Connections; Power Input - PRICOM Design Layout Lighting Solution User Manual

Layout Lighting Solution – Connections

3 Connections

The following section provides detailed instructions for connecting your Layout Lighting
Solution. To get started quickly, all you need to do is connect the Power Input, the
Ethernet, and PNET to any attached boards. The Starter Kit Assembly section of this
manual describes setting up a basic first system. Then when you are ready, you can get
more advanced and use the Trigger Inputs and Control Outputs.

3.1 Power Input

The Layout Lighting Solution is provided with a 12VDC wall
transformer which matches the needs of any PNET boards
attached. With a 12VDC input, the Main Board will draw
about 250MA when active. You can use any suitable power
supply of 9-18V AC or DC, but we strongly recommend
using 12VDC as this will be perfect for powering other PNET
devices.
If you wish to power multiple PNET boards, a single larger
power supply can be used, just allow for 250MA for the
Layout Lighting Main Board. As a convenience to you, we
offer a full range of Power Supplies ranging from 12VDC @
1Amp up to 12VDC @ 30Amp. Please visit our web site
www.pricom.com
The power source used can be shared with other devices, but
be careful as some of the PNET devices are polarity sensitive.
The PNET Power Controller is a perfect example. Putting the
Layout Lighting Main Board on its own 12VDC @ 2A power
supply is usually sufficient and keeps the high-current supply
separated and prevents accidental polarity issues.
To connect the power supply to the Layout Lighting Main
Board, locate the 2-position "Power Input" terminal strip.
If your desired power-supply comes with a connector on the
end, simply clip it off as shown to the right. Separate the two
wires and strip some insulation off to expose the actual wires
then twist them to keep the strands together. Secure the
stripped wire ends to the 2 terminals of the Power Input
terminal strip. The polarity of an AC or DC power source is
not important as there is a bridge rectifier included on the
Layout Lighting Main Board.
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