At the Rear:

Circuit Breaker Reset

Power Sockets

19” Rack Mount

Power Cable

 

 

 

Channel Switches

Fig.1

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new CHAUVET lighting controller. We are confident you will enjoy many trouble free hours with this unit. To assist with the care and use of the product we have prepared this short guide.

Operation

This lighting controller has been designed to function on a mains power supply of either 120V~60Hz or 230V~50Hz and has been fitted with a suitable power plug for use with your local voltage. Check the label on the unit and the power plug for the correct voltage.

The unit has been designed to independently switch on/off up to eight lighting fixtures via the power sockets at the rear. Simply plug each item into the appropriate socket using the appropriate power plug and away you go!

For your protection the power panel has been fitted with a 15A circuit breaker which will disconnect the main power supply to the outputs should you either overload the unit or if there is a power surge. In such circumstances it is necessary to press the reset button to re-activate the power to the controller.

Installation / Mounting

This controller may be used either seated on a level surface or mounted into an appropriate 19” (1U space required) rack cabinet. For reasons of safety it is best to secure the unit into a rack or suitable mounting so that cables cannot be pulled out of the panel.

Cleaning

The body of the unit may be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. We recommend internal cleaning be carried out by a fully qualified technician.

Maintenance & Servicing

Work on internal parts should be carried out by a qualified technician. Removal of any covers is considered a breach of warranty and will not be covered under any such agreement unless authorized first by the company.

Troubleshooting

If the unit is not functional – check main power supply is ‘on’ and check any fuses.

If the unit continually trips the circuit breaker – check the rating of the load and wiring. If after trying this solution you still have a problem contact your dealer or CHAUVET.

Caution

No user serviceable parts inside, please refer to CHAUVET for service.

Power Connections

The unit is supplied with a power plug appropriate to its voltage and destination. Should any other connections be required they must be carried out with the following configuration.

Earth = Green/Yellow cable

Neutral = Blue cable

Live = Brown cable

In the USA & Europe, it is required that all plugs are 3-pin type i.e. with Earth/Ground connection. In the UK, it is required that all mains plugs are fitted with 13A fuses.

Technical Specifications

 

Power

 

 

120V~60Hz AC

 

 

 

230V~50Hz AC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Load Capacity

 

 

 

15A

 

 

 

15A (with suitable connector)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13A (with UK mains plug)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Circuit Breaker

 

 

15A Reset Switch

 

 

 

15A Reset Switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Outlets

 

8 x 120V (10A) 3-pin female

 

8 x 230V (10A) 3-pin IEC female

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dimensions

 

 

 

483 x 102 x 45mm / 19in x 4in x 1.75in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weight

 

 

 

 

 

2kg / 4.5lbs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

User Information (Please complete for your records)

 

 

Date Purchased:

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Serial No:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dealer Stamp:

 

 

 

Model: PC-08 POWER PANEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chauvet PC-08 manual Introduction, Operation, Installation / Mounting, Cleaning, Maintenance & Servicing, Troubleshooting

PC-08 specifications

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