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- Page 1 Power Star Power Distribution Platform Operation Manual Version 1.0 Copyright 2010 Professional Sound Corporation Printed in the U.S.A.
- Page 2 PSC extends a one-year, limited, parts and labor warranty to all Power Star system owners who return their warranty card at the time of purchase. This warranty gives you specific rights, which are stated on the card, and enables us to keep you informed of product updates.
- Page 3 12Vdc at up to 24 amps. The PSC Power Star contains a high capacity, on board battery charger that is designed to operate from 100Vac to 240Vac or from 127Vdc to 370Vdc for worldwide operation without adjustment.
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Page 4: Rack Mounting
Typical readings are 14.4 volts DC when the battery is fully charged, ranging down to 10.8 volts DC when the PSC Power Star is ready to shut down due to low battery charge. When connected to AC, the readings will typically be 13.6 to 14.4 volts DC. - Page 5 The Power Star may get warm during use. Be careful when touching the surface of the Power Star and be sure to allow a minimum of a 1” air gap around the top panel mounted ventilation slots for proper heat dissipation.
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Page 6: Battery Storage
4 pin XLR connectors. Standard 4 pin XLR connectors are only rated for use at up to 9 amps of current. As the Power Star can charge at up to 15 amps per battery connection, the use of Speakon connectors is highly recommended. - Page 7 The PSC Power Star is equipped with Raychem Polyfuses that automatically reset to protect the outputs of the Power Star and also to provide a degree of protection to your equipment. These solid state devices act like ordinary fuses or circuit breakers.
- Page 8 Example of Proper Operation Example of Tripped Polyfuse Additionally, the Power Star has an internal fuse on the AC supply that protects this main power supply. This 5mm x 20mm white ceramic fuse is rated at 6.3...
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Page 9: Silent Operation
PROPER POWER STAR COOLING: Your new PSC Power Star is a high power device. It has a rated output of 225 watts. Although it has been designed using a high efficiency switch-mode power supply, the unit still does generate a considerable amount of heat when running at its full rated capacity. - Page 10 Star with a Neutrik Speakon connector for connecting your battery. This connector is rated for use up to 30 amps. Each Power Star is supplied with a Speakon to Speakon cable for use with your SLA batteries. We recommend that you have all your cables professionally built or buy specially built cables made by PSC from any authorized PSC dealer.
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Page 11: Panel Connections
SHORT CIRCUIT BEFORE THE INTERNAL POLYSWITCH TRIPS. THIS IS MORE THAN ENOUGH POWER TO SEVERELY DAMAGE UNPROTECTED EQUIPMENT! DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE PSC POWER STAR! IT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS OR ADJUSTMENTS. HIGH VOLTAGE AND CURRENT MAY BE PRESENT. -
Page 12: Terms Of Use
PERSONAL INJURY. THIS PRODUCT IS DESIGNED TO BE OPERATED BY PROFESSIONALS IN THE FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRIES. THE PSC POWER STAR SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED AFTER READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. THE OPERATOR OF THIS POWER SUPPLY ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY... - Page 13 This product is in compliance with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive, 73/23/EEC. 93/68/EEC as defined in EN60065, 1993 and/or EN60950/A1/A2/A3: 1995 TRADE NAME: MODEL: Power Star RESPONSIBLE PARTY: Professional Sound Corp. 28085 Smyth Drive Valencia, CA 91355 USA CONTACT PERSON:...