPECIFICATIONS: SIZE: 17.50” wide, 13.00”deep, 1.75” high (44.5cm x 33cm x 3.8cm) WEIGHT: 13.8Lbs (6.27Kg) TEMPURATURE RANGE: Use: -4F to +124F (-20C to +50C) AC INPUT: 100 – 240Vac, 47Hz -63Hz OUTPUTS: 2 x 8Amp, 8 x 3.5Amp OUTPUT VOLTAGE: 12.8Vdc Nominal OUTPUT CURRENT: On LiFE Battery, 25 Amps. -
Page 14: Declaration Of Conformity
LVD: This product is in compliance with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive, 73/23/EEC. 93/68/EEC as defined in EN60065, 1993 and/or EN60950/A1/A2/A3: 1995 TRADE NAME: MODEL: Power Star LiFE Power Distribution System RESPONSIBLE PARTY: Professional Sound Corp. 28085 Smyth Drive...