Contents Dimensions ......................2 Contents ......................3 Safety Information ..................... 4 Introduction ......................7 Using for the first time ................7 Physical installation ................... 8 Location and orientation ................8 Mounting ....................8 AC power ......................9 Power input cable ..................9 Power plug ....................
The Martin IP66 PSU 240W is for professional use only. It is not for household use. It presents risks of severe injury or death due to fire hazards, electric shock and falls. Read this manual before installing, powering or servicing the Martin IP66 PSU 240W.
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(up to 80° C, 176° F) during normal operation. Ensure that accidental physical contact with the device is impossible. ● Allow the Martin IP66 PSU 240W to cool for at least 10 minutes before servicing. ● Install the Martin IP66 PSU 240W at least 20 cm (8 in.) away from combustible materials (for example textiles, wood, paper).
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Protection from injury ● Ensure that all external covers, components and installation fittings are securely fastened. ● Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform whenever installing, servicing or moving devices overhead. ● Ensure that all supporting structures, surfaces, fasteners and lifting equipment can bear the weight of all the devices they are intended to support plus an adequate safety margin, and that they conform to local building and safety regulations.
The Martin IP66 PSU 240W replaces the Martin Tripix Power IP66 external power supply unit and has identical specifications with that unit. The Martin IP66 PSU 240W is an IP66-rated external power supply unit that can supply 48 VDC power to various Martin lighting and LED video products such as Exterior PixLine, Exterior Dot-HP and VC-Dot.
Location and orientation The Martin IP66 PSU 240W has an IP rating of 66 and is suitable for outdoor installation. Allow 5 cm (2 in.) space and free airflow around the Martin IP66 PSU 240W.
VAC nominal, 50/60 Hz. Do not connect to power at any other voltage or frequency. The Martin IP66 PSU 240W does not have a power on/off switch. Make sure that a means of isolating it from power (an on/off switch or a power plug that can be removed from a power outlet) is easily accessible.
Power plug The Martin IP66 PSU 240W can be hard-wired to a building’s AC mains electrical installation, but if you decide to fit the power cable with a plug that is suitable for your AC mains power outlets, install a grounding- type (earthed) plug following the plug manufacturer’s instructions.
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Tighten the outer nut on the cable gland to compress the gland and make the cable entry waterproof. Prepare the other end of the power input cable for connection to AC mains power, but do not apply power until all installation work is completed. Martin IP66 PSU 240W User Manual...
Isolate the system from power before making connections. The Martin IP66 PSU 240W is used together with a Y-shaped input / power inserter cable that combines DC power from the PSU with DMX data from a DMX/RDM controller and sends a hybrid (combined power and data) signal to lighting / video display fixtures.
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(see Figure 2). When you are cabling the installation: ● Connect the Martin IP66 PSU 240W to the cable tail marked Power ● Connect the DMX data source (RDM/DMX lighting controller) to the cable tail marked In ●...
VC-Grid and VC-Strip VC-Grid and VC-Strip lighting / video display fixtures have 4-pin XLR connectors for power and data input. To draw DC power from the Martin IP66 PSU 240W in an installation consisting of: ● Martin VC-Grid ● and/or VC-Strip products, you will need an Input Y-Cable, XLR5 + Martin IP66 PSU to XLR4, 0.25 m (9.8 in.), P/N 91616039 (see Figure 3).
Dotron, VDO Fatron and Exterior Dot-HP lighting / video display fixtures have BBD connectors for power and data input. To draw DC power from the Martin IP66 PSU 240W in an installation consisting of: ● VC-Dot products that are powered and managed via newer VC- Feeders, ●...
Older VC-Feeder units had IP65-rated M16 connectors for power and data input. To draw DC power from the Martin IP66 PSU 240W in an installation consisting of Martin VC-Dot products that are powered and managed via legacy VC-Feeder units, you will need an XLR5 + Martin IP66 PSU to M16 Input Cable, 0.25 m (9.8 in.), P/N 11840195 (see Figure 5) to...
Tripix system To draw DC power from the Martin IP66 PSU 240W in an installation consisting of Martin Tripix lighting fixtures, you will need a Power Inserter Cable, Martin IP66 PSU 240 W to Tripix system, P/N 91611339 (see Figure 6). This Y-shaped cable connects the Martin IP66 PSU 240W and data from a DMX controller to a chain of Tripix fixtures.
Regular cleaning is essential for fixture life and performance. Build up of dust and dirt degrades the PSU’s cooling ability. Clean the Martin IP66 PSU 240W when it becomes dirty. Use a soft cloth dampened with a solution of water and a mild detergent such as car shampoo.
Clean the Martin IP66 PSU 240W. Connected lighting Martin IP66 PSU 240W fixtures cut out Check that ambient is too hot intermittently temperature does not exceed maximum permitted level. Contact Martin for service. Table 7: Troubleshooting Martin IP66 PSU 240W User Manual...
Specifications Physical Martin IP66 PSU 240W Length ................314 mm (12.4 in.) Width ..................68 mm (2.7 in.) Height ................... 39 mm (1.5 in.) Weight ................... 1.5 kg (3.3 lb.) Output cable tail length ............. 350 mm (13.8 in.) System integration Exterior PixLine™...
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To Exterior Dot-HP ....Via Input Y-Cable, XLR5 + Martin IP66 PSU 240W to BBD, 0.25 m (9.8 in.), P/N 91616050 To newer VC-Feeder ..Input Y-Cable, XLR5 + Martin IP66 PSU 240W to BBD connector, 0.25 m (9.8 in.), P/N 91616050 To legacy VC-Feeder ..
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IP66 PSU 240 W to Tripix™ system ......P/N 91611339 *See also overview of power input cables on page 12 Ordering Information Martin IP66 PSU 240W ............P/N 90760330 Specifications subject to change without notice. Please see www.martin.com for latest product information and specifications.
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