CIOKS Eventide PowerMINI User Manual page 2

Overview
Left
On the left side you will find the non-polarized DC input sockets and the four RCA sockets being outlets 1-4
for powering pedals.
Top
CIOKS logo has a red LED placed in the middle of the letter 'O' and this functions as a global status
indicator. For each outlet you have a voltage selector switch and an advanced LED indicator.
Front
The two holes in the front with metric M4 threads are to be used with the Mini GRIP bracket (sold
separately) for mounting to Pedaltrain boards with no drilling required.
Bottom
The four detachable rubber feet are situated on the bottom of the enclosure. On this same surface you will
find 3 holes with metric M4 threads which should be used for mounting of the power supply to a pedalboard.
Getting started
Connect the included power adapter to an AC mains outlet and then to PowerMINI. Use outlets 1 and 2 for
9V powered pedals or set the output voltage on outlets 3 or 4 to either 9, 12, 15 or 18V depending on the
needs of the particular pedal to be powered. Using the right Flex cable type connect your pedal to this outlet.
Repeat this with your remaining pedals.
Advanced LED Monitoring feature
Each isolated outlet has its individual LED status indicator. The indicator is lit in normal operation. The LED
light gets dim when you operate just on the edge of the current limit in mA regardless of which voltage you
have selected for the outlet. If you overload or short circuit an outlet, the respective LED indicator turns off.
The light intensity of the status LED will be higher when the output voltage is set to a higher value than 9V
being 12, 15 or 18V on outlets 3 or 4.
Global status indicator
If PowerMINI power supply is powered of a solid power source sufficient to provide enough power and
everything functions normally the red LED inside the O letter in CIOKS logo will be lit. If the source
supplying the PowerMINI power supply is too weak and the voltage on the input of PowerMINI is too low
the indicator will turn off. If you power the PowerMINI with the included adapter this will not be an issue.
Pedalboard mounting
General
The most solid way to mount the PowerMINI is using the drill template being the product sheet and then
drill two diagonally positioned ø4,5mm or ø5,0mm holes in the pedalboard and fasten the PowerMINI to it
with the two included screws. Due to the PowerMINI's extremely flat profile and low weight you can use
double adhesive tape, hook'n'loop Velcro or Dual-Lock to fasten it below any type of pedalboard. In
general, for mounting in a rack, on pedalboard or other structure we recommend using two of the five
threaded M4 holes (3 in the bottom and 2 in the front) and matching metric M4 screws. Remember not to
penetrate the PowerMINI by more than 5mm with the screws used.
Pedaltrain
For Pedaltrain boards we recommend an easy alternative way of mounting mount the PowerMINI power
supply by using the Mini GRIP bracket where no drilling is needed.
Version 1.0
Temple Audio
The three threaded M4 holes in the bottom of mount the PowerMINI are aligned with the grid of Temple
Audio pedalboards and allow for very easy mounting on top or below any Temple Audio pedalboard with
the included 2 screws. We recommend using the two holes positioned diagonally. If you want to make a
distance between the board's surface and the PowerMINI to allow space for the Temple Audio finger
screws you should get a set of three M4x8mm hex stand-offs with matching screws (order no. 3HEX) and
then use these with all three threaded holes in the bottom of the power supply.
Included accessories
Flex cables
CIOKS offers a wide selection of different Flex cable types for connection your pedals to the power
supply. Below you see a list of the included Flex cables with your unit:
•
Standard Flex type 1 – black with 5.5/2.1mm center negative DC plug
•
Eventide Flex type 4 – green with 5.5/2.5mm center positive DC plug
•
3-way daisy chain Flex type 1 – black with three 5.5/2.1mm center negative DC plugs x1
The 3-way daisy chain Flex should be used if you wish to power three pedals with the same voltage using
only one outlet. For further information about all CIOKS Flex cables please have a look at the included
Flex cable selection guide.
DC Link cable
The included DC Link cable should be used to connect the PowerMINI power supply to PowerMAX
power supply's 24V DC outlet. You can also use this cable type to power PowerMINI of another
compatible 24V DC source.
Mounting hardware
We have included all the needed mounting hardware to mount the power supply on top or underneath a
Pedaltrain or a Temple Audio pedalboard. You can of course also attach it to other types of pedalboards.
PowerMINI output power capability
PowerMINI allows you to power it from a variety of standard DC or AC adapters, e.g. the 1-SPOT or
GigRig Generator. If you wish to use an alternative power source for your PowerMINI a solid DC of
minimum 17V DC is needed to obtain full 24W of output power from the PowerMINI. If a lower voltage
is applied to the DC input socket its output power capability will be lower than the 24W. The table below
shows the maximum output power of PowerMINI depending on the type and voltage of power the source
used to power it.
Input Input voltage
1
1
1
1
1
1
May 2020 Version 1.0
Input current Output power
9V DC 2A 11.3W
12V DC 2A 16.2W
15V DC 2A 21.6W
>17V DC max. 2A max. 24.0W
9V AC 2A 5.9W
12V AC 2A 9.0W
x4
x2
Total output
current @ 9V
1250mA
1800mA
2400mA
max. 2640mA
650mA
1000mA
May 2020