Installation Instructions - Altronix PDS8CB User Manual

Wiring methods shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code/NFPA 70/NFPA 72/ANSI, with Canadian Electrical Code
CSA C22.1, and with all local codes and authorities having jurisdiction. Product is intended for indoor use only and should be installed
by qualified personnel.
1. Mount PDS8/PDS8CB in the desired location/enclosure.
2. Ensure all output jumpers [OUT1 - OUT8] are placed in the OFF (center) position marked [•].
3. Connect low voltage AC or DC power supplies to terminals marked [+ IN1 -- ], [+ IN2 -- ] (Fig. 1, pg. 2, Fig. 2 pg. 2).
Note: You can not combine AC and DC power supplies.
4. Set each output [OUT1 - OUT8] to route power from power supply 1 or 2 (jumper position 1 or 2) (Fig. 1, pg. 2, Fig. 2 pg. 2).
Note: Measure output voltage before connecting devices. This helps avoiding potential damage.
5. Turn power off before connecting devices.
6. Connect devices to terminal pairs 1 to 8, marked [P (Positive) - OUT1-OUT8, N (Negative)] (Fig. 1, pg. 2, Fig. 2 pg. 2).
Note: For DC devices carefully observe polarity. For AC devices polarity is not observed.
7. Turn main power on after all devices have been connected.
Fig. 1 - PDS8
Power
Supply 1
Power
Supply 2
Fig. 1a
Fig. 1a - Connector plug facilitates quick installation with optional VR6 voltage regulator module (see pg. 2).
CAUTION: To avoid risk of electric shock or fire hazard, replace fuses with the same type and rating:
Input fuses: 10A/32V, Output fuses: 3A/32V.
Daisy Chaining Two (2) PDS8/PDS8CB Dual Output Power Distribution Modules:
Use 18 AWG or larger UL Listed wire equipped with 1/4" UL Recognized quick connect terminals rated for proper voltage/
current for all jumper connections.
1. Connect first PDS8/PDS8CB board's spade lug marked [DM1+] to the second PDS8/PDS8CB board's spade lug marked
[DM1+] (Fig. 2, pg. 2).
2. Connect first PDS8/PDS8CB board's spade lug marked [Common (-- )] to the second PDS8/PDS8CB board's spade lug marked
[Common (-- )] (Fig. 2, pg. 2).
3. Connect first PDS8/PDS8CB board's spade lug marked [DM2+] to the second PDS8/PDS8CB board's spade lug marked
[DM2+] (Fig. 2, pg. 2).
4. Complete steps 4-8 from page 1.
DM1 +
OFF
IN1 Fuse
IN1
10
IN2
10
3
3
P
OUT1 OUT2
Common (--- )
N
DM2 +
1
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Installation Instructions:

DM1 +
OFF
IN1
IN2
10
3
P
Common (--- )
N
DM2 +
PDS8
Dual Voltage
Power Distribution
PDS8CB
Module
3 3 3 3
OUT3 OUT4 OUT5 OUT6 OUT7
2 3 4 5 6 7
Common Power Outputs (NEG)
PDS8
IN1 Fuse
10
PDS8CB
3 3 3
OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 OUT5
1 2 3 4
Common Power Outputs (NEG)
Jumper Wires
with Spade Lugs
DM1 +
DM1 +
10
3 3
OUT8
Common (--- )
Common (--- )
DM2 +
DM2 +
8
Dual Voltage
Power Distribution
DM1 +
Module
3 3 3 3
OUT6 OUT7 OUT8
Common (--- )
DM2 +
5 6 7 8
PDS8
OFF
IN1 Fuse
IN1
10
PDS8CB
IN2
3
3 3 3
P
OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4
N
1 2 3 4
Common Power Outputs (NEG)
(P) Positive
DC outputs
(N) Negative
DC outputs
Fig. 2
Dual Voltage
Power Distribution
DM1 +
Module
3 3 3 3
OUT5 OUT6 OUT7 OUT8
Common (--- )
DM2 +
5 6 7 8
PDS8 / PDS8CB