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Chapter 2. Installation
2.1 Hardware
Most of the hardware connections are done on the back panel of the console.
MAINS
2.1.1 Power connection
The Xciter does not need a mains adapter. It takes main supply directly into the IEC mains
connector. The power supply will automatically adapt to the mains voltage that is used in your area.
The power supply is quite insensitive to power drops. It can handle drops of up to 0.5 s.
The power supply is auto-ranging:
•
90VAC – 250 volts -AC
•
50Hz – 60Hz
The power rating is indicated on the serial number label that can be found on the base of the fixture.
2.1.1.1 Installing a plug on the mains lead
For protection from dangerous electric shock, the fixture must be grounded (earthed).
Warning!
The AC mains supply shall have overload and ground-fault protection.
The mains plug is the power disconnect device for the fixture. Note that when the
miains input plug is attached that the unit is connected to the mains power circuit. The
mains input plug shall remain accessable so that the mains circuit can be disconnected
from the fixture.
Verify that the feed cables are undamaged and rated for the current requirements of all
Important!
connected devices before use.
The fixture's mains lead requires an approved grounding-type cord cap that fits your local power
distribution cable or outlet. This is not supplied. Consult a qualified electrician for proper installation.
Following the cord cap manufacturer's instructions, connect the appropriate wires to ground (earth),
live, and neutral. The following table below shows some common wire identification schemes.
Function
live
neutral
ground
2.1.2 DMX connection
Xciter has one DMX-512 universe. On the back panel of the console you can see one 5-pin input,
one 3-pin output and one 5-pin output. The 3-pin and 5-pin outputs belong to the same DMX
universe but they are both buffered. This means they can be used together without violating the
DMX specifications.
MIDI
DMX-512
Wire (EU)
brown
blue
yellow/green
Xciter user manual
Audio
expansion
Wire (US)
black
white
green
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