AMX PC1 specifications Overview, Control Wiring, PCI Product Specifications

Installation Guide

PC1 Power Controller, 10 A (110 VAC only)

Overview

The PC1 (FG670) is a 10-Amp Power Controller for 110 VAC (FIG. 1).

AC1 (remote operation)	Control Mode
Pushbutton	DIP Switch

(front)

PCI Product Specifications (Cont.)

Enclosure:	Metal with black matte finish.
Dimensions (HWD)	1.5" x 5.5" x 5.5" (3.81 cm x 13.97 cm x 13.97 cm)
Weight	28 oz. (793.79 g)
Included	Power Cord - 6 ft. (1.83 m), with 3-wire grounded plug.
Accessories
Other AMX	AC-RK Rack Mount Kit (FG515)
Equipment

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, equipment has a grounding type plug that has a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding type outlet. If the plug does not fit into the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

Control Wiring

The 4-pin captive-wire connector on the rear panel (FIG. 2) provides wiring to remote pushbuttons, switches, or relay contacts.

4-pin captive-wire Control Wiring

connector

Switched Power Output socket

FIG. 1 PC1 Power Controller

(rear)

AC Power Input

The PC1 provides one switched power socket for up to 1200 watts of equipment power.

Note: The PC1 will work the NXC-I/O10 input/output control card.

FIG. 2 4-Pin Captive Wire Control Wiring connector

The tables below list momentary/latching, and discrete on/off mode pinouts and functions.

Specifications

PCI (FG670) Product Specifications

Control Inputs	Remote control contact and switch closure.
Power Outputs	• 1 switched 3-wire socket.
	• 110 VAC.
	• 1200 watts total.
Load Fuse	Internal 10A (load capacity).
Power Input	• 105 to 125 VAC.
	• 3 watts maximum.
Front Panel Components:
AC1 pushbutton	• This latching on/off switch controls power to a switched
	socket.
	• The LED in the pushbutton indicates that socket power is
	ON.
DIP Switch	Controls the AC1pushbutton operating mode.
Rear Panel Components:
Control	• 4-pin captive-wire connector providing remote operation of
	the PC1.
	• Terminals accept 24 - 12 AWG wire.
	• Class 2 Circuit only.
Switched Power	• Socket for control of external equipment.
Output	• Total max. power load = 1200 watts.
	• An internal 10A load fuse is provided.
	• 120 VAC, 1200W, 50/60 Hz.
AC Power Input	• 3-conductor line cord providing 120 VAC power to the PS1
	and switched power socket.
	• 120 VAC, 10 Amp, 50/60Hz.

Momentary/Latching Mode

Pin	Function
1	Unit Ground Input Contact Common
2	Channel 1 ON/OFF
3	N/C
4	N/C

Discrete On/Off Mode

Pin	Function
1	Unit Ground Input Contact Common
2	Channel 1 ON
3	N/C
4	Channel 1 OFF